Love Island’s Reuben Collins: his age, job and Grace Jackson romance

He was dumped from the villa alongside Grace Jackson


by Isobel Lewis |
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Throughout this series of Love Island, the producers have kept us on our toes.

From shock dumpings and love triangles to a gazillion bombshells entering the 2024 villa - we've certainly been kept entertained.

And one bombshell who quickly made their mark was Reuben Collins who, before entering the villa, said his dating app profile would read, “I just want peace, no problems”.

He was dumped from the villa just days before the final, so here's your need to know on the Islander.

Love Island bombshells Josh and Reuben
bombshells josh (left) and Reuben (right) arriving in the villa ©ITV

Who is Reuben Collins?

Reuben worked as account assistant before his villa stint and described himself as being heaps of “fun”.

“[I’m] someone that likes to have a good time and I’ll just go for what I want,” he said before entering the villa.

However, Reuben warned that he could be “a bit too honest” before adding, “At the end of the day I’ll go for who I want and if I have to step on toes I will.

“I don’t mind making a bit of a fool of myself. I love a bit of eye contact. I speak a little bit of Spanish, so I’ll use that to get the girls’ attention.”

How old is Reuben Collins?

Reuben is 23 years old.

Love Island's Reuben
©ITV

Where is Reuben Collins from?

Reuben is from Surrey.

Who did Reuben Collins couple up with?

During his short but sweet stint Reuben coupled up with Uma Jammeh and Grace Jackson.

What happened with Reuben Collins and Uma Jammeh?

The day after he entered the villa Reuben recoupled with Uma and while we were all rooting for them (especially after Wil Anderson's Casa Amor and Movie Night antics), she decided to leave the villa.

love island uma and reuben chatting
uma and reuben in the villa together ©ITV

Are Reuben Collins and Grace Jackson still together?

They sure after. After getting dumped together he said, "Grace was very guarded at first, which I understood because of her couples before but I knew I could get the best out of her, because we had a lot in common. It was just a matter of breaking down her walls, I was taking them down brick by brick!

"She was always giving me little things back. I’m a big character, I’m like marmite either you love it or I’m a bit too much for you  - Grace was sticking around, so I knew she liked it. I had faith in my feelings to her and our connection.

"I saw the vision from the get go, it was just a matter of her getting to see it as well. It has been a slow burner but we’ve gone from strength to strength. She has so many qualities of what I look for in a woman."

love island josh and reuben
josh and reuben are besties ©ITV

Who did Reuben have his eye on in the villa?

Before entering the villa, Reuben said that he was interested in Uma, Grace and Mimii Ngulube. “Obviously they’re all stunning but it’s mainly how they hold themselves and how they are as people,” he said.

As for his type, Reuben said he’s into girls who are down to earth.

“Someone who knows what they want. A passionate person,” he said. “I’m quite a passionate person whether it’s in love or in my hobbies, which are learning languages, I love musical theatre and going to the gym. I find other people with passion inspiring.”

What is Reuben Collins’ Instagram?

You can follow Reuben on Instagram, although he won’t be posting until he leaves the villa.

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