megan mckenna

Megan McKenna first gained public recognition through her notable appearances on reality television, beginning in 2009 when she reached the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent as part of the music duo Harmony. Her profile significantly rose with her participation in MTV’s Ex on the Beach (2015–2016) and later as a housemate on Celebrity Big Brother in 2016. This visibility led to her joining The Only Way Is Essex as a full-time cast member from 2016 to 2017. During this period, McKenna launched her restaurant, ‘MCK Grill’, and a hair extension line with Easilocks in 2017.

Her career reached a significant turning point in 2019 when she emerged as the winner of The X Factor: Celebrity, securing a record deal with Syco. Since her victory, McKenna has continued to release new music and broadened her live performance reach, including supporting music icon Lionel Richie on tour in 2021. In 2021, she was a finalist on Celebrity MasterChef and later showcased her culinary skills by winning the Celebrity MasterChef Festive Extravaganza in 2022. That same year, McKenna performed at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival, further solidifying her presence in the music scene.

Demonstrating her diverse talents, McKenna has also authored two successful gluten-free cookbooks, Can You Make That Gluten Free? released in 2021, and Love Gluten Free, slated for 2025, reflecting her personal experience with coeliac disease. In an expansion of her culinary entrepreneurship, McKenna co-created a gluten-free bread range, Naturally Genius, with Genius Foods, also launching in 2025. Her multifaceted career demonstrates a consistent drive for innovation across music, television, and lifestyle branding.