A LOVE Island legend has revealed he spent the night with new Islander Sophie Lee after meeting her on a night out.
Sophie, 29, is one of the brand-new singletons who will enter the Love Island villa on Monday night.
And Anton Danyluk – who first shot to fame on the 2019 series – has shared how he bumped into the former fire breather last year and ended up in a hotel room with her.
Writing on Instagram, Anton, 30, said: “Let’s just say we didn’t get much sleep…
“Last October, I was on a night out and bumped into one of my mates who happened to be with Sophie Lee.
“I already knew of Sophie through one of my friends, Joss, but we’d never properly spoken – until that night. We clicked straight away.”
Sophie now works as an activist after a fire-breathing accident when she was 22 left her with significant burns.
The incident took place whilst she was performing in Chicago, when an air-conditioner blew the flames she was expelling back towards her.
And Anton confessed he was “captivated” by Sophie’s story.
He continued: “We ended up back at her hotel room… but not how you think.
“We genuinely talked all night. I was captivated by her story.”
Praising Sophie for talking openly about her experience, he added: “No filters. No ego.
“Her message? Learn to love yourself – scars and all.”
Anton isn’t the only former Islander Sophie has a connection to.
She was previously in a relationship with Scottish hunk Ouzy See, 30, who appeared on the show’s tenth series.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun while attending the 2023 Beauty Awards together, Ouzy said at the time: “We’re in the early stages, I’m here supporting Sophie tonight as she’s been nominated.”
Asked if things were going well between them, Ouzy beamed: “It’s going really well,” prompting Sophie to chime in: “He’s really kind, that’s my favourite thing about him.”
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Love Island 2025 full lineup
- Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
- Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
- Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
- Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
- Meghan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
- Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
- Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
- Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
- Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves.
- Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
- Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father’s footsteps.
- Aaron Buckett: A towering 6’5” personal trainer.
- Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro
Departures:
- Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
