Chris Taylor (TV personality)
Chris Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher James Taylor 31 July 1990 Leicester, Leicestershire, England |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Known for | Love Island Barbie Love Island: All-Stars |
Christopher James Taylor (born 31 July 1990) is an English television personality, known for his appearances as a contestant on the fifth series of Love Island (2019) and the spin-off Love Island: All-Stars (2024). He also had a cameo role in the Greta Gerwig film Barbie (2023).
Life and career
Christopher James Taylor was born on 31 July 1990 in Leicester, Leicestershire.[1][2][3] Prior to appearing on television, he worked as a business development manager.[4] In 2019, Taylor entered the Love Island villa on Day 37 of the fifth series.[5][6] He was dumped from the series two weeks later alongside Harley Brash.[7] Later that year, Taylor and Brash appeared on a Love Island special of the ITV2 game show Supermarket Sweep, before announcing their split.[8][9] Taylor went on to appear on a celebrity version of Dinner Date and was a guest on the game show Hey Tracey!. In 2021, he co-starred in the MTV series Living the Dream which focused on Taylor and his Love Island co-stars Michael Griffiths, Danny Williams and Jordan Hames moving in together.[10]
In 2023, Taylor appeared as Ken Emcee in the Greta Gerwig film Barbie. Taylor secured the cameo role after meeting Margot Robbie at an after party in which Robbie, who is a fan of Love Island, struck up a conversation with him.[11][12] Following this, Warner Bros invited him to audition for the part.[13][14] In 2024, Taylor returned to Love Island five years after his original appearance to compete in the spin-off series Love Island: All-Stars. He entered the villa as an original islander on Day 1, and was dumped on Day 26.[15]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Love Island | Himself | Contestant; series 5 | [5] |
| 2019 | Supermarket Sweep | Contestant; 2 episodes | [16] | |
| 2020 | Celebrity Dinner Date | Participant | [2] | |
| 2020 | Hey Tracey! | Guest | [17] | |
| 2021 | MTV's Living the Dream | Cast member | [18] | |
| 2023 | Laura Whitmore's Breakfast Show | Contestant | [2] | |
| 2023 | Barbie | Ken Emcee | Cameo role | [19] |
| 2024 | Love Island: All-Stars | Himself | Contestant | [20] |
References
- ^ "Chris Taylor: Love Island All Stars contestant's age, past relationships and Instagram revealed". Heart. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Love Island's Chris Taylor: his age, ex-girlfriends and what he's done since the villa". Closer. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island All Stars Chris Taylor: Age, Ex-Girlfriends, Height And Life After The Villa". Capital. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Where is Love Island's Chris Taylor from and what does he do for a job?". Heart. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ a b "Love Island Bombshell Chris Taylor Enters The Villa: Meet The Newbie With His Eye On Maura Higgins". Capital. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island fans realise they have been totally overlooking one of the Islanders". Digital Spy. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island star Chris Taylor responds to rumours of rift with Harley Brash". Digital Spy. 3 August 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island exes Anton and Belle have very awkward appearance on Supermarket Sweep". Digital Spy. 17 September 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Chris Taylor reveals the real reason behind Harley Brash split". Cosmopolitan. 19 August 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Destiny's Chaldish land their own reality show". Heat. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Here's How Love Island's Chris Taylor Secured A Cameo In The Barbie Movie". Capital. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Yes, Chris Taylor From Love Island Is Actually In Barbie". Grazia. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Is Love Island's Chris Taylor in the Barbie movie". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island: All Stars' Chris Taylor reveals BTS Barbie moments". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Who is Chris Taylor? Love Island: All Stars 2024 contestant". Radio Times.
- ^ "Supermarket Sweep to feature Love Island special – with Ovie!". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Hey Tracey! - Series 2, Episode 3". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island stars land their own reality show on MTV". Goss.ie. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island star confirms Barbie movie cameo". Digital Spy. 14 July 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "All About Chris". ITV. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
