Matilda Draper, who rose to fame on Love Island in 2024, has found love with TOWIE star Roman Hackett, 22. The pair, who have been together for four or five months, have already moved in together and gotten matching tattoos.
Draper, 24, who split from Sean Stone shortly after leaving the Love Island villa, says the relationship feels natural. 'It's been really nice! It made sense for me to do what Roman was doing, as we're together all the time,' she said. 'We've been together for four or five months, but it honestly feels like forever. I can't imagine life without him.'
The couple have matching 'Carpe Diem' tattoos, as well as an 'R' and an 'M' on their arms, which they got during a Valentine's trip to Amsterdam. Roman also has Matilda's date of birth tattooed on him. 'We just love getting random tattoos when we're on holiday,' she added.
Draper has joined Hackett on The Only Way Is Essex, saying the cast have been welcoming. 'I'd spoken to Dani [Imbert] and Lauren [Goodger] before, but everyone has been lovely. I'm friendly with all the girls,' she said.
The couple have already integrated their families, with Matilda's sisters loving Roman. 'He's just slotted into my life perfectly,' she said. Despite the fast pace, Draper is happy: 'It's moved quick, but we're so pure with how much we love each other. I want someone to be loud about how much they love me.'
