The world of British reality television and musical theatre collided this week, as two former Love Island stars made headlines for very different reasons—one for a major career breakthrough, and the other for a swirl of romance rumors and public relationship drama.
On September 24, 2025, Amber Davies, who first rose to fame on Love Island, revealed she had landed the coveted lead role of Elle Woods in the upcoming revival of the Legally Blonde musical. Davies, brimming with excitement, took to social media to share a video of herself dressed as the iconic character, complete with Elle’s signature pink ensemble. “Omigod omigod you guys!! Amber Davies is Elle Woods. Bend and snap up your tickets now,” read the jubilant announcement on her page and the musical’s official account, as reported by The Mirror.
The reaction from fans and fellow performers was nothing short of euphoric. Davies’ sister commented, “Literally sobbing!!! My perfect Elle!!! Cannot WAIT,” while West End star Carrie Hope Fletcher chimed in, “ICONIC CASTING. Yes yes yes!” The praise didn’t stop there. One fan gushed, “Say whaaat?!! Born to play this part babe. Huge congrats,” and another added, “YES AMAZING! @amb_d you look absolutely incredible! Snaps.”
Overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, Davies addressed her followers in a heartfelt Instagram Story, admitting she had “burst into tears” after reading the messages. “I am so overwhelmed with this response. I promise you Elle is in such safe hands with me. I’m so excited to be touring her. She’s a dream role, you know,” Davies said. She went on to share her gratitude, adding, “I’m so excited to tour her around the UK and Ireland. I’m so grateful, I’m speechless. I love you all so much and see you next year!”
This major casting marks a significant milestone in Davies’ growing stage career. She’s no stranger to musical theatre, having previously starred as Vivian Ward in the stage adaptation of Pretty Woman and appeared in The Great Gatsby Musical in London. But landing the role of Elle Woods—a character beloved for her wit, charm, and resilience—represents a new high point for the Welsh performer.
Yet, Davies’ week was not without controversy. On the same day as her Legally Blonde announcement, she publicly criticized an audience member who was caught filming during a performance of The Great Gatsby Musical. Taking to Instagram, Davies explained how disruptive such behavior can be for both performers and fellow audience members. “This is a PSA,” she declared in a video. “The closer you are to the stage when you’re watching a show the more obvious it is when you’re filming. This is the entire stalls. If you’re filming in the stalls we can see you!” She elaborated, “The reflection from the lights bounces straight back the back of your iPhone onto us on stage. So it is the one thing we can see.” Davies didn’t mince words about the impact: “You distracted absolutely everybody on that stage. And not only that, it takes us out of the Gatsby world because you’re filming and you’ve basically ruined that moment for everybody else who was watching the show tonight.”
Meanwhile, across continents and social media platforms, another Love Island alum, Andrew Le Page, found himself at the center of speculation and relationship headlines. On September 24, 2025, Leeds-based actress and dancer Hannah Peglar posted an Instagram story of herself sunbathing at Dubai’s Wet Deck pool, next to a man with a distinctive bumblebee tattoo on his left leg—a tattoo fans quickly recognized as belonging to Le Page. That same day, Le Page, 30, shared his own poolside photo from the same location, captioned, “Sip. Sun. Repeat.” The two follow each other on Instagram, fueling rumors of a budding romance. According to The Sun, Peglar is known for her skills in ballet, jazz, commercial dance, tap, and alto singing, and she appeared as an extra on Netflix’s Sex Education in 2023.
Le Page’s personal life has been under the microscope since his move to Dubai earlier this year, following his high-profile split from Strictly Come Dancing’s Tasha Ghouri. The couple, who met on Love Island, confirmed their breakup in January 2025 after three years together. The split wasn’t without its share of drama. Le Page was linked to Irish influencer Simone Grace earlier in the year, with sources telling The Sun that the relationship was casual and the pair were “just seeing where it might go.”
As the dust settled on his breakup, Le Page was candid about his emotional state, telling fans on Instagram, “End of an era. So guys it’s been a pretty cp start to the year and one I didn’t expect. I’ve cried more times this year than I have my whole life. Back to Guernsey I go… I’ll be back.” Meanwhile, Ghouri asked for privacy, stating, “I know a lot of you are asking questions and want to know what’s going on. I won’t be speaking of the situation as it’s a private side of my life which I am still dealing with.”
The post-breakup period was anything but quiet. Shortly after the split, The Sun revealed Ghouri’s profile on the exclusive dating app Raya, reportedly updated with photos from when she and Le Page were still together. Le Page, feeling the sting, posted a critical Instagram message after Ghouri discussed their breakup on Rylan Clark’s podcast, How To Be. “Wasn’t gonna speak about it at all. However, the girl can’t keep my name out of her mouth even though she’s got a new boyfriend. The truth is… she went on Raya while we were still together… oops,” he wrote. “No one is perfect in a relationship but you keep talking s* about me, I’ll start talking. She did one too many podcasts unfortunately. This is your closure chat.”
Ghouri, for her part, opened up about the emotional toll of their relationship and breakup, particularly during her stint on Strictly Come Dancing. She described feeling unsupported by Le Page and said, “He’s such a great person. I’m not sitting here being like, he’s not. He’s such a lovely person inside and out. He has great attributes... but what I’ve learned in a relationship is when one person starts checking out, laziness can kill a relationship.” She continued, “I felt like it got to a point where I had to beg for affection, just simple things, like flowers or cards. For me, small things mean the biggest things and it got a point where I felt like I was generally having to draw it out of him, but I think he was also going through a hard time of finding what he wanted to do in his career.”
As both stars move forward, Ghouri has been seen hand-in-hand with her new boyfriend, Cam Whitnall, managing director of The Big Cat Sanctuary and star of CBBC’s One Zoo Three. The couple made their public debut at Fearne Cotton’s Happy Place festival in London, with onlookers noting their obvious chemistry. An insider told The Sun, “Tasha and Cam have been dating for just over a month and are really happy. She met him after moving close to where he lives and they connected on social media.”
In the ever-evolving world of reality TV alumni, Amber Davies’ leap into a dream role and Andrew Le Page’s very public romantic entanglements show there’s never a dull moment. For fans, it’s a reminder that life after Love Island can be as dramatic and unpredictable as the show itself—sometimes even more so.
