The Love Island 2023 lineup was unveiled on Monday as fans eagerly count down to the show’s return on January 16.
And among those scheduled to enter the South African mansion is airport security guard Shaq Muhammad.
The 24-year-old Londoner is searching for a “wife-to-be” at the mansion and describes his father, sisters and Arsene Wenger as his dream guests at dinner.
Here’s everything you need to know about Shaq…
Who is Shaq Muhammad? Meet the Love Island 2023 Casanova airport security guard who cries at romance movies and searches the mansion for his ‘wife-to-be’
Who is Shaq Muhammad?
Shaq is a family man who falls in love quickly, remains loyal and isn’t afraid to show his emotional side.
Describing himself as a “Catch,” he says, “I’m a great friend. I’m very friendly and thoughtful. Parents always love me. They say: ‘He’s a good person, you should marry him!’
“Once I’m with someone, it’s always all about that person. I’m very vocal about it.’
Romantic: Shaq is a family man who falls in love easily, remains loyal and isn’t afraid to show his emotional side
He adds: “I’m the type of person who wears my heart on my sleeve. When I find someone to click with, I fall very hard, very fast.
“Sometimes that can be a bad thing. I’m a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.’
Discussing how he introduces himself at the villa, Shaq said, “I get along with people in general, so I think people will naturally be attracted to me.
“I’m a lovely person. I put myself first and I’m not afraid to just do what I want when I have to offend people or anything like that.
Confident: He describes himself as “Catch”, says: “I’m a great friend. I’m very friendly and thoughtful. Parents always love me. They say: ‘He’s a good person, you should marry him!’
Why is Shaq Muhammad single?
Shaq says he’s single because he hasn’t met that special someone yet and he’s not ready to settle down.
He explained: “I did date but no one clicked with me at all levels. I’m not one to jump into a relationship if I don’t feel like it’s right for me.
“I’m not saying you have to tick every single box, we just have to create spirit and be on the same level. So until I meet someone like that, I’ll stay single.’
Picky: Shaq says he’s single because he hasn’t met that special someone and he’s not ready to settle down
What is Shaq Muhammad looking for on Love Island?
Shaq goes on the show because he is unlucky in love and wants to find the one he will one day marry.
He said: “I haven’t had the best luck with previous relationships. So I thought, why not lay out in the sun and possibly meet the love of my life?
“Hopefully I can get out with my future wife. The person I hope to marry one day. I hope she’s at the villa.’
Hopeful: Shaq joins the show because he is unlucky in love and wants to find the one he will marry one day
What gives Shaq Muhammad the ‘ick’?
Shaq has his “eicks” that turn him off, saying, “I don’t like rude people. That automatically distracts me.
‘That and slang words – if you call me ‘brother’ I’m gone, it’s a complete turn off, I can’t handle it.’
What is Shaq Muhammad’s favorite movie?
Shaq admits his favorite movie is a romance one and isn’t afraid to admit it makes him cry when he sees it.
He said: “Every time I see Dear John, I cry. This is my favorite movie.
“Every time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s go see a romantic movie,’ I say, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’
Dear John is a romantic wartime drama based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks about a soldier who falls in love with a college student.
Emotional: Shaq admits that his favorite movie is a love story and isn’t afraid to admit it makes him cry when he sees it
Who would Shaq Muhammad like to play in a movie?
Shaq’s choice to play him in a film would be Damson Idris, who explains, “He’s a great actor and I’ve seen videos of him when he’s not acting and he’s quite funny. And I think I’m pretty funny, I think it would go hand in hand.
What is Shaq Muhammad’s dream date?
Shaq says his dream date is, “I would take a plane to Monaco, take a helicopter ride over the city, and then go on a yacht dinner date.
“The next morning we would go diving. I’ve never been there and always wanted to. So we will make the sweet dinner at night and then dive 40 feet the next morning.
Actor of choice: Shaq’s choice to play him in a film would be Damson Idris, who explains, “He’s a great actor and I’ve seen videos of him when he’s not acting and he’s quite funny