Title: Love Island’s Ella Thomas’ Relationship with Footballer Confirmed as He Shares Sweet Match Photo

Love Island Star Ella Thomas Confirms New Relationship with Footballer Lloyd Jones
By Amelia Wynne for MailOnline
Published: 16:58 BST, 4 May 2025 | Updated: 17:00 BST, 4 May 2025

[Picture: Ella Thomas and Lloyd Jones at a match. Caption: Ella Thomas and Lloyd Jones at a Charlton Athletic game, confirming their relationship.]

Love Island alum Ella Thomas has officially gone public with her new romance after footballer Lloyd Jones shared a photo of the pair at a match. Lloyd, who plays for League One club Charlton Athletic, posted a carousel of season highlights on social media, with the final slide showing Ella in a grey tracksuit cheering him on. The post, captioned “Honoured to have won player of the season @cafcofficial ❤️,” sparked excitement among fans.

Ella, 24, rose to fame on Love Island’s 2023 series alongside ex-boyfriend Tyrique Hyde. The couple faced turbulence in the villa but left together as finalists before splitting six months later. In February 2024, MailOnline exclusively revealed their permanent breakup, citing constant arguments.

[Picture: Ella and Tyrique in the Love Island villa. Caption: Ella and Tyrique Hyde during their time on Love Island 2023.]

Fans quickly celebrated Lloyd’s post, commenting: “Yes we love a hard launch!” and “Take care of the queen, don’t let her go.” Ella had previously teased the relationship on Snapchat, sharing faceless photos of a mystery man, now confirmed to be Lloyd.

Earlier this year, speculation arose that Ella might join Love Island: All Stars in South Africa after she posted “out of office” travel snaps. However, she did not appear on the 2025 season, which was won by Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman.

[Picture: Ella Thomas in a gym selfie. Caption: Ella hinted at her new romance through social media teasers.]

Ella and Tyrique’s split marked the end of a rocky relationship that captivated viewers. A source told MailOnline: “They have such love for each other, but they often struggle to get along.” Since their breakup, Ella has focused on new ventures, including fashion collaborations and podcast appearances.

Lloyd, 29, a defender for Charlton Athletic, has kept his personal life private until now. His post with Ella signals a new chapter for both, with fans eagerly supporting the pair.

[Picture: Lloyd Jones in action for Charlton Athletic. Caption: Lloyd Jones during a League One match.]

As Ella moves forward, her journey from Love Island heartbreak to a fresh romance continues to draw attention. Followers await more updates on her relationship with Lloyd and her next career moves.

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