Love Island's Casey O'Gorman discusses split from Gabby Allen and single life

He’s been in theLove Islandvilla three times, has one of the show's most iconic bromances under his belt, and even walked away a winner, but Casey O’Gorman admits he’s still waiting for love.

In an exclusive interview, the fan-favourite Islander opens up like never before- talking marathons, villa secrets, and why despite his high-profile split from Gabby Allen, he hasn’t had a girlfriend since leaving the show. “I haven’t been in a relationship since the villa,” Casey tells us with refreshing honesty. “That probably says something.”

It’s a surprising confession from the Love Island :All Stars winner, whose chemistry with Gabby was a highlight of the recent All Stars series. But after their split earlier this year - described at the time as “amicable” - Casey’s love life has taken a back seat. Instead, he’s focused on fitness, friendship, and figuring out what comes next.

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“I guess I’ve just been prioritising everything else,” he says. “It’s not that I don’t want a relationship. I’m open to love but right now, I’m enjoying this chapter.”

And what a chapter it is. Casey’s latest passion? Running marathons—and he’s not doing it half-heartedly. “I’m training for the Australian marathon right now,” he reveals. “It’s on August 31st, so not long to go. My last one was a bit chaotic because it was right after I came out of the villa. This time, I’ve got structure, a routine, and I’m eating properly. I’m all in.”

He may be more known for dramatic recouplings than race-day prep,but Casey insists the discipline of marathon training has kept him grounded. “After Ibiza last week and my brother’s wedding, I needed a reset,” he laughs. “This is the perfect focus.”

Still, he’s not lost his sense of humour. Asked if he’d go to extreme lengths for cash after, as part of a recent Tango campaign,Casey didn’t hesitate: “I honestly think I’d jump in the Thames for £10k. Shaving my head? Maybe, but only for charity. I’ve had this hair forever!”

Casey’s journey through Love Island has been anything but typical. Appearing across three different seasons, including his winning stint on All Stars, he says it wasn’t about redemption - it was about being real.

“I didn’t go back to change public perception,” he insists. “I just wanted people to see the real me. By the last time I went in, I fully showed my personality. I’d found Gabby, and from that point, I felt really comfortable being myself.”

Still, he’s quick to admit the real win wasn’t romance. It was friendship. “Meeting Tom in my original series changed everything,” Casey says of villa best mate Tom Clare. “We had a proper bromance, and moving in together after the show helped me figure out my next steps. That friendship meant more than anything.”

Could he be Tom’s best man someday? “I’d love that! But they haven’t spoken about marriage yet. Fingers crossed.”

For fans obsessed with the inner workings of the villa, Casey shared how some moments aren’t exactly what we see on the screen. “Those ‘I’ve got a text!’ moments? Sometimes planned, sometimes not,” he reveals. “They’ll tell us to bring our phones out, and nothing happens. Other times, the text genuinely surprises us.”

“Some guys stumble over their speeches and have to redo them. It goes way beyond the 45 minutes you see on TV.”

One thing that always stays real? The love-hate drama of challenges. “The kissing challenge is a classic. You’re blindfolded, there’s no chat, just a kiss—it’s hilarious. And ‘Snog, Marry, Pie’ is always fun. Pieing someone in the face never gets old.”

While many Love Island stars have gone on to do other reality shows, Casey would like to follow in their footsteps. “I’d love to do Strictly Come Dancing,” he says, laughing. “Even though I can’t dance to save my life. Or something like The Traitors or SAS: Who Dares Wins. I’m definitely open to being back on TV—just not Love Island again. I’ve done my bit!”

He’s also got major marathon goals. “I want to complete all seven majors. Berlin, Tokyo, Boston, Chicago... It’s a big dream but I’m committed.”

But even with fans sliding into his DMs and millions watching his every move, Casey says dating post-Love Island has actually been more complicated. “People assume you’ve got endless options, but I think it’s harder now. You have to wonder if people like you for you, or the version they saw on TV.”

So where does he think he’ll meet his future partner? “Maybe running next to me in Sydney,” he says with a grin. “Could be Australia, America, who knows? I’m open.”

With three tours in the villa under his belt, Casey’s got plenty of advice for the next wave of hopefuls. “Don’t get too drunk at events, enjoy the attention while it lasts, and have a plan. Whether that’s social media, going back to work, or something else—just know what you’re aiming for. My DMs are always open. If any newbies want advice, I’m here.”

Despite the highs and lows, Casey says he wouldn’t change a thing. “I’ve had such a positive experience. I haven’t even watched my seasons back. I want to remember them the way I lived them.” Still, he’s well aware that fame doesn’t make you immune to criticism. “You’ll always get haters—even the most loved people do. You’ve just got to ignore it.”

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