Reality television personality Megan McKenna has joined a viral online trend, sharing a series of hilarious and chaotic snaps from her past on shows like Celebrity Big Brother and TOWIE. The star, who found fame in the mid-2010s, joked that she has "matured a lot since 2016" in a candid social media post on Wednesday.
From TV Chaos to 'Pure Love'
The trend, which has seen numerous celebrities post photos from a decade ago, prompted McKenna to dig into her archive. She posted a collection of images showcasing her dramatically different look from that era, featuring deeply tanned skin, big blow-dried hair, and heavy makeup. This stands in stark contrast to the more natural aesthetic she favours today.
In her caption, she wrote with humour: "Well I can safely say I've matured a lot since 2016. Pahahahahahha Took me 10 hard years to find my peace, pure love & my team of real ones." She used the popular hashtag #2016trend.
A Complete Life Rebrand
Since her early, often tumultuous, days on reality TV, Megan McKenna has undergone a significant personal and professional transformation. She has successfully rebranded herself, moving into new ventures that include writing cookbooks and pursuing a career in country music.
Her personal life has also changed profoundly. She is now a mother to her 15-month-old son, Landon, whom she shares with her husband, Scottish professional footballer Oliver Burke, 28. The couple tied the knot in a lavish ceremony at Grantley Hall in North Yorkshire in June 2025.
Reflecting on Past 'Lowest Moments'
In a candid interview last March, McKenna reflected on this dramatic shift, admitting her time on screen captured some of her "lowest moments." She told The Sun that she feels like a "completely different person now" in her "mum era."
She confessed that looking back, she sometimes questions her state of mind during those years, citing youth, naivety, and the influence of alcohol during filming. "Back then, I was naive, I was young, and unfortunately some of my lowest moments were played out on camera," she admitted.
Today, her focus is firmly on her family, her music, and the peaceful life she has built away from the chaotic storylines of her reality TV past.
