Throwback: Meet Eyal Booker, One of Our Earliest BANG&STRIKE Models
Eyal Booker.
One Of Our Earliest Models.
Eyal Booker was one of BANG&STRIKE's earliest models, photographed for our STRIKE PRO range in 2019. He's since gone on to "Love Island UK," a move to Los Angeles, and a co-hosting job on E!'s "Hot Goss." This page is a throwback to that original shoot and interview — not our latest model.
His answers below are reproduced exactly as given in 2019. We've added a short, factual update after them on where his career has taken him since.
The Interview
B&S: So, tell us a little bit about your background? How old are you, where are you from?
I'm Eyal booker .. London Born and raised and I've just recently turned 20! I love the outdoors and inspiring people to become better versions of themselves.
B&S: How did you first get into modelling?
At a very young age I joined a kids agency called Truly Scrumptious alongside my 2 older brothers. I never thought it would develop into a career. but since I first started modelling I grew a strong passion towards it.
B&S: What's been your favourite modelling job (apart from BANG&STRIKE of course!)
Bang&Strike was really a great environment to work in. I had so much fun with the team on set and the day literally flew by. Lately I've shot quite regularly for Adidas.. That's been a wicked experience and I've loved every minute! The team of people are always so lovely and the brand itself is great.
B&S: When you're not in front of a camera, what do you do?
I spend my time in the gym, with friends and family, walking my dog and having the occasional drink of tequila.
B&S: I heard you were in a band? Tell me how it started out, and how's it all going? Describe your sound?
Up until very recently I was in a band called EverYoung. That being said we have all decided to go on a break and pursue different avenues. I attended the Sylvia Young Theatre school part time up until the age of 16.. At 16 I got approached to join the band which Sylvia had set up along with being signed to her independent record label Seymour Place Music. By joining EverYoung I restricted myself from one of my main passions which is modelling and therefore one of the reasons why I decided to take some time out is so that I can explore some of the opportunities that I was unable to explore over the past 3.5 years. However I fully intend on making music in the future so once I establish myself and have an audience who wants to listen I'll be writing real music that comes from my heart!
B&S: If you could play anywhere and to anyone, where and who would it be?
The O2 arena.. To a sold out arena full of people that have only ever shown me love and support.
B&S: How do you keep fit? Do you have a specific workout regime?
BEAT THE BURN. I wouldn't call it a specific workout regime but it's something I think about every time I train. When you start to feel that burn during a set of any exercise most people end their set and rest until they are ready to go again, that's not how I train. Beat the burn is exactly what it says on the tin, when you've reached that point in your set where you think you can go no further… That's when you push. Get 6-10 more reps and beat that burn. That in my opinion is when you see the best results.
B&S: Boxers or briefs?
Always boxers.
B&S: Describe yourself in 3 words?
Free thinker, motivator and optimist.
B&S: If you could invite 3 people, dead or alive, to a dinner party, who would you invite?
B&S: What can't you stop listening to at the minute?
Major Lazors new album seriously gives you that summer vibe feeling.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Establishing myself as a model in both the fitness and fashion world. Branching out slowly but surely into TV presenting and hosting.
B&S: Finally, what's coming up next for you?
"Branching out slowly but surely into TV presenting and hosting."
Eyal Booker, 2019 — on where he saw himself in 5 yearsWhere Is Eyal Now?
Since this interview, Eyal Booker went on to appear on "Love Island UK." He moved to Los Angeles in 2021 and now splits his time between LA and London. He co-hosts E!'s digital series "Hot Goss" alongside Lonnie Marts — the two break down Hollywood and pop-culture news in a running weekly format that's aired on E!'s social platforms since October 2024. He's continued modelling and campaign work throughout, including with Adidas and Puma — more or less exactly the "TV presenting and hosting" future he called in the quote above.
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