Love Island icon Nicole Samuel entered the Love Island 2024 villa looking 'to score a rugby boy who will be happy in the Valleys' and we admire her manifestation powers because she found exactly that in hunky Ciaran Davies (he moved in with her and everything after the show).
Back in the summer these two were the definition of love's young dream, but as with many Love Island couples the pair just couldn't hack it outside of the villa. Although, to be fair to them, they gave it a seriously good go, announcing their split in early December, a good four months after finishing the series in second place to Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan.
Since the split, Nicole has been doing what any new Love Island icon does best - attending a lot of events and being gifted a lot of free stuff. It's giving hot girl winter. Goals.
Who is Nicole Samuel?
Nicole is an OG Islander who took part in series 11 of Love Island. She finished in second place with then boyfriend, Ciaran.
How old is Nicole Samuel?
Nicole is 24 years old.
Where is Nicole Samuel from?
Nicole's hometown is Aberdare, Wales.
What does Nicole Samuel do?
Before taking part in Love Island, Nicole earned a living as an accounts manager and was a dancer before that.
She said 'I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.'
These days, she's giving influencer and reality star.
What happened between Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies on Love Island?
The duo coupled up during the first recoupling on day five and spent the rest of their villa journey together.
Of course, they had their fair share of ups and downs, but it was when both of them stayed loyal during the always trying Casa Amor week they proved they were in it for the long haul.
Nicole may have struggled through during time apart but if we didn't have Casa we would never had been gifted with the viral clip of Nicole screeching "WHO'S EMMA?" during the villa's game of Raunchy Races.
ICYMI, Nicole was referring to Emma Milton, one of the bombshells Ciaran had to kiss during the game.
Nicole and Ciaran finished as the series' runners-up.
Are Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies still together?
Erm, no. In early December 2024 the former couple announced their split after weeks of split speculation. Well, a rep did it for them cause showbiz. The statement read, '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.'
Who is Nicole Samuel dating?
Nicole is believed to be single, but she was recently rumoured to be seeing MMA fighter Oban Elliott. However, a representative for Nicole has confirmed that the pair are just friends who are partial to the odd cheeky Nando's takeaway. They said, 'Nicole and Oban have been friends for a number of years, and the relationship between them is entirely platonic.
'They live in neighbouring towns in South Wales, and frequently cross paths in similar friendship circles.'
According to reports, both Nicole and her ex Ciaran are in early talks for the next series of Celebs Go Dating.
What is Nicole Samuel's Instagram?
Nicole's Instagram is @nicolesams123.
What is Nicole Samuel's TikTok?
You can follow Nicole at @nicolesamuell.
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