In a shocking turn of events, Love Island 2021 champions Millie Court and Liam Reardon have called it quits, bringing an abrupt end to their rekindled romance. The couple, who captured hearts on the hit reality show, parted ways this summer, with sources revealing that Welsh influencer Liam, 26, was the one to pull the plug, leaving Essex star Millie, 29, reeling.
The breakup marks the end of a rollercoaster love story that began four years ago when Millie and Liam won the seventh series of Love Island, splitting the prize money 50/50 in a live final watched by over three million viewers. Their victory over fan-favorite couples like Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran, Faye Winter and Teddy Soares, and Kaz Kamwi and Tyler Cruickshank cemented their status as a golden couple. However, their journey hasn’t been without turbulence. After a year together, the pair briefly split in 2022, with Liam appearing on E4’s Celebs Go Dating and Millie sparking rumors of a fling with Gogglebox star George Baggs.
Hope rekindled in 2023 when the couple reunited during a romantic getaway in the Lake District. Insiders at the time described their reconciliation as tentative, with both parties cautious after a painful split. “They weren’t expecting to get back together after their breakup was so painful for them both,” a source told the Daily Mail, “but months apart only made them realize they couldn’t stop thinking about each other.” The couple took things slowly, determined to rebuild what they had lost in the whirlwind of their post-Love Island fame.
But just as fans began to believe in their happily-ever-after, Liam made the sudden decision to end the relationship. According to insiders, the Welshman “just wasn’t feeling it” toward the end, leaving Millie blindsided. “Millie is gutted but is being a trouper and getting on with life, supported by her girls,” a source shared. She recently jetted off for a much-needed girly holiday to drown her sorrows and find solace with close friends.
The split is likely to spell the end for their joint podcast, Liam and Millie, a Sony Music collaboration that launched in October 2024. The podcast, which offered fans a glimpse into their dynamic, was a testament to their ability to balance love and work despite their long-distance relationship—Millie in Essex and Liam in Wales. Just months ago, Millie spoke glowingly about how the distance had strengthened their bond. “It’s amazing,” she told the Daily Mail in June. “We’re doing long distance, but it’s actually working really well. When we’re apart, we focus on work, and when we’re together, we really look after our relationship and spend quality time together.”
Adding to the heartbreak, Millie had recently hinted at her hopes for a proposal. In a candid interview, she revealed she had shown Liam her dream engagement ring and shared her vision for the perfect proposal. “He’s the one in control of proposing, but I’ve given a little hint,” she said, smiling. “I thought, better he knows now so when he does decide to in the future, he knows what ring I like.” Her openness about their future made Liam’s sudden decision to walk away all the more devastating.
Despite the heartache, Millie is determined to move forward. With her friends by her side, she’s embracing her independence and focusing on healing. Meanwhile, the future of Liam and Millie—both the podcast and their once-iconic love story—hangs in the balance, leaving fans wondering if this is truly the end for the Love Island sweethearts.