Andrea-Jane Bunker
A. J. Bunker | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andrea-Jane Bunker December 9, 1992 Hertfordshire, England |
| Occupations | Reality television personality, boxer |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | Love Island |
| Relatives | Lance Bombardier (Brother) Tom Bombardier (Brother) |
Andrea-Jane Bunker (born 9 December 1992)[1][2] is a British reality television personality, social media influencer, and amateur boxer. known for appearing as a contestant on the seventh series of the ITV2 dating show Love Island. After the show, she got into influencer boxing, competing in events with Misfits Boxing and Kingpyn.
Early life
Andrea-Jane Bunker was born on 9 December 1992 in Hertfordshire, England.[3] She worked as a hair extensions technician.[4][5]
Career
Bunker took part in the seventh season of Love Island in 2021,[6] joining the show as a late arrival.[7][8][9] She was voted off after her arrival on the show.[10][11][12]
After leaving reality television.[13] She joined the influencer boxing scene in 2022, competing under the Misfits and Kingpyn promotions.[14] She made her professional debut on 16 July 2022 at The O₂ in London, where she came up against British influencer Elle Brooke.[13]
On 26 November 2022, she made her return to the ring against Natasha Sweeney at the Battle of Thrones event in London and won by unanimous decision following four rounds.
In March 2023, Bunker competed for the inaugural Misfits women’s flyweight title against social media personality Astrid Wett at Misfits & DAZN: X Series 005 in Telford.[15] After three rounds, Wett won the match by majority decision.[16][17]
Bunker later faced Elle Brooke again on 20 January 2024 at Misfits Boxing 12.[18] The rematch ended in a third-round knockout victory for Brooke, who went on to claim a Misfits title belt.[19][20][21]
Personal life
Bunker resides in Hertfordshire, England, she has two brothers, including Lance Bombardier and Tom, who are part of the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery in Woolwich.[22]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Love Island | Herself |
| 2022 | Kingpyn Boxing | Herself |
Boxing record
MF–Exhibition Boxing
| 5 fights | 2 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By disqualification | 2 | 3 |
| No. | Result | Opponent | Type | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loss | Elle Brooke | UD | 16 July 2022 | Indigo at The O2, London |
| 2 | Win | Natasha Sweeney | UD | 26 November 2022 | The Willows London |
| 3 | Loss | Astrid Wett | UD | 4 March 2023 | Telford International Centre |
| 4 | Win | Arabella del Busso | UD | 23 November 2023 | Vertu Motors Arena |
| 5 | Loss | Elle Brooke | UD | 20 January 2024 | First Direct Arena |
References
- ^ Robinson, Lucy (2023-01-25). "'Love Island changed my name before I went in - my family didn't recognise me'". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Rodger, James (2023-01-26). "Love Island star accuses bosses of changing her name and family had no idea". Birmingham Live. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ O'Hara, Sarah; May, Adam (2021-07-16). "Love Island star AJ's little known Royal family connection". Herts Live. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Love Island 2021: Who is AJ Bunker? Age, job and Instagram revealed". Radio X. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ^ "Who is Love Island's Andrea-Jane 'AJ' Bunker? Age, job, Instagram and more". Capital XTRA. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ^ Cruse, Beth (2021-07-15). "What we know about Love Island bombshell Andrea 'AJ' Bunker". Bristol Live. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "AJ Bunker regrets getting £1k of filler before Love Island". Capital. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Konteh, Memuna (2021-07-15). "Love Island 2021: Everything you need to know about AJ". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Love Island newcomer AJ Bunker gets to know the boys". 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ O'Toole, Scarlett (2021-07-15). "Love Island fans beg producers to make AJ and Hugo couple up". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Three new contestants enter Love Island following double elimination". BreakingNews. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "Love Island viewers are convinced the latest dumping was 'fixed'". The Independent. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ a b Webber, Emily (2022-02-07). "Love Island's AJ Bunker is latest star to take part in celebrity boxing match". OK! Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Laughton, Mais (2022-07-13). "EXCLUSIVE: Love Island's AJ Bunker - "I Just Want To Influence And Empower Young Girls"". Trill. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ^ Ward, Tom (2022-07-06). "Love Island star AJ Bunker steps in to fight OnlyFans model Elle Brooke after Astrid Wett pulls out". GiveMeSport. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Walker, Christopher (March 4, 2023). "What time is the Astrid Wett vs. A.J. Bunker fight tonight? Ringwalks, running order, streaming, how to watch MF & DAZN: X-Series 005". www.dazn.com. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ Cameron, Temple (2023-03-05). "Astrid Wett beats ex-Love Islander, AJ Bunker, but Elle Brooke rejects future fight". talkSPORT. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ^ "AJ Bunker vs Elle Brooke 2: Brooke wins belt after KO - LIVE!". The Standard. 2024-01-20. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ^ "What time is the AJ Bunker vs. Elle Brooke fight tonight? Ringwalks, running order, streaming, how to watch MF & DAZN X Series 012 on DAZN". www.dazn.com. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ^ "AJ Bunker Thinks Fight With Elle Brooke Was 'Rigged' After Being Defeated By OnlyFans Star". LADbible. 2022-07-17. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ^ "Astrid Wett beats ex-Love Islander, AJ Bunker, but Elle Brooke rejects future fight". talkSPORT. 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2025-10-30.
- ^ O'Hara, Sarah; May, Adam (2021-07-16). "Love Island star AJ's little known Royal family connection". Herts Live. Retrieved 2025-11-03.