Love Island star's ex speaks out as they're heartbroken she's joined ITV2 show
With Love Island's premiere date just days away, new contestant Sophie Lee's ex boyfriend has admitted to having some hard feelings about her role on the new series. Ouzy See, who appeared on the show in 2023 and had a short-lived romance with Kady McDermott, is said to be devastated by the news that Sophie has signed up for this year's season of the ITV2 dating show.
The 30-year-old footballer is said to have been "blindsided" by her decision, as he believed their story wasn't quite over. A source told The Sun: "Ouzy was really shocked and blindsided to see Sophie had signed up for Love Island. He was gutted because he feels like there is still unfinished business between the two of them.
"While they aren't dating anymore, he thinks she's an amazing girl and they ended on good terms. It's weird for anyone though knowing your ex is about to go on Love Island and could fall for someone else on TV."
The pair had gone public with their romance in 2023, walking the red carpet together at the Beauty Awards, where they spoke positively about their blossoming relationship.
At the time, Ouzy gushed: "It's going really well. She's inspirational. We've been dating for a few months." Sophie added: "He's really kind, that's my favourite thing about him."
Although they have since split up, Ouzy seems to have been caught off guard by Sophie deciding to enter the villa. Ouzy See's representative has been contacted for comment.
Sophie, who is a motivational speaker and influencer from Manchester, is one of several singletons heading to the villa in Mallorca for Love Island's milestone tenth anniversary.
This season kicks off Monday 9 June on ITV2, with Maya Jama returning as a host for the fourth time. Sophie's journey to the villa has been a brave next step for the influencer who has already had to overcome a life-changing ordeal.
At the age of 22, she survived a horrific accident while performing her fire-breathing act in the US. She sustained serious burns to her face and chest after flames were blown back into her face by a venue's air conditioning system, and had to be hospitalised.
Thankfully she came back from the incident stronger than ever, and was able to kickstart a career in modelling, influencing, and motivational speaking. She also works closely with the Katie Piper Foundation, helping others who live with burns and visible scars.
Ahead of entering the villa, Sophie said she is looking for "someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I'm only finding ones draped in red flags and 'do not cross' signs."
Maya Jama has promised "more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups, and more twists" for season twelve of the reality show, and fans are counting down the days until they get to see the new singles get their flirt on in the Spanish sun.
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