Meet Javen Palmer From Love Is Blind UK
Hosted by Emma and Matt Willis, the show sees the contestants connecting with potential partners through the walls in the Pods before meeting them in real life to see if an emotional bond can last physical attraction.
The contestants on the latest series include singer Aanu, fitness fanatic Kal Pasha and nanny and make-up artist Katisha Atkinson. Joining them is Javen Palmer. Here's everything we know about him…
Javen Palmer on Love Is Blind ©Netflix
Javen was a former professional footballer with Crystal Palace until a heartbreaking injury put an end to his promising football career when he was 18. He is now a health coach and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Online Health Business Academy, mentoring fitness businesses, and Scaling Edge helping businesses to embrace AI.
Javen's Instagram account is at @javenspalmer
Javen was happy to be single in his early 20s and has never had a serious relationship. He said he attracts the wrong kind of girls and hopes that the experiment will be a chance to break the mould.
Now that he's off the pitch, Javen has set his sights on a new goal: scoring the love of his life. He's aiming to break free of his usual type and build a 'genuine connection'. A new homeowner who's secure in his career, Javen is eager to meet someone who can be a workout buddy, life partner and fit in with his big Jamaican family.
Shereen Low is a senior news and entertainment writer for Grazia UK, who enjoys watching everything from Love Is Blind and Race Across The World to real-life crime shows and thrillers.
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