Get To Know Mary Bedford – Love Island Star & Chris Hughes' Ex-Girlfriend

10 August 2021, 16:26 | Updated: 10 August 2021, 16:38

Mary Bedford is Chris Hughes' ex
Mary Bedford is Chris Hughes' ex. Picture: ITV / Instagram
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Chris Hughes’ ex-girlfriend Mary Bedford was just one of the bombshells arrived in Casa Amor – and she's now cemented herself as a full time Love Islander.

The new bombshells certainly rocked Love Island after they left Casa Amor, and Mary Bedford managed to get a ticket into the villa thanks to Toby Aromolaran.

Mary's name has been in the headlines in the past, as she dated Chris Hughes.

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The social media influencer already has ties to former islanders as well as ex Chris, including 2019 stars Amber Gill and Molly-Mae Hague, who have both congratulated the star on her TV move on Instagram.

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Mary Bedford
Mary Bedford joined Love Island during Casa Amor. Picture: ITV2

Who is Mary Bedford, how old is she?

Mary is a social media influencer from Leeds.

She’s 22 years old.

What is Mary Bedford’s job?

Mary is an Instagram influencer with over 200k followers – she also has a YouTube channel with over one thousand subscribers.

As well as promoting clothing brands on her Instagram, Mary works as a model.

Mary Bedford is 22 years old
Mary Bedford is 22 years old. Picture: Mary Bedford/Instagram

Who is Mary Bedford's footballer ex-boyfriend?

Mary revealed when Aaron Simpson arrived in the villa that she was hoping the next bombshell wouldn't be another footballer, as her ex-boyfriend was.

She didn't spill any more on the relationship, but she could have been talking about ex Chris Hughes, as he used to play for Gloucestershire Club, Bourton Rovers FC in 2014 and re-signed with the team in 2017.

Mary Bedford is a model from Leeds
Mary Bedford is a model from Leeds. Picture: Mary Bedford/Instagram

When did Mary Bedford date Chris Hughes?

Mary and 2017 islander Chris Hughes dated in 2020, a few months after his split from Little Mix star Jesy Nelson.

Their romance was a brief one, never taking things Instagram official after they were pictured kissing on a date in London.

Mary's an Instagram influencer
Mary's an Instagram influencer. Picture: Mary Bedford/Instagram

What is Mary Bedford’s Instagram handle?

Mary’s Instagram handle is @mary_beford, where she’s fast growing hundreds of thousands of followers.

As you can imagine, her ‘gram is filled with glamorous outfit snaps and stunning selfies.

What has Mary Bedford said about Love Island?

Mary was rumoured to be heading into Casa Amor days before her arrival was confirmed, and when the secret was finally out she spilled she has her eye on Liam Reardon, who's coupled up with Millie Court.

However, she went on to turn Toby's head, returning to the main villa with him in a partnership that lasted less than two days after he realised his heart was still with Chloe Burrows.

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