LOVE Island star Ella Thomas has confirmed she's found love with Charlton Athletic footballer Lloyd Jones.
After weeks of rumours linking the model to the 29-year-old defender, Ella finally shared her first Instagram post with the footballer today.
Lloyd was the one to make it Instagram official first, posting a sweet photo of Ella proudly supporting him as he accepted his club’s Player of the Season award over the weekend.
On Monday she returned the favour by sharing loved-up photos with Lloyd on a night out together.
Fans were quick to flood the comments congratulating the couple.
But not long Lloyd’s post, Ella’s ex Tyrique Hyde appeared to respond in classic cryptic style.
The Love Island star took to his own Instagram Stories, sharing a throwback photo of himself during a confessional on the show.
In the shot, he’s seen smiling – but the subtitle underneath reads: “Nah, I’m very sad, trust me.”
The timing didn’t go unnoticed by fans, with many interpreting it as a subtle dig or reaction to Ella’s new relationship reveal.
Ella and Tyrique reached the final of Love Island 2023 and placed third, but confirmed their breakup last year.
They were branded the show's "most toxic couple" after constant rows in the villa.
And it seems there’s no love lost between Ella and Tyrique as they later took jabs at each other on social media.
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Since his time on the show Ty has been busy pursuing a rap career - and Ella recently appeared to make a huge dig at his ambitions.
Ella appeared in a new TikTok with one of her pals which included the text: “So you will literally leave a man if he pursues a rap career?”
She was seen lip-syncing: “I will leave him sharp, I will block.”
And fans think Ty was quick to respond as he later said on the platform: “Engagement on this is good… well done.”
Last year The Sun revealed Ella and Ty had split for good after breaking up and getting back together.
Insiders revealed they struggled to make things work due to constant rows during their relationship.
A source said at the time: “They have tried really hard but just been having constant arguments.
"At the end of day they want different things and it's too hard to make it work. They are saying it's over for good this time and there is no going back."
Shortly after the split was revealed eagle-eyed fans noticed Ella and Ty had blocked each other on Instagram.
