Love Island’s Grace Jackson: her age, ex-boyfriends and what she’s been up to

She dated Joey Essex once upon a time

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by Ben Pulsford |
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Grace Jackson is hands down one of the most bombshell bombshells to ever bombshell on Love Island. She certainly joins the likes of Maura Higgins, Whitney Adebayo and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu in the Love Island bombshell half of fame.

Som OF COURSE she took part in Love Island: All Stars.

Grace ©©ITV

Who is Love Island's Grace Jackson?

Grace was a bombshell on Love Island 2024 and also took part in the second series of All Stars – entering, of course, as a bombshell.

How old is Love Island's Grace Jackson?

Grace is 25 years old.

Grace Jackson
Grace Jackson ©©ITV

What happened when Grace Jackson was on Love Island: All Stars?

Grace joined the South African villa on day 8 alongside Ron Hall where she made a beeline for Luca Bish.

The duo had their ups and downs, especially when Samie Elishi rocked up and made it crystal clear she had her eye on Luca.

The Brighton boy didn't help the situation when he kissed Samie during a challenge, despite telling Grace he wouldn't.

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grace and luca ©itv

That being said, after Grace put some boundaries in place and voiced her concerns - and gained respect from every girlie watching the dating show - Luca apologised, told Samie he wasn't interested and turned all of his attention to Grace.

They made it all the way to the final where they came in second place, losing out to friends Casey O'Gorman and Gabby Allen.

That being said, there is some MAJOR controversy around the win because prior to the final the dumped Islanders returned to the villa and Olivia Hawkins claimed Grace had sent some scandalous messages claiming she would do 'anything to win' to an anonymous source.

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li all stars ©itv

Grace outright denied the accusations but seeing as she was stuck in the villa there wasn't much she could do to prove her innocence. The plot thickened when 'Messy' Mitch Taylor shared a screen recording of said suspicious messages despite not knowing whether or not they were real.

Who did Grace Jackson couple up with on Love Island 2024?

How long have you got?

Okay, here we go... upon entering the villa, she rekindled things with her ex Joey Essex and the pair coupled up on day 16. Grace was then stolen by Konnor Ewudzi, but she remained loyal to Joey. Joey then had his head turned by bombshell Jessy Potts leaving Grace single and ready to mingle in Casa Amor, where she met butler-in-the-buff Blade Siddiqi.

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grace and konnor ©itv

She coupled up with Blade and brought him back to the main villa on day 31. That soon fizzled out and she was left single for a few days, where she spent a hot minute getting to know new bombshell Harry Baker. That went down like a lead balloon and on day 40, she officially coupled up with Reuben Collins, and despite the relationship being a slow burner (and him bizarrely calling her a 'lamp post' in front of the entire villa) they left the show together just ahead of the final following a savage dumping.

The couple dated for a few short weeks after leaving the villa.

Reuben and Grace
Reuben and Grace ©©ITV

How did Grace Jackson know Joey Essex?

Upon Grace entering the villa on day 12, Joey claimed that he had been 'seeing' her once upon a time.

Grace later told the Islanders, 'We met last year in Ibiza and it's actually funny because he's not my type at all. We had a bit of a holiday romance. It carried on when we were back home. It was quite intense. We were seeing each other for a few months. It kind of ended a little bit frosty to be honest and we've not really spoken since.'

Joey and Grace in the Hideaway
Joey and Grace in the Hideaway ©ITV Pictures

What has Grace Jackson said about Joey Essex since leaving the villa?

Despite being in isolation, Grace did manage to have a candid post-dumping chat with producers and throw a little shade Joey's way. She said, 'I went in and coupled up with Joey which was a past relationship that I’d had.'

Grace continued, 'I never knew which way it was going to go between us. As soon as I entered the villa it was apparent that there were still feelings there.'

Joey and Jessy
Joey and Jessy ©©ITV

Speaking of her close friendship with Jessy - who Joey eventually had his head turned by – Grace added, 'I think that’s why Joey had a problem with me as he couldn’t get his head around the fact that I was best friends with his girl.'

Is Grace Jackson dating footballer Marcus Rashford?

At the end of last year she shared a fling with Man United footballer Marcus Rashford, with fans loving the romance.

Where is Love Island's Grace Jackson from?

She is from Manchester, but very much lives that jet-setter life.

Grace Jackson
Grace Jackson ©ITV Pictures

What is Grace Jackson's job?

Grace is co-owner of a social media marketing agency, an influencer and a reality star. She is also a model who has worked with with brands like Fashion Nova and Rihanna's lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty (which as far as we're concerned means she knows Rihanna).

WATCH: Here's a look back at everyone Grace Jackson has been coupled up with on her rollercoaster journey in the Love Island villa

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