Love Island stars who returned to their day jobs from social worker to Lidl
Love Island often extends beyond finding love with the potential for a career as an influencer and lucrative brand deals but it doesn't always work out for some
Love Island made a return to our TV screens on Monday (June 10) night as a fresh batch of singletons are all hoping to find love in the Spanish sun.
As fans of the ITV2 dating show know, the series often extends beyond finding love, with the potential for a career as an influencer, nightclub appearances and lucrative brand deals.
Many hopefuls apply for Love Island in pursuit of both love and fame. Throughout the years there have been many huge success stories such as Olivia Attwood, Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope.
Over the years, we've seen business owners, boxers, models, actors, NHS staff and firefighters abandon their careers for a chance at love, with only a handful returning to their day jobs.
Here is a list of a select few islanders who have opted to return to their original professions after leaving the villa including Dr Alex and Paige Thorne.
Dr Alex GeorgeDr Alex George is perhaps now most recognised as the nation's Mental Health Ambassador.
He featured on Love Island in 2018, taking a break from his role as an A&E doctor to seek love.
He resumed his previous job just weeks after leaving the villa and has since utilised his platform for positive change.
Greg O'Shea Greg O'Shea won Love Island in 2019 alongside Amber Gill (Image: Matt Frost/ITV/REX)Love Island 2019 champion Greg O'Shea, who won the show alongside Amber Gill, was a law student and rugby player prior to his reality TV fame.
In 2020, he returned to his sport and competed in the Tokyo Olympics, announcing his retirement from the sport following the games.
Dr Priya GopaldasPriya was a standout contestant from the 2021 series of Love Island due to her medical background.
After leaving the villa, she returned to her journey towards becoming a doctor amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
In March 2023, she joyfully announced that she had passed her finals and is now officially a Doctor.
Anna Vakili Anna has a successful podcast with her sister Mandi Vakili (Image: 2019 Getty Images)Anna left her pharmacist position to appear on Love Island in 2019. Post-show, Anna joined her co-stars in exploring a career as an influencer.
However, in 2020, she decided to return to her medical background during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite returning to work, she has still made a name for herself as a successful influencer and even has a podcast with her sister Mandi.
Amber DaviesAmber, who won Love Island in 2017, was studying musical theatre before entering the villa.
Rather than becoming a full-time reality star, Amber achieved her dream West End role in 9 to 5: The Musical in 2019.
In 2022, she took on a lead role in Bring It On, a musical adaptation of the 2000 teen film.
Faye Winter Faye entered the Love Island villa in 2021 (Image: Getty Images)Faye entered the Love Island villa in 2021 and not long after leaving she revealed plans to return to her job as a lettings manager by launching her own property company.
Georgia TownendDespite only being in the Love Island villa for less than 72 hours, Georgia made a hilarious impact on social media.
Alongside her amusing posts and Tik Toks, Georgia has also returned to her old marketing role at LIDL Head Office.
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Casa Amor bombshell Coco certainly left a mark when she graced the show in 2022. After her island stint, Coco resumed her previous job of selling shots in clubs.
In the Channel 4 documentary Untold: Life After Love Island, Coco shared how she had to revert to her shot-girl role to pay rent as brand deal payments were delayed.
Jacques O'NeillIslander Jacques, who had his contract terminated to participate in Love Island 2022, re-signed for the professional rugby club in May 2023.
Tom ClareJust a few weeks after exiting the Love Island: All Stars villa as a winner with Molly Smith, Tom Clare announced his re-signing with Macclesfield FC. Sharing the news on Instagram, Tom told fans: 'Back home'.
Sanam Harrinanan Sanam announced in August 2024 that she was returning to her day job (Image: Jonathan Hordle/REX/Shutterstock)Sign up to get the gossip from inside the villa through our free Love Island newsletter Factor 50
Winter Love Island 2023 winner and social worker Sanam Harrinanan announced in August 2024 that she was returning to her day job, having completed her new qualified year as a social worker.
Kai FaganSanam's Love Island fiancé Kai Fagan also announced he'd returned to his day job as a PE Teacher in September 2024.
He told fans on Instagram: "First, week back working in Education I've always said I'd return and after the whirlwind of the last few years now is the perfect time.
"Being a teacher is something that I worked extremely hard for studying for 5 years, whilst balancing my own education with rugby and work."
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