Love Island’s Connor Durman: his age, hair transplant and Sophie Piper split

He was an OG Islander on Love Island 2020

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by William Marriott |
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Remember Love Island star Connor Durman?

He took part in the first ever winter edition of Love Island back in 2020 and he was coupled up with Sophie Piper - aka Rochelle Humes' younger sister.

Now that his ex-girlfriend Sophie is back in the villa for the All Stars series it has us thinking, what actually happened with them and what on earth is Connor doing nowadays...

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Connor Durman ©ITV

When was Connor Durman on Love Island?

Connor took part in the first Love Island winter, just a few months before we all went into lockdown.

He entered the villa as an OG on day one but was dumped on day 15.

What happened when Connor Durman was on Love Island?

During his short but sweet stint in the villa, Connor coupled up with Sophie on day one.

Days later bombshell Connagh Howard recoupled with Sophie, which meant Connor then recoupled with his pal Leanne Amaning.

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sophie and connor together in the villa ©ITV

It wasn't long before he recoupled with Sophie again but after they received the fewest public votes, their co-stars had to save one Islander - and they chose Sophie.

Connor was sent packing but said he'd wait for Sophie on the outside.

What happened with Connor Durman and Sophie Piper?

Connor stuck to his word and waited for Sophie and luckily (for him) she didn't find love in the villa.

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sophie and connor were all loved up in the villa ©ITV

Connor and Sophie stayed together for a few months after the villa but following lots of speculation, they confirmed they'd split in July 2020.

Who is Connor Durman dating?

Months after splitting from Sophie, Connor moved on and started dating Ella Newton. They've been together for just over three years.

Has Connor Durman had a hair transplant?

In November 2022, Connor revealed that he had a hair transplant in Turkey. Posting photos on Instagram, he explained, "I’ve been conscious of my hairline for a while, finally to the plunge and went for it.

"I honestly can’t thank @now.hairtime enough. They made the process so much easier than I could have imagined. Can’t wait to see the results!"

What did Connor Durman do before Love Island?

Before heading into the villa, Connor living in Australia for four years and worked as a naked butler.

And it turns out his former job helped him land a spot on Love Island.

How old is Connor Durman?

Connor was born on 11 June 1994 which makes him 29 years old.

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Connor Durman ©ITV

What is Connor Durman doing now?

Before the villa Connor was a coffee bean salesman and it appears that he kept to his roots because now he owns his own company - Naked Barista.

Does Connor Durman have Instagram?

He sure does and his Instagram handle is @connordurman.

Does Connor Durman have Twitter?

Yes. His Twitter handle is @ConnorDurman

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