Love Island's Tommy Stagg has finally addressed the swirling rumors that he has a 'secret girlfriend' waiting for him outside the villa, confirming he ended a relationship just weeks before entering the show.
Maya Jama's Podcast Challenge Exposes Truth
During Thursday night's episode (July 23), host Maya Jama entered the villa for a brand new couples challenge, setting up a faux podcast where Islanders answered questions from fans. Tommy was put on the spot when Maya asked: "Is it true that Tommy has a girlfriend waiting for him on the outside?"
Tommy admitted he had a girlfriend that he broke up with just weeks before entering the villa. He explained: "I was previously in a relationship with someone. I said, yeah I told her I was basically doing this and yeah, we left it sweet basically." When pressed on timing, he added: "I would say like, it was quite recent, but like we'd split up maybe a few weeks before."
Yasmin Hadlow Shocked by Revelation
Yasmin Hadlow, who had been exchanging 'I love yous' with Tommy in the final week, was visibly shocked. Although Tommy had mentioned coming out of a relationship recently, she didn't realize it was as recent as two weeks before the show. Maya asked Yasmin if she knew, to which she replied: "No, to be fair you have told me that you came out of a relationship quite quickly, like before coming in this. So I was aware of this."
Later, Jasmine Müller turned to Kavan Murphy and revealed: "Apparently he broke up with his ex like two weeks before he came in here, and Yas just found out." The rumor had originated from a friend of Lorenzo Alessi, who alleged on Tyrique Hyde's live stream: "He had a girlfriend up until a few weeks before he went in the villa."
Impact on Tommy and Yasmin's Connection
The revelation tests the couple's bond just days before the finale. Tommy and Yasmin had seemed inseparable after meeting during Casa Amor, but the timing of his breakup raises questions. Tommy maintained that the split was mutual and that he was transparent with Yasmin about his past relationship, though not the exact timeline. As the series nears its end, fans are left wondering if this will affect their chances of winning.
