Megan McKenna is an English reality television personality and country music singer from Essex who rose to fame in 2015 for appearing in the MTV reality series Ex on the Beach. She went on to become a housemate in the seventeenth series of Celebrity Big Brother in 2016. On 13 March 2016, she made her first appearance on the reality television series The Only Way Is Essex. In 2017, she launched her music career, releasing her debut EP featuring High Heeled Shoes and Far Cry from Love. On December 7, 2018, McKenna released her debut album, Story of Me.
Birth Name
Megan Elizabeth McKenna
Nickname
Mental Megs
Profession
Television Personality, Singer, Restaurateur
Genre
Country
Instruments
Vocals, Violin, Guitar
Label
Instrumental
Nationality
English
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Megan McKenna was born on the 26th of September 1992, in Barking, London, United Kingdom.
Age
She is currently 31 years old.
Sun Sign
Libra
Ethnicity
White
Education
Megan was pulled out of school because she was a victim of bullying. Megan channeled her passion for singing when she was young by studying at The Arts Educational Theatre School in London from where she graduated. She also auditioned and got accepted into the Ravens Court Theatre School. She learned how to play the violin there.
Family Details
- Father – Dave McKenna
- Mother – Tanya McKenna
- Siblings – Milly McKenna (Younger Sister)
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Megan McKenna has dated –
- Harry Eden – Before rising to fame, Megan dated Harry Eden who made an appearance in Oliver as the Artful Dodger produced by Roman Polanski. The couple dated for 2 years before deciding to move on. He was rumored to be back in Megan’s life post her split with Pete Wicks.
- Stephen Bear (2015) – Megan and Stephen met on the reality show Ex On The Beach. Bear starred in Shipwrecked: The Island and both of them felt an instant connection. Stephen and Megan called it quits after three episodes. Bear, later went on to confess that he liked Jemma Lucy more than Megan.
- Scott Timlin – Megan entered Celebrity Big Boss and met Scott who had starred in Geordie Shore. Fans considered them to be a very cute couple. Sadly, they couldn’t withstand the tides of distance and were busy focusing on their careers. Both decided to part ways since Megan lived in Essex and Scott, up in Newcastle.
- Pete Wicks (April 2016–September 2016; June 2017–October 2017) – The couple had an on and off-relationship. They were known as the hottest couple on The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) and began flirting on Twitter. Megan confirmed their romance with her presence at a party accompanying Pete. The couple broke up in September 2016 (after having started dating in April 2016) after Pete was caught flirting with other girls. In June 2017, the pair confirmed they were back. However, in October 2017, the couple decided to call it quits once again as they felt that their relationship was beyond repair despite the efforts taken by the couple.
- Oliver Burke (2023-Present) – In June 2023, Megan got engaged to footballer Oliver Burke.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 6 inches
- In centimeters – 168 cm
- In meters – 1.68 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 55 kg
- In Pounds – 121 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-24-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 33C
Body Build
Athletic
Hair Color
Light Brown
Eye Color
Blue
Shoe Size
Her dress size is 8 (US).
Dress Size
Her dress size is 5 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
For appearing appeared on the MTV reality series Ex on the Beach in 2015 and she went on to become a housemate in the 17th season of Celebrity Big Brother. In March 2016, she was cast as a full-time cast member on The Only Way Is Essex.
Singer Debut
In 2017, Megan kick-started her music career, releasing her debut Extended Play with songs which went on to be ranked #1 on the iTunes store.
Television Debut
In 2009, McKenna appeared on Britain’s Got Talent alongside her friend Demi Bennetts.
Brand Endorsements
Megan has collaborated with Misspap for their collections. Other brands include, Bperfect cosmetics, Schar gluten free (since Megan has celiac disease), Mr. Blanc Teeth, Hair Burst and many others.
Megan McKenna Net worth
Megan McKenna has an estimated net worth of $3 million dollars as of 2024.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Megan McKenna
- Instagram – megan_mckenna
- Twitter – Megan McKenna
- YouTube Channel – Megan Mckenna
Some Lesser Known Facts About Megan McKenna
- Megan has a poodle named Daisy.
- In 2017, McKenna launched her music career, releasing her debut EP featuring High Heeled Shoes and Far Cry from Love.
- Her debut songs High Heeled Shoes and Far Cry From Love received amazing responses and even ousted Taylor Swift off the No. 1 spot on the U.K. iTunes chart.
- In 2017, she starred in her own reality show, There’s Something About Megan. The show focused on McKenna travelling to Nashville to pursue a career in country music. The series has three episodes, and aired on ITVBe.
- In May 2017, McKenna launched her own restaurant MCK Grill in Woodford Green.
- In September 2017 she starred in her own show on ITVBe, There’s Something About Megan, which sees her flying to Nashville to attempt a country music career.
- In 26 July 2018, McKenna released her debut autobiographical book, Mouthy. The book topped the Sunday Times bestseller list.
- In August 2018, McKenna took part in the first series of Celebs on the Farm. She was eliminated second, finishing in seventh place.
- In November 2018, Megan was confirmed to be participating in the sixth series of Celebs Go Dating, set to air in 2019 on E4.
- In 7 December 2018, McKenna’s debut album, Story of Me was released. It debuted at number one on the UK iTunes country chart, and rose to number ten on the mainstream UK iTunes chart. Story of Me debuted at number 6 on the official UK country chart.
- In August 2020, Megan released a clothing range with online retailer In The Style.
- In June 2022, she announced that she had left her record label.
- In December 2022, Megan appeared on Celebrity Masterchef Festive Extravaganza, which she won.
- In September 2023, McKenna suffered facial burns after “a freak accident” involving a jug of gravy.
