Love Island star Mitch Taylor has revealed he is back working as a gas engineer, two years after first appearing on the reality show. The 27-year-old, who rose to fame on the 2023 summer series and returned for the All Stars spin-off in 2024, told fans on Snapchat that he is now 'poor' and has had to return to full-time work.
Taylor, often nicknamed 'messy Mitch' for his romantic entanglements in the villa, said: 'Guys, I didn't have a nine to five for two years because old rock star famous cool guy. Now, I'm poor, so I've got to work.' He added that he cannot go on dating shows because he is in a relationship.
During his time on the show, Taylor was known for switching between partners, including Molly Marsh, Leah Taylor, Jess Harding, Ella Barnes and Abi Moores. After leaving the villa, he briefly dated Ella and was later seen with Abi. His return for Love Island: All Stars ended on day 16 after a clash with Liberty Poole.
Taylor has been dating South African TikTok creator Hayley Griffin for over a year, and they went public in July 2024. Griffin joked in a viral video: 'Me taking Mitch on as a boyfriend so no one has to watch him on Love Island again.'
While Taylor has returned to his pre-fame career, his comments suggest he misses the lifestyle that came with reality TV fame. Fans continue to remember him as one of the franchise's most memorable Islanders.
