From fan-favorite Islander to beauty and fashion trendsetter, Leah Kateb is proving that her Love Island USA stardom was only the beginning. This week, the breakout Season 6 star went viral once again — this time for her GRWM (Get Ready With Me) video celebrating the announcement of a new Love Island spinoff series.
On the same night that Peacock officially confirmed Love Island: Beyond the Villa, Kateb and the rest of the Season 6 cast attended a celebratory event hosted by the streaming platform. The glamorous Los Angeles soirée marked the launch of a first-of-its-kind series that will follow Islanders like Kateb, Serena Page, JaNa Craig, Miguel Harichi, and others as they transition from villa life to navigating careers, relationships, and fame in the real world.
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But it wasn’t just the announcement that got fans talking — it was Leah’s behind-the-scenes content, glam routine, and heartfelt message to her followers that stole the show.
Leah Confirms Her Return — With a Few Conditions
@leah.kateb Here we gooo! New vibes, new production crew (🙏) & we’re in mamas cityyyyyy!!! #grwm ♬ original sound - leah.kateb
In her now-viral TikTok video, Leah addressed questions from fans who were shocked to see her return to reality TV. After all, Kateb had previously stated she didn’t plan on appearing in Love Island Games or any other dating-related spinoffs.
“We’re not doing your typical Love Island again,” Kateb explained. “We are literally getting our first-of-its-kind spinoff. I know a lot of people were like, ‘Leah said she would never do reality TV again.’ I meant I wasn't going to be doing Love Island Games or a dating show. I don't want to fight for anybody's honor on television again.”
Instead, Love Island: Beyond the Villa will offer something more grounded: a docu-style look at how the cast is handling new opportunities, personal challenges, and the social media spotlight — all while living in Los Angeles.
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Kateb also shared that she initially declined to return to reality TV but changed her mind after seeing the overwhelming support from fans.
“I really wasn't going to do reality TV again until I saw all of your DMs and comments,” she said. “You guys have done so much for me, so I feel like this is a really cute way to share my life with you guys.”
Importantly, Leah confirmed she’s working under strict guidelines and is not collaborating with specific producers who were involved in her initial Love Island experience. That move has earned praise from viewers who felt her early time in the villa was mishandled by production.
TikTok Beauty Fans Are Obsessed With Her GRWM Picks
As part of her celebration content, Leah filmed a Get Ready With Me video alongside boyfriend and fellow Islander Miguel Harichi — giving fans a rare look at their relationship dynamic and her signature soft glam look.
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Though she didn’t name-drop every product, beauty sleuths quickly spotted several viral TikTok favorites in her makeup routine:
- Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Stick
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand Liquid Highlighter
- Rare Beauty Positive Light Tinted Moisturizer
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze
- Dior Lip Glow Oil
Kateb’s makeup style — soft but luminous, with a perfect dewy finish — has become one of her most recognizable traits, both during and after her villa stay. Her love for vintage fashion, clean aesthetics, and minimal glam continues to influence fans who now look to her for style and skincare inspiration.
Leah & Miguel Are Still Going Strong
While some couples fizzled out after Season 6, Leah and Miguel appear more in sync than ever. Their playful GRWM video showed the two getting dressed for the Peacock launch event, exchanging flirty banter and affectionate moments — further confirming their relationship is very much still alive.
Fans were quick to flood the comments:
“You two are my Roman Empire 🥹,” one TikTok user wrote.
“Leah and Miguel content >>>>>,” another added.
This will be the first time viewers get an in-depth look at their dynamic outside the Love Island structure, and fans are eager to see how their relationship grows amid real-life challenges and career goals.
What to Expect From Love Island: Beyond the Villa
The upcoming series promises to be unlike anything Love Island USA has done before. Rather than competing for love, the Islanders will be navigating the realities of life after fame. Set in Los Angeles, the show will chronicle their efforts to:
- Build influencer and entrepreneurial careers
- Strengthen (or strain) friendships like PPG
- Balance romance and independence
- Stay grounded in a fast-paced social media culture
- Face public perception and press attention
With Leah Kateb, Serena Page, JaNa Craig, Kaylor Martin, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, and more returning, the stakes are high and the spotlight is brighter than ever.
Want Leah’s Makeup Look? Here’s What You Need
While Leah didn’t explicitly list her products, here’s a shoppable breakdown of what beauty insiders saw in her routine:
- Huda Beauty Cheeky Tint Blush Stick – Creamy, blendable blush with long-lasting color.
- Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Light Wand – The cult-favorite liquid highlighter for the perfect glow.
- Rare Beauty Tinted Moisturizer – A lightweight base that gives skin a natural, radiant finish.
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Freeze – For that clean, laminated brow look.
- Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil – A glossy lip treatment with just the right touch of color.
Final Thoughts
From vintage style queen to TikTok beauty muse and now reality star 2.0, Leah Kateb is shaping up to be Love Island USA’s most influential alum yet.
With Love Island: Beyond the Villa set to premiere in summer 2025, fans are counting down the days until they can see more of her world — glam, drama, love, and all.
Until then, we’ll be watching her GRWM videos on loop.
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