You may not be able to sun it up in Spain this summer but, starting from tonight, you’ll be able to live vicariously through the contestants on Love Island 2021.
The full cast has now been revealed, including a civil servant, a water engineer and a PE teacher.
Former glamour model Shannon Singh joins the ranks of Love Island’s Scottish alumni, including Winter Love Island winner Paige Turley and 2018 star Laura Anderson.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 22-year-old member of the Love Island 2021 contestants list.
Shannon Singh – Key Facts
Age: 22
Job: Model
From: Fife
Instagram: @shannonsinghhh
Why does Shannon want to take part in Love Island?
Finding love on the show would be an added bonus for Shannon, who knows exactly how big a deal Love Island is.
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Shannon says. “If you’re lucky enough to participate in the show, why would you not? And hopefully meet an exciting hunk.”
The influencer was approached to take part in the show, rather than applying herself. “I literally just came out of a long term relationship, it’d been like a month or two. And I seen it in my DMs and I thought ‘Do you know what? Why not just go for it? Why not? What have you got to lose?’”
What does Shannon do for work?
Shannon was a glamour model when she was 18, something she has no regrets about.
“I loved those days, I’ve got nothing to be ashamed of, they were my glory days,” she said. “Now I’m more on Instagram/YouTube.”
Shannon is now a bona fide social media influencer, with a whopping 190,000 followers on Instagram already, a number which will only increase as the show goes on.
The model also works on OnlyFans, which she began using after the traditional glamour modelling industry began to decline. “I make good money. I think the thing people don’t realise is, once I started glamour modelling, the industry kind of went kaput,” she says. “OnlyFans has got this stereotype [but] I had it when nobody knew what it was. And it was a platform for glamour girls… It gave creators more control.”
The Scottish singleton has also done a bit of commercial modelling, and says she can DJ as well.
What kind of dater is Shannon?
Shannon says she’s a “relationship kind of girl”. “I was with my ex for four and a half years. I was previously with another guy for three and a half years. All I’ve known is relationships. So I gave myself a year and a half to be single, have fun.”
The model says she spent this time figuring out what she wants, and is now looking for the real deal. “I’m looking for someone genuine, hopefully. And I’m sure there hopefully will be – just need to wait and see!”
What is Shannon looking for in a partner?
Shannon has said she’s after someone with energy who can keep up with her busy social life.
She said: “I need someone with personality. Just someone I can have fun with. I’m a party girl, I love going out, I’m very social.”
Shannon also added that it is “hard to find people who are genuine and looking for what you’re looking for”, and revealed she’s only planning to couple up with people who are a good match for her, not just because they’re convenient.
Love Island is known for its bevy of beauties and good-looking guys but Shannon is also adamant that a potential partner needs to be more than just easy on the eyes.
“Looks – obviously, they’ve got to be handsome, but if he’s a handsome hunk but it’s like talking to a brick wall and I’d rather watch paint dry, it’s not going to be great,” he said.
Like Love Island 2018’s Georgia Steel, she’s all about loyalty, and guys who mess her around will be “straight in the bin”. According to Shannon, the best way to describe her type on paper is an “old soul”.
As for her celeb crush, it might surprise you. “My celeb crush was Matthew McConaughey back in the day. He is a dream. And it’s so funny because blondes aren’t my tape. Like I wouldn’t ever date a blonde guy, I don’t know why.”
Who knows, perhaps Matthew McConaughey will end up tuning in…
Want to meet the other Love Island 2021 contestants?
- Hugo Hammond
- Aaron Francis
- Sharon Gaffka
- Jake Cornish
- Liberty Poole
- Brad McClelland
- Kaz Kamwi
- Toby Aromolaran
- Chloe Burrows
- Faye Winter
Love Island returns to ITV2 and ITV Hub on Monday, June 28th. For more info check out Instagram, Twitter, TikTok and Facebook. While you’re waiting, check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide to see what’s on tonight.
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