Love Island's Adam Collard insists he's 'grown up' and since first time on show

There’s no denying that Love Island 2022 was a series that bought it all, from romance to drama and tension, the eight weeks it was on were certainly gripping.This year’s cast, like previous years before them, have left the villa in time for plenty of brand partnerships and ways to change their lives. While many apply for a chance to be on the ITV dating show - and applications are currently open for 2023 - others were scouted while out and about in their daily lives. We take a look at how this year’s group came to be on the show.

Two of Love Island 2022's final couples have reunited for a big night out - their first meeting since the ITV2 dating show's official reunion which was slammed by viewers. Tasha Ghouri gathered a few of her fellow islanders together as she celebrated her 24th birthday.

Some of the biggest stars of this year's Love Island proved that their friendships are still going strong outside the villa as they enjoyed a boozy night out at a swanky London restaurant - but two couples were mysteriously missing. Tasha Ghouri, Andrew Le Page, 28, Indiyah Polack, 23, Dami Hope, 26, Paige Thorne, 24, and Adam Collard, 26, all reunited at Mayfair's MNKY HSE to celebrate Tasha's 24th birthday, and they all looked in high spirits as they ate, drank and danced the night away.

LOVE Island star Danica Taylor had a helping hand from an agency to arrange her bombshell entry into the villa. The dancer opened up on her Love Island journey and told how - despite the show having an official application process - she was offered support with her submission.

Celebrations were in the air for Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri who turned 24 this week.To mark her big day, Tasha invited her fellow Islanders to a bash in Mayfair’s MNKY HSE and was joined at the swanky venue by her pals. In attendance was Tasha’s beau Andrew Le Page who proved his romance with his girlfriend is going from strength to strength.The pair were also joined by a group of this year’s Love Island cast at the Latin American restaurant that pulled out the stops to celebrate Tasha’s big day - though a few of the group were notably absent. Also at the special bash were Indiyah Polack and beau Dami Hope as well as Paige Thorne and Adam Collard.The group seemed to be living it up during the celebrations which included sparklers and delicious trays of food.

ITV has been forced to deny rumours circulating on social media that controversial Love Island contestant Jacques O’Neill, 23, was actually removed from the villa for doing an impression of fellow islander and deaf contestant Tasha Ghouri, 23.The allegations, which are unsubstantiated, began swirling after a series of text messages, alleged to be from someone who had met a member of the Love Island team at a party, claimed Jacques was actually removed from the villa for misogynistic behaviour and doing an impression of Tasha who is deaf. Screenshots of texts have appeared online which make claim that these were the shock real reasons behind Jacques' sudden exit from the villa.

READ MORE: Love Island's Liberty Poole enjoys holiday in Wales after 'needing an escape'Many fans commented on the post, wishing Brian a speedy recovery, as the Manchester Evening News reports. One said: "Omg that’s awful hope you feel better soon! at least you’ve kept your sense of humour!" and another said: "Omg! I thought it was a filter get well soon.

LOVE Island on-screen reunion was roundly panned by fans - but their wild meet-up last night looked much more fun. Some of the villa's biggest names piled into London's Mnky Hse for food, shots and a lot of Instagram videos in honour of Tasha Ghouri's birthday.

LOVE Island stars Adam Collard and Paige Thorne have revealed they are officially an item. The pair, who got together in the villa after the departure of Jacques O'Neill, announced that they are now girlfriend and boyfriend.

Love Island contestant Jacques O'Neill was forced to leave the villa by producers for alleged misogynistic behaviour and impersonating deaf contestant Tasha Ghouri.Claims began to circulate on social media regarding the way in which Jacques removed himself from the villa prematurely as he was "struggling" with his mental health while the programme was on air in July.But since the show came to end – which saw Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti crowned as this year's winners – someone who claimed to have met someone who works on Love Island said that Jacques was "removed" from the show - a decision he allegedly wasn't happy with.READ MORE: Love Island's Faye Winter warns there's 'no way to prepare' for aftermath of ITV2 showDaily Star contacted ITV regarding the rumour however they have denied the claims are true, saying the statement released at the time of Jacques' exit was the truth.Jacques made an unexpected exit from the reality show after he lost his temper at returning bombshell Adam Collard who appeared to have an interest in his partner Paige Thorne.Speaking about his decision to depart the show last month, Jacques, 23, told The Sun: "I thought if I don’t get myself out things could go horribly wrong and I could get physical."At home you can remove yourself from situations, but in there you had to deal with every situation, and in that moment I took my microphone off, and walked straight through the front doors because I just wanted to get out of that place."Producers tried coming to me, they were like, ‘Jacques, are you OK? I was saying, 'I don’t want to speak to you or anyone.

Love Island may be over, but the romance is just getting started for our favourite couples, with Adam Collard and Paige Thorne finally making it home to Wales as they reunited with Paige’s family. Swapping the sun soaked backdrop of Mallorca for the equally stunning coast of Swansea, the loved up couple were seen making the most of their time together as Paige introduced Newcastle born Adam to her hometown.

LOVE Island star Adam Collard has hit back at Jacques O'Neill and Luca Bish over claims they 'carried the show'. The personal trainer had a strained relationship with rugby player Jacques in the villa after setting his sights on Paige Thorne. Shortly after Adam's arrival, Jacques - who was struggling with his mental health and ADHD - decided to walk away from the ITV2 show.

Love Island star Adam Collard fired back at former love rival Jacques O'Neill after he made a dig about his relationship with Paige Thorne. In a question and answer session with his villa pal Luca Bish Jacques appeared to poke fun at former love rival Adam in a live Instagram broadcast.

ITV Love Island fans have accused Jacques O'Neill of STALKING Paige - after they spotted him watching her Instagram Live. Rugby star Jacques quit the show to take care of his mental health.

Love Island star Adam Collard has responded to comments Jacques O'Neill made about his and Paige Thorne's budding romance. Adam, 26, was quick to fire back at Jacques, 23, on social media after the rugby player took part in an Instagram Live alongside fellow Islander Luca Bish, 23, and made a dig at Adam and Paige's relationship.

LOVE Island star Jacques has been accused of “stalking” former flame Paige Thorne after a fan caught him watching her Instagram stories. Paige, 24, and Jaques, 23, had a short-lived romance on the show, with the rugby lad choosing to sensationally quit the villa and Paige moving on with Adam Collard, 26.

Some of this year’s Love Island stars are said to have “snubbed” Antigoni Buxton’s afterparty sparking speculation that there’s a “big divide” between this year’s contestants. Series eight of the hit ITV2 dating show came to a close on Monday 1 August, with the explosive reunion episode airing a few days later.

GEMMA Owen and Luca Bish revealed they are still not official whilst on Good Morning Britain, over a week since the couple left the villa together. Despite being coupled up on the show for almost two months, Gemma and Luca appear to be taking things a lot slower than the other couples. During Monday's Good Morning Britain show, the duo revealed to the hosts that they aren't yet officially dating and Luca, 23, thinks that Gemma, 19, has "changed" since they left the villa.

Love Island's Jacques O'Neill has opened up on the "terrible" eating plan he devised during his time in the luxury villa this summer.

Love Island star Jacques O'Neill served up a savage dig at his ex Paige Thorne and her new love Adam Collard over the weekend, taking aim at the pair’s relationship.The rugby player, 23, who quit the ITV2 series last month following the arrival of bombshell Adam Collard, made the comments during an Instagram Live over the weekend.The star made reference to the brunette beauty's mother, who recently admitted she's "not buying" the romance and joked about Adam's frosty introduction to her on the show.READ MORE: Love Island chamos Ekin-Su and Davide could earn over £2million a month on OnlyFansHe said to former cast-mates Luca Bish and Dami Hope: 'Well, her mum seems to love him doesn't she? He's in there with the fam!"Love Island fans were left stunned after Paige's mum expressed doubt over her daughter's romance with Adam.Paige's mum Samantha shared her honest thoughts about Adam not long before the two were dumped from the villa.The comment was made during the Meet The Parents episode aired before the finale, which saw Paige’s mum and dad enter the Majorcan villa and give their feedback on her relationship with Adam.When the islander asked for her opinion, Paige’s mum Samantha whispered: "I'm not buying it."She then explained to her daughter: "The way you was with Jacques was completely different, you were a lot more you and bouncy and full of personality, with Adam it seems a lot more different."But Paige argued: "With Jacques, he did bring out a different side of me, bubbly and all that but there were some bits that really weren't okay.""Umm," she said after an awkward pause, before Paige was heard in the Beach Hut saying: "My mum and her savage comments, I knew she would be… I was just like 'Oh for God's sake!'"The

LOVE Island fans were left fuming after Jacques O'Neill and Luca Bish made a sly remark about Paige Thorne and Adam Collard's romance. Jacques - who was struggling with his mental health and ADHD - decided to walk away from the ITV2 show last month.