FOR many hopefuls stepping into the Love Island villa, the ultimate prize isn’t just romance, but a golden ticket to lasting fame and fortune.
However, life after Majorca often proves far different – with influencer freebies and big-money brand deals quickly fading for most contestants.
Many forgotten Love Island stars have returned to their day jobs[/caption]
As a result, fans are beginning to see former Islanders return to their pre-villa careers.
For many, the stability of a regular job outweighs the fleeting glitz and glamour of reality telly.
Here, The Sun takes a look at those who’ve chosen a normal job over the pursuit of fame.
Billy Brown
Billy Brown entered the TV villa back in 2022[/caption]
Two years on, he’s back working his old job as a roofer[/caption]
Fans of the hit ITV2 dating show saw Billy Brown enter the TV villa back in 2022.
The hunk was one of the bombshells to arrive during Love Island‘s infamous Casar Amor week.
Unfortunately for Billy his time was short-lived and he was dumped from the villa two weeks after his arrival.
Two years on, Billy has now revealed he’s back working his old job as a roofer.
Now 24, he took to social media to share an update with fans on a construction site as he wrote “pushing on”.
He continued on camera: “Another day, doing the house.
“Have a look, pushing on now, the floor joints are going in….that’s how it’s looking from above.
“Next stage is the floor and then the top steels.”
The hunk is also on top of his fitness and regularly posts snaps of him playing football to his 117,000 followers on Instagram.
Hugo Hammond
Hugo Hammond competed in the seventh series of Love Island[/caption]
He now works for a property development company[/caption]
Hugo Hammond, 28, first shot to prominence when he competed in the seventh series of Love Island.
He appeared on the long-running dating show in 2021 where he was dumped from the villa after 38 days on the show.
But three years following his television stint, the star made a huge personal announcement.
The former reality contestant announced that he is joining property development company Pearcroft Developments.
His new firm specialises in building environmentally friendly luxury homes that provide sustainable living.
Hugo took to social media to announce his new personal news and career move.
He was beaming as he posed in a sleek grey kitchen, dressed in a navy polo top with complementary trousers.
The star wrote: “There we land. After a whirlwind few years consisting of teaching, TV and travel.
“I’m Excited to announce that i will be joining the @pearcroft developments investment team, where i will be continuing to build my network and driving sustainable development.
Hugo added: “If you want to know more about #greeninvesting and #sustainableliving, drop me a message.”
Munveer Jabbal
Munveer was dumped on day 10[/caption]
Not long after the show, Munveer returned to his work in recruitment[/caption]
His failure to find love in the villa last summer proved to be a blessing in disguise.
In a series that was dominated by Joey Essex‘s surprise arrival, Munveer’s screen time was limited – culminating in a dumping on day 10.
Not long after the show, Munveer returned to his work in recruitment, specifically the tech sector, which he now has a decade of experience in.
But having had a taste of the Love Island life, he’s craving more time in the public eye.
“I’ve had a taste for it now and I feel like where I had it just taken away from me ever so quickly,” he says. “I feel like I’ve got so much more to offer. I loved it. So if there’s more opportunities out there, like your Made In Chelsea, The Traitors or wherever it is, I’m definitely up for it.”
Dr Alex George
Alex shot to fame in 2018 on Love Island[/caption]
He was an A&E doctor before the villa[/caption]
Dr Alex appeared on Love Island back in 2018.
He failed to find love on the show, after coupling up with Samira Mighty, Ellie Brown and Alexandra Cane.
Before the ITV2 show he was an A&E doctor and after Love Island he continued to work at Lewisham Hospital.
The star worked on the frontline during the Covid pandemic between 2020 and 2021.
Since his stint on the programme, Alex has done plenty of work for mental health charities, after his brother Llyr committed suicide when he was 19.
Alex is also the UK Youth Mental Health Ambassador within the Department for Education.
He’s also appeared on TV shows such as Good Morning Britain and Lorraine to talk about the important topics.
Georgia Townend
Georgia was only in the villa for 24 hours[/caption]
The star worked in marketing after the show[/caption]
Georgia was a bombshell during the ninths series of Love Island in 2021.
The beauty only lasted a day in the villa and failed to win of the heart of Hugo Hammond.
Before the villa, Georgia worked as a marketing executive at supermarket Lidl – and she returned shortly after.
She currently works as a marketing manager at M&S.
Anna Vakili
She didn’t to go back to the pharmacy during Covid[/caption]
Anna appeared in Love Island 2019 alongside the likes of Maura Higgins, Molly Mae Hague and Lucie Donlan.
She originally coupled up with Sherif Lanre, but later found a connection with Jordan Hames.
However she was dumped days before the final.
Anna has a huge following on social media and loves to share sizzling snaps on her Instagram.
But during the pandemic, she returned to the pharmacy as a pharmacist.
Anna confessed: “First day back working as a Pharmacist since leaving Love Island. It’s been almost a whole year! Wow can’t believe how fast it’s gone.
“Wasn’t really planning on registering yet but with everything that’s going on it felt wrong not to.
“We can all fight this together. Stay safe. Stay home. Save lives.”
Malin Andersson
She was a carer before the villa[/caption]
Malin shot to fame in 2016 while on Love Island.
She coupled up with Rykard Jenkins and then Terry Walsh – who moved on very quickly from her when she was dumped from the show.
Before the programme Malin worked as a elderly and palliative carer – and just like Alex and Anna – she returned to her old job during the years of the pandemic.
She confessed: “I can’t sit at home on my own anymore knowing I have training within the sector.”
Rachel Fenton
Rachel worked as a nurse during the pandemic[/caption]
Rachel appeared on the same series as Malin all those years ago.
Rykard fell head over heels for the beauty and when she was dumped on day 15, he decided to go with her.
The pair didn’t last long…
Similar to the other Islanders working in the health service, she returned to the clinic as a orthopaedic clinical nurse during Covid.
Greg O’Shea
Greg entered as a bombshell and went on to win the 2019 series with Amber Gill.
Two years prior he graduated from University of Limerick with a law degree, but always had a passion for rugby.
He still plays the sport now.
