Love Island's Montana Brown admits 'the pain is real' after undergoing surgery

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.

Love Island's Montana Brown has given an incredibly honest account of her experience of motherhood in a recent Instagram post.The 28-year-old shared an adorable picture of her cradling newborn son Jude – who she welcomed with fiancé Mark O'Connor in June - and revealed that she'd been "struggling mentally way more than [she] anticipated" for the past two weeks. Alongside the image, Montana bravely captioned the post: "My anxiety has been at an all time high and I’ve been so emotional which I struggle with.

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 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.

Montana Brown turned up to the Celebrity SAS:Who Dares Wins viewing party on crutches.The former Love Island star is part of the latest season of the Channel 4 show which sees famous faces put to the test by former Special Forces operators.The 28-year-old is also going to be joined by Matt Hancock, TOWIE's Amber Turner, James Argent and singer Gareth Gates on the series which starts on Tuesday, September 26. During the show the celebrities are put through a number of gruelling tasks and interrogations and this time, they will attempt to survive the jungle of Thung Ui in North Vietnam.

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.

Montana Brown has declared herself a 'sexy, bald mum' in a new social media post as she expressed her shock at discovering her hair is falling out, three months after giving birth. The 27 year old former Love Island star welcomed her son, Jude, into the world in June, and she's portrayed a very real glimpse into life as a mum on her Instagram ever since.

announced his diagnosis last month during his breakfast show on Virgin Radio. At the time, he said the disease was in its early stages and should be “completely treatable”.Evans told his listeners that he would start treatment on Thursday, September 14.The presenter has now confirmed that he has since been given the all-clear.

Zachariah Noble has shown off his recent weight loss as he shared some before-and-after snaps.The Love Island finalist, 26, shared a shirtless photo of himself just after leaving the villa during the summer, comparing this to a recent snap he took after losing 4kg. Sharing the photos to his Instagram story, Zach wrote: "One goal. One mission.

Montana Brown has given a health update to her fans as she continues to recover from a mystery surgery. Posting to her Instagram Story, the former Love Island star, 28, shared a snap of herself and her baby son Jude, to which she added the text: "my love [white heart emoji] "Sorry I've been a bit MIA lovers, I'm honestly in so much pain I was not anticipating my recovery to be so painful. "I need assistance 24/7.

It's been six whole years since Chris Hughes was catapulted to fame on the third series of ITV2's Love Island, cracking viewers up as he found love and friendship inside the famous villa. While he did leave with ex-girlfriend Olivia Attwood on his arm, it was his friendship with barber Kem Cetinay which drew viewers in. But chatting to OK! recently, Chris has admitted that it's not so easy to stay in touch with his fellow former islanders.

Jack Fincham has pulled out of Love Island Games to appear on Celebrity Ex On The Beach instead, according to reports. It comes after the 32 year old reality star, who won Love Island 2018 with then-girlfriend Dani Dyer, was reportedly arrested on suspicion of drug-driving and using false plates on his car last month. It was said he was stopped by police on the A2 near his home in Swanley, Kent, and also held on suspicion of careless driving and driving without insurance.

Love Island star Montana Brown has revealed she is undergoing surgery after sharing a clip from her hospital bed on social media.The 28 year old, who appeared on the third season of the hit ITV2 dating show, took to her Instagram Stories on Tuesday to share an update with fans, revealing she was currently in hospital preparing to have surgery. Montana shared an adorable clip of her lying down her with baby son Jude, who was born in June, lying on her chest, along with the caption: "What a lovely massage ahead of surgery.Thank you Jude".

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.

Despite the September heatwave, autumn is just around the corner and former TOWIE star Sam Faiers is fitting the bill with her incredible new hair transformation.The 32 year old reality star has gone brunette for the new season, and she took to Instagram to show off her gorgeous new look with a series of stunning photographs. In one professional snap, posted to her grid Sam could be seen looking incredibly glamorous with a bronzed complexion and smoky eyeshadow. Her dark brown locks were styled into loose curls which fell either side of her face, and she wore diamond Chanel earrings to complete the look.

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.

Love Island star Anna Vakili has admitted in an exclusive chat with OK! that she is currently in a “very toxic” relationship while on the NTA red carpet.The star appeared on Love Island in 2019 and rose to fame as a result of season five of the hit ITV2 show. While chatting about what she has been up to since leaving the villa, Anna told OK!: “Let's just say I'm in a crazy relationship.” Anna revealed that her current relationship is “so up and down” and that it is draining.