Jack Keating, the 26-year-old son of Irish pop star Ronan Keating, is making a highly anticipated return to reality television as an original islander on Love Island: All Stars. This marks his second attempt at finding love on the hit ITV2 show, following a brief stint as a Casa Amor bombshell in the summer of 2022.
From Malahide to the Villa: Jack Keating's Background
Jack is the eldest child of Ronan Keating and model Yvonne Connolly, and has two younger sisters, Missy and Ali. His father later remarried Storm Keating, and Jack has two half-siblings, Cooper and Coco. Raised in Malahide, Dublin, before moving to London, Jack worked in social media marketing and later as a radio host in Dublin before entering the world of reality TV.
Described as fun-loving and charismatic, he first entered the Love Island UK villa in 2022. He quickly revealed his famous parentage, even bonding with fellow contestant Gemma Owen over their well-known fathers. However, his first experience was short-lived; he was dumped from the show in less than a week after failing to couple up.
Life After Love Island: Fatherhood and Relationships
In a significant life update eight months after leaving the villa, Jack announced in March 2023 that he had welcomed a baby daughter, Maya. Ronan Keating shared the joyful news with fans, dubbing his granddaughter a "little cutie." Jack confirmed that while he and the child's mother are not together, they are committed to co-parenting and providing a supportive environment for their daughter.
His post-Love Island romantic life has included a relationship with midwife Abby Phillips, though reports suggested they split in early 2025. Jack has spoken about the challenges of dating after reality TV, noting that people sometimes don't take him seriously.
All Stars Comeback: Ronan's Rule and New Motivation
Now, in January 2026, Jack is back for Love Island: All Stars, a special series featuring past contestants with "unfinished business." This time, he enters as an original islander, hoping for a longer and more successful run.
He has revealed one amusing but firm stipulation from his dad: Ronan's one rule is 'no sex on TV'. Jack joked he might have to bend the rule if it helps him find a genuine connection. His motivation this time appears more settled; he is actively seeking a partner who is family-oriented and understanding of his life as a solo father.
The third season of Love Island: All Stars will air daily at 9pm on ITV2 and stream on ITVX, with an extended run of around six weeks. The cast also includes previous winners and fan favourites like Jess Harding, Helena Ford, Whitney Adebayo, Ciaran Davies, and Tommy Bradley.
