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Love Island Alumni Return to Pre-Show Careers as Reality Fame Proves Fleeting

Professionals from healthcare to marketing have resumed work after their villa stints to regain stability.

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Overview

  • Dr Alex George resumed his A&E doctor role weeks after the 2018 series and now serves as the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador.
  • Anna Vakili went back to pharmacy work during the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 while growing her influencer profile and hosting a podcast.
  • Georgia Townend returned to her Lidl marketing position after under 72 hours in the villa, highlighting short-lived reality TV exposure.
  • PE teacher Kai Fagan rejoined the classroom in September 2024, prioritizing a reliable income and his passion for education over brand deals.
  • Contestants such as Coco Lodge, Billy Brown and Hugo Hammond reverted to roles from club shot seller to roofer and property developer when influencer earnings proved erratic.