The glittering facade of reality TV fame has well and truly faded for Love Island's Mitch Taylor, who has given a brutally honest account of his return to normal life. The season 10 star has confessed he's been forced to pick up his tools and return to his pre-villa career as a gas engineer after his television earnings dwindled.
In a candid revelation that pulls back the curtain on the often-short-lived nature of reality stardom, Mitch admitted, "I'm poor at the minute... I've got to go back to work. I'm a gas engineer by trade, so I'll be going back to that."
The Harsh Reality of Post-Villa Life
Taylor's experience highlights a common but rarely discussed trajectory for many reality contestants. After a whirlwind of red carpets, brand deals, and public recognition, the work can become scarce, and the bills still need paying.
The 27-year-old acknowledged the stark contrast between his life in the Majorcan villa and his current situation, signalling a definitive end to his time in the spotlight for now.
From TV Screens to Boiler Servicing
Before entering the Love Island villa and becoming known for his controversial 'messy' antics and relationship with Ella Barnes, Mitch was a qualified gas engineer. His admission shows a pragmatic approach to navigating the fickle world of entertainment, choosing financial stability over the uncertainty of minor celebrity.
His story serves as a sobering reminder that for every reality star who lands a lucrative clothing line or presenting gig, many more quietly return to their previous professions, their moment in the sun over.
