The latest series of Love Island is sadly coming to an end after eight weeks of cracking on and coupling up – and plenty of drama – and what a series it’s been.
Love Island 2024 has also given us some of the show’s most well-connected Islanders. Of course, everyone knows about Grace Jackson’s history with Joey Essex, but she’s not the only one who knows a TOWIE legend.
Matilda Draper has her own connection to the ITVBe show - Pete Wicks. After some top-notch eagle-eyed journalism, we noticed that Pete has liked every single one of Matilda’s Instagram posts since January onwards - and why wouldn’t he, have you seen her?
Here's everything else you need to know about Matilda.
Who is Matilda Draper?
Matilda is a Love Island 2024 contestant. She entered the villa as a bombshell on day 17.
How old is Matilda Draper?
Matilda is 24 years old, just a cool twelve years younger than her TOWIE admirer Pete.
Where is Matilda Draper from?
Matilda hails from Beckenham in London.
What is Matilda Draper's job?
Before she entered the villa, Matilda was a recruitment consultant, but after she leaves who knows? Her Instagram does have influencer written all over it.
Why did Matilda Draper go on Love Island?
Matilda told producers, “This year felt right for me, I’ve been single since 2022 and gave myself last year to really focus on finding myself because I was with my ex-partner from the ages of 18-22, which are your formative years…
“The last year has been about having fun and loving myself but now I’m ready to find and love my person.”
Who has Matilda Draper been coupled up with on Love Island?
Matilda had a connection with the villa's candy man Sean Stone as soon as she entered the villa and they coupled up on day 22. Although Sean playing away and kissing bombshell Diamanté Laiva in Casa Amor, he decided to stick with Matilda and they've been coupled up the whole way through.
Does Matilda Draper have Instagram?
She does, and you can follow her at @matildajdraper.
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Sarah O'Byrne has been writing about Love Island for Closer since May 2023, and she has been watching it since day one so considers herself an expert.