Love Island star Sophie Lee’s reality star ex-boyfriend Ouzy See is ‘gutted’ the model is going on the show, sources claim.

Ouzy appeared on Love Island in 2023 and struck up a romance with Kady McDermott – before they went their separate ways.

The footballer, 30, is said to have been ‘blindsided’ by Sophie’s, 29, signing to the show because of their ‘unfinished business’.

A friend reportedly told The Sun: ‘Ouzy was really shocked and blindsided to see Sophie had signed up for Love Island.

‘He was gutted because he feels like there is still unfinished business between the two of them. While they aren’t dating anymore, he thinks she’s an amazing girl and they ended on good terms. 

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Love Island star Sophie Lee’s, 29, reality star ex-boyfriend Ouzy See, 30, is ‘gutted’ the model is going on the show, sources claim

The former couple made a join appearance at the Beauty Awards in 2023, where the spoke about their budding romance

The footballer is said to have been ‘blindsided’ by Sophie’s signing to the show because of their ‘unfinished business’

‘It’s weird for anyone though knowing your ex is about to go on Love Island and could fall for someone else on TV.’

MailOnline has contacted Ouzy for comment. 

The former couple made a join appearance at the Beauty Awards in 2023, where the spoke about their budding romance. 

He told the publication on the red carpet: ‘It’s going really well. She’s inspirational. We’ve been dating for a few months.’

Sophie chimed: ‘He’s really kind, that’s my favourite thing about him.’

The stunning British influencer almost lost her life in a horrifying fire-breathing accident. 

Sophie will fly to the picturesque Spanish island for Love Island’s twelfth series following a brush with death when she was 22. 

Sophie had been working as a firebreather for 18-months before she suffered horrific burns to her face and chest during a freak accident in the United States. 

Ouzy appeared on Love Island in 2023 and struck up a romance with Kady McDermott – before they went their separate ways

Sophie had been working as a fire breather for 18-months before she suffered horrific burns to her face and chest during a freak accident in the United States 

She was performing at a huge event in Chicago when the venue’s air conditioning blew flames she was expelling from her mouth back into her face, leaving her with serious burns

Sophie has since turned to modelling and influencing and has even written a book about her experience 

She was performing at a huge event in Chicago when the venue’s air conditioning  blew flames she was expelling from her mouth back into her face, leaving her with serious, life-threatening burns. 

Sophie has since turned to modelling and influencing and has even written a book about her experience.

She also works with Katie Piper’s foundation, which supports people living with burns and scars.

The new series will kick off on Monday 9th June, one week later than previous years.

The last season of the ITV dating programme – which was the second All Stars version – ended in February, and saw Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman crowned champions, before their split earlier this month.

Fans will be happy to know that it’s not long before they will get their Love Island fix.

A post shared on ITV’s social media featured a snap unveiling the return date, along with the caption: ‘Mark your calendar, you’re invited to this year’s H๏τtest meeting…

‘Agenda: Initial coupling, strategic navigation of red flags, and identification of potential long-term partnerships.’

The launch date for Love Island 2025 has finally been revealed, and fans don’t have long to wait, as the new series is set to kick off on Monday 9th June

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The first trailer for the new series was released on Monday, and showed host Maya Jama in a meeting with Love Island bosses, in the hope of making the show’s 10th Anniversary series its most explosive yet.

Maya – who starting hosting the show in 2023 – is seen in a boardroom called Love Island HQ and says: ‘Right, this year Love Island needs something bigger, something bolder. I want ideas.’

One person asks: ‘Move it to the Isle of Wight?’

Another asks: ‘What if we turn it into musical?’ leading Maya to sᴀssily question the move with ‘Why?’

Another says in Japanese: ‘Love Island, on ice?’ to which Maya replies: ‘Never!’

Unhappy with all the suggestions, Maya pushes the paper off her desk and shouts: ‘No!’

She adds: ‘This year I want more drama, more bombshells, more break-ups, more make-ups. I want more twists. I want more twists than ever.’