LOVE Island star Patsy Field has opened up about her next big move — and it’s not a brand deal or a new reality show.
She’s planning to pack up and head to Australia, admitting that she feels “too embarrassed” to look for a regular 9-to-5 job in the UK.
Love Island beauty Patsy Field has revealed plans to move to Australia[/caption]
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A year after leaving the villa Patsy reflected on life post-Love Island and the reality of settling back into normal life.
When asked if she considers herself an influencer now, she replied: “I don’t think I’m a very good influencer…
“I guess at the moment, yeah, you could say influencing — or just fun-employed, I think is the term, isn’t it?”
Though she hasn’t ruled out returning to regular work, Patsy explained why she feels uneasy about doing so in the UK.
“I probably will be looking for a job soon, but I’m planning on moving to Australia,” she said.
“A year post-show… I don’t know if it comes with a little bit of embarrassment of looking for a normal 9-to-5 job.
“So I feel like if I move to the other side of the world and maybe find one over there, I might feel a bit better about it.”
Asked what kind of job she’d look for Down Under, honest Patsy said: “I’ll just have a look on Indeed in Australia and see what’s going on.
“I used to work in administration, so I wouldn’t mind doing that again… if they’ll take me back into that industry. I don’t know if they’d want an ex–Love Islander now.”
Patsy was dumped after two weeks in the villa last year but gained a huge social media following.
She also opened up about the pressures of being an influencer admitting it can be mentally exhausting.
She said: “I think your first one or two years are probably going to be the best.
“The people that make it, make it, and the ones who do amazing, do amazing.
“I’ve done OK. I get by.”
While she’s grateful for the platform Love Island gave her, Patsy says the reality behind the influencer lifestyle is far from easy.
She added: “There’s a lot of pressure that comes with posting on social media.
“In a normal 9-to-5 job, the only people who know how you’re doing are your boss and some colleagues. But with social media, it’s the whole world.
“You see how many views, how many likes, and people comment on your performance. That anxiety… I wouldn’t mind being away from that.”
She admits she’s never aimed to become “the next Molly-Mae” and is content having earned enough to match a regular income.
But she’s realistic about the shelf life of post-show fame.
“All the new Love Islanders come out and then the spotlight moves on. That’s just how it is.”
Patsy also spoke about body confidence and how her appearance on the show impacted how she feels about her disability.
“Yeah, I think that’s what I hoped for going onto the show — to be seen as an incredible, sexy, beautiful woman and still have a disability.”
She recently noticed herself starting to hide her arm again in photos, something she hadn’t done during her time on the show.
It’s a reminder of the pressure to maintain a certain image online — and another reason she’s considering stepping away from the influencer space.
As she prepares for her next chapter, Patsy says she’s ready for a change.
“I’m quite happy to go back to a normal job at some point. I just think doing that in Australia, far away from all the Love Island expectations, might just feel a little easier.”
