Love Island’s Jamie Allen: what is he doing now?


by Layla Iny and Sarah O'Byrne |
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While it may feel like years ago since Love Island series eight, the Love Island 2022 cast still plays on our mind.

It not only introduced us to the world's best liar/ actress Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and her now ex-boyfriend, Davide Sanclimenti, but it also gave us the iconic Danica Taylor.

Danica quickly became a Love Island fan favourite, and after some unfortunate recouplings, Jamie Allen looked like he could be the man to finally sweep her off her feet. Although the pair didn't steal the crown from Ekin-Su and Davide, Danica and Jamie did win everyone's hearts.

So who is Jamie Allen and what's he up to now? Here's everything you need to know about the footballer turned Islander (turned footballer again)...

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jamie in the villa ©ITV

How old is Jamie?

Jamie is 28 years old.

When was Jamie on Love Island?

Jamie was a contestant on the eighth season of Love Island.

He entered the villa on day 45, just a couple of weeks before the end of Love Island 2022.

Who did Jamie couple up with?

Jamie made a beeline for Danica and the pair quickly coupled up. Danica had had a rocky Love Island journey until Jamie got there, and he was the sixth boy Danica coupled up with.

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love island 2022 bombshells ©itv

Did Danica and Jamie win Love Island?

For a time, it did seem like Danica and Jamie could have walked away with the £50K prize. We know Jamie was a late bombshell, but that didn't stop Greg O'Shea from winning Love Island 2019 with Amber Gill even though he arrived in the villa days before the final.

And it seemed fans thought Jamie would follow in the footsteps as Greg, with one person tweeting, "Jamie is 100% doing a Greg. He knows his time is limited and Danica is the open option so saying all the right things but doing the most with it #LoveIsland".

Someone else said, "Jamie’s giving me Greg vibes him and Danica could win this #loveisland".

A third person added, "Danica’s about to get her Greg/Amber moment with Jamie #loveisland".

Unfortunately they didn't follow in the footsteps as the series five winners and were booted from the villa shortly before the final.

Are Jamie and Danica still together?

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jamie and danica on their last day in the villa ©ITV

Jamie and Danica split in August 2022. The pair seemed to end amicably, though, and have stated that they’re still friends and will always support each other. It looks like Jamie is currently single.

What is Jamie doing now?

On 29 August 2022, Allen signed for National League North club AFC Telford United. Before he entered the villa, he played for FC Halifax Town.

Does Jamie have Instagram?

Of course he does - @jamie_allen12.

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