Love Island 2026 bombshell Tina Rad, 25, looks almost unrecognisable in throwback photos unearthed by fans from just five years ago, revealing a dramatic transformation before her appearance on the hit ITV show.
Tina's Throwback Appearance
The Geordie cast member, who entered the villa on day 14 as a bombshell, instantly turned heads with her long dark hair, deep brown eyes, and gorgeous smile. However, old snaps from nights out with friends show a different look, with fans noting her TV 'glow up'. Captions on her past posts, such as 'Always your loss bby x' and 'Don’t look at the caption look at me', highlight her enduring confidence.
Her Impact in the Villa
Tina made an immediate mark by whisking her crush Kavan Murphy off for a secret sleepover in a shock twist, but failed to steal him from his current flame Jasmine Muller. However, Kavan's brother Aidan Murphy was quickly drawn to her 'fierce personality and stunning looks', according to reports. Other islanders, including Lorenzo Alessi, also commented on her striking appearance.
Tina describes herself as a 'very vain Persian girl in her 20s', and her self-assured attitude has been evident since before her TV debut.
Tina's Own Glow Up Revelation
Late last year, Tina addressed her transformation on TikTok, sharing a before-and-after photo album under her username @bigbadrad. 'How was this 1 year apart #GlowUp #natural #when,' she captioned the side-by-side snaps, which showed her looking almost unrecognisable. While she hasn't detailed the specific procedures, previous posts hint at some form of surgery, though only Tina knows the full story behind her glamorous telly makeover.
Despite her connections with both Murphy brothers fizzling out days after her dramatic entrance, the Geordie stunner is expected to continue making waves in the Mallorcan villa.
