As Love Island: All Stars prepares to launch next week, one returning contestant has dropped a bombshell about a pre-existing connection with a fellow islander. Tommy Bradley, the 22-year-old landscape gardener from the most recent series, has revealed he shared a secret, flirty online exchange with series 10 winner Jess Harding last year.
A Villa Reunion with Flirty Foundations
Ahead of entering the South Africa villa for the ITV2 spin-off on Monday at 9pm, Tommy confessed to hoping Jess will be among the cast. Speaking to The Mirror and other press, he disclosed they had been messaging for around a month. "I was messaging quite flirty DMs with Jess Harding. I never met Jess but we DM'd quite a lot," Tommy admitted. He revealed plans to meet up ultimately fizzled out, but the history could make for compelling viewing. "It could be interesting if she's in there," he teased.
Unfinished Business from Series 10
Tommy's romantic radar isn't solely fixed on Jess, however. The islander also expressed a desire to explore things further with Emily Moran, his partner from his original series. The pair were coupled up for two weeks before Casa Amor, after which Tommy returned with Lucy Quinn, leading to Emily's shock dumping. "I was gutted the way things ended," Tommy said. "I had no idea she was going to be dumped... I was really, really upset." He confirmed they have met on nights out since and still get on well, leaving the door open for a potential rekindling.
What Tommy Wants from All Stars
This time around, Tommy's mission is clear: to find a lasting relationship. He explained that being the sole singleton in his friendship group has motivated his return. "All my friends are in relationships and have been for quite a long time," he shared. "Every time I go out with them, I feel like I'm just tagging along so it would be nice to have someone with me." His search won't be limited, though, as he also named series nine star Samie Elishi as someone he'd be keen to speak to, describing her as "quite fit."
Love Island: All Stars begins on Monday, January 12th at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, promising drama, history, and a second shot at love for its returning favourites.
