LOVE Island promises sun-soaked romance and instant fame for some contestants.
But the journey can sometimes take a darker turn for those who land on hard times.
From drug scandals to violent altercations, here’s a look at the Islanders who’ve swapped the villa for the courtroom.
Jack Fincham
Jack Fincham has been granted bail[/caption]
Jack won Love Island in 2018[/caption]
Jack Fincham charmed the nation to win Love Island in 2018, but has seen his post-villa life marred by legal troubles.
In a shocking incident, Fincham, 30, was jailed after his out-of-control dog Elvis mauled a runner and attacked a woman.
This wasn’t his first brush with the law; he had previously faced charges related to drug use and driving offenses.
Despite turning his life around, with stints in rehab, Fincham’s struggles have continued to make headlines.
“Death was on the cards for me, it was imminent,” Jack told The Sun in an emotional interview in November 2023.
Kaz Crossley
Love Island star Kaz Crossley was arrested in Abu Dhabi[/caption]
Kazz first entered the villa in 2018[/caption]
Kaz Crossley, a 2018 contestant, found herself in hot water when a video emerged of her appearing to snort a white substance during a Dubai party.
The footage led to her arrest in Abu Dhabi on suspicion of drug offenses.
She spent time in a Dubai jail, describing the experience as “terrifying.”
Since then, she has focused on personal growth and empowerment, founding the sports community Combat Collective and supporting charitable causes.
Crossley returned to the UK and and the villa in All Stars.
Scott Thomas
Scott was arrested following a drunken row[/caption]
Scott Thomas returned to the show in All Stars this year[/caption]
Scott and Kady McDermott moved in together in Manchester after leaving the villa in 2016.
Scott told OK! at the time: “It feels right. We just love getting to spend time together, getting takeaways and chilling out.”
Scott was later arrested on suspicion of assault following a blazing row with Kady.
In June 2017, he spent a night in the cells following a drunken row with Kady.
The boozy bust-up was the catalyst behind the couple’s decision to call off their relationship.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police told The Sun: “Shortly after 4:35am on Saturday 24 June 2017, police were called to reports of a domestic incident at an address in Stockport.
“He was later released without charge and no further action will be taken.”
Chloe Crowhurst
Chloe pictured in 2017[/caption]
Season two’s Chloe Crowhurst faced legal repercussions in 2017 when she was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving.
Stopped by police the morning after a night out, she failed a breathalyser test.
Chloe later apologised for her “error in judgment” and acknowledged her responsibilities to her younger fans that come with her public profile.
Chloe’s spokesperson told The Sun at the time: “Initially, I would like to apologise on behalf of Chloe for her error in judgement.
“Chloe is fully aware that her public profile comes hand in hand with responsibility and at this stage does not want to comment beyond offering her sincerest apologies to her family, friends and supporters for any embarrassment she may have caused.”
Eva Zapico
Eve was in the villa in 2020[/caption]
Londoner Eva Zapico starred in the first winter series in 2020.
She later found herself in court over allegations of promoting dodgy investments on social media.
She was called out alongside a string of other celebs – including Towie stars Lauren Goodger and Yazmin Oukhellou.
Dubbed a “finfluencer” plot, she was accused of misleading her followers.
They were charged following a probe by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and each faced up to two years in prison if convicted.
Eva did not enter a plea and will stand trial in either February or March 2027.
Anna Vakili
Pharmacist Anna and her and make-up artist sister[/caption]
Love Island 2019 star Anna Vakili and her sister Mandi were filmed in a blazing row with “teenage girls” in a London park which saw punches thrown back in 2020.
A spokesman for Anna told Sun Mandi and her cousin had been “hit and punched” and “threatened with illegal weapons” during an “unprovoked violent and verbal attack” by a group who tried to steal their belongings.
Two years later Anna was arrested after a drunken row with Mandi.
She told The Sun she initially called the cops over fears she was going to be kidnapped.
She told The Sun: “My sister and I sometimes have a bit too much to drink in central London, and we end up getting into arguments with each other.
“Not long ago we ended up spending the night in jail.
“We got arrested for fighting each other – it wasn’t even a physical fight.
“Mandi scratched my neck and it was bleeding a tiny bit. It was the tiniest little scratch, and the worst part of this is, that I called the police!”
Anna and her sister were released from custody and no further action was taken.
