Shakira Khan, a 23-year-old model and influencer from Burnley, Lancashire, rose to fame as a contestant on Love Island 2025, where she finished in second place alongside Harry Cooksley. She is now a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef, adding a new chapter to her public profile.
Love Island Journey and Relationship
During the summer 2025 series of Love Island, Shakira initially connected with Harry Cooksley. However, his interest in Helena Ford led Shakira to end their relationship. The couple reconciled in the final weeks of the show and ultimately secured second place.
Since leaving the villa, Shakira and Harry have remained together. They moved in together earlier this year, according to reports. Before entering the show, Shakira described her ideal partner as someone who is “tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny.”
Career Before and After Love Island
Before Love Island, Shakira worked as a model and influencer. Her weekend job involved dressing up as a princess and attending children's birthday parties. After the show, she has been kept busy with work opportunities, including co-hosting the Aftersun podcast with Toni Laites and Yasmin Pettet.
Now, Shakira is taking on the challenge of competing on Celebrity MasterChef, a cooking competition that tests celebrities' culinary skills.
Social Media Presence
Shakira is active on Instagram under the handle @shakirakhan16. She recently attended the Coachella music festival, posting about the experience on her social media channels.
Her appearance on Love Island 2025 and subsequent Celebrity MasterChef participation have kept her in the public eye, with her relationship with Harry continuing to attract attention from fans.
