Love Islander ‘soft launches’ new rugby player boyfriend just four months after split from lad she fell for in the villa

A LOVE Island star has officially ‘soft launched' her brand new boyfriend with a matching Instagram post.

Nicole Samuel, 25, has found herself a new romance – three months on from splitting with Welsh hunk Ciaran Davies.

The TV star fell for Ciaran on last summer‘s edition of Love Island and left their followers devastated when it was confirmed they had gone their separate ways.

But just a few months later, Nicole seems to have found someone new to make her happy.

Flying Eze can reveal she is in the throes of a new romance with rugby hunk, Dylan Williams.

Both Nicole and Dylan shared an identical Instagram story as they enjoyed a drive in the same car.

Whilst Dylan did not caption his snap, Nicole told her followers that she was making a trip “for work”.

A source told Flying Eze of Nicole and Dylan's budding romance: “She’s been dating Dylan Williams, a rugby player from her hometown, for a few weeks now.

“Things are going really well and he’s supportive of her career.”;

Dylan, aged 25, plays rugby for Bargoed Rugby Club in South Wales and lives near Nicole.

Eagle-eyed fans of Nicole have already been quick to pick up on her new romance.

Commenting about her new relationship on Reddit, one said: “Nicole starting to casually soft launch her new beau.”

As another added: “Jeez another rugby lad.”

That comment appeared to be in reference to Nicole's Love Island ex Ciaran who also famously played rugby.

Nicole also dated Merthyr RFC captain Paddy McBride during the Covid lockdown three years ago.

Nicole and Ciaran called it quits after a six-month romance in December of last year.

Once they had left the villa, Nicole and Ciaran tried to prove they were the real deal by moving in together straight away.

Nicole even spoke about tying the knot and starting a family with her new boyfriend.

She said: “If I didn’t think we were going to get married and havebabiesone day, we wouldn’t be together, so I’d say that’s definitely on the cards in the future. Ci would be an amazing dad.”;

Love Island Series 11 - who's still together?

The 11th series of popular ITV2 dating show Love Island created plenty of new couples - but not all of them have managed to go the distance.

• Mimii and Josh – Split: After two months together, the show's winners revealed it was over after mounting speculation. Mimii said: “Unfortunately things aren't going to work out between us right now”
• Nicole and Ciaran – Split
• Matilda and Sean – Split: The couple, who reached the final, opted to go their separate ways just a month after series 11 wrapped. They each announced news of the separation through statements posted on Instagram.
• Jess and Ayo – Split
• Jessy and Joey – Split: Seven weeks after the villa, the pair confirmed their split. Joey told us: “Unfortunately, we have decided to call an end to the relationship but I hope we can continue to be friends.”
• Grace and Reuben – Split: Grace and Reuben were eliminated just before the final. They mutually decided to call time on their relationship after struggling to make it work in the real world thanks to their conflicting, busy schedules.
• Jess W and Hugo – Split: The couple – who got together during the Casa Amor stage – split just days after leaving the villa. Meanwhile, Hugo was seen snogging former Love Island contestant Charlotte Sumner.
• Harriett and Ronnie – Split
• Uma and Will – still together