Chris Hughes: 'Love Island is like leaving school, you lose touch with each other'

Love Island stars Casey O'Gorman and Tom Clare have hit back at claims they've been leaving fellow Islander Will Young out of their plans. In fact, they say it's actually the other way round, and that "there's only so much effort you can make with someone". The trio were close in the villa, branding themselves the "three musketeers", but since rejoining the outside world, their friendship has hit the rocks.

A brand new Love Island spin-off, named Love Island Games, is soon set to come to our screens, with Maya Jama as the host, and a stellar line-up of former show personalities confirmed to take part.The new show will make its debut in the US on November 1 on Peacock, but the date it will air in the UK is yet to be confirmed. Love Island Games will see some former Love Island stars from the UK, US, Australian, Swedish, German and French versions of the series, come together to live in a sprawling villa in Fiji. Whilst there, they will compete in various challenges together, and there might even be romance along the way.

Love Island's Tom Clare has branded his ex-girlfriend Samie Elishi 'petty' as he said cryptically: "You learn a lot about people".Tom, 24, and Sammy, 23, met on the winter series of Love Island in early 2023, and they went on to date outside the villa before announcing their shock split just a couple of weeks later, with fans left surprised at the news.The pair are then believed to have reconciled around June as Tom was seen liking Sammy's Instagram posts and they were spotted out and about together. But a few month later, Samie broke her silence to confirm that the pair are definitely not getting back together, but she is happy that she and Tom who do not hate each other. Speaking to The Sun, Samie said: "I'm happy that we don't hate each other now.

Love Islanders are getting another chance at finding love in the upcoming Love Island Games!

Strictly pro Neil Jones and Love Island star Chyna Mills have welcomed their first baby.

Love Island's Jess Harding has taken a brutal swipe at her ex boyfriend Sammy Root after calling it quits on their relationship three months after they won the hit ITV show. The couple met in the Love Island villa and after a turbulent journey on the show, they became the favourite couple and took home the winning title.

Any Sammy Root drama appeared to be far from Jess Harding's mind as she partied with pals at the world-famous O Beach beach club in Ibiza. Jess's girls' trip came as news broke that she and Sammy, 22, had reportedly called time on their relationship.The couple bagged the top spot on Love Island 2023 in July, but it appears the pair struggled to make things work outside of the villa.Taking to Instagram Stories on Monday 2 October, the Love Island star posted a series of snippets from her girlie break away – which included Champagne sprays, DJ nights and glamorous beach club trips.

Irish rugby player and reality star Greg O'Shea tackled the “biggest challenge” over the weekend involving a 3.8km sea swim, a 180km bike ride, and a 42km run. Greg, who scooped up first place with Amber Gill on Love Island in 2019, took part in the Ironman Barcelona on October 1 and was supported from the sidelines by his South African model girlfriend Jeanni Mulder, who he has been dating since earlier this year. Before taking on the huge challenge, the model shared some sweet words of support for her beau as she wrote: “Tomorrow is one of your biggest challenges yet and I've been lucky enough to see the hard work you have put in and it's safe to say I have never believed in someone the way I believe in you.

Former Love Island star Jay Younger has been hospitalised after suffering a horrific injury during a training session, which resulted in a major rupture in his pec.The 29 year old, who appeared on the hit ITV2 dating show in 2022, took to Instagram on Sunday evening to share an update with fans along with a snap of himself recovering in a hospital bed. Jay could be seen with a large dressing across his right armpit and an arm sling. He told fans he'd had to have his "pec reattached" after tearing it while working out, but said he'd soon be back in gym "after a bit of rehab".

Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan appeared in high spirits as they enjoyed a wholesome Saturday night this week, taking the former's mum, Jill, out for dinner in Manchester.The couple, who won Winter Love Island in March this year, have been going strong for six months now and appear close to one another's families. Snapped heading out for the evening, 25-year-old Kai had his two ladies on a side each as he wrapped a loving arm around his mum, while holding onto Sanam's hand.

Love Island Games is coming!

It's only Monday and we've already been treated to two big hair transformations from Love Island stars of the past. Yesterday, Tasha Ghouri shared her 'bronde' makeover with us after ditching her bright blonde hair, and now Jessie Wynter is doing a swapsie with her by lightening her previously brunette hair to a buttery blonde hue. Jessie shared the results of her trip to the hair salon on her TikTok page, where she often posts loved-up videos with her Love Island UK beau Farmer Will (Will Young).

Love Islander and first-time mum Montana Brown revealed she’s felt “overwhelmed” over the past week – after disclosing her recent operation as she tries to enjoy time with her three-month-old baby.The reality star, 28, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2015 took to Instagram where she posted candid snaps of her and son, Jude, in bed as she told her followers about her recovery from “painful” knee surgery. She wrote: “So I have to say, I’ve really struggled this past week. I have felt quite negative and that’s something I HATE.

Love Island star Ron Hall has recently undergone a Barbie-themed hair transformation that’s not gone unnoticed by his fellow Islanders. Ron, known for his stint on this year’s Winter Love Island, took to Instagram to unveil a dramatic hair makeover, and it's safe to say that the change is turning heads. In a caption that read: "B**ch I'm blonde…," Ron shared a snapshot of himself channelling his inner Ken doll.The image shows Ron, striking a pose in a pink polo top, cream trousers, and crisp white trainers.The most striking aspect of Ron's makeover is undoubtedly his hair.

Claudia Fogarty enjoyed a cosy date with footballer Olly Crankshaw on Saturday, proving she's moved on from ex Casey O'Gorman for good.The Love Island star, 29, posted two photos from her evening with Olly, 25, who plays as a winger for Altrincham, on her Instagram Stories at the weekend, hinting that the pair have started dating. Claudia, who is the daughter of motorbike legend Carl Fogarty, shared an image of a cinema, where a large box of popcorn and a bag of sweets could be seen, before then tagging new beau Olly - whose social media accounts are private.

Something we're not taking with us into the new season is long hair.The bob and short haircut revolution is well underway with plenty of celebrities ditching their previously long hair for shorter, cooler cuts. We've just seen Vogue Williams showing off her new bob at the NTAs, and Louise Redknapp recently chopped her mid-length hair into a shaggy bob. Now, we're also seeing Chloe Burrows with an on-trend shorter 'do.

When Haris Namani was booted from the Love Island villa during this year's winter series, it looked like his hopes of finding love were over. But now it's been revealed that the 21-year-old hasn't given up hope just yet, as he's signed the Albanian version of the hit dating show.The salesman, from Doncaster, who was originally linked to Olivia Hawkins during his time on the series, was removed during his time on the UK series however, after a video of him involved in a street brawl emerged on social media.

Shaughna Phillips gave birth to her baby daughter Lucia on April 4 this year, sweetly announcing the news via social media with a joyous post. While the Love Island star, 28, couldn't be happier with her little one, who she describes as 'my best friend', she does admit that it can be 'really lonely'.

Love Island's all-stars new series, Love Island Games, has reportedly bagged two major previous celebrities already. Model Megan Barton-Hanson and professional dancer Curtis Pritchard are said to have signed up to the exciting new project, and are already out in sunny Fiji doing filming along with presenter Maya Jama. The highly-anticipated spin-off show, which will see a host of former contestants gearing up to go head-to-head in a series of challenges while also looking for love once more, was announced earlier this week.

Having spent 56 days in the Love Island villa, Will Young’s departure from the show in March looked very different to that of his co-stars. As they soaked up the post-show parties and glamour, Will was back in his wellies on the family farm. “I’d entered during pre-lambing season, which is very intense, so there was no easing back into farm life when I came back,” he laughs.