From fleeting romances to full-blown family life, some Love Island couples have journeyed all the way to parenthood and even matrimony. The eagerly awaited second series of Love Island: All Stars is now in full swing, with Maya Jama once again steering the ship.
As we anticipate which romantic pairings will bloom this season in South Africa, we’ve been reminiscing about former Love Island couples who, post-show, took the ultimate leap – trading a sun-drenched villa for sleepless nights and nappy duty! Here, as reports OK!, we revisit the island love stories that transitioned from flirtation to family…
heir path from Love Island to family life reads like a fairytale. After falling head over heels in the villa in 2016 and clinching the series win, Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde weathered a few storms, including a temporary break up in 2017.
However, love prevailed and they soon reconciled, tying the knot in 2019. Today, their greatest achievements are their two children – Freddie, born in December 2017, and Delilah, born in July 2020. Parenthood has only deepened their connection, with the couple frequently giving fans a glimpse into their family life on social media.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury’s romance was a whirlwind from the moment they first laid eyes on each other when Molly entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell in 2019. Their relationship blossomed, and last January they welcomed their daughter, Bambi.
In the same year, Tommy popped the question on a clifftop in Ibiza. However, in a shocking twist, Molly-Mae announced in August that they were splitting up, amid rumours of Tommy’s infidelity – which he has always vehemently denied. Now, they are dedicated to co-parenting Bambi and insist she is their main concern. But with whispers of a possible reunion following a passionate NYE kiss, who knows what lies ahead for this pair.
Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison hold the record as the first Love Island couple to have a baby together. After coupling up on the show in 2015, they quickly won over viewers.
Despite facing some hurdles after leaving the villa, their love resulted in their greatest joy – their daughter Vienna, born in May 2017. They parted ways the following year – with Luis becoming a father again with a new partner – but they remain committed to co-parenting their little girl.
Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland are the ultimate Love Island fairy tale. Since their sizzling romance began in 2016, they’ve gone from strength to strength, finishing as runners-up on the show.
Their love story was sealed with a lavish wedding at Gosfield Hall in Essex in 2018, making them the first Love Island couple to say ‘I do’. Fast forward to June 2022, and they welcomed their adorable son Abel into the world.
Olivia has since spilled the beans, saying, “I would love another child and Alex would as well, but two is the limit! It’s mad enough with one.”
Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt found love on Season 3, have been melting hearts ever since. The pair, known for their genuine connection, exchanged vows in 2021 and have since built a beautiful family with three kids: Nell, born in October 2020, Nora arriving in May 2022, and Ollie joining the clan in May 2024.
They often share snippets of their endearing family life, showing they’re still utterly smitten. On Jamie’s birthday, Camilla shared an adorable message: “Happy birthday @jamiejewitt_ , it’s going to be another big year for us and we can only keep doing our best but I hope you can see how much everything you do means to our family, because kids don’t get to pick their parents, but if they did our little girls would pick you, they would pick you every single time.” How sweet is that?
Their passionate romance began in 2017, and since then, the bond between Love Island stars Dom Lever and Jessica Shears has only deepened. After popping the question in 2017 and saying ‘I do’ in October 2018, they welcomed their first bundle of joy, a baby boy, in 2019.
Fast forward three years, and they’ve welcomed another son into their family. Despite regularly sharing snaps of their kids on social media, Jess and Dom have kept their sons’ names under wraps. Jess once confessed she “couldn’t believe” she’d found her soulmate on a reality show. We’re sure she didn’t foresee having two children with him either.
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