Hold onto your hot combs because Love Island legend Lana Jenkins (winter Love Island 2023 runner-up and makeup artist), just dropped some seriously exciting career news.
After teasing a new venture for what feels like forever, Lana has finally revealed that she’s launching her very own podcast called In The Makeup Chair.
If you thought Lana was all villa-living and eyeliner tips (she swears by this £5 eyeliner, FYI), think again. This podcast is a new and elevated platform for our Lana to spill the tea and share behind-the-scenes stories from the worlds of makeup, TV, film, and social media. Oh, and it's filmed, too, so expect some seriously glam mugs from Lana and her celeb guests.
The Love Island star – who once upon a time dated fellow winter Islander Ron Hall – announced her new career path on Instagram on Thursday (28 August 2025), writing, '✨BIG NEWS✨ I’ve been keeping this a secret for what feels like forever… and it’s finally happening! Something I’ve dreamed about for years is now real: In The Makeup Chair Podcast is launching! The very first episode goes live one week from today – 04.09.25 ❤️😭.”
So if you’re hungry for makeup tips, celeb stories, and the kind of chat that flows as smoothly as a creamy concealer, In The Makeup Chair might just be your next podcast obsession. And Lana herself is buzzing, adding. 'I can’t wait for you to listen (and watch!)—this is going to be something really special. ❤️.'
Lana's Love Island journey began as one of the first contestants announced for the 2023 winter season. She entered the villa ready to find love and quickly became a standout contender. During the show, she was coupled up with Ron, and the pair ultimately finished in second place together, making them the season’s runner-ups. Since leaving the show, she has built a career as an influencer, makeup artist, and presenter, also working as a Rimmel London ambassador.
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