Who is Love Island's Ryan Bannister? Age, background, job and more as he takes Shakira on a date
Ryan, 27, from Chesterfield and Bilikis, 28, from Dublin will make their villa debuts this evening as they head off on dates with two of the Love Island 2025 cast, and Ryan is after a 'tanned brunette', which explains his choices for his dates.
In a teaser clip for tonight's show, Shakira receives a text which reads: 'Shakira and Toni, Ryan is waiting for you to go on a first date. Please get ready to leave the villa.'
'Harry's head is going to be gone,' Helena then says.
And she might be right...
Read on for everything you need to know about Ryan.
Job: Post Office Retail Support
From: Chesterfield
Ryan is one of the latest Love Island bombshells set to join the show on 1st July alongside Bilikis from Dublin.
"I'll definitely be a big character within the group once I've found my feet and settled in with the lads," he said ahead of joining the show.
Ryan is 27-years-old.
"A tanned brunette with a good body, bubbly personality, a joy to be around. They've got to be funny and someone I just love spending time with. I also like a bit of a fiery side," is just Ryan's type.
Three girls in particular are ticking that box. Asked who he has his eye on, he said: "Shakira, Toni and Emily."
And he's not afraid of stepping on any toes either.
"You could only be in the Villa for a short time, so if it happens, the boys might be pissed off with me but it is what it is," he added.
He sure does.
He can be followed at @ryanbanners where he currently has just over 2k followers, although this is sure to change after his Love Island stint.
New episodes of Love Island air on ITV2 at 9pm on Weekdays and Sundays.
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