Leanne Savannah Amaning (born 31 May 1997) is an English television personality and content creator, known for appearing as a contestant on the sixth series of Love Island in 2020 and the third series of Love Island: All Stars in 2026, where she finished in third place.
Leanne Amaning | |
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| Born | 31 May 1997 Waltham Forest, London, England |
| Education | University of Nottingham (MSc) |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Love Island Love Island: All Stars |
Life and career
editLeanne Savannah Amaning was born on 31 May 1997 in the London Borough of Waltham Forest, and is of Ghanaian descent.[1][2] Prior to appearing on television, she worked as a customer service advisor, and graduated in 2019 with a Master of Science degree in Occupational Psychology with Distinction from the University of Nottingham.[3][4][5] In January 2020, she became a contestant on the sixth series of the ITV2 reality dating show Love Island, entering the villa on Day 1 and departing on Day 18.[6][7] In January 2026, it was announced that she would return to Love Island to appear as a contestant on the third series of Love Island: All Stars, six years after her original appearance.[8] Amaning again entered the villa as an original contestant on Day 1, reaching the final alongside partner Scott van-der-Sluis and finishing in third place.[9][10][11]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Love Island | Contestant | Series 6 | [12] |
| 2026 | Love Island: All Stars | Contestant | Series 3; Third place | [13] |
References
edit- ↑ "Love Island All Stars' Leanne Amaning: her age, first stint in the villa and return". Heat. 9 January 2026. Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Meet Love Island contestant Leanne - the 'Beyoncé of Waltham Forest'". East London and West Essex Guardian Series. 13 January 2020. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ Craig, David. "Who is Leanne Amaning? Meet the Love Island Winter 2020 cast member | Radio Times". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 18 December 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Love Island 2020 gallery: Meet the contestants looking for love". Digital Spy. 11 February 2020. Archived from the original on 19 November 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "This is where all of the winter Love Island contestants went to uni". The Tab. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2026.
- ↑ "People are upset about Love Island's Leanne's behaviour towards Mike". Cosmopolitan. 28 January 2020. Archived from the original on 8 May 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ Henry, Grace. "Love Island's Leanne takes dig at Mike as she's dumped from the island | Radio Times". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 5 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Love Island All Stars' Leanne Amaning: her age, Instagram and what she's been up to". Closer. 9 January 2026. Archived from the original on 15 March 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "This is who'll win Love Island: All Stars, based on the best chemistry – and they aren't coupled-up". Digital Spy. 16 January 2026. Archived from the original on 16 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ Kornblee, Johnathon (12 January 2026). "'Love Island: All Stars' Brings Back Leanne Amaning After Six Years". Parade. Archived from the original on 18 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ "Love Island winners revealed after drama-filled All Stars series". BBC News. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ↑ Henry, Grace. "Love Island 2020 star Leanne Amaning can be a "nightmare" | Radio Times". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 18 November 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2026.
- ↑ Barnes, Phoebe Kowhai. "Who is Leanne Amaning? Love Island: All Stars 2026 contestant | Radio Times". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 13 January 2026. Retrieved 17 January 2026.