Everyone is talking about the Love Island 2023 villa's latest arrivals, Leah Taylor and Charlotte Sumner, who were introduced as the show's newest bombshells during a recent episode of Love Island.
Following their dramatic entrance, the ladies were treated to mini dinner dates with Mitchel Taylor, Tyrique Hyde and Zachariah Noble – all while the boys' current love interests watched from the terrace. Iconic stuff.
Despite Charlotte giving us major Ekin-Su 2.0 vibes, social media has collectively turned its attention to newbie Leah Taylor, as not only has she clearly been sent in to rattle the likes of Molly Marsh and Ella Thomas, she's also got links to a multitude of former Islanders, as well as some serious A-listers.
But as we're talking Love Island, we're obvs interested in the former flames, and as it turns out the 27-year-old Manchester-based bombshell was once involved with a smoking hot Love Island 2019 star...
Yep, prior to appearing on Love Island, Leah dated Love Island 2019 star Danny Williams, who, along with Jordan Hames and Michael Griffiths, formed infamous trio Destiny's Chaldish.
According to various news outlets, Leah dated Danny – who entered the villa as a bombshell on day 14 of series five before being dumped after a couple of weeks – between November 2020 (lockdown romance - hello) and January 2022.
Although they never publicly confirmed their break-up, it's fair to assume the couple have since split – what with Leah now on the prowl in the Love Island villa and all, not to mention the fact they no longer follow each other on Instagram.
But Danny isn't exactly Leah's only connection to the Love Island glitterati; after some serious digging we've discovered that she is friends with not one, not two, but THREE Love island icons (and we really mean that – these are top tier Islanders).
Oh yeah, and she also knows Rita Ora and Camila Cabello. The bombshells really aren't playing this year, are they?
Who is Leah Taylor?
Leah Taylor is a bombshell who entered the Love Island 2023 villa at the start of the second week alongside Charlotte Sumner.
How old is Leah Taylor?
Leah is 27 years old.
Where is Leah Taylor from?
She is from Manchester.
What does Leah Taylor do for a living?
Leah owns her own social media marketing business.
Is Leah Taylor friends with Maura Higgins?
Leah is besties with former Love Island legend Maura Higgins, who appeared on the same season as her ex Danny. Upon entering the villa, Leah told Love Island producers, "My favourite thing I’ve ever watched is Maura’s [Higgins] best bits, she’s one of my best friends so we watched it together one night and couldn’t stop laughing, she’s hilarious."
She also appears to be pals with Love Island 2022 legend Tasha Ghouri, which officially means we need to get an invite to this girl's next birthday bash. Swiftly after Leah's promo shot was posted to Love Island's official Instagram grid, Tasha commented, "AHHHH!!!! YES LEAAAHHHHH!!! Good luck angel ❤️."
Love Island 2017's Gabby Allen also left a string of heart eyes emojis on the same post, so we're assuming these beauts know each other, too.
Does Leah Taylor already know Molly Marsh?
Quite possibly.
Shortly after Leah entered the villa, Molly told her fellow Islanders (well, the ones confined to the terrace while garden dates took place) that she recognised Leah and thought she might be a friend of hers, commenting that Leah's changed her hair colour.
We'll have to see how this one unfolds...
How does Leah Taylor know Rita Ora and Camila Cabello?
Not only does she know them, but she's danced for them. Leah recently revealed, "When I was a dancer, I actually danced at the EMAs and danced for Rita Ora and Camila Cabello."
Casual.
Why is Leah Taylor going on Love Island?
Prior to entering the Love Island villa she said, "I’ve realised through past experiences exactly what I want in life when it comes to love. I’m ready to find it now and I’m not going to wait around. I've figured out what it is that I look for in a person, which means my bar is set really high."
Does Leah Taylor have Instagram?
Come on... You can follow this stunner at @leahjtaylorr, but remember her account will not be in use while she is in the villa.
Does Leah Taylor have a party trick?
Yep, she can apparently do backflips. Saving that gem for the talent show, no doubt.
What gives Leah Taylor the 'ick'?
We're literally guilty of this one TODAY; prior to entering the villa, she revealed, "When a guy has a yoghurt and takes the lid off and licks it. Another one is when guys try to shout and they don’t have a shouting voice. I’m only little but I can shout the house down if I need to."