Love Islanders spill show secrets – from villa days off to split up meal times

Love Island star Sharon Gaffka has revealed that she is healing from a miscarriage and said the foetus “would’ve been celebrating their first birthday this week”. Sharon, who found fame on the seventh series of the ITV2 dating show in 2021 alongside the likes of Liam Reardon, Millie Court and Chloe Burrows, said the anniversary had hit her “like a train” and mentioned she had “found it incredibly tough to function” as normal.

In the world of reality TV, drama often follows contestants even after the cameras stop rolling. Love Island stars Montel McKenzie and Leah Taylor found themselves amidst a swirl of rumours and speculation regarding their post-show relationship status. The couple, who had their fair share of ups and downs during their time on the show, faced rumours of cheating just two weeks after leaving the villa together.

Love Island has captured the hearts of viewers worldwide with its drama, romance, and unexpected twists. While viewers are treated to the edited and dramatic version of events, former Islander Gabby Jeffery has peeled back the curtain, revealing the behind-the-scenes details of being a bombshell on the show. Gabby, who joined the Casa Amor villa during the latest summer series, initially expected to be an original Islander.The 24 year old creative assistant shared insights into the extensive preparation required to enter the villa, revealing that overall she had to take three months off from her job despite only appearing on the show for four days.

Love Island host Maya Jama is celebrating turning 29 by renting her very own villa on the Spanish party island of Ibiza.The star took to her Instagram account to joke that she was a “big girl” who “rents her own villa for her bday.” Maya, who recently had to awkwardly swerve a kiss from an ex Love Islander, posted the caption on a gorgeous picture of herself relaxing on the steps of a massive pool. Adding to her story, the presenter also posted a close up selfie of her squinting into the camera, explaining that she “takes naps after every meal”.

Love Island star Maura Higgins has revealed she may be the reason bosses decided to ban fake tan in the villa.The model and TV star, 32, who appeared on the ITV2 competition's 2019 series alongside Molly-Mae Hague and winner Amber Gill, has been sharing her secrets from behind the scenes. And her latest comes as a sheepish response to fellow islander Chloe Burrows, who lamented that producers had chosen to stop all islanders from bringing in fake tan and eyelash extensions into the villa. Chloe, who was coupled up with Toby Aromolaran during the 2021 summer series and went on to be runner-up in the final, said she was disappointed and surprised as she reflected on the rules last year.

Love Island's Kady McDermott has been one busy woman since leaving the villa (for the second time!). She's appeared on the ITV reunion episode as well as on plenty of different podcasts, so we've been seeing a lot of her.

Abbie Moores, Scott van der Sluis, Mitchel Taylor and Ella Barnes may have just missed out on the Love Island final, but they still appeared to be in high spirits as they arrived at London's ME hotel after landing back in the UK. Abbie and Scott were dumped from the island after their fellow islanders decided they were least compatible, just hours after they decided to call time on their romance and opted to just be friends.

Kady McDermott has revealed that she finally had a chance to unpack two weeks after being dumped from Love Island. The star, 27, was sent packing alongside her love interest Ouzy See, and fellow islanders Amber Wise and Josh Brocklebank. But the brunette bombshell has been booked and busy since her return to the UK, leaving her with a huge pile of island washing to do.

The winter series of Love Island could be heading for big changes as show bosses are reportedly considering an All Stars series for 2024.The ITV show has had two series in 2023 - a winter series filmed in South Africa earlier this year and a summer series filmed in Mallorca - with host Maya Jama stepping on board to present the show.The winter series of the show first aired in 2020 and and then didn't happen again until earlier this year. However, that could be set to change, after one source claims the winter edition of the dating show is set to be replaced with a series made up of former show contestants from next year.

Love Island star Molly Marsh's mum has hit back at ‘trolls’ who claim her daughter gets preferential treatment on the show because of her mum’s relationship with ITV. Molly’s mum, Janet, has played three different roles on ITV’s popular soap Coronation Street including a nurse, receptionist, and ITU nurse.

Love Island fans are begging producers to show Ella B what her partner Mitch really said about her at the upcoming Love Island Reunion. With the final of the popular ITV dating show set to air on Monday, fans are already looking ahead to the show’s dramatic reunion, with many hoping they will ‘roll the tapes’ after Mitch seemingly downplayed what he said about his other half behind her back.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Love Island star Leah Taylor has revealed the reason she split from Montel McKenzie just two weeks after leaving the villa. Leah, 27, entered the ITV2 show as a bombshell and made her mark in the villa as she hit it off with fellow islander Montel, 25 even making it through Casa Amor, albeit with a few hiccups.

Former Love Island star Casey O'Gorman has finally set the record straight on what really went down with him and ex Claudia Fogarty after they left the show, as he revealed that they've hooked up. Claudia, 28, and Casey, 26, starred on the winter version of the show earlier this year, where they struck up a connection and ended up partnered together, before Casey recoupled with newcomer Rosie Seabrook, then split from her days after the show ended.

Ariana Madix is the latest “bombshell” hitting Fiji.

The villa just got a brand new “bombshell” as Ariana Madix makes her Love Island USA debut.

Ariana Madix. On Monday, the  star gave fans a look into her guest appearance on Love Island USA.«I can’t believe I’m popping in the @loveislandUSA villa this week!» she wrote on Instagram, accompanied by a photo of herself sitting at the iconic fire pit.

Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix has entered the Love Island USA villa as the show teased her appearance for Tuesday night’s episode.

The Love Island talent show is back, as this year's batch of Islanders showcase their skills to their co-stars and viewers at home.Tonight, Ella receives a text which reads: “Islanders. It’s time to take centre stage and show off your skills as tonight you’ll perform at the Love Island Talent Show! #GetYourTalentOut #ShowtimeToSlay." Up first is Molly Marsh who demonstrates her hula hoop skills.

Follow OK! on Threads here:https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag After her stint on Love Island in 2021, Abigail Rawlings, has hands on experience from being in the villa, and she feels that this year there is one particular contestant who is purely being carried by their partner. In a chat with the Mirror, Abi, 29, shared that she felt Whitney Adebayo would be crowned this year's Love Island winner and claimed that she is carrying her partner, Lochan Nowacki. "I feel like Whitney will probably win but she's completely carrying Lochan because everyone just adores Whitney," Abi said.

By now you all know that the Love Island villa has been well stocked with beauty products for the Islanders to use, with some of the most popular makeup, skincare and haircare products being used regularly by the romantic hopefuls. But did you know that the contestants have also been supplied with a whole host of fragrances for them to use during their time in the villa? Well if you didn’t before, you do now, as their dressing rooms have been packed with some of the best perfumes on the market, including big brands like YSL and MUGLER, so whether you’re a fan of a flirty floral scent or prefer a more aromatic number, let the Love Islanders help you find your next signature scent.