While an appearance on Love Island can launch you into a world of newfound fame and a huge social media following, not every contestant is interested in carving out a career in the spotlight.
From Dr Alex George returning to A&E to Georgia Townend going back to her marketing job, some Islanders have turned down the Influencer/celebrity lifestyle in favour of climbing the corporate ladder.
Here, former Love Island 2021 contestant Rachel Finni talks to OK! about the realities of returning to the workplace after a stint on the show, including potentially awkward job interviews, the stigma of wearing a bikini on TV and questions from curious colleagues… “After being put on furlough from my job in hospitality, I decided to do something different with my time.
I’d just come out of a four and a half year relationship and I was 29 and wanted to enjoy my final year of being in my 20s. What better way to celebrate than to go on Love Island and potentially fall in love?
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