Winter Love Island stars now – lingerie collabs, cancer battle and Kim Kardashian link

It might be cold outside, but things are steaming up on TV as the latest series of Winter Love Island begins.

The popular ITV2 reality dating programme returns on January 16, 2023 with a fresh batch of singletons hoping to find ‘the one’ in the Love Island spin-off.

From “I’ve got a text” to discussing their biggest “icks”, Winter Love Island has brought together a number of couples since its launch in 2020.

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But have you wondered what the previous cast have been up to since leaving the villa?

As the latest series prepares to get underway, Daily Star has taken a look at where the cast of the first ever Winter Love Island are now.

Paige Turley and Finn Tapp

Paige Turley and Finn Tapp took the Winter Love Island crown in 2020, when they became the first winning couple of the spin-off series.

The loved-up couple soon moved into a flat in Manchester, with Finn teasing to Daily Star at the time that a proposal could be on the cards in the future.

He said: “Marriage is definitely something we want to do and I guess it’s just down to me now to pull my finger out.”

The couple have also gushed about each other on social media, with Finn paying tribute to Paige as he celebrated their year anniversary together.

He took to Instagram to say: “What a year it’s been with this incredible woman. I have had the time of my life these past 12 months and I wouldn’t change a thing.”

However, Paige had to address rumours in 2022 that the couple had split, after the pair were spotted spending time apart during Easter.

The star shared an article about their relationship on Instagram, confirming they were as loved-up as ever and were still a couple, as she addressed rumours of a split.

Paige captioned the post: “Guys, now I’ve seen a lot of articles but that one has got to be up there…EASTER APART?! The actual toxicness that we can’t spend a week apart, he’s had two f*****g years of me, give the guy a break!”

The star, who previously dated Scottish singer Lewis Capaldi, is also a talented musician too and recently signed a record deal, as well as releasing a cover of Artful Dodger’s Movin’ Too Fast.

Meanwhile, former footballer Finn continues to work in fitness, as well as marketing for companies such as His Column.

Finn also revealed to The Mirror that he would like to become involved with speaking to young people about his own experience of playing for Youth Teams at football clubs such as MK Dons – and perhaps re-enter his footballing career too.

“I’d love to get into as many professional clubs as possible and speak to the youth team boys, give my experience and help where I can there,” said Finn.

“Whilst I’m doing that, I just try to get myself as fit and ready as I possibly can so when the day comes and I’m ready and think ‘do you know what, the time is right to go back into it’,

“I haven’t got that bit of time where I need to get fit first. I want to get all of that done, so that once the decision comes I can be like ‘right, I can go into a club now’.”

Siannise Fudge and Luke Trotman

Siannise Fudge and Luke Trotman came runner-up on the 2020 series, and it appeared that the couple were as loved up as ever outside the villa too.

The Daily Star reported that the couple moved in together at a luxurious flat in South West London, along with their adorable dog Nala.

That’s not all, as the pair also collaborated on a clothing range together in 2021, which was released by the company Conqr, and started a YouTube channel together.

However, Siannise and Luke split at the end of 2021 after more than 15 months together.

One year later, influencer Luke became engaged to Australian born beauty Chelsea Menna, with a source telling The Mail Online: “It was love at first sight with Luke and Chelsea.

“Their romance blossomed overnight into a serious relationship and although it’s not been long, they both know they’re the one for each other.”

Meanwhile, brunette beauty Siannise has gone Instagram official with a new boyfriend, according to reports from OK! Magazine.

Siannise has also collaborated with high profile brands including Mylee Beauty and Kim Kardashian’s company Skims, describing the opportunity as “really a dream come true,” reports Bristol Live.

The star has also spoken openly about her mental health and uses social media to promote awareness, saying in one Instagram post that she was diagnosed with severe anxiety.

She wrote in the post: “I never understood mental health until I experienced it myself and how important it is. I urge everybody to be kind because you never know what someone is going through, everyone has a story.”

Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott

Demi Jones found romance with Luke Mabbott in the villa, after initially being coupled with Nad Majeed.

However, their romance was not to last and the couple soon split up once the series was over, with a source telling The Sun: “It’s no huge drama – they’re just better off as friends. They had a good run but they have split for good.”

The source added: “There’s been no cheating or drama they just drifted apart – he’s looking forward to lockdown being over and making the most of his new single status.”

Luke soon began dating surfer Lucie Donlan, with Closer Magazine reporting that he released a clothing edit with His Column.

Like many Love Islanders, Demi has also built a career as an influencer and has thousands of fans on her YouTube channel.

She also works as a brand ambassador for beauty company Project Lip, as well as growing her clothing collection for In The Style.

Demi has also spoken openly about her diagnosis with thyroid cancer, and living with the side effects of the disease.

The star recieved the all-clear in December 2021, telling The Mirror: “The people I’ve spoken to with cancer, we always say there’s life before cancer and there’s life after cancer and it’s never the same.

“You have to differentiate your life in two sections, so I’m learning to live with it and I’m learning to live with side effects and everything. But everything is going brilliant.”

She continued: “I’m still dealing with my dad at home, who is terminally ill, I’ve overcome cancer and I think life is so short. Enjoy yourself, do what you want to do, spend the money when you want to spend it and just have fun.”

Jess Gale and Ched Uzor

Blonde bombshells Jess and Eve Gale entered Winter Love Island together, but sadly sister Eve was sent home from the villa early during their stint.

Meanwhile, Jess found romance with fellow islander Ched Uzor and their relationship continued to blossom for a short time outside of the villa.

However, the couple decided to part ways not long afterwards, with a statement confirming the break-up.

It read: “After a whirlwind romance in the Love Island villa, unfortunately, Jessica Gale and Ched Uzor have made the mutual decision to split.

“They have unfortunately felt the effects of lockdown separation but will continue as friends.”

The spokesperson for the duo added they both have nothing but good wishes and happiness for the future for each other.

Two years since their Winter Love Island stint, Ched continues to work as an online fitness coach and shares snaps of his work outs on Instagram.

His Instagram bio reads: “Helping people feel more confident and look their best.”

Meanwhile, Jess’ Instagram states that she works as a brand ambassador for Fashion Nova, with the star sharing a number of glamorous snaps on her social media grid.

Jess and sister Eve also run a Tik Tok channel together, and in 2022, collaborated on a lingerie collection with Nikki Intimates.

Speaking to Mail Online about their photoshoots together, the twins revealed they give themselves pep talks beforehand, as “If you look nervous, it’s just not going to work!”

Jess explained: “It is nerve-wracking at first, but we just told ourselves that we need to be confident here.

“If you creep out in your robe and look nervous, it’s just not going to work – you have to strut out and put on that face of confidence otherwise it’s going to be awkward for everyone!”

Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu

Mike Boatend and Priscilla Anyabu were within touching distance of the Winter Love Island crown, when the couple were sent home from the villa the night before the final.

Despite this, their romance blossomed outside of the villa and they soon moved in with one another at their home in London.

However, the couple split after 15 months together, with a source telling Mail Online: “Mike and Priscilla made the most out of their relationship and supported each other throughout their time post-villa and during lockdown.

“But it’s not worked out between them – and they’ve now decided they’re better off as friends.”

Since their Winter Love Island stint, Mike has continued to work on his fitness career and has appeared in various TV adverts.

He also revealed that he has made the move into acting, telling Metro in 2022: “It is happening and it’s happening big as well. I’m fully immersed in acting school and I’m loving it.”

Mike also confirmed that he was not in a relationship, adding: “I’ve been dating sporadically where I can but I am single.”

Meanwhile, Priscilla has modelled, and even presented an award at the MOBO awards, which she described as a “highlight” of her career.

She also hosts the Nailing It Podcast, according to her Instagram page.

Speaking to Heat World, Priscilla also revealed that she would be up for appearing in another reality programme, saying: “Absolutely!

“It has to be the right [reality show] though. I would love to do any of the dancing shows so Strictly, Dancing on Ice.”

Callum Jones and Molly Smith

Callum Jones was initially coupled up with Shaughna Phillips in the villa, but later sparked up a romance with newcomer Molly Smith.

Their romance continued to blossom outside of the villa too, with the couple moving in together at their home in Manchester and later launching a YouTube channel.

They also regularly share glamorous snaps, both together and apart, on their social media pages.

Speaking to OK! Magazine, Callum also explained that he and Molly continue to watch Love Island together, and that he can relate to the situations that take place at Casa Amor.

He also said he knew his relationship with Molly would “go the distance,” saying: “I can kind of relate to a bit of the emotions and some of the people. Obviously the situations that happened in there are the same that happened in my series.”

Callum added: “I feel like when you’re in there you know if it’s going to work on the outside. If you’ve got common ground then it will and obviously distance comes in as a factor as well.”

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