Dumped Love Islanders fuel romance rumours as they cuddle up on red carpet for fashion party
It came after the villa hunk flirted up a storm with an All Stars winner on his show exit
cracking on? Dumped Love Islanders fuel romance rumours as they cuddle up on red carpet for fashion party
DUMPED Love Island stars who failed to find romance on the latest series were spotted enjoying a cuddle at a swanky fashion bash.
The ITV2 contestants packed on the PDA on the Red Carpet after being given the boot from the Mallorca compound.
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Love Island's Sophie Lee sparked romance rumours at BooHoo's summer bash
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She cuddled up to fellow evicted star Blu Chegini at the east London event
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The duo both failed to find love in the 2025 series
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Construction worker Blu Chegini, 26, became this series' first evicted lad last week following a savage villa twist.
The Londoner followed influencer Sophie Lee, 29, out of the door after she became the first dumped Islander of the 2025 instalment.
In her exit chat, the former fire breather and dancer, who was left scarred for life following a terrifying accident, teased "summer's not over."
And it appears her high spirits might have something to do with Blu, with the pair seen cosying up at fast fashion brand BooHoo's Martini's at Sundown event.
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Sophie looked sensational at the London shindig in a black bandeau top and matching skirt.
She styled her dark locks in loose waves and accessorised with strappy sandals.
After posing on a balcony for a few solo snaps, she joined Blu in the venue.
He opted for a black and white striped top, cream trousers and trainers.
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The TV star was then seen wrapping his arm around Sophie's back as they posed for a joint snap.
The rooftop bash also saw Craig David lighting up the skyline with a live TS5 set and the martinis in full flow.
Watch axed Love Island star make a move for Gabby Allen live on AfterSun - sending the audience wild
Pregnant Georgia Harrison led the way on the guest list, while Joey Essex and Princess Andre also made an appearance.
All the stars were decked out in the latest Boohoo clothes.
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The PDA came just days after Blu appeared to make a move on Love Island All Stars winner Gabby Allen.
During an episode of spin off show Aftersun, host Maya Jama told him: "You guys still have the summer to find love - whether it's with each other or someone else - we just won't be able to watch it on telly."
Gabby and Kaz Crossley were also on last night's AfterSun, and Blu turned to look at them before waving and saying: "Hi Gabby."
As the audience went wild, Kaz shouted back: "Yes! You're her type, babe."
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Blu then added: "Can I pull for you for a chat?"
Laughing, Gabby pretended to walk over to Blu but didn't appear to be shutting him down.
Gabby won the most recent series of All Stars with Casey O'Gorman, but last month confirmed they'd split.
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Sophie, 29, was the first to leave the villa
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Blu was dumped after his housemates saved Shea
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