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Sandra Mallon

Coronation Street star 'shocked' after learning relative is on Love Island

Former Coronation Street star Dean Fagan has revealed he was “shocked" when he found out he had a relative on winter Love Island.

Actor Dean Fagan, who is currently playing Finn Ahern on RTE One show Smother, has revealed his cousin’s son Kai Fagan, a 24-year-old science and PE teacher, is currently looking for love on the show.

He said that although he never watched the show before, he will now tune in to support Kai.

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The Manchester native said: “I couldn’t believe it when I heard. He’s my cousin’s son and I’ve obviously known him since he was a little baby.

“He’s a good lad, rugby player, fit as a fiddle and he’s six foot five.

Dean Fagan has revealed he is related to Kai Fagan on Love Island (Vincent Dolman/REX/Shutterstock)

“He’s a good lad, rugby player, fit as a fiddle and he’s six foot five.

“I don’t watch Love Island but I’ll be watching it for him obviously,” he told the Rte Guide.

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