Love island’s new bombshell Angel Swift reportedly dated fellow reality star and TOWIE hunk Dan Edgar just weeks before she entered the villa.
The stunner, 26, made her show debut on Thursday and quickly caused chaos in a latest twist that saw her stealing Ty Isherwood from Lauren Wood which left her dumped from the island.
But before signing up to Love Island Angel was said to have been dating Dan, 35, following his split from co-star Ella Rae Wise, 25.
In a snap obtained by The Sun the pair can be seen looking cosy as they soaked up the sun in Marbella during the May 2025 bank holiday.
A friend of Angel’s told the publication: ‘[Angel and Dan] were seen at various events, it was casual dating but they had fun together’.
Meanwhile a source close to Dan claimed things were never serious between the two, saying: ‘It was just one date really, and it was after he split from Ella. Dan was very much single at the time’.
Love island’s new bombshell Angel Swift, 26, reportedly dated fellow reality star and TOWIE hunk Dan Edgar, 35, just weeks before she entered the villa
But before signing up to Love Island Angel was said to have been dating Dan (pictured) following his split from co-star Ella Rae Wise , 25.
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A friend of Angel’s said: ‘[Angel and Dan] were seen at various events, it was casual dating but they had fun together’
have contacted Dan’s reps and ITV for comment.
Angel is aesthetics practitioner and salon owner from Maidstone and has already revealed she isn’t afraid to step on toes.
Ahead of her entrance she was asked whether she would break up a couple she replied: ‘Breaking up another couple? That is what’s going to happen, so it’s quite exciting really.
‘I feel like people have been getting their heads turned very easily. I do feel like I have quite a good chance of turning someone’s head.’
Angel describes herself as a ’20 out of 10′ and already has her eyes set on one islander in particular.
She said: ‘I’d like to get to know Ty and see what he’s about.’
After being single for a year she is going into the villa with the hope of finding a serious relationship.
‘It’s an amazing opportunity to make new connections and have new experiences. I’m ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love,’ she added.
In a snap obtained by The Sun the pair can be seen looking cosy as they soaked up the sun in Marbella during the May 2025 bank holiday
Dan previously dated TOWIE cos-tar Ella Raw Wise (pictured together) before announcing their split as she entered the Celebrity Big Brother house
Angel made her show debut on Thursday and quickly caused chaos after quickly turning Harry Cooksley’s head as sparks flew between the pair
Angel describes herself as a ’20 out of 10′ and already has her eyes set on one islander in particular.
She said: ‘I’d like to get to know Ty and see what he’s about.’
After being single for a year she is going into the villa with the hope of finding a serious relationship.
‘It’s an amazing opportunity to make new connections and have new experiences. I’m ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love,’ she added.
It comes after Harrison quit the villa after dumped islander Lauren Wood begged him to leave with her during Friday night’s episode.
After new bombshell Angel Swift chose to steal Lauren’s partner Ty, it meant the dog walker was sent packing.
Furious fans branded Lauren ’embarrassing’ as she begged Harrison to leave the villa with her despite their rocky patch and his behaviour.
After sleeping on Lauren’s request, Harrison announced to the villa the next day that he was leaving and admitted he is ‘mortified’ by how he has behaved.
It comes after Harrison has quit the villa after dumped islander Lauren Wood begged him to leave with her during Friday night’s episode
After sleeping on Lauren’s request, Harrison announced to the villa the next day that he was leaving and admitted he is ‘mortified’ by how he has behaved
In recent days, Harrison crawled back to Toni Laites after having sex with Lauren twice.
Despite the intimacy, Harrison was quick to change his mind on who he had a greater connection with as he went crawling back to Toni after news of a shock recoupling.
Speaking to Harry he confessed ‘I want Toni’ before he met with her on the terrace to beg her to give him another chance.
And shockingly Toni once again chose to give things another go with her former flame, despite insisting she was ‘done’ earlier in the episode.
But after winning Toni back, Harrison then confessed he missed Lauren and shared interest in getting back with her.
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Before Lauren left the villa for good, she pulled Harrison for a chat to ask if he would leave the villa with her.
Harrison said he wanted to sleep on the decision but asked Lauren to ‘promise’ she would wait for him.
Lauren said: ‘I know it’s a big ask and we’ve not been on the best terms the last two days, but I think, everything that we’ve had for the last ten days we know what’s real.
‘And I think we know deep down that we’re meant to be together. Can’t you come with me? Please.’
Harrison said: ‘I know. I feel like I’ve come in here and I’ve found what I’ve wanted.’
‘I feel like it’s a massive decision, it’s hard to make in five minutes. But, at the same time I’ve come in here and I’ve found what I wanted.’
Fans took to X to share their fury: ‘asking harrison to leave with you after he EMBARRASSED you like no one else in love island history is definitely smtg. lauren needs to be studied #LoveIsland’,
‘Lauren might be the most embarrassing babe that’s ever been on this show!?????begging a man that doesn’t know if he even wants you is mentally deranged #LoveIsland’,
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LOVE ISLAND 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Dejon Noel Williams
NAME: Dejon Noel Williams
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy
CLAIM TO FAME? My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I’ve met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we’d go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I’ve met David Beckham, he was really nice.
Megan Moore
NAME: Megan Moore
AGE: 25
FROM: Southampton
OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I’d like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we’re going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits!
Helena Ford
NAME: Helena Ford
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you’ll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract.
Shakira Khan
NAME: Shakira Khan
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they’re all frogs. It’s a busy love life but I’ve not found ‘the husband’, I’m looking for ‘the one’. I’m looking for the ring.
Harry Cooksley
NAME: Harry Cooksley
AGE: 30
FROM: Guildford
OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don’t think I’d go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl.
CLAIM TO FAME? I’m the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You’ll never see my face, but you’ll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing.
Conor Phillips
NAME: Conor Phillips
AGE: 23
FROM: Limerick
OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don’t mind a dominant woman.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn’t work, but it gets them laughing. It’s an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course!
Toni Laites
NAME: Toni Laites
AGE: 24
FROM: Connecticut
OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I’m looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh – I’m super outgoing. And someone that’s quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together.
I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE… I’ve lived in three different states and I’m still single. It’s time to try something new! I have some British friends and they’re pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners.
Yasmin
NAME: Yasmin Pettet
AGE: 24
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Commercial Banking Executive
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I’m looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter.
WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? A guy that’s stingy
Billykiss
NAME: Bilikis Azeez aka Billykiss
AGE: 28
OCCUPATION: Content Creator
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone tall who’s good looking, but not too good looking, and that’s confident, assertive, knows what they want and is serious about me
WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? Someone who’s childish
Jamie
NAME: Jamie Rhodes
AGE: 26
OCCUPATION: Electric Engineer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Bubbly, cheeky, outgoing, good face card and a nice bum.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE? I’ll be in amongst the drama! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, I’m gonna take it by the horns and go for it.
Ty
NAME: Ty Isherwood
AGE: 23
OCCUPATION: Site Engineer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I go off energy, if we vibe. I’ve typically dated brunettes, tanned, nice teeth with a nice smile.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE? A head turner! I get along with lads easily and like to make people laugh.
Cach
NAME: Cacherel ‘Cach’ Mercer
AGE: 24
OCCUPATION: Professional Dancer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who’s emotionally intelligent, beautiful, charismatic, caring, affectionate, and I’d say an intro extrovert.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE? I think I’m gonna get into trouble, I feel like I’ll be the joker of the group! I’ll also be the person people come to for advice… and a bit of eye candy at the same time.
Emma
NAME: Emma Munro
AGE: 30
OCCUPATION: Hydrogeologist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I don’t actually have a type. I would say athletic always, I like a man who’s in shape, big muscles, six pack, I’m not fussy.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE? Honest, straight talking, and direct.
Boris
NAME: Boris Vidović
AGE: 28
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I don’t have an exact type, if her energy matches my energy, that’s what I like. Besides that; a beautiful smile, a nice figure, and a great personality. I want someone around me that I can laugh with 24/7. If she can roast me, I love her already!
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE? I’m going to be the chilled guy, who likes to have a laugh, I’m a joker. I’m originally from Ljubljana and have lived in Dubai for a while, so I’ll bring the international flavour. I give good positive vibes and good energy.
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NAME: Angel Swift
Angel
AGE: 26
OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Practitioner and Salon Owner
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I’m ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE? I feel like people have been getting their heads turned very easily. I do feel like I have quite a good chance of turning someone’s head.