Ever wondered what influencers do all day? Every week we're going to be chatting to famous social media influencers to find out exactly what they do on an average day.
This week we spoke to the gorgeous Anna Vakili and she definitely spilled the tea. From the apps she uses to edit her photos to taking 600 pictures to get that Insta worthy snap...
Name: Anna Vakili
Age: 30 years old
Social media platforms: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Twitter
Anna Vakili reveals how she blew up on social media
You might know Anna from Love Island in 2019 but it turns out she kind of already had a massive following before her time in the villa.
"Before Love Island I would just go out on the weekends and take pictures and it kind of became just a natural thing," she explained.
However things changed during one night out and she managed to bag thousands of followers.
"I did end up being seen with an Iranian footballer and I suddenly got 30,000 followers just from that. It was crazy. So I was like [at] around 40k.
"Basically their fans kind of clocked that we were together because of the background of a photo or something like that. And then it just suddenly hit the Iranian news and then from there overnight I got 30k followers".
Of course, things really changed when she left Love Island - in fact, Anna admitted, "it’s like a whole other ball-game".
Luckily for Anna she admitted "I always naturally had it in me to do it" and it turns out even before she went onto the ITV2 show she would be "in the pharmacy taking pictures".
Obsessed.
"Even being able to have built what I did while working six days a week, I've always been really into fashion, really glam... I've always been a bit of a show off," she joked.
"So you know, it kind of came naturally to me as well."
Anna Vakili reveals what she does on a day to day basis
If you've ever spent ages trying to get the perfect Instagram snap, then Anna can 100% relate because it's literally her job.
And she's been totally honest because when she first started her new social media job full-time she "wasn't the best influencer" - her words, not ours.
"I'd wake up late, I wouldn't do much good content because I wasn't used to it because I was used to my old job [as a pharmacist].
"I feel like as time goes, you start to learn the whole influencing world and really you do need to - especially in the winter - be up early and do whatever you need to do so that you can start getting ready for content.
"You've always got a battle against the light in the winter because it goes around 3pm. So you have to get it before then but now that the sun's out until later it's a bit easier," she explained.
And it's not just the timing of taking your pictures but also the actual photo itself.
"You've got to mix it up, you've got to plan content but at the same time it has to be very natural as well, because you can't just, every time you go out for dinner, take a picture. You have to plan.
"And then at the same time, a lot of natural content. So I like to mix," she added.
"Instagram's not even a fun thing anymore"
Although living your best life on social media may look like the dream job, it turns out for Anna it's actually difficult to 'switch off'.
"Oh my God, sometimes it's ridiculous. If you look at my screen time, it'll be like six hours. It's crazy.
"If I'm with anyone that doesn't get it they're like, 'Do you ever get sick of Instagram', I'm like, 'You don't even understand, Instagram's not even like a fun thing anymore'. For me, Instagram is work."
FYI 'work' on Instagram isn't just uploading INCRED pictures but Anna has said it also means "supporting other girls" on the 'gram by liking and commenting on their pictures too.
As for the advantages of being an influencer?
"I love getting glammed up, I love taking pictures, so it's something that I can enjoy doing. My work is fun, I love it.
"You get to go to events, meet other influences, get clothes gifted. If you love clothes, if you love make-up, you get all these things gifted. If you like fame – I don't really like the fame part – but if you like fame, then people know you when you go out and I mean, the money is good.
"I can't be beat around the bush, the money's good."
She also said that if you ever need help with something (she had a fly in her house and asked her followers for advice), then you've got lots of people who can give your advice.
"They're always down to help me and you help them, it's just a really nice relationship that you build with your followers."
So, how much money do influencers make?
Let's be honest, influencing sounds like the dream job. Taking pictures? Most of us already do that. Going to boujee restaurants? We do try (although we need to save).
One thing about influencing that we've always wondered is - how much do they actually get paid?
Before going on Love Island, Anna went to university, did a masters and was a pharmacist.
Despite her years of studying it turns out that being a social media influencer has earned her more money than her old job.
"It is the sad truth that going on Love Island, I'm able to make more money now than I did as a pharmacist.
"It's sad that you study for five years, study your arse off, you also get a master's and you don't even get paid, like even half that amount you'd get paid as an influencer, like as an influencer with my amount of following. I'm not going to speak for everyone but it is the truth."
Anna previously revealed that she was earning so much that her mum was able to retire but now she's clarified exactly what she meant.
"I really wasn't bragging, I was just trying to say I'm so happy and grateful that my mum, she's old you know, she's 65 and she has lots of conditions.
"And that's probably one of the biggest blessings for me is to be able to help my family and now that she doesn't have to come back from work every day and I have to see her like in that state is the best thing that happened."
We, of course, had to ask her about the most amount of money she's heard influencers get paid for content and she admitted, "Not me, but I know of people that can get paid like 20k for a few photos or for like two photos… I’ve heard.
"But that’s not me, not yet. Maybe one day," she joked.
Want to become an influencer? Anna Vakili gives her tips
"Honestly, me and my sister [Mandi] are probably not the best [to give advice] because we are very lazy," she begins.
Kind of obsessed with her honesty, tbh.
"But I think if you want to be a good influencer, you need to at least have five days a week where you just plan content.
"You know, if me and my sister were more on the game with our YouTube, our Instagram, we would be so much more successful, but we're just very lazy. So we're not the best people to compare to," Anna admitted.
Now one thing you might have learnt from TikTok or Instagram is that some influencers actually take a suitcase of clothes up to London for their 'content days' so they can get all their pictures in one day.
However Anna isn't keen on that idea, "I feel like you can tell [when influencers do that].
"It's nice to have different hairstyles, different makeup. I mean, it has to feel natural as well."
"I have seen some influencers take like 600 photos for one photo"
One things we've always wondered is how many pictures does it take to get that Insta worthy snap; luckily, Anna has been very open and honest about her pics.
"I thought I was bad. Then I've spoken to my other influencer friends, and now I feel like I'm not that bad.
"I will take about probably 80 pictures to get a great one and that isn't that much when you think about it.
"[Whereas] my sister Mandi, she's really good. She'll probably take 10-20 and look at them. And if she's got the one she doesn't even bother continuing, whereas I'll still try and see if I might get a better one."
Now 80 pictures might sound like a lot but for Anna, who is friends with other influencers, she's found out that just shy of 100 pictures doesn't even hit the dent for some people.
"Oh my God I have seen some influencers take like 600 photos for one photo. I'm not even joking."
She even went on to reveal that one of her friends (who she wouldn't name) spends two hours per outfit, trying to get the right photo.
Anna may take waaaay less photos than her influencer friends but she did admit that she uses three editing apps on her Instagram photos - Facetune, Colourtone and Snapseed.
Anna reveals how to make your Instagram stand out
As we know, Anna had a following before her Love Island stint and even though she's said every year "it's even harder to break into the influencing market", she still shared her Instagram tips.
"I'd say try and find something different, to stand out. If there's something about you that you know is different, bring that into your Instagram and mix it up on there.
"And stay consistent with posting. If you're starting out, it's always good to post every single day. If you're already an influencer you shouldn't really post every day."
She added, "If you've got people that you know support other girls because other girls and guys will support you."
Now for the disadvantages of influencing...
With all jobs there's pros and cons and on social media it can look like influencers are living their best lives but that's not always the case.
In fact Anna admitted, "The disadvantages are you can't basically do whatever the f--k you want to do. You always have to think before you do something.
"Also people have a judgment of you without really knowing you, because no matter how much you're on Instagram or TV, no one really ever knows you until they're your friend, acquaintance or spends actual time with you. "
She added, "You have to always be prepared for the trolling, negative comments, people always having an opinion. You just have to have a thick skin."
"Sometimes you feel like shit, because you feel like you're not good enough"
When we asked if influencing is harder than it looks, Anna admitted, "one million per cent.
"Like taking a photo, there’s planning, there's pressure, sometimes you feel like shit, because you feel like you're not good enough.
"There's so many different types of pressures that come with it. I mean, the way you start looking at your physical appearance, when your physical appearance becomes your job, you start analysing every little bit about you."
She continued, "The whole joy of Instagram, the way it was before for me, is gone. Instagram is work now.
"Whenever anything becomes work, it kind of becomes a bit more of a pressure, because you're constantly thinking about the next month, the year after, because with influencing, it's never set in stone.
"A year from now you don't know if you're going to be making this or a year from now if you're going to be getting these deals.
"These deals come in on a monthly, two monthly, maybe three monthly if you're lucky, basis. So you're constantly always going to have that worry, you're constantly going to be looking at other people and thinking, 'Oh, do I need to do this?'.
"It's a lot of pressure. And I never realised how much pressure would come with it."
Luckily, Anna has her family who is "so supportive" and that obviously includes her sister Mandi who "is probably the first sibling of a Love Islander that's managed to f--king make it.
"But that's how we roll," Anna added.
During her time in the villa some of her fellow Islanders began discussing management but Anna was unaware of that side of the business before going onto the show.
When she was dumped from the island she received messages from management companies and ITV gave her a list of managers too. During her first year post-Love Island she signed with one management company but after her contract ended she decided to cut ties with them.
"I am classy but at the same time, there's times when I'm ratchet as f--k and I need someone that will embrace the ratchet side of me and I feel like my new management do that.
"I'm just I'm so happy now. I was so scared to leave. That's one thing when you're an influencer, you can get so scared to leave management because you feel like, 'Oh my God, it's the end of the world', But you know what, I took that risk, and it was the best thing I've done."
When should you sign with management?
Well, Anna signed with one company after leaving the villa but her sister Mandi who also found fame from the show didn't have management for quite some time.
"If you don’t have management, you have to go through all your emails yourself and negotiate with companies yourself. So you have to be good at negotiating rates and stuff like that, but it’s a lot more time consuming.
"But then you don't have to pay a percentage to your management. If so, it just depends what works best," Anna added.
The future for Anna Vakili
In February 2021, Anna shared a photo of herself working in a pharmacy (during lockdown she returned to her former job) and a picture of herself in a bikini.
The Love Island star admitted that he aims to continue to show all areas of her life because "it's so important" to her.
"I used to suffer from that kind of stigma when I was in the pharmacy because I used to party and take the photos and then I'd be in the pharmacy and people would be like, 'That's not professional, you're meant to be a pharmacist. You can't be going out doing this. You can't be taking pictures with your boobs out'.
"I was like, 'You know what, f--ck you. Let me do whatever the f—k I want. It doesn't affect the way I am at work, it doesn't affect my knowledge. So why can't women be both?"
Check out: Love Island 2019 stars - where are they now?
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1 of 73Who's still in love? Who's more i.n love with themselves? Find out...
2 of 73Yewande Biala - arrived day one, dumped day 22
Age: 22From: Dublin, IrelandOccupation: scientist Celebrity crush: Anthony JoshuaYewande was the fifth Islander to leave the villa after Danny decided to recouple with Arabella, leaving the scientist single. She's since revealed the one mistake she made during her time on the show and reunited with Arabella on Aftersun.
3 of 73Yewande Biala
After leaving the villa single – and throwing shade at Danny by telling him to "have a nice life" – Yewande went on to date Casa Amor star George Rains but later discovered he had a secret girlfriend. She and Molly-Mae also confirmed that they were not friends amid reports of a feud. Yewande launched her own In The Style editalongside Amy, Anna, Joanna and Francesca. She also launched a podcast alongside BFFs Anna and Amber.
4 of 73Lucie Donlan - arrived day one, dumped day 36
Age: 21From: NewquayOccupation: surferClaim to fame: The last guy I was with was Charlie [Frederick] from last year's Love Island. We got together a few weeks after he came out of the villa.Lucie was savagely dumped from the villa on day 36 alongside George Rains, after their fellow islanders opted to save Curtis Pritchard and Amy Hart. Lucie was initially coupled up with sandwich maker Joe, before admitting her feelings for boxer Tommy.
5 of 73Lucie Donlan
Viewers were shocked when Lucie confessed she wouldn't give up on pursing Tommydespite him being coupled with her 'friend' Molly-Mae. Luckily she got over him pretty quickly and [reunited with Joe](https://closeronline.co.uk/celebrity/news/love-island-lucie-donlan-joe-garratt-back-together/ogether/). Lucie then reignited her feud with Molly-Mae by claiming she had 'ditched' the rest of the Islanders. She's now dating Love Island 2020 star Luke Mabbott.
6 of 73Amber Gill - arrived day one, finished first place. WINNER
Age: 21 From: NewcastleOccupation: beauty therapistHow would you rate your looks on a scale of one to ten: You have to say ten because you have to back yourself! You've got to love yourself. What's the point if you don't? After a tough journey and being cruelly labelled as 'childish' by Michael, Amber Gill overcame all obstacles and won Love Island 2019 with her knight in shining armour, Greg O'Shea. The new couple left the villa as winners on day 49.
7 of 73Amber Gill
Weeks after winning the show and bagging £25k Amber was left devastated when Greg O'Shea dumped her over text.It wasn't all bad news though because after shelanded a contract with Miss Pap she became a millionaire.She's also switched her hairstyle a few times, swapped numbers with Hollyoaks star Jamie Lomas and launched a podcast with her best pals from the villa.
8 of 73Amy Hart - arrived day one, quit day 31
Age: 26 From: Worthing, SussexOccupation: air hostess / cabin crew managerCelebrity crush: Liam Hemsworth, he's fit. Ashley Banjo from Diversity is really fit. Air hostess Amy went through a traumatic time in the Mallorcan villa after her fairytale romance came to an end when Curtis Pritchard revealed his head had been turned. Amy decided to quit the villa to leave Curtis to pursue other relationships and to deal with her heartbreak on the outside world.
9 of 73Amy Hart
Amy didn't have the easiest of times in the villa and after leaving she confessed she went to therapy 12 times during her stint. She sparked rumours she was dating Callum Macleod but quickly shut them down.The former air hostess has admitted following her time in the villa she'd 'get into bed at lunchtime and cry' before confessing at one point ITV 'stepped in and made me eat again'.She then shocked fans by debuting a platinum blonde waist length wig. Yes, hun. And she appeared on Celebs Go Dating.
10 of 73Anna Vakili - arrived day one, dumped day 45
Age: 28 From: LondonOccupation: pharmacist What's your definition of girl code? This is really difficult because the island isn't a normal place, the real world is different. I don't know how close I can get to a girl in a few weeks. If a guy likes me, I'm there for love at the end of the day, not girls.Anna was dumped from the Island on day 45 alongside her ex Jordan Hames and other dumped couple, Harley Brash and Chris Taylor. After a blazing argument with her so -called 'boyfriend' Jordan, the couple were dumped from the villa.
11 of 73Anna Vakili
Weeks after Love Island ended and Anna was spotted hand-in-hand with a mystery man. There were then rumours that Anna had 'rekindled her romance' with Sherif (throwback) but they dismissed any speculation. Anna has joined forces with Amber and Yewande for a podcast, she has her own In The Style edit and she's launched a collection alongside he sister Mandi for Simmi Shoes.
12 of 73Anton Danyluk - arrived day one, finished 5th place
Age: 24 From: Airdrie, ScotlandOccupation: gym owner Will you be loyal or do you have a wandering eye? That's a medical condition that I have… a wandering eye! I've never really been loyal in any of my relationships. Anton and Belle just missed out on attending the Love Island final as they were dumped on day 38, and titled in 5th place.
13 of 73Anton Danyluk
Shortly after missing out on the Love Island final, Anton unfollowed Molly-Mae and claimed it was because they were never friends. Five weeks after the show ended and Anton and Belle ended their relationship however it's since been reported that they're 'seeing each other again'.
14 of 73Tommy Fury - arrived day one, finished second place. RUNNER UP
Age: 20 From: ManchesterOccupation: boxerWhat's your claim to fame? It's probably my brother, Tyson, but I'm my own man and I've said it throughout my whole boxing career. I don't want to be labelled as his little brother.Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague narrowly missed out on being crowned the winners of Love Island 2019. The couple, who have been the most secure couple of the series, lost out on the win to Amber and Greg and finished in second place.
15 of 73Tommy Fury
Tommy is still happily dating Molly-Mae. Days after they came runners up on the show, he defended his girlfriend and branded Anton 'childish' after the Scottish reality star unfollowed her. He has since been accused of Photoshopping a topless boxing snap, he sparked speculation that he wants twins with his girlfriend and confessed he's only had two professional fights before going into the villa.
16 of 73Joe Garratt - arrived day one, dumped day 16
Age: 22 From: South East LondonOccupation: catering company ownerWhat song sums up your love life? 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You' by Michael Bolton.Joe was whisked away by ITV bosses following his axe due to the backlash against him "gaslighting" Lucie.
17 of 73Joe Garratt
Joe snubbed Lucie in a savage tweet but after she was booted from the villa, he managed to put the past behind him and get back together with her. Briefly. However they've since split.
18 of 73Michael Griffiths - arrived day one, dumped day 42
Age: 27 From: LiverpoolOccupation: firefighterHow would you rate your looks on a scale of one to ten? I'd rate myself ten out of ten, I would have said nine but I'm a hero so it bumps it up. After his on-off relationships with Amber and Casa Amor beauty Joanna, Michael was dumped from the Island alongside Francesca Allen. The firefighter was branded a 'snake' and 'fake' after he refused to leave with Joanna just days earlier and attempted to rekindle things with Amber. Michael was left vulnerable when Amber gave him a taste of his own medicine and instead, decided to couple up with new boy Greg.
19 of 73Michael Griffiths
Probablyone of the biggest Love Island love rats of all timewas Michael and he couldn't help himself because despite being snubbed by Amber, he was pictured snogging Joanna weeks after leaving the villa. He was then apparently papped trying to kiss Casa Amor babe Nabila and then minutes later he was seen cosying up to Joanna again. Michael appearred on Ex on the Beach series 11, he's part of the Dreamboys cast and briefly got together with Love Island 2018 star Ellie Brown.
20 of 73Sherif Lanre - arrived day one, axed day nine
Age: 20From: LondonOccupation: chef and semi-pro rugby playerWill you be loyal or do you have a wandering eye? I can have a wandering eye but I am pretty loyal. That would be an absolute must on the show. Sherif was removed on day nine after breaking villa rules.
21 of 73Sherif Lanre
Sherif opened up about being booted from the show and confessed ITV bosses made their decision after he had a play-fight with Molly-Mae. He has since said 'there wasn't anything that appealed to me' about the ITV show. He also denied 'rekindling' things with Anna after they met back up outside the villa. In 2020, he accused Love Island of 'systemic racism'.
22 of 73Callum Macleod - arrived day one, dumped day five
Age: 28 From: South WalesOccupation: aircraft engineerWhat song sums up your love life? 'I Just Haven't Met You Yet' by Michael Bublé.Callum was the first Islander to be dumped from the villa, lasting just five days in Casa Amor.
23 of 73Callum Macleod
He was the first star voted off the show following his failed attempts at coupling up with Amber. Upon leaving the villa Callum has been modelling and often uploads sponsored posts on Instagram.
24 of 73Curtis Pritchard - arrived day one, finished fourth place
Age: 23 From: ShropshireOccupation: ballroom and Latin dancerWhat's your claim to fame? I would say my claim to fame is that I'm on Dancing with the Stars Ireland and AJ Pritchard from Strictly Come Dancing is my brother.After lying about his romantic feelings for air hostess Amy and shockingly having his head turned, Curtis ended up finishing Love Island with Irish beauty Maura Higgins in fourth place.
25 of 73Curtis Pritchard
We were all shocked (still are) when Maura and Curtis coupled up in the villa. Months after coming fourth in the competition they went official with their relationship.There was speculation that the pair 'knew each other for years' after it came to light that Maura visited the Dancing With The stars studio at the same time Curtis was a professional dancer for the show; however they both dismissed the claims. Curtis has also said 'never say never' to a same-sex relationship, he became a receptionist on the Greatest Dancer and despite becoming an ambassador for WW he has confessed he never wants to go on a diet again. He has since split from Maura.
26 of 73Molly-Mae Hague - arrived day four, finished second place. RUNENR UP
Age: 20From: HertfordshireOccupation: Social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague and her boyfriend Tommy Fun narrowly missed out on being crowned the winners of Love Island 2019. The couple, who have been the most secure couple of the series, lost out on the win to Amber and Greg and finished in second place. Since arriving back in the UK, the couple have remained silent on social media.
27 of 73Molly-Mae Hague
Despite being the only couple who were actually in a relationship, Molly-Mae and Tommy came second in the competition. After leaving the villa she opened up about what really happened with Sherif in the Love Island villa, she moved in with her boxer boyfriend, returned to her Youtube channel and became the most followed Love Island contestant with over 3.5million Instagram followers. After Lucie claimed the influencer had 'ditched' all her co-stars, Molly-Mae failed to invite Yewande or Arabella to her party. There's been speculation that Molly-Mae has had cosmetic surgery following her stint in the reality TV show, she became an ambassador for Pretty Little Thing and was blasted for cooking a 'salmonella' meal for Tommy despite him praising her efforts.
28 of 73Danny Williams - arrived day seven, dumped day 21
Age: 21From: HullOccupation: Model Danny Williams and Jourdan Riane were dumped from Love Island on day 21. Fans turned on Danny after he picked Arabella over Yewande during a recoupling. He then returned from Casa Amor with newbie Jourdan. The pair are now in an official relationship.
29 of 73Danny Williams
Remember when Danny was a villain in the villa? Well after leaving the show he defended Michael's terrible behaviour towards Amber, moved in with Jourdan despite there being reports that he 'still fancied' 'upgraded' Arabella. Unfortunately it wasn't to last a weeks after moving in with Jourdan their relationship ended after he was seen partying with random girls – however he denied cheating.
30 of 73Elma Pazar - arrived day ten, dumped day 16
Age: 26From: EssexOccupation: Eyelash technician Alongside Joe, Elma received the fewest public votes and because the third contestant to leave the show. She's since returned to her regular day job as a lash technician.
31 of 73Elma Pazar
Elma has returned to her day job as an eyelash technician, she regularly shares sponsored posts on Instagram and there were rumours that she was dating TOWIE's Jon Clark.
32 of 73Maura Higgins - arrived day ten, finished fourth place
Age: 28From: IrelandOccupation: Model and grid girlMaura Higgins finished Love Island with professional dancer Curtis Pritchard in fourth place. The ring girl was a fiery contestant on this year's Love Island, who revealed her interest in Curtis just days after Amy's shock departure. She had brief romances with Tommy Fury, Tom Walker and Marvin Brooks.
33 of 73Maura Higgins
Even though Maura came fourth in the competition she's become one of the most successful contestants. She landed a TV presenting gig on This Morning, she was a Dancing on Ice 2020 contestant and an ambassador for Boohoo.
34 of 73Tom Walker - arrived day 14, dumped week 4
Age: 29From: LeedsOccupation: ModelCelebrity crush: Michelle KeeganWe're still not sure why Tom was so surprised when the girls voted for him to leave over Curtis and Danny. He became the seventh contestant to leave the show as he rowed with Maura after he was caught saying "It will be interesting to find out if she is all mouth".
35 of 73Tom Walker
Ahh Tom, we'll never forgot his shady and yet bizarre behaviour towards Maura. Since leaving the show he has returned to modelling and often posts sponsored content on Instagram.
36 of 73Jordan Hames - arrived day 14, dumped day 45
Age: 24From: ManchesterOccupation: ModelCelebrity crush: Jennifer LopezJordan was dumped from Love Island on day 45 alongside his ex Anna and other dumped couple, Harley Brash and Chris Taylor. Jordan was slated after he asked Anna to be his official girlfriend and then just days later, confessed his head had been turned by Ovie's girl, India.
37 of 73Jordan Hames
We thought Danny and Michael were savage but they had to make room for Jordan. After leaving the villa he said he wasn't 'mad' at Anna – we're not sure why he would be, tbh. Months later,he was pictured kissing Ferne McCann at an event but weeks later the First Time Mum star confessed it wasn't meant to be. He now lives with Michael, Danny and Chris.
38 of 73Arabella Chi - arrived day 17, dumped week 4
Age: 28From: LondonOccupation: Model (she's actuallyfeatured in ASOS' maternity range)Celebrity crush: Jason MomoaShe was only on the show for a few days (bless!) and despite being the sixth star to leave the villa she certainly made her mark after recoupling with Danny and causing tension between him and Michael.
39 of 73Arabella Chi
After leaving the villa Arabella revealed why she snogged Danny hours after Yewande left and what really happened with ex-boyfriend Charlie Frederick. Weeks later she was spotted holding hands with Love Island 2018 star Wes Nelson and they moved in together. After she was snubbed from Molly-Mae's Pretty Little Thing launch she confessed she "would have liked to be there". Awks. Fast forward to 2020 and Arabella and Wes have split.
40 of 73Lavena Back - arrived day 23, dumped day 30
Age: 23From: CroydonOccupation: Business Developer After arriving and visiting Casa Amor, a massive group of newbies (including Lavena) left the show, with many of them having seen little or no screen time.
41 of 73Lavena Back
Despite saying she was going to "take" the original Love Island girls' men, Lavena left the show days later single. She's since gained over 50k followers, started a Youtube channel and shares gorgeous photos on Instagram.
42 of 73Nabila Badda - arrived day 23, dumped day 30
Age: 29From: LondonOccupation: HostessAfter arriving and visiting Casa Amor, a massive group of newbies (including Nabila) left the show, with many of them having seen little or no screen time.
43 of 73Nabila Badda
Nabila was only on the show during the Casa Amor sagas but after leaving the villa she's gained a few thousand followers. Judging by her Instagram photos she often posts sponsored content and is basically a blogger.
44 of 73Joanna Chimonides - arrived day 23, dumped day 37
Age: 22From: LondonOccupation: Recruitment Consultant Joanna was sent home following an explosive dumping that left her and Michael in the bottom two alongside Anna and Jordan. As only one Islander had to leave, fellow contestants picked Joanna and strangely, Michael didn't choose to leave with her. Joanna branded him a 'snake' before her shock exit.
45 of 73Joanna Chimonides
Joanna was furious that Michael stayed in the villa despite them being in a couple but she forgave him and forgot about it because weeks later they were pictured kissing at a festival. She's since become a radio presenter on Fubar, she's part of the Love Island In The Style Power Edit and she regularly posts ads on Instagram.
46 of 73Belle Hassan - arrived day 23, finished 5th place
Age: 21From: BromleyOccupation: Makeup ArtistBelle and Anton just missed out on the Love Island final as they were dumped on day 38, and titled in 5th place.
47 of 73Belle Hassan
Following her time on Love Island Belle exclusively revealed to Closer Online that her dad got her on the show and that she was told off by producers during her time in the villa. Five weeks after the show ended and Belle and Anton called it quitsbut she has since hinted they could reunite.
48 of 73Jourdan Riane - arrived day 23, dumped week 5
Age: 24From EssexOccupation: Model/ActressGiven that she was coupled up with Danny, Jourdan was dumped with her new beau Danny Williams. Danny had caused conflict in the villa as he flirted between Yewande and Arabella before moving to Jourdan.
49 of 73Jourdan Riane
After being booted from the villa, Jourdan and Danny's relationship appeared to go from strength to strength with the pair moving in together. Unfortunately it wasn't to last and weeks later they ended their relationship with Jourdan hinting he had a "lack of respect, disloyalty and dishonesty".She's since reportedly signed an 'eye watering' deal with Kendall Jenner's modelling agency.
50 of 73Maria Wild - arrived day 23, dumped day 30
Age: 22From: CheltenhamOccupation: VIP HostAfter arriving and visiting Casa Amor, a massive group of newbies (including Maria) left the show, with many of them having seen little or no screen time.
51 of 73Maria Wild
We still feel for Maria. She was in the villa for a few days but we barely saw her. She still managed to gain 80k followers on Instagram and she regularly posts Instagram ads online, so she's doing alright.
52 of 73Stevie Bradley - arrived day 23, dumped day 30
Age: 21From: Isle of ManOccupation: StudentSadly, Stevie was another Casa Amor reject after Lucie decided she'd prefer to hook up with new boy George Rains, leaving Stevie single, and heading back home.
53 of 73Stevie Bradley
Aww, Stevie. We thought he'd make it back to the main villa but at the last minute Lucie picked George. Stevie has pretty much gone back to his normal life but has over 40k followers.
54 of 73Dennon Lewis - arrived day 23, dumped day 30
Age: 22From: WatfordOccupation: Professional footballerAfter arriving and visiting Casa Amor, a massive group of newbies (including Dennon) left the show, with many of them having seen little or no screen time.
55 of 73Dennon Lewis
Not much has changed with Dennon; he's still fit and still a footballer. Like the rest of the Islanders he has posted a bunch of Instagram ads.
56 of 73Marvin Brooks - arrived day 23, dumped week 5
Age: 29From: Bournemouth Occupation: Personal trainer and ex Royal Navy officer Although he bonded with Maura Higgins in Casa Amor, when he entered the main villa, they acted like strangers and Marvin was left single and dumped after Francesca picked Curtis.
57 of 73Marvin Brooks
After being dumped (alongside George) and then booted from the show, Marvin has pretty much returned to his day job as a trainer. He's regularly out and about with this Islander pals and topless on Instagram.
58 of 73George Rains - arrived day 23, dumped day 36
Age: 22From: EssexOccupation: BuilderGeorge was savagely dumped from the island alongside Surfer Lucie, after their fellow islanders opted to save Curtis Pritchard and Amy Hart.
59 of 73George Rains
George - the Casa Amor star who barely said a word despite returning to the main villa. There were reports he was 'seeing' Yewande but that fizzled out and it was later claimed that the reality star was 'dating a model' and using Yewande for fame. Awks.
60 of 73Dan Rose - arrived day 23, dumped day 30
Age: 21From: EssexOccupation: Bathroom salesman After arriving and visiting Casa Amor, a massive group of newbies (including Dan) left the show, with many of them having seen little or no screen time.
61 of 73Dan Rose
We're annoyed that Dan was barely on our screens but he's still fit as you can see on Instagram. He may have only been on the show for a few days but he's apparently charging fans £1,000 for a PA.
62 of 73Ovie Soko - arrived day 23, finished third place
Age: 28From: LondonOccupation: Pro Basketball playerAfter coming across a total gentleman and the smoothest guy around, Ovie and India finished Love Island in third place and have since revealed they are dating exclusively.
63 of 73Ovie Soko
Ovie is still the fittest main to grace reality TV and we're fuming that we haven't bumped into him and he's automatically fallen in love with us already. Months after coming third in the competition, he split from India but the pair appear to be on good terms because they've not unfollowed each other on Instagram.Career wise, Ovie landed a gig on This Morning, he became an ambassador for ASOS (the most boujee deal for a Love Island star) and he joined the Sky Sports team.
64 of 73India Reynolds - arrived day 38, finished third place
Age: 28From: ReadingOccupation: ModelIndia won Ovie over almost straight away, after she arrived as a bombshell. The glamorous model fell for the handsome basketball hunk and the couple finished Love Island in third place.
65 of 73India Reynolds
After leaving the villa there were reports that India cheated on Ovie but she was quick to slam down rumours. Weeks later they split and she broke her silence by encouraging fans to "be kind". India is also an ambassador for Boohoo, Tik Tok and a model.
66 of 73Chris Taylor - arrived day 32, dumped day 45
Age: 28From: LeicesterOccupation: Business development manager Chris and Harley were dumped on day 45 after Chris awkwardly swilled himself during a Love Island challenge. The couple seem to be dating still!
67 of 73Chris Taylor
Weeks after the Love Island final, Chris and Harley became the first couple to split. He then moved in with controversial co-stars Michael Griffiths and Jordan James.
68 of 73Greg O'Shea - arrived day 38, finished first place. WINNER
Age: 24From: Limerick, IrelandOccupation: professional Rugby playerGreg won Love Island 2019 with his new Islander beau Amber Gill and they left the villa as winners on day 49.
69 of 73Greg O'Shea
We LOVED Greg during his time in the villa; he seemed to be one of the only guys with sense (remember he questioned why Curtis gave Jordan terrible advice?). Unfortunately, that all changed when he dumped our babe Amber over text – rude. Despite doing a few Instagram ads he has pretty much shunned the fame side of things while he continues to play rugby and become a lawyer.
70 of 73Harley Brash - arrived day 38, dumped day 45
Age: 20From: NewcastleOccupation: Estate AgentHarley and Chris were dumped on day 45 after Chris awkwardly swilled himself during a Love Island challenge and Harley felt mugged off. The couple seem to be dating still!
71 of 73Harley Brash
Harley may have been part of one of the first couples to split but she's still living her best influencer life. She's gained over £350k followers and often posts sponsored content.
72 of 73Francesca Allen - arrived day 32, dumped day 42
Age: 23From: EssexOccupation: Boutique owner Francesca arrived as a bombshell and took an interest in Curtis and Ovie, choosing the two boys to take on her first dates. However, when Curtis rejected Francesca in favour of Maura, Francesca was left in the friend-zone with villa bad boy Michael. The platonic couple were dumped on day 42.
73 of 73Francesca Allen
Francesca didn't find love in the villa – she left alongside Michael following her epic speech - but she's another star who seems to be enjoying fame. She's got her own edit on In The Style, continues to run her boutique in Essex and is making a tonne of money from her Instagram ads.
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And Anna also opened up about Instagram and admitted that she'd actually prefer to earn her money through property so that she can enjoy the social media app.
"My goal is to get on the property ladder in London, England. I would love to keep influencing but I would love it to be a bit less pressurised.
"There's a lot of pressure on me with my Instagram and I'm always thinking about what next, so I would love to be able to be making money elsewhere and use my Instagram as more fun, less pressurised environment for me and my followers.
"That's my aim in the future and to never take anything for granted again after this lockdown this last year. It's just I want to enjoy myself. And just have fun," she added.