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The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Forgotten Love Island stars who returned to their day jobs after leaving the villa from a roofer to estate agent
FOR many hopefuls stepping into the Love Island villa, the ultimate prize isn't just romance, but a golden ticket to lasting fame and fortune. However, life after 19 Many forgotten Love Island stars have returned to their day jobs Credit: Shutterstock Editorial As a result, fans are beginning to see former Islanders return to their pre-villa careers. For many, the stability of a regular job outweighs the fleeting glitz and glamour of reality telly. Here, The Sun takes a look at those who've chosen a normal job over the pursuit of fame. Billy Brown 19 Billy Brown entered the TV villa back in 2022 Credit: ITV 19 Two years on, he's back working his old job as a roofer Credit: TikTok/@billybrown_11 Fans of the hit ITV2 dating show saw read more on love Island The hunk was one of the bombshells to arrive during Love Island's infamous Casar Amor week. Unfortunately for Billy his time was short-lived and he was dumped from the villa two weeks after his arrival. Two years on, Billy has now revealed he's back working his old job as a roofer. Now 24, he took to social media to share an update with fans on a construction site as he wrote "pushing on". Most read in Love Island He continued on camera: "Another day, doing the house. "Have a look, pushing on now, the floor joints are going how it's looking from above. Forgotten Love Island star looks unrecognisable covered in tattoos six years after 11 day villa stint - can you guess who she is? "Next stage is the floor and then the top steels." The hunk is also on top of his fitness and regularly posts snaps of him playing football to his 117,000 followers on Instagram. Hugo Hammond 19 Hugo Hammond competed in the seventh series of Love Island Credit: ITV 19 He now works for a property development company Credit: Instagram He appeared on the long-running dating show in 2021 where he was dumped from the villa after 38 days on the show. But three years following his television stint, the star made a huge personal announcement. The former reality contestant announced that he is joining property development company Pearcroft Developments. His new firm specialises in building environmentally friendly luxury homes that provide sustainable living. Hugo took to social media to announce his new personal news and career move. He was beaming as he posed in a sleek grey kitchen, dressed in a navy polo top with complementary trousers. The star wrote: "There we land. After a whirlwind few years consisting of teaching, TV and travel. "I'm Excited to announce that i will be joining the @pearcroft developments investment team, where i will be continuing to build my network and driving sustainable development. Hugo added: "If you want to know more about #greeninvesting and #sustainableliving, drop me a message." Munveer Jabbal 19 Munveer was dumped on day 10 Credit: ITV 19 Not long after the show, Munveer returned to his work in recruitment Credit: TikTok/notmybagg His failure to find love in the villa last summer proved to be a blessing in disguise. In a series that was Not long after the show, Munveer returned to his work in recruitment, specifically the tech sector, which he now has a decade of experience in. But having had a taste of the Love Island life, he's craving more time in the public eye. "I've had a taste for it now and I feel like where I had it just taken away from me ever so quickly," he says. "I feel like I've got so much more to offer. I loved it. So if there's more opportunities out there, like your Made In Chelsea , The Traitors or wherever it is, I'm definitely up for it." Dr Alex George 19 Alex shot to fame in 2018 on Love Island Credit: ITV 19 He was an A&E doctor before the villa Credit: Instagram Dr Alex appeared on Love Island back in 2018. He failed to find love on the show, after coupling up with Samira Mighty, Before the ITV2 show he was an A&E doctor and after Love Island he continued to work at Lewisham Hospital. The star worked on the frontline during the Covid pandemic between 2020 and 2021. Since his stint on the programme, Alex has done plenty of work for mental health charities, after his brother Llyr committed suicide when he was 19. Alex is also the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador within the Department for Education. He's also appeared on TV shows such as Good Morning Britain and Lorraine to talk about the important topics. Georgia Townend 19 Georgia was only in the villa for 24 hours Credit: ITV 19 The star worked in marketing after the show Credit: Instagram/georgiatownend_ Georgia was a bombshell during the ninths series of Love Island in 2021. The beauty only lasted a day in the villa and failed to win of the heart of Before the villa, Georgia worked as a marketing executive at supermarket Lidl - and she returned shortly after. She currently works as a marketing manager at M&S. Anna Vakili 19 Anna was on Love Island in 2019 Credit: ITV/REX 19 She didn't to go back to the pharmacy during Covid Credit: Instagram Anna appeared in Love Island 2019 alongside the likes of She originally coupled up with However she was dumped days before the final. Anna has a huge following on social media and loves to share sizzling snaps on her Instagram. But during the pandemic, she returned to the pharmacy as a pharmacist. Anna confessed: "First day back working as a Pharmacist since leaving Love Island. It's been almost a whole year! Wow can't believe how fast it's gone. 'Wasn't really planning on registering yet but with everything that's going on it felt wrong not to. "We can all fight this together. Stay safe. Stay home. Save lives.' Malin Andersson 19 Malin was on the second series of Love Island 19 She was a carer before the villa Credit: Malin Andersson Malin shot to fame in 2016 while on Love Island. She coupled up with Before the programme Malin worked as a elderly and palliative carer - and just like Alex and Anna - she returned to her old job during the years of the pandemic. She confessed: "I can't sit at home on my own anymore knowing I have training within the sector." Rachel Fenton 19 Rachel was also on the second series of the show Credit: Rex 19 Rachel worked as a nurse during the pandemic Credit: Instagram Rachel appeared on the same series as Malin all those years ago. Rykard fell head over heels for the beauty and when she was dumped on day 15, he decided to go with her. The pair didn't last long... Similar to the other Islanders working in the health service, she returned to the clinic as a orthopaedic clinical nurse during Covid. Greg O'Shea 19 Greg won Love Island 2019 Credit: Rex 19 Greg is a very successful rugby player Credit: Sportsfile Greg entered as a bombshell and went on to win the 2019 series with Amber Gill. Two years prior he graduated from University of Limerick with a law degree, but always had a passion for rugby. He still plays the sport now.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Love Island feud erupts as Meg clashes with new bombshell Malisha as she arrives in the villa after her date with Dejon
Meg was heard calling Malisha a 'b****" in a previous episode, which has sparked a big reaction on social media THREE'S A CROWD Love Island feud erupts as Meg clashes with new bombshell Malisha as she arrives in the villa after her date with Dejon Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A LOVE Island feud has erupted as Meg clashes with new bombshell Malisha as she arrives in the villa after her date with Dejon. Emily, Malisha and Yasmin crashed the boys' night in the recent episode, and wasted no time in getting to know the group. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 A love Island feud has erupted as Meg clashes with new bombshell Malisha as she arrives in the villa after her date with Dejon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Meg and Malisha chat after her date with Dejon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Dejon and Malisha appeared flirty on their date Credit: Shutterstock Editorial And as they got to know the men, OG Islander Meg has been slammed by Love Island fans for her reaction. As bombshell Malisha got to know the boys, Meg was heard calling her a 'b****,' which has sparked a big reaction on social media. Now, as Malisha returns to the villa, tensions flare between the two women. The girls end up watching the dates play out on the big screen, including Dejon and Malisha's, and talk turns flirty as they toast to new beginnings. Dejon insists they should look in each other's eyes when they cheers, as Meg watches on back at the villa. When he arrives back at the villa, Meg tells Dejon exactly how she's feeling about watching his date, and tells him: 'You failed the test.' Meg adds: 'I'm not here to play games.' Whilst Dejon takes on board some of Meg's comments, he's left feeling some of it wasn't warranted, and when he's later seen laughing at the mini Firepit with Malisha, it doesn't go unnoticed by Meg who notes: 'I don't think I've ever seen D laugh so much.' Things then become tense between Malisha and Meg, as the new bombshell hears her commenting on their chat. At first, things seem to be OK between the girls, as they clear the air over a firepit chat. But this doesn't last long as, during the evening, Malisha and Dejon are interrupted by Meg as they chat on the balcony. Dejon tells the boys as they're getting ready for the evening: 'If she [Meg] is still coming at me with the same energy then it's done…' Meg is keen to clear the air with Dejon, but Malisha gets there first asking Dejon to go into the Hideaway for a chat. Swerving the Hideaway and the signal that might be sent, Dejon says they should go somewhere else to speak. Choosing instead to go to Terrace, Malisha tells him: 'You move like you're closed off.' Watching from the garden, Meg then takes matters into her own hands and goes up to interrupt their conversation, and things turn sour between the girls. Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX 5 Dejon and Meg chat about what has happened Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island feud erupts as Meg clashes with new bombshell Malisha as she arrives in the villa after her date with Dejon
A LOVE Island feud has erupted as Meg clashes with new bombshell Malisha as she arrives in the villa after her date with Dejon. Emily, Malisha and Yasmin crashed the boys' night in the recent episode, and 5 A love Island feud has erupted as Meg clashes with new bombshell Malisha as she arrives in the villa after her date with Dejon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Meg and Malisha chat after her date with Dejon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Dejon and Malisha appeared flirty on their date Credit: Shutterstock Editorial And as they got to know the men, OG Islander Meg has been slammed by Love Island fans for her reaction. As bombshell Malisha got to know the boys, Meg was heard calling her a 'b****,' which has sparked a big reaction on social media. Now, as Malisha returns to the villa, tensions flare between the two women. The girls end up watching the dates play out on the big screen, including Dejon and Malisha's, and talk turns flirty as they toast to new beginnings. Read More on Love Island Dejon insists they should look in each other's eyes when they cheers, as Meg watches on back at the villa. When he arrives back at the villa, Meg tells Dejon exactly how she's feeling about watching his date, and tells him: 'You failed the test.' Meg adds: 'I'm not here to play games.' Whilst Dejon takes on board some of Meg's comments, he's left feeling some of it wasn't warranted, and when he's later seen laughing at the mini Firepit with Malisha, it doesn't go unnoticed by Meg who notes: ' I don't think I've ever seen D laugh so much.' Most read in Love Island Things then become tense between Malisha and Meg, as the new bombshell hears her commenting on their chat. At first, things seem to be OK between the girls, as they clear the air over a firepit chat. But this doesn't last long as, during the evening, Malisha and Dejon are interrupted by Meg as they chat on the balcony. Dejon tells the boys as they're getting ready for the evening: 'If she [Meg] is still coming at me with the same energy then it's done…' Meg is keen to clear the air with Dejon, but Malisha gets there first asking Dejon to go into the Hideaway for a chat. Swerving the Hideaway and the signal that might be sent, Dejon says they should go somewhere else to speak. Choosing instead to go to Terrace, Malisha tells him: 'You move like you're closed off.' Watching from the garden, Meg then takes matters into her own hands and goes up to interrupt their conversation, and things turn sour between the girls. Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX 5 Dejon and Meg chat about what has happened Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Meg was heard calling Malisha a 'b****,' which has sparked a big reaction on social media Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Shakira is warned to 'keep it PG' as she works to turn the boys heads
Shakira is warned to 'keep it PG' as she works to turn the boys heads in scenes set to air on Tuesday night's episode. The construction project manager, 26, is currently vulnerable from being dumped from the Island following the entrance of bombshell Toni. The other girls are feeling the pressure to keep hold of their men as Shakira kick starts her day of grafting. As Dejon checks in with Shakira, Meg watches on with worry, and tells the group: 'I don't have my man, Dejon's gone - that's it!' Meanwhile, Shakira is heard saying to Dejon: 'That was a lot, it was intense, I was trying not to shake like a leaf. I've got a busy day ahead of me by the looks of it!' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Later, Dejon and Meg head to the Terrace, with Dejon keen to reassure Meg. He tells her: 'You haven't got anything to worry about, you're my favourite, one thing about me is I'll always be honest with my feelings.' The next morning Toni offers Shakira a pep talk and explains: 'Just so you know, it wasn't personal, I'm rooting for else are you interested in?' 'Everyone!' Shakira replied. Toni continues: 'I'm telling you, I believe in you, you're not leaving.' Shakira added: 'I know the boys are attracted to me on a surface level, but it's about whether we click.' Toni advises: 'I think today we'll find out, don't be afraid to talk to people…I'm telling you, nothing's locked in place - I'm only safe today.' Shakira wastes no time and asks Harry for a chat on the terrace, with her teasing: 'Haza you little minx!' Harry replies: 'It's day two come on let's keep it PG.' Putting the effort in to find a new connection, Shakira then pulls Conor for a chat and he tells her: 'You surprised me, you came in with massive energy, but I feel like you're not like that, you're chill and smart.' Shakira admits: 'I love the Irish accent, it's sexy! I've never dated an Irish guy.' She also catches up with Blu telling him: 'I think it's good cause it gives everyone a kick up the bum…I think you've got a good vibe…you're very calming and I don't have to put on a bravado.' The work doesn't stop there as she also pulls Tommy by the pool telling him: 'I think it's best I try to get to know everyone.' Elsewhere, Love Island viewers have already grown tired of a joke about one of the stars' names as they predict they're going to hear it all series. Construction project manager Shakira was one of the first Islanders to make her way into the villa as the new series kicked off on Monday. But quick off the mark a joke was made about her name, as a fellow Islander referenced iconic popstar Shakira. While introducing herself, Shakira revealed her name to fellow Islander Sophie Lee who replied: 'Oo and your hips don't lie.' Just minutes later another similar joke was made - and viewers were left rolling their eyes at the prospect of it continuing all series. They wrote on X, formerly Twitter: 'Are they gonna sing "shakira shakira" all the time,'; 'Gonna be hearing the Shakira references the whole season aren't we,'; '"hips don't lie Shakira Shakira" STOP,'; 'They're 1000% gonna wear out the Shakira jokes i can feel it,'; 'I'm already annoyed by how many times they are going to make the Shakira joke,'; '"Them hips don't lie" "Shakira Shakira" i know she's tired,'; 'We are gonna hear Shakira Shakira all season aren't we,'; 'The Shakira references are going to get old let's stop that now,'; '"My name is Shakira" ABSOLUTELY EVERYBODY "oooo them hips don't lie",'; 'Can we get some new material or is it just gonna be Shakira Shakira my hips don't lie all summer.' The latest installment of the reality dating show begins on Monday night with host Maya Jama set to introduce a new batch of sexy singletons looking for love. The ladies - Shakira, Meg, Alima, Sophie, Megan and Helena - are first to enter the villa with talk soon turning to the boys they could potentially couple up with. However, in contrast to recent series, it won't be the viewers that will be picking the couples, but instead the girls will be tasked with choosing their boys based on their dating profiles.
