Toni Laites, the dazzling Las Vegas waitress who captured hearts on ITV2’s Love Island, is reeling from an onslaught of unsettling phone calls from obsessive fans after her triumphant win. The American beauty, who clinched the £50,000 prize alongside dancer Cach Mercer in the 2025 finale, was met with a flood of notifications and relentless calls when she finally regained access to her phone just three days ago, after weeks of being cut off from the outside world in the villa.
A source close to Toni revealed to The Sun that her phone number was inadvertently exposed online, having been left in the contact section of her social media profile throughout her Love Island journey. “When Toni turned her phone back on, it was absolute chaos,” the source shared. “Her phone was blowing up with calls from strangers desperate to talk to her. Even before she left Mallorca to return to the UK, she was overwhelmed by the sheer volume of creepy calls. She’s now left with no choice but to change her number.”
ITV has been approached for comment regarding the situation.
Toni, the show’s first-ever American bombshell, became a fan favorite during her rollercoaster journey on Love Island 2025. Alongside Cach, she outshone runners-up Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley to claim the coveted crown on Monday night. However, her path to victory was anything but smooth, filled with dramatic twists, tangled love triangles, and jaw-dropping betrayals that kept viewers glued to their screens.
From the moment she strutted into the villa, Toni turned heads. She initially coupled up with Ben, sparking early chemistry, before engaging in flirty “threesome” chats with Dejon. Her connection with bombshell Harrison, however, seemed like the real deal—until it wasn’t. Harrison kept Toni guessing, dividing his attention with Helena, who was also caught in a love triangle with Toni’s close friend Shakira and Harry.
The drama escalated during Casa Amor, where both Toni and Harrison strayed, each returning to the main villa with new bombshells. Toni’s decision to bring back Cach quickly won over fans, with his charm and loyalty shining through. But the plot thickened when Toni and Harrison secretly rekindled their romance, plotting to recouple behind Cach’s back. The betrayal came to a head when Toni discovered Harrison had been intimate with Lauren just hours before recommitting to her, leaving her furious and heartbroken.
In a pivotal moment, Toni ditched Harrison for good, choosing to rebuild her connection with Cach. After a heartfelt terrace conversation, Cach forgave her, and their bond grew stronger, culminating in their emotional victory. During the final, tensions flared as Harrison was caught rolling his eyes when Cach professed his love for Toni. He also made headlines for fake-clapping during Toni’s candid interview with host Maya Jama, where she didn’t hold back in taking a swipe at her ex-flame.
Toni’s journey from bombshell to champion has cemented her as a Love Island icon, but the invasive actions of some fans have cast a shadow over her triumph. As she navigates her newfound fame, Toni remains focused on her future with Cach, leaving the drama—and the creepy calls—behind.