Love Island Scandal: Ty and Lauren’s Pre-Villa Affair Confirmed

Love Island 2025 has certainly had its share of surprises, but none quite as shocking as the news regarding Casa Amor contestants Lauren Wood and Ty Isherwood. While viewers watched them flirt like they were complete strangers in the villa, it turns out their connection had a backstory.

Reports have emerged suggesting that the two had a secret romance prior to their time in the limelight—thanks to a backstage “dry run” of the show.

The Secret History of Lauren and Ty

According to several sources, Lauren and Ty didn’t just first meet in the villa; they initially crossed paths during Love Island’s untelevised “dry run,” which is a pre-show rehearsal where potential contestants familiarize themselves with villa logistics, challenges, and camera setups. A television insider revealed,

“Ty and Lauren are acting like they’ve only just met, but that’s far from the truth. They hooked up during the dry run.”

Even after the rehearsal wrapped up, their relationship didn’t fade away. The pair reportedly kept seeing each other off-camera before being brought back for Casa Amor all while pretending to be strangers in front of the viewers. The insider added,

“They even spent time together outside before ITV invited them back.”

Why Fans Feel Duped

This revelation has caused quite a stir, with many critics labeling the situation a “huge sham.” Viewers watched as Ty approached Lauren with lines like,

“I’ve not really spoken to you. I feel like I’ve been catching eyes with you,”

despite their alleged past. Social media exploded with accusations of producer manipulation, especially since ITV has been quiet about the claims.

One fan even tweeted:

“So Lauren and Ty’s ‘slow burn’ was all staged? Love Island’s playing chess while we’re out here playing checkers.”

The Dry Run Loophole

This isn’t the first instance of “dry run” participants moving on to the main cast. A source indicated that 2023 winner Sanam Harrinanan also began as a test Islander.

However, the pre-villa relationship between Lauren and Ty raises some questions about the authenticity of what we see. The insider commented, “It felt so awkward how the episode portrayed them as if they’d never met before.”