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Why did Love Island's Nicole and Ciaran split?

22 January 2025, 11:48

By Abbie Reynolds

Love Island's Nicole and Ciaran's split has been confirmed after rumours, here's why.

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At the start of December, Love Island sweethearts Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies sparked split rumours after Nicole removed her Instagram highlight of Ciaran.

However, there were still hints across their socials that they were still an item, so the speculation wasn't taken too seriously. But now it has been confirmed that the series 11 couple have broken up four months after they left the show.

Nicole and Ciaran were the runners-up after Mimii and Josh won. The future for the Welsh lovebirds seemed strong, they had been together with each other since the second recoupling on the show and moved on together immediately after leaving the villa.

So, where did it go wrong? Here's what they've said.

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Nicole and Ciaran are both from Wales. Picture: Instagram

Why did Love Island's Nicole and Ciaran split?

When the news first broke, a representative told The Tab: "Over the last couple of days Nicole and Ciaran have made the mutual decision to part ways. They have left the relationship on amicable terms, and will remain good friends going forward.”

Nicole and Ciaran both unfollowed each other on Instagram, despite doing a joint post with The Blue Cross charity just 4 days before the news broke. It could have been joint ventures like that which delayed the news of their split.

Nicole and Ciaran at the NTAs 2024. Picture: Instagram

Nicole has now opened up about the split, in conversation with Fake Bake (via Daily Star), Nicole said: "We were very lucky in that we didn’t break up on bad terms, it wasn’t that he did anything wrong or did anything wrong."

Explaining the reason for the split, she said: "I was so busy with work, and he had loads of commitments. When you come out of that bubble, the real world sets in.

"You fall in love in the villa, but then you have to learn about each other on the outside. I’m lucky I’m ok. We’re still friends, if I see him around I will speak to him."