Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg, one of the most popular couples from Love Island series 13, have reportedly split just six weeks after the show’s final aired. The pair, who met during Casa Amor and went on to declare their love for each other before being dumped from the villa, had appeared inseparable in the weeks immediately after leaving the show. They attended the Love Island reunion together, did the podcast circuit as a couple, and posted collaborative content across social media.
But by late August 2026, fans noticed both had gone quiet on each other online, and a source has since confirmed to The Sun that the relationship is over. This article covers what happened between them in the villa, what changed on the outside, the signs fans picked up on before the split was confirmed, and where the breakup fits in the broader history of Love Island couples who did not survive beyond the summer.
How Yasmin and Tommy’s Relationship Began on Love Island
Yasmin Hadlow entered Love Island series 13 as a bombshell during the first week. She is 23 years old, from Broadstairs, Kent, and worked as a recruitment consultant before appearing on the show. Tommy Stagg, also 23, from Essex, entered during Casa Amor as one of five new male bombshells. He works as an events company owner and plays semi-professional football at Witham Town as a centre forward.
Their connection formed quickly during Casa Amor, and when the recoupling came, Yasmin chose to bring Tommy back to the main villa. From that point forward, the pair were considered one of the show’s more consistent couples, avoiding the kind of dramatic fallouts and love triangles that affected others in the cast.
Fact Box: Yasmin and Tommy at a Glance
| Detail | Yasmin Hadlow | Tommy Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 23 | 23 |
| From | Broadstairs, Kent | Essex |
| Job outside the villa | Recruitment consultant | Events owner, semi-pro footballer |
| Entered the villa | Week 1 bombshell | Casa Amor bombshell |
| Instagram followers (post-show) | ~360,000 | Not publicly reported |
The “Secret Girlfriend” Controversy Inside the Villa
Their relationship was not entirely smooth inside the villa. During a challenge segment hosted by Maya Jama called “Not Another Podcast,” Tommy was asked directly whether he had a girlfriend on the outside. He confirmed that he had been in a relationship that ended “a few weeks” before he entered the show, and described it as lasting roughly nine or ten months.
The admission surprised viewers, especially given how quickly Tommy had formed a connection with Yasmin. The timing of the breakup, just weeks before Casa Amor, led some fans to question his intentions. Tommy and Yasmin later addressed the topic publicly after leaving the villa, with Tommy telling Primetimer that the situation had been “made to look worse than it was” because viewers never saw the full conversation he had with Yasmin when they first met. He explained that he had been upfront with her from the start.
Life After the Villa: The First Few Weeks
For the first several weeks after Love Island ended on July 27, 2026, Yasmin and Tommy showed every sign of being a strong couple on the outside. They did podcast appearances together, attended the Love Island reunion wrap party, and posted a collaborative Instagram message that read: “Touchdown baby. We’re truly lost for words from the love and support we’ve received from you all.”
Their content showed them spending time together regularly, and there were no public signs of tension during this period.
The Signs Fans Noticed Before the Split Was Confirmed
The shift happened gradually during mid-to-late August. Fans began noticing that Yasmin and Tommy had stopped appearing in each other’s social media posts. Neither liked nor commented on the other’s content, a sharp contrast to the daily interactions they had maintained since leaving the villa.
Several specific details caught the attention of followers:
- Tommy posted a roundup of August highlights on his Instagram story. Yasmin was not included in any of the photos.
- He later shared a photo dump of 20 images from his post-villa life, and not a single one featured Yasmin.
- He posted a quote graphic that some fans interpreted as a veiled reference to the breakup. The quote read: “Please never dim who you are in an attempt to be liked by everyone. Those who matter will love you at full brightness, and everyone else can adjust.”
- Yasmin, meanwhile, was posting about a girls trip to Ibiza with fellow islander Priya Jaswal, giving no indication of being in a relationship.
Comments flooded both their Instagram pages, with followers asking directly where the other person was.
What Sources Have Said About the Breakup
Neither Yasmin nor Tommy has made a public statement addressing the split directly. However, a source told The Sun that the relationship is over, describing it as amicable.
The source said the pair are still friendly and that it was not a hostile ending, but that things were simply “different outside the villa.” The source also indicated that Yasmin and Tommy had spoken over the preceding week and agreed that they were no longer together.
Love Island couple SPLIT – just weeks after leaving the villa pic.twitter.com/oTh2h1YAmj
— The Sun (@TheSun) September 7, 2026
Capital FM’s reporting added that the social media silence between the two had become obvious enough that fans were commenting on it before any source confirmed the breakup, meaning the public timeline of the split was essentially tracked in real time by followers.
Timeline: Yasmin and Tommy’s Relationship From Start to Finish
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2026 | Yasmin enters the Love Island villa as a Week 1 bombshell |
| Late June/Early July 2026 | Tommy enters during Casa Amor; connects with Yasmin |
| July 2026 | Yasmin recouples with Tommy; they become one of the villa’s main couples |
| Mid-July 2026 | “Secret girlfriend” revelation during Maya Jama’s podcast challenge |
| Late July 2026 | Tommy and Yasmin are dumped from the villa just before the final |
| July 27, 2026 | Love Island series 13 final airs (winners: Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak) |
| Late July to mid-August 2026 | Couple appears together at the reunion, on podcasts, and across social media |
| Late August 2026 | Fans notice social media silence between the pair |
| Early September 2026 | Source confirms to The Sun that the couple has split |
Where This Fits in Love Island’s Breakup History
The speed of Yasmin and Tommy’s reported split, roughly six weeks after the final, places them among the quicker post-show breakups in Love Island history. The phenomenon is well documented enough that fans and media have given it an informal label: the “Love Island curse.”
The reality is that the show’s format creates an intense, isolated environment where connections form rapidly and without the usual pressures of daily life. Once couples return to the real world, they face conflicting schedules, media obligations, new social media attention, and the logistics of where they actually live. For Yasmin and Tommy, the added complication was geographic: she is from Kent and he from Essex, a manageable distance under normal circumstances but harder to maintain when both are also navigating a sudden burst of public attention, event appearances, and brand opportunities.
How Series 13 Couples Compare (as of September 2026)
| Couple | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak | Together (exclusive) | Winners; addressed Lorenzo’s Instagram liking controversy |
| Jasmine Muller and Kavan Murphy | Together | Runners-up; active on each other’s social media |
| Simba Kudyiwa and Angelista Gunda | Together | Runners-up; keeping a lower profile |
| Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg | Split | Confirmed by sources; amicable ending |
| Lola Deal and Sean Fitzgerald | Together | Sharing major relationship updates publicly |
For context, Love Island’s overall track record with lasting relationships is relatively thin. Of the couples that have gone on to marry or have children from across the show’s history, the list includes Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey (series 2, married 2018), Olivia and Alex Bowen (series 2, married 2018), Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury (series 5, though they split and later reconciled), and Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson (series 11, engaged). That is a small fraction of the total couples the show has produced over 13 main series and multiple All Stars editions.
What Comes Next for Yasmin and Tommy
Neither Yasmin nor Tommy has publicly discussed their next steps in detail. Post-Love Island, both are likely to continue building individual media and brand careers, which is the standard trajectory for departing islanders.
Yasmin entered the villa with roughly 24,000 Instagram followers and left with approximately 360,000, a growth rate that positions her well for influencer partnerships and brand collaborations. Tommy, whose events business Paschahouse and semi-professional football career predate his Love Island appearance, has his own platform to build from.
It is possible that one or both will address the breakup in a podcast or interview at some point, which is how most post-show relationship updates are eventually delivered. For now, neither has spoken about it publicly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Yasmin and Tommy from Love Island split?
Yes. A source confirmed to The Sun that Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg are no longer together, describing it as an amicable split.
Why did Yasmin and Tommy break up?
No specific reason has been given publicly. A source said they are still friendly but that things were “different outside the villa.”
When did Yasmin and Tommy break up?
The exact date has not been confirmed, but fans noticed signs in late August 2026 and a source confirmed the split in early September 2026.
Did Tommy Stagg have a girlfriend before Love Island?
He confirmed during a villa challenge that he had ended a relationship of roughly nine to ten months just weeks before entering the show.
Who won Love Island 2026?
Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak won the series 13 final on July 27, 2026.
Are any Love Island 2026 couples still together?
As of early September 2026, Lorenzo and Julia, Jasmine and Kavan, Simba and Angelista, and Lola and Sean are all reported to still be together. Yasmin and Tommy are the first confirmed split from series 13.
How many Love Island couples have gotten married?
Several couples have married after meeting on the show, including Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey and Olivia and Alex Bowen. The total is a small fraction of the couples the show has produced.
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Last Updated on September 8, 2026 by 247 News Around The World
