Love Island 2021 winners Millie and Liam split a year after they won the show and while they've both insisted their break-up was amicable, it presumably wasn't the greatest for Millie when Liam signed up to appear on Celebs Go Dating just weeks later.
Liam Reardon joined the Celebrity Dating Agency as a late arrival and sought advice from relationship experts Paul Carrick Brunson and Anna Williamson before being sent out on his first date with trainee pilot Niamh.
Speaking about her ex appearing on Celebs Go Dating in a YouTube video, Millie revealed that Liam did run it by her before signing up for the show and admitted that while it "isn't nice" to see him moving on, she didn't want to "hold back" her ex.
Addressing the situation while answering questions from her followers during a YouTube Q&A, Millie said, "I haven't actually watched it since it started, but I don't think Liam's on it yet because he came later. Everyone's talking about it, 'Did I give him permission? Did I know about it? What did I feel about it?' and yeah, Liam did speak to me. He did kind of ask my permission.
"I don't know whether ask for permission is the right word, he just wanted to talk to me about it, see how I felt about it, and I think he would have been respectful enough if I said, 'I really don't want you to do this,' he probably wouldn't, but I also didn't want to hold him back because we weren't together."
She added, "I don't want to hold him back. We weren't together, we had an amazing year together and it's not nice to see it, but I also didn't want to be the person to stop him experiencing things and being on TV again. It is what it is so I suck it up and I say, 'yeah, go for it.'"
As for whether she'll be watching the show, Millie said, "I don't know whether or not I'll be watching it. I'm pretty sure I will probably get videos sent to me on Instagram. It will probably be in the press what happens and most likely, people will be forwarding them on to me.
"It's something I'm not actually going to be able to avoid, even if I don't watch it. Do I just save all of the potential hurt in case I see something I don't like, which I probably will, because who wants to see their ex dating someone new? That's just quite normal to feel like that.
"Do I just watch it and have my own perception on it before it comes out in the press and make their own stories? Maybe I will or maybe I won't."
Who is Millie Court?
Millie Court is a reality star who rose to fame on the 2021 series of Love Island when she entered the villa as a bombshell. She went on to win the show with then-boyfriend Liam Reardon.
How old is Millie Court?
Millie is 25 years old. Her birthday is on 4 December.
Where is Millie Court from?
She’s an Essex girl through and through. Are we sensing some TOWIE links possibly?
What was Millie Court's job before Love Island?
Millie was a Fashion Buyers Administrator at ASOS, which is a pretty boujee job. Since winning Love Island, she has collaborated with ASOS on her own collection.
What was the age gap between Millie and Liam?
Despite appearances, Liam is 22 years old, making Millie, 25, three years his senior.
Why did Millie Court and Liam Reardon split?
Millie and Liam briefly split in the villa after he kissed Lillie Haynes during Casa Amor. Despite the blip, they later got back together and went on to win the show.
After returning home to the UK, Millie and Liam moved into a new home in Essex together and were happily in a relationship for a year before they announced their split. "Hi everyone, to avoid any speculation Liam and I wanted to share with you what we have separated. It's been a tough decision and I am gutted but it's ultimately what is best for us right now. Thank you to every single one of your for supporting our relationship. Nothing will ever take away from the amazing experience we shared in Love Island & the past year and I wish Liam all the best in everything he does. We're both ready for new chapters and I'm excited for what's next. Love, Millie," she wrote on Instagram at the time.
Despite rumours he cheated on her, Millie and Liam have both denied anyone else was involved in their split. During a recent episode of Celebs Go Dating, Liam revealed he was actually the one who broke up with Millie.
Does Millie Court have Instagram?
She sure does and she’s an influencer in her own right with over 6K followers prior to going into the villa. Her outfits and asthetic is an absolute dream, go and follow her @milliegracecourt.
SHOP: Millie's Love Island fashion wins
Our favourite Millie Court Love Island outfits
1 of 16Millie's bright halterneck transported us to ALL the sunny destinations
During her first night in the villa, Millie chose to champion a previously unknown brand, Murci, to speed date three lucky Love Island lads. The print on this two-piece is to die for and it's an absolute STEAL. Exact co-ord: COLOUR 2 PIECE, Murci, £29.99
2 of 16A chic striped white co-ord of dreams
Instead of embracing co-ords and tight mini dresses like most of the other girls (no hate, we love them still), Millie has opted for simple, flowing combos - just like this one. Ugh, she looks so SCRUMMY. Exact co ord: ASOS EDITION cropped shirt and wide leg trouser co-ord in stripe. Trousers, £68, Top, £48.
3 of 16We LOVE her love earring
Who knew the only pairing a skimpy pink bikini needs is a statement earring. We're OBSESSED with these bright and bold heart earrings that Millie used to walk into the villa. She definitely understood the assignment. Exact earrings: Heart Drop Earrings, SHEIN, £1.75
4 of 16A simple white bikini to show off that banging tan
Despite Millie being all about the bold colours and bright prints, she also knows the power of a white bikini. No wonder Liam can't get enough!
5 of 16Date day ud83cudf4b
Millie looked cute as a button in a lemon cut out dress for a date with Liam, the perfect date day attire, amirite? Exact dress: Lemon dobby mesh cut out milkmaid dress, Missguided, £15
6 of 16THE 70s jumpsuit
As the villa embraced a 70s disco, Millie really got the memo with this psychedelic two-piece. Unfortunately, the original piece is a sell-out, but we've found a pretty good copy.Dupe: I Saw It First cropped blazer co ord in multi floral print, ASOS, £28I Saw It First wide leg trouser co ord in multi floral print, ASOS, £22
7 of 16Oh look, another delicious co-ord
Being a Buyer at ASOS has its perks, right? Despite the show partnering with ISAWITFIRST, Millie likes to big up the brand she works for every now and again. And too right, this striped co-ord is dreamy. Exact co ord: ASOS EDITION crop top and wrap skirt co-ord in linen painted stripe, £50 and £55.
8 of 16The show stopping pink suit
Harry Styles who? Millie really served a LOOK when she wore this pastel pink suit on recoupling night. Seriously, how gorgeous does she look? Unfortunately, a lot of people agree as the ISAWITFIRST suit is now sold out, but we found a dupe. Dupe: BUBBLEGUM PINK DOUBLE BREASTED WOVEN BLAZER, PrettyLittleThing, £38BUBBLEGUM PINK CROPPED TROUSER, PrettyLittleThing, £22
9 of 16Sagittarius necklace
You may have noticed that Millie is never without her 'Sagittarius' necklace, proving that a signature piece of jewellery is all you need to spice up every outfit. Shop your starsign with this Etsy seller's Gold and Silver Zodiac Necklace, £7.99
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10 of 16A slinky diamante strap mini dress
The ULTIMATE little black dress. Exact dress: Diamante Strap Bodycon Mini Dress In Black, Silk Fred, £37.99
11 of 16The show Liam what's he's missing blue dress
Is it just us or did Millie's outfit game step up A LOT when Liam returned back from Casa Amor and Millie found out about his betrayal? Exact dress: Tulum mini dress, Generation Outcast, £44
12 of 16Hot orange co-ord
Millie is a huge fan of colour-blocking, as seen here with this burnt orange co-ord. Exact co-ord: Solid Criss Cross Halter Top, Shein, £3.49 and Solid Bodycon Longline Skirt, Shein, £9.99
13 of 16Millie's marble co-ord
Marble is turning out to be THE print of 2021, even more so now Millie rocked this cute Boohoo one. Exact co ord: Marble Print Ruched Crop & Mini Skirt, Boohoo, £18.70
14 of 16Slinky silver blouse
Another recoupling, another co-ord. Exact co-ord: Mint co-ord satin twist front crop top, Missguided, £24Petite mint co-ord front split satin midi skirt, Missguided, £26
15 of 16Millie's keyboard dress
Okay so we MIGHT have been more distracted by the keyboard playing (LOL of the series, amirite?), but Millie's hot pink cowl dress is a showstopper. Exact dress: Pink Slinky Halterneck Cowl Neck Maxi Dress, I Saw It First, £30
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16 of 16The final yellow number
This dress will go down in Love Island winners history. Exact dress: Mustard Racer Cut Out Ruched Side Split Maxi Dress, I Saw It First, £30