Grace Jackson might've just missed out on the Love Island final, but we have an inkling her star is only just starting to soar – which is saying something considering prior to appearing on Love Island 2024 she already had 90,000 Instagram followers (she now has 604,000, FYI) and had once dated TOWIE icon turned Islander, Joey Essex.
Grace was dumped alongside Reuben Collins just days ahead of the series 11 final after the BRUTAL couples ranking challenge 'Couple of Sorts' sealed their fate. The couple dated for a few short weeks after leaving the villa, before parting ways, leaving everyone wondering whether she will slow-mo walk through those villa doors once again for All Stars in January? Because let's be honest, if one former Love Island 2024 star was giving All Stars energy from day one, it's Grace.
While that would be beyond iconic, we're not getting our hopes up as according to recent reports Grace is now seeing Manchester United player Marcus Rashford - which is obv a big no no for any All Star waiting in the wings.
Dreams shattered? To be honest, we're still holding out hope - a lot can happen to an Islander (and a footballer) in a matter of weeks. Who knows, she might be packing her bikinis as we type. Or maybe she's already started slow-mo walking to the South African villa – it must take them ages to get anywhere going at that sexy speed.
Who is Love Island's Grace Jackson?
Grace was a bombshell on Love Island 2024. She entered the villa on day 12 and was dumped just days ahead of the final alongside Reuben, who she was in a couple with.
Who did Grace Jackson couple up with?
How long have you got?
Okay, here we go... upon entering the villa, she rekindled things with her ex Joey 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. 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, 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.
If you followed all that, bravo.
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.'
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.'
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.'
Where is Love Island's Grace Jackson from?
She is from Manchester, but very much lives that jet-setter life.
How old is Love Island's Grace Jackson?
Grace is 25 years old.
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).