New Love Island boy Keanan Brand is a professional rugby player
He plays in the Betfred Super League
Last updated 24th Feb 2023
Amidst all of the drama off the back of Movie Night, Love Island bosses aren't stopping there, revealing not one, but TWO brand new bombshells who are set to enter the villa for the final few weeks of the Winter series.
Following fallouts between the likes of Samie Elishi and Tom Clare, Tanya Manhenga and Shaq Muhammad, and Jessie Wynter and Will Young, bosses teased on Thursday (23rd February) night's show the arrival of both Keanan Brand and Rosie Seabrook.
Who is Keanan Brand on Love Island?
Following in the footsteps of last year's Islander Jacques O'Neill, Keanan Brand is a professional rugby player who plays as a centre for Betfred Super League team Leigh Leopards.
After making 34 appearances for Widnes Vikings, Keenan went on to sign for Warrington Wolves, before making the decision to switch to Leigh Leopards, in which he scored 14 tries in 36 games during the team's 2021 Championship-winning campaign.
Just three weeks ago, Keanan posted the below promotional photo to his Instagram page, writing: '2023 leopards', but he's currently injured.
Although Keanan is from Wigan, the 24-year-old is of Irish heritage, representing Rugby League Ireland.
And it sounds like he's set to use his Irish charm to find love in the villa, admitting he's got his eye on Samie and Jessie.
He told bosses: "Samie is my number one, if I could draw my perfect girl based on looks it would be her. I think she’s looking for someone that is cheeky and confident, and that’s me! May the best man win.
"Jessie is also up there, I know she’s with Will but I think me and her will get on well."
Admitting he won't have any issues stepping on toes, Keanan said: "It seems like everyone is stepping on each other's toes so I’m going to do the same! I’ve got my eye on Samie but Tom is obviously a big handsome lad - but in my opinion he doesn’t really get past the looks.
"I’m going in there to find a girl - that's my number one priority."
Follow this year's Love Island stars on Instagram:
Tanya Manhenga
Age: 22
Occupation: Student (biomedical science) and influencer
From: Liverpool
Instagram: talkswithtt_
Kai Fagan
Age: 24
Occupation: Science and PE teacher
From: Manchester
Instagram: kaifagan_
Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
Occupation: Makeup Artist
From: Luton
Instagram: lanajenkinss
Ron Hall
Age: 25
Occupation: Financial advisor
From: Essex
Instagram: ronhall__
Anna-May Robey
Age: 20
Occupation: Payroll administrator
From: Swansea
Instagram: annamayrobey
Will Young
Age: 23
Occupation: Farmer
From: Buckinghamshire
Instagram: farmer_will
Tanyel Revan
Age: 26
Occupation: Hair stylist
From: North London
Instagram: tanyelrevan
Shaq Muhammad
Age: 24
Occupation: Airport security officer
From: London
Instagram: shaq24s
Olivia Hawkins
Age: 27
Occupation: Ring girl and actress
From: Brighton
Instagram: livhawkinss
Haris Namani
Age: 21
Occupation: TV salesman
From: Doncaster
Instagram: haris_namanii
Tom Clare
Age: 23
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
From: Barnsley
Instagram: tomclare
Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown
Age: 25
Occupation: Model and Property developer
From: London
Instagram: itszaradeniz
David Salako
Age: 24
Occupation: Mortgage advisor
From: Essex
Instagram: davidsxalako
Aaron Waters
Age: 25
Occupation: Model and Content creator (Appeared on Love Island Australia series 3)
From: Melbourne
Instagram: aaronmwaters
Jessie Wynter
Age: 26
Occupation: Personal Trainer and Influencer (Appeared on Love Island Australia series 2)
From: Tasmania
Instagram: jessiereneewynter
Spencer Wilks
Age: 24
Occupation: E-Commerce Business Owner
From: Bournemouth
Instagram: spennywilks
Ellie Spence
Age: 25
Occupation: Business Development Executive at a law firm
From: Norwich
Instagram: elliespennie
Samie Elishi
Age: 22
Occupation: Senior estate agent coordinator
From: London
Instagram: samieelishi
Casey O’Gorman
Age: 26
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
From: Tring
Instagram: caseyogorman
Jordan Odofin
Age: 28
Occupation: Senior HR Advisor
From: London
Instagram: N/A
Claudia Fogarty
Age: 28
Occupation: Fashion Boutique Owner
From: Blackburn
Instagram: claudiafogarty
Frankie Davey
Age: 22
Occupation: Pro Boxer
From: Ipswich
Instagram: frankie_davey
Bayley Mummery
Age: 25
Occupation: Operations manager
From: Surrey
Instagram: bayley_mummery
Maxwell Samuda
Age: 23
Occupation: Finance student and Restaurant host
From: London
Instagram: maxwells16_
Kain Reed
Age: 21
Occupation: Energy consultant
From: Gateshead
Instagram: kain.reed
Ryan Weekley
Age: 22
Occupation: Steel erector
From: Nottingham
Instagram: ryanweekley1
Martin Akinola
Age: 27
Occupation: Senior software engineer
From: Dublin
Instagram: N/A
Sanam Harrinanan
Age: 24
Occupation: Social worker
From: Bedford
Instagram: sanamiee
Lynda Flix
Age: 22
Occupation: Healthcare assistant and Singer
From: Manchester
Instagram: lyndaflix
Layla Al-Momani
Age: 28
Occupation: Brand managing director
From: South West London
Instagram: laylaalmomani
Sammy James
Age: 27
Occupation: Beauty buyer
From: Leicester, lives in Dubai
Instagram: sammymayjames
Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo
Age: 25
Occupation: Dental receptionist and Baker
From: North London
Instagram: N/A
Lydia Karakyriakou
Age: 22
Occupation: Retail customer assistant
From: Glasgow
Instagram: lydiakarax
Keanan Brand
Age: 24
Occupation: Professional rugby player
From: Wigan
Instagram: keabrand
Rosie Seabrook
Age: 24
Occupation: Industry placement advisor
From: Buckinghamshire
Instagram: rosieseabrook
Keanan will enter the villa on Friday 24th February's episode, alongside new girl Rosie Seabrook.
Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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