Love Island’s Michael Griffiths goes red carpet official with new girlfriend – and you’ve already seen her on TV

She was in EastEnders for years. EastEnders!

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by Eden-OIivia Lord |
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It's been a hot minute since we thought of Love Island's Michael Griffiths but the series five Islander has popped back into our minds after going official with his rumoured new girlfriend.

Michael rose to fame during Love Island 2019 where he coupled up with Amber Gill, Joanna Chimonides but is probably famously remembered for his chaldish behaviour after Casa Amor.

He's seemingly moved on from all that drama now though and he was spotted at the London premiere for the film Venom with EastEnders star Rukku Nahar.

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michael and Rukku seemingly went red carpet official ©Imago

While neither Michael or Rukku have posted a photo together on Instagram we have noticed that they've been commenting on each other's posts.

After Rukku posted a photo of herself from a wedding, Michael commented, 'Lady in black' and she responded with, 'Matching.'

Hmm.

Michael also posted a training video on Instagram and she simply commented, '😍'.

Michael and Rukku being at the same event and commenting on each other's socials? Yeah we reckon they're defo dating.

EastEnders fans if you can't remember Rukku on the show, don't worry we've got you.

Cast your mind back to 2019 and you might remember when Rukku's character Habiba Ahmed arrived in Walford alongside her sister Iqra.

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habiba left walford in 2020 ©BBC

During her time in Albert Square, Habiba dated Jags Panesar and had an affair with Adam Bateman. She left Walford in 2020 and was never to been seen again, although she did have Jags' baby off screen.

Following her exit, Rukku wrote on Instagram, 'BYE BYE HABIBA. Thank you @bbceastenders for welcoming me into one of the biggest soaps in the country!

'I've learnt so much in the last two years and I'm grateful to have made friendships for life ❤️ End of a chapter, onto the next one.'

Michael and Rukku's representatives have been contacted for comment.

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Eden-Olivia is the deputy editor of Closer Online and she’s worked in showbiz since 2016. She started watching Love Island in 2017 because of her job. However Montana Brown remaining unphased by absolutely everything kept her entertained and she’s watched every series since.

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