A former Love Island star has admitted the influencer work after the show has dried up and he has returned to his day job as his influencer lifestyle was no longer paying the bills
A Love Island alum has revealed the reason behind his decision to steer clear of the limelight. While many stars of the popular dating show turn to an influencer lifestyle, the man known as Messy Mitch has returned to his day job following a stint on the show.
Mitchel Taylor from the 2023 series also bagged himself a spot in the All Stars spin-off of the show. However, he has now returned to his pre-show normality – and insists that is not a bad thing.
The 27-year-old took to Instagram to reveal how his showbiz lifestyle was over and he was back in the swing of a regular nine-to-five job. Insisting the influencer lifestyle was no longer paying the bills, Mitch – who was best known for his chaotic ways in the lavish villa – has returned to his role as a gas engineer.
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He said on social media: “Guys, if you’re not nearly 30 like gorgeous Messy Mitch, and you’re still trying to survive off Love Island money, not locking into other ventures, then yes, you’re stupid.
“You gotta do Love Island and you gotta do your day job, because money keeps sexy girlfriends and buys houses.”
His jokey confession came after his had updated his Snapchat fans on his latest move. “Yes guys listen giving you an update on my life and to be honest with you, I’ve just not posted on Snapchat at all since,” he said.
“I didn’t have a 9-5 for two years because I was, like, old rock star famous cool guy. Now I’m poor, so I’ve got to work.”
But he said that having a job “isn’t a bad thing” as he jovially spoke to followers. And he also ruled out a return to the cast of Love Island, revealing he is in a relationship.
Mitch confessed he is currently dating TikTok’s Hayley Griffin. He went on: “And I can’t go on a dating show because I’m in love with a girl. But it’s not that, guys, it’s just like I’ve been working loads.”
After earning the title Messy Mitch for his constant partner switching, he gave the villa another go in Love Island: All Stars in 2024. However, the experiment was short-lived.
On day 16, Mitch got the boot after clashing with Liberty Poole. It once again confirmed his reputation as one of the franchise’s most unpredictable Islanders.
But now he has turned his focus away from the spotlight and is enjoying life off camera. Mitch and Hayley have been dating for over a year after they went public with their link-up in July 2024.
Hayley previously joked about keeping her man off reality TV for good, saying in a viral video: “Me taking Mitch on as a boyfriend so no one has to watch him on Love Island again.”
Source: Mirror
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