She previously entered the Love Island villa in a bid to find love. 

Now, nearly two years after her stint on the popular ITV2 dating show, Claudia Fogarty, 30, is swapping her reality TV roots for a new career in the fitness industry.

The daughter of I’m A Celebrity champion and former motorcycle racer Carl Fogarty, 59, was paired with Casey O’Gorman, 28, during her time in the villa in 2023, before he was swayed by Rosie Seabrook. 

Despite their romance ending on the show, Claudia and Casey briefly rekindled their relationship outside the villa but ultimately parted ways. 

Casey later returned for Love Island: All Stars, appearing in both the 2024 and 2025 series, and went on to win alongside his current partner, Gabby Allen, 33.

Meanwhile, Claudia has embarked on a new journey as a Kore Reformer Pilates instructor, having recently gained her fitness qualifications, and on Tuesday, she took to Instagram to share the news with her followers. 

Former Love Island star Claudia Fogarty, 30, has announced she is swapping her reality TV roots for a new career in the fitness industry

The daughter of I’m A Celebrity champion Carl Fogarty, 59, was paired with Casey O’Gorman, 28, during her time in the villa in 2023, before he was swayed by Rosie Seabrook (Casey and Claudia pictured on the show)

Sharing several stunning snaps of herself in a fitted black activewear set while teaching a full class, Claudia wrote: ‘In my Pilates girl era… I have started a Pilates page where I’m going to put all my reformer content on.

‘I would love for you guys to give me a follow and come with me on my Pilates journey. 

‘I’ll be sharing lots and happy to chat to anyone who wants to come to classes or book in with me for a 1:1.

She concluded: ‘So excited for this new chapter and to see where it takes me (love heart emoji)’

On her Instagram story, she reposted the announcement, writing: ‘Just me finding a new path in life. Loving this new journey already.

‘So much to look forward to and share with you all. I’ve got a feeling this year is going to be a good year (love heart emoji).’ 

She also posted her class schedule, which includes sessions from early morning to late evening, urging followers to book quickly as ‘spaces are filling up fast.’

Following in the footsteps of her mother, Michelle, a fitness coach, Claudia is now making her own mark in the wellness space. 

Now, two years on, Claudia has embarked on a new journey as a Kore Reformer Pilates instructor, having recently gained her fitness qualifications, and took to Instagram to share the good news 

She also posted her class schedule, which includes sessions from early morning to late evening, urging followers to book quickly as ‘spaces are filling up fast’ 

Sharing several stunning snaps of herself in a fitted black activewear set while teaching a full class, Claudia wrote: ‘In my Pilates girl era… I have started a Pilates page where I’m going to put all my reformer content on’

Before this career shift, she co-ran the clothing boutique Sister Stories with her sister, Danielle Fogarty. 

It comes after Samie Elishi, 25, announced that her friendship with her former best friend Claudia was over during an appearance on Liam Reardon and Millie Court’s podcast in March. 

Samie, who recently returned to the villa for last year’s All Stars, refused to elaborate on the fallout when pressed, but she seemed very firm that whatever relationship the women once had is now over. 

When asked by the 2021 winners if the pair were still friends, Samie had a one-word answer: ‘No’.

‘Would you like to elaborate?’ Liam pressed. 

Samie added: ‘No’. 

The former bestie’s fallout was speculated about in Love Island fan circles for some time.

One fan wrote on Reddit at the time: ‘I’m sure they were best mates for a long period of time after Love Island. 

On her Instagram Story, she reposted the announcement, writing: ‘Just me finding a new path in life. Loving this new journey already’ 

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‘They appear to have unfollowed each other and removed all pH๏τos of them together…’

A second speculated that the cause of the reality TV stars’ fallout took place last November. 

They wrote: ‘Hmm wonder what happened in November?! 

‘They were hanging out, posting each other, interacting on IG and then nothing.

‘Seemed like something must’ve happened then because that’s when they were last together for a Spacenk event on November 12th and then after that they stopped interacting with each other entirely.’

Neither one of the women has publicly addressed their fallout, but Samie’s one-word answers suggest it was a big one. 

This is far from the first time that islanders have fallen out post villa and later worked things out.

Liam and Millie are prime example, having previously split twice on the outside world, they are said to now be trying to navigate a long-distance relationship. 

It comes after Samie Elishi, 25, (pictured) announced that her friendship with her former best friend, Claudia, was over during an appearance on Liam Reardon and Millie Court’s podcast in March 

Samie and Claudia became well known to viewers of the show after sparking up a strong friendship in the South African villa back in 2023 (both pictured 2024) 

Samie and Claudia became well known to viewers of the show after sparking up a strong friendship in the South African villa back in 2023.

The pair were in fact so close on Love Island that they went on several double dates with men on the show. 

Claudia is now dating footballer Ollie Crankshaw, 25, they confirmed romance rumours in 2023. 

Meanwhile, Samie is said to be dating former Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson, 32, following his split from his girlfriend Zara McDermott, 28, who is now dating One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, 33.