Pregnant Shaughna Phillips' drug dealer baby dad was jailed after raid
Love Island star Shaughna Phillips saw her happy personal life fall apart in 2023 when her boyfriend, Billy Webb, was arrested and jailed for illegal drugs crimes
Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has declared she is "very happy" after reviving her relationship with the father of her child - who is in jail. The 31-year-old reality star found fame on ITV's long-running dating show in 2020 when she was a contestant on season six.
While in the villa, the Londoner embarked on a romance with fellow contestant Callum Jones - but she was ultimately dumped from the Island after more than a month of being on the show. While romance failed on TV, Shaughna had better luck back in the real world.
Since 2020, she has had an on-off relationship with real estate agent Billy Webb. All appeared to be going well for the couple in 2022 when the reality star fell pregnant with their first child.
But things took a dramatic turn in January 2023 when Billy was arrested while Shaughna was 30 weeks pregnant. After dumping Billy and welcoming their daughter, Lucia, Shaughna recently revealed that she had reunited with her ex - who has been able to enjoy home day privileges while serving time.
But why is Love Island star Shaughna Phillips's boyfriend Billy Webb in Jail? Here are the details of his dramatic arrest and sentencing.
Who is Billy Webb and why is he in jail?
Billy Webb is a former estate agent who was jailed in November 2023 after pleading guilty to conspiracy to supply 4.5kg of cocaine worth at least £360,000. He was arrested following a Met Police drugs raid in January that year - when Shaughna was 30 weeks pregnant with their first child.
After standing trial at Southwark Crown Court, Webb was sentenced to nine years behind bars for seven drug offences - including dealing. At the time Southwark Crown Court heard Webb, of London, ran a 'relatively successful' drug operation called Barry's Party Supplies offering cocaine, MDMA and ketamine, with special discounts before major football matches. Webb was arrested in January 2023 after being stopped and searched by police, who later found scales and bundles of cash.
He was also linked to criminals' secret messaging service Encrochat, the court was told. Mitigating, Webb's lawyer Nichola Cafferkey said: 'He knows it's through his own actions he's separated from [his loved ones] and he should be assisting the upbringing of his young family.' Shaughna denied knowing about Webb's criminal activities.
Last Christmas, Shaughna sparked surprise when she revealed she was spending time with Webb during the festive season, with it being suggested at the time he had been released from jail.
Reports have since revealed that the convicted criminal has been permitted to leave his prison on day release - with the former estate agent seemingly given the privileges after serving 12 months behind bars.
When did Shaughna Phillips and Billy Webb get back together?
When Webb was arrested in January 2023, Shaughna saw her world fall apart - and two months later, she gave birth to their daughter, Lucia. During Webb's trial, the Love Island star penned a letter on behalf of their daughter to be read out in court.
She previously said of the note: ''There was absolutely no discussion of leniency. Billy pled guilty to something that he'd done, and there was no denying that fact that's done.'
She added: "I described how Billy is as a person and it was from Lucia's point of view, and included things like, 'I'm looking forward to being with my dad when he's home.' I had a duty to do that for her as her Mummy. The fact I wrote the letter was then spun up into a story in the papers, saying we were back together. That couldn't be further from the truth."
While fans were convinced Webb's conviction would be the end of the relationship, they were surprised when Shaughna revealed they were spending Christmas together last year. In a social media post, the ITV star revealed: "If you had told me this time last year, that me and Billy would be taking Lucia to see Santa next Christmas, I probably wouldn't have let myself believe you. The best couple of days, this Christmas is going to be so special."
She also told fans via social media that she would not consider appearing on Love Island: All Stars as she was not "single". And this month, Shaughna revealed she is pregnant with her second child with Webb having been able to spend time with him while he continues to serve his time.
She exclusively told the Mirror: "We're so happy to announce we are adding to our little family. Lucia is going to be the best big sister and is really excited to have a new baby brother or sister arrive later this year."
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