With Love Island All Stars on TV, we’re getting nostalgic for Islanders of the past. Sure, the latest seasons of Love Island are still chock-full of twists, but the earlier ones had that raw unfiltered drama that we can’t help but miss.
Granted, the drinkslimit has affected the vibe of the show, but in our opinion Love Island 2016 has yet to be topped in terms of on-screen drama. Malin Andersson reappearing to give Terry Walsh a piece of her mind? Zara Holland being stripped of her Miss Great Britain title? You can’t write this stuff.
One Love Island 2016 islander you may have forgotten is Tom Powell, so here’s your quick refresher on everything he’s been up to.
Who is Tom Powell?
Tom competed on the second series of Love Island way back in 2016.
How old is Tom Powell?
Tom was born on December 26, 1991, making him 33 years old and a Capricorn.
What happened to Tom Powell on Love Island?
Tom Powell was an OG Islander on his series of Love Island. He coupled up with Sophie Gradon immediately but after three weeks together, she chose to recouple with Katie Salmon, becoming the first same-sex couple in Love Island history.
The appearance of his 19-year-old ex, Emma Woodham, didn’t exactly help things, and Tom shocked his fellow Islanders by packing his bags and leaving on day 33.
Although Tom and Sophie couldn’t make it work as a couple, Tom says that they remained close friends up until her death in 2018.
What has Tom Powell done since Love Island?
Since leaving the villa, Tom has become a PT and runs the fitness programme, Get It Done. According to his Insta bio, he is also a UK Athlete Manager for DY Nutrition.
Whatever he’s doing is clearly working as nowadays Tom is absolutely ripped and almost unrecognisable from his Love Island days.
What happened with Tom Powell and Malin Andersson?
After leaving the villa, Tom was spotted with former fellow Islander Malin. She's perhaps best known by Love Island fans for being flown back into the villa to give her cheating ex Terry a piece of her mind after he moved on a bit too soon with Emma.
Tom, who don’t forget is Emma’s ex-boyfriend, was spotted on a cosy date with Malin a year on from their time together in the villa, and he confirmed that the pair were more than friends. However, the relationship didn’t last long, and Malin was spotted with Tom Kemp the following year.
Who did Tom Powell date from Married at First Sight?
Tom revealed in 2021 that he and Married At First Sight Australia star, Tamara Joy, were in a relationship.
Tom broke the news on an Instagram live with the short-lived Big Brother star, Simon Gross. When asked if he was in a relationship, Tom said, “Do you know the Australian Married At First Sight? So, Tamara [Joy] off there… She's flown over from Australia. She's been here for a month, six weeks now. She's in the other room over there."
However, the couple didn’t last long and Tamara revealed on an Instagram Q&A she and Thomas split up after three months together.
Does Tom Kemp have an Instagram account?
He does, and he’s well worth the follow if you’re looking for some fitness inspiration. You can find his profile at @iamthomaspowell.