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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Dejon Noel-Williams on why he didn't seek advice from famous pal
EXCLUSIVE: Dejon Noel-Williams is gearing up to enter the Love Island villa in 2025 - and he's set to follow in the footsteps of a former islander who he has a close bond with As Love Island 2025 gears up for its premiere on Monday, June 9, one contestant is already turning heads: 26-year-old Dejon Noel-Williams from London. A personal trainer and semi-professional footballer, Dejon who is the son of former Premier League striker Gifton Noel-Williams, the nepo baby, also is a close friend to a former islander. While you would think that being a friend of someone who made it to the final of the show would mean you get all the lowdown and ins and outs of the love island experience, this was not the case for Dejon. Dejon shares a close bond with Tyrique Hyde, a standout from Love Island 2023, who finished in third place alongside his then partner, Ella Thomas. Their friendship stems from their fathers' profession and shared experiences growing up. Interestingly, Dejon chose to keep his Love Island participation a secret from Tyrique. "Actually, I didn't tell Tyrique I was going in,' he beamed as we spoke. 'He's going to be surprised. I had to keep the whole thing secret - even when I saw him recently, I didn't say anything. So no advice from him!" Being the son of Gifton, who had a notable football career with clubs like Watford, Stoke City, and Burnley, Dejon has always had a strong role model. Gifton, now 45, transitioned into coaching after his playing days and remains a significant influence in Dejon's life. "My dad's like my best friend,' he says. 'He's always been honest with me - about everything, good and bad - and super supportive. When I played football, he was proud. When I became a trainer, same thing. He supported this too. He told me to just be myself and said the world will love me for who I am." This season, Love Island is lifting its five-year ban on airing intimate scenes, including those in the villa's producer Mike Spencer confirmed that such footage will be broadcast to keep the show "fresh and exciting" in its 10th year. Dejon approached the topic on whether he had spoke to his parents about the potential of having sex on TV, he quipped: "Yeah, we're honest like that. My dad just said he might have to turn off the TV if that happens." As the series airs Monday at 9pm, Dejon is '100% excited' to be heading in, but his path to the villa came with a twist - he didn't actually apply himself. 'Funny enough, I actually didn't sign up for the show—it was my sisters who did it for me,' Dejon revealed. The 26-year-old from London explained that his family had long pushed him to take the leap into reality TV. 'They've been saying for ages, 'You need to go on Love Island,' and I just kept brushing it off,' he said. After more than a year and a half of being single, his sisters decided to take matters into their own hands. And while Dejon may not have submitted his own application, he's now embracing the experience. 'I think they just want me to be back in a relationship,' he added. The former footballer also opened up about his last relationship, which lasted four years. 'Yeah, it is [a long time],' he admitted. 'We fell deeply in love during COVID. Things moved really fast—she moved in with me and we spent a lot of time together.' But like many relationships formed during the intense lockdown period, cracks eventually began to show. 'Over time, our goals and alignments changed. We just didn't match up anymore,' he said. Despite having a famous dad, Dejon has denied that he is a nepo baby as he enters the the villa. Dejon said: "Now that I've been called a nepo baby, I don't know how to react." He was also asked about his friendship with former Love Island star Tyrique Hyde. He said: "I've known him since we were kids, like babies. My dad and his dad played for the same team and they were best friends. As we got older, we had similar interests. We played for the same teams and we played against each other at football." Dejon is currently playing for Bedford Town and has previously played for Oxford United, Wealdstone, Guadalajara and the Grenada national team. The next series of Love Island is due to grace our screens on Monday for the 2025 series. A whole host of new singles have been chosen to go into the villa to try and find love while also navigating the twists and turns of the show. The series will be filmed in its usual Majorcan villa but it has been given a spruce up since last year. Love Island returns Monday, June 9 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star Ella Thomas confirms new romance with footballer in loved-up snaps after Tyrique takes a swipe
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island star Ella Thomas has confirmed she's found love with Charlton Athletic footballer Lloyd Jones. After weeks of rumours linking the model to the 29-year-old defender, Ella finally shared her first Instagram post with the footballer today. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 1 Ella Thomas with her new love Lloyd Jones Credit: Instagram Lloyd was the one to make it Instagram official first, posting a sweet photo of Ella proudly supporting him as he accepted his club's Player of the Season award over the weekend. On Monday she returned the favour by sharing loved-up photos of the couple on a night out together. Fans were quick to flood the comments congratulating the couple. But not long Lloyd's post, Ella's ex Tyrique Hyde appeared to respond in classic cryptic style. The Love Island star took to his own Instagram Stories, sharing a throwback photo of himself during a confessional on the show. In the shot, he's seen smiling – but the subtitle underneath reads: 'Nah, I'm very sad, trust me.' The timing didn't go unnoticed by fans, with many interpreting it as a subtle dig or reaction to Ella's new relationship reveal. Ella and Tyrique reached the final of Love Island 2023 and placed third, but confirmed their breakup last year.
The Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Love Island star Ella Thomas confirms new romance with footballer in loved-up snaps after Tyrique takes a swipe
LOVE Island star Ella Thomas has confirmed she's found love with Charlton Athletic footballer Lloyd Jones. After weeks of rumours linking the model to the 29-year-old defender, Ella finally shared her first Instagram post with the footballer today. 1 Lloyd was the one to make it Instagram official first, posting a sweet photo of Ella proudly supporting him as he accepted his club's Player of the Season award over the weekend. On Monday she returned the favour by sharing loved-up photos of the couple on a night out together. Fans were quick to flood the comments congratulating the couple. But not long Lloyd's post, Ella's ex Tyrique Hyde appeared to respond in classic cryptic style. The Love Island star took to his own Instagram Stories, sharing a throwback photo of himself during a confessional on the show. In the shot, he's seen smiling – but the subtitle underneath reads: 'Nah, I'm very sad, trust me.' The timing didn't go unnoticed by fans, with many interpreting it as a subtle dig or reaction to Ella's new relationship reveal. Ella and Tyrique reached the final of Love Island 2023 and placed third, but confirmed their breakup last year.
The Irish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island star Ella Thomas confirms new romance with footballer in loved-up snaps after Tyrique takes a swipe
LOVE Island star Ella Thomas has confirmed she's found love with Charlton Athletic footballer Lloyd Jones. After weeks of rumours linking the model to the 29-year-old defender, Ella finally shared her first Instagram post with the footballer today. 1 Ella Thomas with her new love Lloyd Jones Credit: Instagram On Monday she returned the favour by sharing loved-up photos of the couple on a night out together. Fans were quick to flood the comments congratulating the couple. But not long Lloyd's post, Ella's ex Tyrique Hyde appeared to respond in classic cryptic style. The Love Island star took to his own Instagram Stories, sharing a throwback photo of himself during a confessional on the show. In the shot, he's seen smiling – but the subtitle underneath reads: 'Nah, I'm very sad, trust me.' The timing didn't go unnoticed by fans, with many interpreting it as a subtle dig or reaction to Ella's new relationship reveal. Ella and Tyrique reached the final of Love Island 2023 and placed third, but confirmed their breakup last year. Most read in Love Island
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star reveals very normal job with 5am starts after career change
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LOVE Island star has switched up her influencer lifestyle for a normal job with an eye-wateringly early 5am start time. The ITV2 beauty, who failed to find lasting love on the winter version of the matchmaking series in 2023, has been busy getting skilled-up for her new role. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 7 A Love Island star has revealed her very normal new job - complete with 5am starts 7 Claudia Fogarty has trained to be a reformer Pilates teacher Credit: Instagram/@claudiafogarty 7 The Blackburn lass told how she was starting her day at 5am for her new fitness instructor role Credit: Instagram/@claudiafogarty Claudia Fogarty fans can now take her reformer Pilates classes after she bagged her fitness qualifications and a job at a local studio. The Blackburn lass, 30, who owned a fashion boutique, can now be found on the reformer bed at Kore in Preston. She took to her Instagram Stories this week to capture her pre-timetable photoshoot before posting an image showing her holding a mantra card above the chic fitness equipment. It read: "I love the person I am and I love the person I am becoming." In her caption, she wrote: "The 5am get up has started! "My first day teaching at Kore Reformer Pilates." The star has regular classes on the schedule, including on Thursday and Friday mornings She also works weekends, dedicating her Saturday mornings to the studio. Claudia is following in the footsteps of her mum Michelle, who works as a fitness coach. Claudia Fogarty fears ex Casey O'Gorman fallout as he 'breaks bro code' and goes after best pal Tom Clare's girl It also comes just months after she helped raise £8,000 for charity after taking part in a relay Marathon in Rome. Claudia previously ran the clothing boutique Sister Stories with sister Danielle. The brand was described as selling "high-end and premium brands for women in the heart of the Ribble Valley [Lancashire]". ON SCREEN Claudia was coupled up with Casey O'Gorman on Love Island 2023 before he had his head turned by Casa Amor's Rosie Seabrook. Despite their time together coming to an end in the villa, they then grew close again once on the outside. The pair described their relationship as "friends with benefits" - but later went their separate ways. Casey then went on to feature in the 2025 All Stars spin off, winning the show with now-girlfriend Gabby Allen. 7 She found fame in Love Island's 2023 series Credit: Rex 7 The businesswoman also previously ran a fashion boutique Credit: Getty 7 Claudia underwent a photoshoot at Kore before starting teaching this week Credit: Instagram/@claudiafogarty
