Love Island's Harry Cooksley: Everything to know about the 2025 contestant - age, job, Instagram & latest news
Season 12 of Love Island is currently underway, and it's all happening in the villa.
One of the contestants who is causing a little bit of tension right now is semi-professional footballer, gold trader and model Harry Cooksley.
Harry was picked by Shakira Khan (who currently has about five guys interested in her, including new boy Shea Mannings) after Toni Laites stole Ben Holbrough from her and put her at risk of going home.
Harry seemed very pleased that he'd been picked, but on Wednesday night's episode, he got a telling off from Shakira after the girls noticed that he was rubbing both hers and Helena's legs during the game of dares.
As Love Island continues, read on for everything you need to know about Harry, including what his life is like outside of the show.
BTW, Harry is England footballer Declan Rice's body double!
Job: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model
Lives: Guildford
Harry Cooksley is one of the contestants on this year's Love Island. He was part of the starting line-up and was originally in a couple with Sophie Lee, before she was dumped from the villa.
Outside of the villa, Harry works as a gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model, particularly as England footballer Declan Rice's body double.
When asked what his claim to fame is, Harry said ahead of the show: "I'm the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing."
Harry is 30-years-old, and the oldest Islander on season 12 so far.
Shakira said she chose Harry because of his age and thought that he might be mature, but after he was spotted rubbing both her and Helena's legs, she's not too sure anymore.
He is.
You can follow Harry at harrycooksley8, where he currently has just over 15k followers - a number that's sure to grow following his Love Island stint.
Harry is currently in a couple with Shakira Khan, but how long they'll stay in this couple remains to be seen.
He's also been getting to know Helena Ford, and was previously in a couple with Sophie Lee before she was dumped.
Harry currently plays for Farnham Town as a midfielder. He joined from Hartley Witney in May 2023.
Other previous clubs include Aldershot Town, Farnborough and a stint in Austria for FC Pinzgau.
On Farnham Town's official website, Harry's player profile reads: "Cooksley is a midfield maestro, known for his sensational ball-playing abilities. The midfielder joined from Hartley Wintney in May 2023 having finished the campaign playing at Step Three.
"The orchestrator whips in a mean dead ball and is the designated penalty taker at the club."
Love Island airs on ITV2 at 9pm on weekdays and Sundays.
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