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Danica Taylor
Taylor in 2022
Born (2001-04-13) 13 April 2001 (age 23)
Leicester, East Midlands, England
OccupationTelevision personality
TelevisionLove Island

Danica Taylor (born 13 April 2001) is an English television personality. After working as a dancer, she rose to prominence when she was cast on the eighth series of the ITV2 dating series Love Island. Since her exit, she has performed on Britain Get Singing.

Life and career[edit]

Taylor was born on 13 April 2001 in Leicester, East Midlands.[1][2] She is of English and Jamaican heritage.[3][4] She trained in dance at university and obtained a degree.[5] She began performing professionally, with her gigs including being a backup dancer for Jax Jones at the 2021 Jingle Bell Ball.[6][7]

In 2022, Taylor was cast as a "bombshell" on the eighth series of the ITV2 dating series Love Island.[8] She was flown out to Mallorca and was told on the twelfth day of the series that she would be entering the villa.[9][10] She was given one hour to prepare for her entrance.[11] Throughout the series, Taylor struggled to form romantic connections but she soon became a fan-favourite due to her personality and sense of humour.[12][13][14] Taylor's exit from the series in the final week went viral after she danced out of the villa.[15] Months after her exit, Taylor performed on ITV's Britain Get Singing special as part of a mental health campaign led by the network.[16][17]

Filmography[edit]

As herself
Year Title Notes Ref.
2022 Love Island Contestant [18]
2022 Britain Get Singing Performer [19]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Morris, Seren (7 July 2022). "Who is Danica Taylor? Love Island 2022 bombshell and dancer". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 8 July 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  2. ^ "Meet Love Island's new Leicester native arrival, Danica Taylor". Leicester Mercury. Archived from the original on 2 January 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  3. ^ Harry, Aaliyah (30 June 2022). "In Defence Of Love Island's Danica Taylor". Grazia. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  4. ^ Akinwumi, Stella (4 July 2022). "Love Island: How old is Danica Taylor and where is she from?". Metro. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  5. ^ Payne, Millie; Vierke, Emily (12 December 2022). "Danica Taylor shares photo of 'crazy' job before Love Island and we're SHOOK". Closer. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Love Island's Danica Taylor & 6 Things You Need To Know About Her". Capital FM. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 5 June 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  7. ^ "How old Is Love Island's Danica Taylor?". Heart. 30 June 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  8. ^ Leane, Rob (22 July 2022). "Who is Danica Taylor? Meet Love Island 2022 contestant and professional dancer". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  9. ^ "Danica Taylor posts TEARY photo as she slams 'trash' ex following wild time in the villa". Heat. 20 January 2023. Archived from the original on 6 December 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  10. ^ Shore, Martin (20 June 2022). "Who is Danica Taylor on Love Island? All you need to know". What to Watch. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  11. ^ Knox, Susan (19 January 2023). "Love Island's Danica Taylor 'given just an hour's notice' before entering villa". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 24 January 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  12. ^ Williams, Sophie (22 July 2022). "Love Island fans are all saying the same thing about Danica". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  13. ^ Copson, Josie (21 July 2022). "'Danica's Love Island is my life - I ask myself every day why I'm not wifey material'". OK!. Archived from the original on 13 October 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  14. ^ Manning, Charlotte (10 August 2022). "Danica Taylor was signed up by management pre-Love Island who 'arranged application and interview'". Metro. Archived from the original on 18 August 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  15. ^ Wallace, Megan (27 July 2022). "Love Island fans cannot get over this epic Danica and Jamie moment". Cosmopolitan. Archived from the original on 2 October 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  16. ^ Garrett, Lee (14 October 2022). "Love Island reunion for Leicester's Danica as she takes part in ITV's Britain Get Singing". Leicester Mercury. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  17. ^ "Britain Get Singing: who is taking part in the Christmas Eve show?". Hello!. 24 December 2022. Archived from the original on 28 December 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  18. ^ "Love Island's Danica Taylor: what is she doing now?". Heat. 18 August 2023. Archived from the original on 13 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  19. ^ "ITV announce celebrity line-up for Britain Get Singing". ITV1. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
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