Dani Dyer: her Love Island stint, Jarrod Bowen and what she’s been doing

She starred on Love Island in 2018 alongside Jack Fincham, Georgia Steel and Megan Barton Hanson

Who is Dani Dyer

by Hollie Richardson |
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It's been seven years since series four of Love Island (aka the year everyone obsessed over the 2018 Islanders) and a lot has changed since then.

Samira Mighty is a full-on pop star, Adam Collard is a dad and Dani Dyer is a mum of three and about to become a wife.

Ahead of her wedding to her footballer boyfriend, we've had a look at your need to know on the Essex babe.

How old is Dani Dyer?

Get ready to do some quick maths: Dani was born on 8 August 1996. That makes her 28 years old.

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dani starred on love island series four getty images: Neil Mockford/FilmMagic

Is Dani Dyer Danny Dyer's daughter?

In case we haven't already established this, Dani is the daughter of royal heir (well, kinda) Danny Dyer and his fab childhood sweetheart wife Joanne Mas.

Dani revealed who her dad was just hours into Love Island, but we'd probably want to get it out there straight away too.

Danny was skeptical of daughter Dani's participation in the show but he went on to be very supportive.

How many kids does Dani Dyer have?

Dani became a mum for the first time in January 2021 after giving birth to her son Santiago. Confirming the exciting news, she posted a photo of her kissing Santi on the head with the caption, 'After a very long day and night finally our special little boy arrived 23/01/2021 Weighing 7 pound...

'We are in a complete baby bubble and enjoying every moment, can not believe he is ours, completely in love and so grateful to be his mummy... Sending all my love to all the other mommas to be out there in lockdown... The best experience ever will never forget this day.'

After giving birth to her son, Dani opened up about the meaning behind Santiago's name - or Santi, for short.

'I know you're probably all wondering what we've called him, I know there's been a lot of assumptions going on - some are actually really funny to be fair - but his name is Santiago,' she said on her podcast Sorted With the Dyers.

Dani later told fans the unusual name was inspired by her mum Jo's Spanish heritage. She wrote on Instagram, 'My mum is half Spanish and she said the name to me a few times. Then I see it on a programme and fell in love with it .

'Love that it’s unusual and really doesn’t bother me when people say they don’t like it xx.'

In May 2023, Dani then welcomed her twin daughters Star and Summer into the world with her footballer boyfriend Jarrod Bowen.

Who has Dani Dyer dated?

As well as dating Jack Fincham (more on that in a sec), Dani dated baby daddy Sammy Kimmence before her Love Island stint and then they reunited weeks after she split from Jack.

Dani and Sammy hit a rough patch in March 2020 following his court case but in April they appeared back on track, celebrated their one year anniversary and later announced they were expecting their first child together.

However in July 2021, it was reported that Dani dumped Sammy after the true extent of his crimes were revealed during his court case, with a source telling the Daily Mail, 'She is absolutely floored by what's happened with Sammy. She knows she has to make massive changes in her life and she's so distraught...

'All she knows is that her baby boy Santiago is the only thing that matters now and she is trying to work out how best to look after him as a single parent. She needs time to think it through. Sammy completely downplayed the court case every step of the way.'

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dani alongside her ex sammy Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

Sammy was jailed for 42 months in July 2021 after pleading guilty to five counts of fraud. The former stockbroker conned pensioners Peter Haynes, 81, and Peter Martin, who died in 2020 at the age of 91, out of 34,000 after posing as a financial investor and falsely claiming he was authorised to provide financial services.

Instead of being invested, the money was used to pay off Sammy's overdraft. He also splashed the cash on designer clothes and a trip to Ibiza, while one victim was left 'living on the breadline'.

Judge Timothy Mousley QC told him, 'You didn’t show any remorse immediately and I do not consider any remorse to be profound.

'You defrauded two men of significant sums of money, both were elderly gentlemen, neither was a wealthy man. Whilst these men trusted you, you used their money to fund your lifestyle.'

Months after Sammy was jailed, it came to light that the Love Island star was dating West Ham footballer Jarrod and after getting engaged and welcoming their twin girls, they're set to tie the knot in May 2025.

What happened when Dani Dyer was on Love Island?

She coupled up with Jack on day one and they remained together throughout the entire show.

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jack and dani coupled up together on day one Getty Images: Jeff Spicer/WireImage

They even won the show but they did manage to have a few dramatic moments - first up, Jack's ex Ellie Jones arrived during Casa Amor and Dani's emotional reaction led to thousands of Ofcom complaints.

The second biggest drama was Dani standing by BFF Georgia Steel following kiss-gate but then she got the shock of her life when the lie detector test revealed Jack Fowler was telling the truth. LOL.

Does Dani Dyer have any brothers and sisters?

Dani is big sis to her brother Arty and sister Sunnie.

Has Dani Dyer appeared in EastEnders?

Yep, Dani starred as taxi driver Jeanette on EastEnders in June 2021 in a one-off appearance alongside her dad Danny who played Mick Carter. Dani's character caused chaos for Mick, who was in a rush to make it to the hospital for his pregnant wife Linda's baby scan. Jeanette, who was also pregnant, went into labour, which meant Mick had to take control of the taxi and drive them to the hospital.

What was Dani Dyer's job before the villa?

Dani was a barmaid and an actress before her Love Island fame. She also appeared in EastEnders before Love Island.

What is Dani Dyer doing now?

As well as being a mum to Santi, Star and Summer, AND preparing for her wedding, Dani co-hosts the Live and Let Dyers podcast alongside her dad.

What's the Dani Dyer Instagram handle?

Fan of Dani? You can follow her on Instagram @danidyerxx.

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