Leah Kateb

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Leah Kateb
Born
Leah Kateb

(1999-08-11) August 11, 1999 (age 25)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation
  • Television personality
Years active2024–present

Leah Kateb (born August 11, 1999) is an American reality television personality. She appeared on the Peacock reality show Love Island in 2024, finishing as a runner-up.

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Life and career

Leah Kateb was born on August 11, 1999, in Los Angeles, California. She has Iranian roots from her parents, Afshin and Mina, who are Iranian immigrants. She has a sister named Daria. [1]

In 2024, she was cast on season 6 of Love Island. [2] Kateb was initially coupled up with Rob Rausch and Connor Newsum before coupling up with Miguel Harichi on day 15. Kateb and Harichi went on to become the runner-ups on day 32. [3] Her early relationship with Rausch on the show led to large followings as fans quickly became obsessed with their coupling and how she handled herself throughout it. [1] She also had many of her one-liners go viral on TikTok, [4] which also contributed to her large followings, and a spike in viewers. [5] Kateb's friendship with fellow islanders Serena Page and JaNa Craig also went viral as viewers fell in love with their friendship, known as PPG. [6] Fans have called for the three of them to get their own show after watching their friendship develop over the season and after filming. [7] She has since received multiple endorsements after appearing on the show. [8] Following the conclusion of the season, she signed with United Talent Agency. [9]

Following the success of her season of Love Island, it was announced in 2025 that she would appear in Peacock's spinoff series Love Island: Beyond the Villa. [10] [11]

Filmography

As herself
YearTitleRoleRef.
2024 Love Island USA Runner-up; season 6 [2]
2025Love Island: Beyond the VillaHerself [10]

References

  1. 1 2 Wickes, Hanna (August 20, 2024). "Leah From 'Love Island US' Season 6: Meet the New It-Girl". J-14. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Meet the New Cast of Love Island USA Season 6". Peacock Blog. June 4, 2024. Retrieved July 12, 2024.
  3. ↑ Mercuri, Monica. "'Love Island' Season 6 Finale: Who Won And Which Couples Are Still Together?". Forbes. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  4. ↑ Franklin, McKinley (August 26, 2024). "Love Island USA's 10 Funniest Quotes, Ranked". ScreenRant. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  5. ↑ Hailu, Selome (July 16, 2024). "Luminate Streaming Ratings: 'Love Island USA' Dominates With 919 Million Minutes Watched July 5-11". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Love Island USA's Leah Teases Future PPG Projects with Serena and JaNa: You'll 'See More Of Us'". People.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
  7. ↑ Anderson, Katrina (August 16, 2024). "'Love Island USA's "Powerpuff Girls" Deserve Their Own Show". Collider. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Leah Kateb - Complete List of Endorsements". Booking Agent Info. Retrieved January 24, 2025.
  9. ↑ Tinoco, Armando (August 20, 2024). "'Love Island USA' Star Leah Kateb Signs With UTA". Deadline. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
  10. 1 2 "New Love Island Series, Love Island: Beyond the Villa, Is Coming to Peacock". Peacock. April 18, 2025. Retrieved April 22, 2025.
  11. ↑ "'Love Island USA' Gets Spinoff Featuring Season 6 Favorites Including Leah, JaNa and Serena — Plus Exes Kaylor and Aaron". People.com. Retrieved June 4, 2025.
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