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LIFE AFTER THE VILLA

Babies, engagements and break-ups – we catch up with Cara De La Hoyde, Olivia Buckland and the rest of Love Island series two

WE loved watching their romances blossom on screen - but it's also great fun to watch the stars of Love Island develop their celeb careers once the cameras off.

The stars of Love Island series 2 left the villa in summer 2016 - here's what they've been up to since.

 Nathan is now expecting his first child with Cara
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Nathan is now expecting his first child with Cara

Nathan Massey

After leaving Love Island champion with his other half Cara De La Hoyde, Nathan looked set for stardom.

The couple remained inseparable for eight months, and even managed to wangle a few appearances on Towie thanks to their Essex roots.

However, in March 2017, shortly before they announced they were expecting their first child together, they broke up.

But after time apart, it appeared absence made the heart grow fonder and they later revealed they were "dating again" to give their relationship another shot.

Cara De La Hoyde

Cara stormed to victory alongside Nathan Massey on Love Island as the public truly believed they'd be together forever.

The stunning star has made the most of her time in the limelight with a series of photoshoots and cameo appearances on TV.

She is currently expecting a baby boy with Nathan, which was announced shortly after a brief split.

They blamed their split in part on the pressure put on them due to their newfound fame.

However, Cara later revealed that they had started dating again after taking time apart and plan to nourish their relationship away from the limelight.

 Alex and Olivia are now engaged to be married
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Alex and Olivia are now engaged to be married

Alex Bowen

Unlike the eventual winners, Alex and his match Olivia have continued to go the distance - and he's even put a ring on it.

On New Year's eve Alex and Olivia revealed that they had got engaged in New York.

Taking to her social media accounts, the pretty 22-year-old shared a snap of the couple cuddling up to each other with her engagement ring clearly in shot.

On Instagram she wrote alongside the snap: “I have no words for how happy I am. My fiance my everything @ab_bowen this was magical. So magical.”

The Sun reported in May 2017 that the loved up couple landed their own reality series following their journey down the aisle - although there's no word on when it will be aired.

Olivia Buckland 

Olivia has been raking in the dough since coming runner-up on the show, and has landed a series of endorsement deals.

These include Cocoa Brown tanning lotion, and fronting a clothing line for online fashion label, Quiz.

After getting engaged to Alex, the pair have never been afraid to pack on the PDA with a series of luxury holidays together.

She also made an appearance on Say Yes to the Dress UK as she prepares to tie the knot with her hunky other half.

 Terry and Emma-Jane split up in February
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Terry and Emma-Jane split up in February

Terry Walsh

Terry was a divisive figure on Love Island thanks to his on/off relationship with

After eight months together, Terry confirmed that he had split with Emma-Jane on Twitter in February 2017.

Despite the split, he insisted that the couple were still friends but that was the "end of their chapter".

 Emma-Jane is now expecting her first child
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Emma-Jane is now expecting her first child

Emma-Jane Woodhams

Shortly after their split, she reconnected with her childhood sweetheart, Jordan.

In late May, the pair confirmed that they were expecting their first child together.

She later posted an emotional video to hit back at trolls online who slammed her for her announcement.

Since going public with her announcement, Emma has been showing off her growing baby bump online.

 Katie has become a bum-baring advocate on her social media pages
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Katie has become a bum-baring advocate on her social media pagesCredit: Instagram

Katie Salmon

Katie made it to the final with other half Adam Maxted - but the pair didn't last longer than a fortnight before they ended things.

Since then she has been connected to a string of men and women - with the bisexual star locking lips with reality stars including Chantelle Connolly and Zaralena Jackson, and having a relationship with Danielle Whittaker.

She has also become a big 'belfie' fan - and even coated her bum in glitter as she flashed for the cameras while on holiday.

In others, she made sure her backside was centre of attention in a series of sexy pics.

 Rachel and Rykard are still going strong over a year later
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Rachel and Rykard are still going strong over a year later

Rachel Fenton

Rachel was left gutted when Caroline Flack had to break to her that Rykard had slept with Olivia in the house - as Rachel slept in the bed next to them.

However, he won her back by leaving the show in order to be with her.

Since leaving the show, she continued her work as a nurse.

Rykard Jenkins

Rykard Jenkins caused trouble on Love Island after bedding Olivia Buckland while trying to woo Rachel.

He never revealed his moment of passion to Rachel during his time on the show, despite them starting a relationship.

After the truth was discovered outside the house, the pair made up - and have remained together since.

In 2017, he became the latest recruit and rep for ITV2 show, Ibiza Weekender.

 Sophie nearly convinced her fans she was married to boyfriend Ashley - but was soon rumbled
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Sophie nearly convinced her fans she was married to boyfriend Ashley - but was soon rumbledCredit: TWITTER @AshleyIenco

Sophie Gradon

Bisexual Sophie and her Love Island beau Tom Powell lasted until November 2016 - when BOTH accused the other of cheating.

She then was seen sharing illicit snogs on nights out and holidays with fellow reality stars Jemma Lucy and Katie Salmon.

However, she then found love with a new boyfriend Ashley Ienco.

The jokey pair posted photos from a bridal photoshoot together, sparking rumours they'd got married - but it was later revealed to be false.

Zara Holland

The former Miss GB was unceremoniously stripped of her title during the show after having sex on TV.

After leaving the show, Zara found romance with boyfriend Elliot Love - who had never seen her on the show.

She has since spoken out about her moment of passion on the show, and warned future participants could "ruin their lives".

Zara has also been soaking up the sun with her family on numerous trips to Barbados.

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