- Pre-villa connection revealed, Conor followed Megan online for years before their villa debut.
- Nightclub evidence, Fan photos sparked claims they’d met pre-show—still unconfirmed.
- Villa drama, Their sparks in the villa ended with Megan’s exit, tears, and a public snog.
- Megan’s feelings, She’s open to where things may go, but proceeds carefully.
- Future possibilities, Will their digital history turn into real-world romance? Only time—and episodes—will tell.
The Love Island villa is no stranger to drama, but fans were stunned when Megan Forte Clarke dropped a bombshell: she and Conor Philips had a connection long before stepping foot in Mallorca.
In a recent interview, the 24-year-old Dubliner revealed that Conor had been trying to get her attention for four years—proving persistence pays off. Here’s everything we know about their pre-villa link and what it means for their future.
How Conor and Megan Knew Each Other Before Love Island
Megan confirmed that Conor first followed her on Instagram four years ago, sliding into her DMs—though she never followed him back.
“On day one [of Love Island], Conor told me that he followed me on Instagram four years ago,”
Megan told heatworld.
“I never followed him back. Since coming out, I’ve seen that he follows me on TikTok and he’s commented on one of my TikToks. Again, I’ve not followed him back or even realised he’d commented on one. It’s nice that he’s still trying four years later—it’s worked out for him now, I suppose.”
After leaving the villa, Megan finally gave him an Instagram follow, joking: “I’m like, Instagram is looking good. I can approve of this.”
Fan Theories: Did They Date Before the Show?
Eagle-eyed fans dug up old photos of Megan and Conor at the same nightclub, sparking rumors they had a past relationship. One TikTok user posted:
“Photo of Megan and Conor at the same place btw, proving they were together in real life.”
However, others dismissed the theory, arguing that being in the same venue doesn’t mean they interacted.
“They may have been in the same place, doesn’t mean they knew each other. I’m sure at some point, we’ve all been in the same place as somebody we met later in life.”
Despite the speculation, Megan clarified that their connection was one-sided—until now.
What’s Next for Megan and Conor?
Though Megan was dumped from the villa, Conor was visibly heartbroken, telling fellow islanders:
“I look at her like a girlfriend on the outside. I hand on heart do not think that anyone is going to come through that door that I fancy more than Megan.”
However, since her exit, Conor has kissed bombshell Shakira in a challenge and recoupled with new arrival Billykiss. Megan took the kiss in stride, saying:
“Fair enough, if it couldn’t have been me, should have been Shakira—she’s my twin in there. At least she looks a bit like me.”
Fans are now rooting for a reunion post-villa—will they finally make it official?
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Last Updated on July 4, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
