Love Island’s Harley Brash: her age, hot boyfriend and what she’s doing now

She was one of the last bombshells to enter the Love Island 2019 villa

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by Alex Ross |
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Can you believe it's almost been five years since one of the best ever Love Island series?

Love Island 2019 is arguably the best series (it ties with Love Island 2016) because we had Molly-Mae Hague, Maura Higgins, Michael 'chaldish' Griffiths and Anna Vakili.

Iconic series.

It was also the series that last-minute bombshell Harley Brash arrived looking for love.

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©Harley Brash © ITV Pictures

She had a short but sweet stint and nowadays she's got a Leonardo DiCaprio lookalike boyfriend, so we thought we'd have a look at what she's doing now.

Who is Harley Brash?

Harley is famed for entering the Love Island 2019 villa as one of the last bombshells of the series.

Who did Harley Brash couple up with in the villa?

Harley was coupled up with Chris Taylor in the villa. Although she was only in for a short time, the pair seemed to get on really well and they even enjoyed a date together in a bread factory.

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harley and chris after they were dumped from the villa ©ITV

When was Harley Brash dumped from the villa?

In a brutal double dumping, Harley left the villa alongside Chris, Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames.

Speaking about her relationship with Chris after their dumping, she said, "It’s still really early for me and Chris. We’re going to see how things go on the outside.

"He’s so lovely and he’s so sweet. So, I’m excited to see where it goes."

What happened with Harley Brash and Chris Taylor?

Despite trying to make a romance work on the outside, Harley and Chris announced their split in August 2019 but insisted they are still good friends.

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harley in the villa ©ITV

Harley wrote on Instagram, "Hey guys. I’m going to make this short and sweet but I’m so sad to say me and Chris have decided to go our separate ways. We made this decision yesterday evening and I wish him every bit of luck in the world.

"Chris, you are an amazing person and deserve every bit of love and success coming your way. I’m so lucky to have shared my crazy love island experience with you."

Chris also said, "A serious post for once guys. I’m sad to say that both Harley and I have parted ways and came to this decision last night, despite rumours from the media last week."

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harley and chris with their baby ©ITV

He continued, "Both of us have been very busy with separate opportunities and haven’t had enough quality time for each other. We both have the upmost support and respect for one another and the decision was made amicably. I wish her all the best and will always be glad we rode the Love Island adventure together.

"I will be very proud of everything she has done and everything she’ll do ❤️ The future is bright crumpet go get em! Chris x"

Who is Harley Brash dating now?

Harley has reportedly been dating her hot boyfriend Tommy Marr since 2020 after they posted photos of their holiday together.

In January 2021, she opened up to heatworld about spending lockdown with her partner.

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harley and tommy together at hyde park winter wonderland in 2021 ©Getty Images: David M. Benett

What is Harley Brash doing now?

Nowadays Harley is a full-time influencer. She's often posting holiday snaps and ads on the 'gram.

What did Harley Brash do before the villa?

Before entering the Love Island villa, Harley was an estate agent.

How old is Harley Brash?

Harley has born on 11 September 1998 which makes her 25 years old.

Where is Harley Brash from?

Harley is from Newcastle, but she currently lives in London.

Did Harley Brash and Adam Collard date?

Before entering the Love Island villa, there was speculation surrounding Harley and Love Island 2018 star Adam Collard with reports suggesting that they were getting very close.

However, it turned out Adam and Harley are just good friends, with the Geordie girl saying, "I also know Adam Collard well, he’s such a lovely boy.

"We went for dinner and were pictured and it was suggested we were dating but we’re just friends."

Are Harley Brash and Ellie Brown friends?

Harley and Ellie Brown have been pals for years and before going in the villa, Harley opened up about their friendship .

"Ellie Brown is my best friend, she is amazing, we are like sisters," she admitted.

"My mam and her mam were best friends so we’ve known each other since we were little. We’ve always stuck together."

Ellie even wished her BFF luck when she was confirmed for the show.

Sharing a snap of her to her Instagram Story, Ellie wrote, "Everyone please get behind my girl @harley_brash."

ELLIE BROWN AND HARLEY BRASH
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Did Harley Brash know Amber Gill before the villa?

Harley and Amber Gill are both from Newcastle and it turns out that they'd met before their villa stint.

Before heading in as a bombshell, Harley admitted, "I know of Amber - who is in the villa - I see her on a night out but I don’t know her too well so it’ll be good to see her in the villa."

What's Harley Brash's Instagram?

You can follow on Harley's Instagram page at harley_brash.

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