Love Island

And it has nothing to do with the post-villa fame.

Sound the iconic and familiarLove Islandtheme tune, as the drama-filled dating shows winter edition is officially upon us.

Shaq is hoping he might find someone he hope[s] to marry one day.

‘Love Island’ 2023 contestant Shaq Muhammad

All in, the perfect mix for someLove Islanddrama.

Heres everything there is to know about Shaq Muhammad.

What Is Shaqs Job?

‘Love Island’s Shaq Muhammad

The 24-year-old is based in London and works as an airport security officer.

And hell no doubt be thetalk of the terminalfollowing his decision to become an islander.

In conversation withBustleand select few members of the press, the Islander said hes totally comfortable with that.

Speaking about getting time off work to head to South Africa, he shared his managers hilarious.

She was very excited, he told Bustle, and she said dont forget me!

While Shaq isnt sure what life afterLove Islandwill look like, he is aware it will be different.

What Is Shaqs Instagram?

Shaq had 1.8k followers on Instagram when his participation in the show was announced.

Like other contestants, his bio reads, Im off to find love in theLove Islandvilla.

Via@shaq24s_Shaq shares holiday snaps, graduation photos, and counter-top fit checks.

What Else Is There To Know About Shaq?

A self-confessed softy, Shaq loves getting cosy for a romantic film and having a sob.

Every time I watch Dear John I cry, he says.

Thats my favourite film.

My family and friends would say I do, he said to ITV.

Im the jot down of person that wears my heart on my sleeve.

If I find someone I click with, I fall very hard, very fast.

Sometimes that can be a bad thing.

Im a very emotional person.

It can be a blessing and a curse.

Personality is everything, he told Bustle.

I like funny, kind, open, and honest people.

Also being smart or having a good dress sense.

Speaking about what turns him off, Shaq shared a very specific turn off with ITV.

I dont like rude people.

It automatically puts me off.

That and slang words - if you call me bro Im off..

I cant handle that.

As for stepping on other peoples toes in his quest to find love, Shaq isnt worried.

Hes hopeful that his romantic side will lend him a hand in the villa.

I think its important to be romantic, especially with people you want to impress.

I havent had the best luck with previous relationships, he told ITV.

So I thought, Why not be in the sun and potentially meet the love of my life?

Hopefully I do come out with my future wife.

The person I hope to marry one day.

Hopefully shes in the villa.

But the Islander does have one thing hes especially nervous about: his parents seeing him on screen.

So itll be shocking for them to see me flirting in general, he said with a laugh.

This article was originally published onJan.