Love Island’s Arabella Chi: her age, boyfriends and those Leonardo diCaprio rumours

The Love Island 2019 star is back in the villa on All Stars

Arabella Chi and Wes Nelson

by Alex Ross |
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Some of Love Island’s most memorable contestants ever are back in the villa for a second shot at finding love and things are getting very dramatic.

Not only have viewers witnessed exes Callum Jones and Molly Smith get reunited on All Stars, but we’ve only seen ‘Messy’ Mitch Taylor getting up to his old tricks and a love triangle between Luis Morrison, Kaz Kamwi and Demi Jones.

Producers shook things up once again when they sent in Love Island 2019’s Arabella Chi as a bombshell. It’s been a while since she’s been on our screens, so here’s everything you need to know about her…

Arabella Chi
Arabella is currently appearing on Love Island: All Stars ©ITV Pictures

Who is Arabella Chi?

Arabella Chi is a model, reality star and social media influencer best known for appearing on Love Island in 2019. She recently entered the villa for the second time on Love Island: All Stars.

How old is Arabella Chi?

Born on 19 March 1991, Arabella is currently 32 years old.

Where is Arabella Chi from?

She's from London.

When was Arabella Chi on Love Island?

Arabella was a bombshell on series five of Love Island aka the 2019 summer series. She entered the villa on day 18 and immediately caught the eye of Danny Williams, who was in a couple with Yewande Biala at the time. An awkward love triangle ensued before Danny chose to couple up with Arabella on day 22, which sent Yewande packing.

Arabella Chi
©Arabella Chi © ITV Pictures

However, just days later, Arabella was dumped by Tommy Fury, Michael Griffiths, and Anton Danyluk when they were forced to decide which girl to send home following a shock public vote.

Who is Arabella Chi's boyfriend?

Arabella is, of course, single at the moment as she's looking for love in the Love Island villa, but she's only recently single after reportedly being dumped by footballer Ruben Dias.

It's claimed that Ruben, who plays for Manchester City, dumped Arabella out of the blue when they returned home from a New Year break.

Ruben Dias
Arabella dated footballer Ruben Dias before heading into the villa ©Jeff Spicer/WireImage

Speaking about their split, Arabella told The Sun on Sunday, "Last year was probably my unluckiest when it came to finding the one. I’ve been so unlucky in love. I’ve dated people I thought at the time were the one, which was a mistake I’ve since learnt from.”

Who has Arabella Chi dated?

Shortly after leaving Love Island, Arabella began dating Love Island 2018 star Wes Nelson. Things quickly got serious and they moved in together, but after only nine months together in April 2020. At the time, a source claimed their age gap was the reason for their split.

Arabella's also been linked to DJ Tom Zanetti, French rugby player Yoann Huget and New York businessman Richie Akiva.

Wes Nelson and Arabella Chi
Arabella previously dated Love Island 2018's Wes Nelson ©Karwai Tang/WireImage

What happened between Arabella Chi and Leonardo DiCaprio?

Arabella was linked to Hollywood A-list Leonardo DiCaprio last year when she was pictured partying on his boat. However, it turns out she was actually dating Leo's best pal Richie Akiva. Richie is a millionaire nightclub owner who had a brief romance with Arabella last summer.

At the time, a source told The Sun, "Arabella is enjoying a summer romance with Richie and they’ve grown close in recent weeks.

Richie Akiva
Richie is friends with Leonardo DiCaprio and briefly dated Arabella last summer ©Dominic Lipinski/Getty Images

"She lives in Ibiza now so when Leo and his mates came to town she was invited on board their yacht. It’s a world away from the Love Island villa but Arabella is totally at ease with anyone and everyone.

"She’s been treated like a queen on the yacht with Leo and his pals and is clearly having the time of her life.”

What is Arabella Chi's Instagram?

Arabella's Instagram is @arabellachi.

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