Love Island Jack Fincham confirms romance with TOWIE star

We didn't see this one coming...

Author: Alex RossPublished 1st Jun 2021

Love Island 2018 winner Jack Fincham turned social media into a frenzy this weekend when he confirmed he's now dating TOWIE favourite Frankie Sims.

The former pen salesman, who won the popular ITV2 dating show alongside his ex-girlfriend Dani Dyer a few years back, took to Instagram to share a cute snap of the pair together, with Frankie also sharing the same image to her own account.

Frankie, who is the sister to both Demi and Chloe Sims, captioned the snap with: 'Boyfriend material ❤️ that’s what he says @jack_charlesf we were together in 2019 & we reunited in 2021 xx'. (sic)

Although the pair have now disabled the comments, the couple's close friends and family were quick to comment when the snap was first uploaded.

Demi Sims wrote: 'You two have had a thing for so many years now, I'm glad you have finally decided to take the next step!!!', with TOWIE original Amy Childs writing: 'So cute'.

Check out which reality TV couples we completely forgot dated:

Made In Chelsea: Jamie Laing and Louise Thompson

Remember when Jamie and Louise dated (much to Spencer Matthews' dismay) in 2012? Louise then left Jamie for Spencer, causing a very traumatic love triangle indeed. Poor Jamie.

TOWIE: Mark Wright and Lauren Goodger

Mark Wright and Lauren Goodger's romance played out in the first couple of seasons of TOWIE, and it even involved a very short-lived engagement!


However, after dating on and off for 10 years, the pair later ended their romance and Mark went on to marry actress Michelle Keegan.

The Hills: Jason Wahler and Lauren Conrad

She chose him over Paris, but that didn't stop Lauren Conrad's romance with Jason Wahler coming to an abrupt end.


Following their rocky romance, the pair split and Lauren later married William Tell.

Love Island: Kady McDermott and Scott Thomas

Before she joined the cast of TOWIE to date Myles Barnett in 2018, Kady McDermott appeared on Love Island in 2016, where she found love with Ryan and Adam Thomas' brother Scott.


Things didn't work out when they left the villa, with the pair announcing their split in 2017.

Made In Chelsea: Binky Felstead and Jamie Laing

Binks is now a mum to baby India, but remember when she dated Jamie Laing?!? After years of friendship, the two found it difficult to transition to an actual relationship, so decided to call it a day.

TOWIE: Lydia Bright and James 'Arg' Argent

Before he started dating Gemma Collins, James 'Arg' Argent and Lydia Bright were one of TOWIE's golden couples.


After being on and off for years, the pair ended things for good in 2016. Meanwhile, Lydia gave birth a baby girl, Loretta Rose, in February 2020.

Love Island: Sam Gowland and Georgia Harrison

His on/off romance with fellow Geordie Shore star Chloe Ferry came to an end for good (we think) earlier this year but Sam Gowland first hit our TV screens on Love Island 2017, where he left the villa with former TOWIE star Georgia Harrison.

Made In Chelsea: Lucy Watson and Jamie Laing

Jamie and Lucy were together for a bit and would even walk their dogs together. Not one for holding back, Lucy Watson has called the show 'incestuous' and she 'no longer wants to waste time with people like Jamie and Proudlock'. Ouch.

Made In Chelsea: Ollie Locke and Chloe Green

Topshop Heiress Chloe Green joined the MIC lot in 2011 to date Ollie Locke. Ollie had previously dated Gabby who he broke up with to explore his feelings for men, only to then end up with another woman. It did not go down well...


He's now loved-up with husband Gareth Locke.

TOWIE: Lucy Mecklenburgh and Mario Falcone

Before Lucy started dating former Coronation Street actor Ryan Thomas, she actually introduced Mario Falcone to TOWIE viewers as her boyfriend.


Despite Mario proposing to Lucy on a luxury yacht, things didn't go to plan and their romance ended for good in 2013.

Made In Chelsea: Lucy Watson and Proudlock

Ah yes, Lucy and Proudlock. They were the most swoon-worthy couple in SW3... oh, until Lucy found out that Proudlock was dating other women.

Love Island: Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton

After meeting on the show in 2016, Rykard and Rachel lasted 18 months in the real world, a lot longer than most Love Island couples!

Made In Chelsea: Rosie Fortescue and Hugo Taylor

When Hugo was dating Millie Mackintosh in the show, he hooked up with her best friend Rosie. Millie then raised her glass to a party full of guests and said 'cheers to friendship'.


However, Hugo later reconnected with Millie and the pair MARRIED in July 2018. Almost two years later, Millie gave birth to their first child, a baby girl, in May 2020.

TOWIE: Charlie Sims and Ferne McCann

These two were actually together for SIX YEARS! But after Charlie decided to quit TOWIE, he later publicly dumped Ferne on Twitter, with reports suggesting he made her choose between him and the show.

The Hills: Justin Bobby and Audrina Patridge

Ever since Justin Bobby and Audrina split on The Hills, fans of the popular show have pleaded for them to rekindle their romance, even more so after Audrina announced she was divorcing her husband Corey Bohan.

Made In Chelsea: Spencer Matthews and Lucy Watson

Spenny took Lucy to Paris in 2013 and we almost believed he had given up his womanising ways. We were wrong and he admitted to cheating on Lucy with several women.


Spencer is now happily married with Vogue Williams and the pair have two adorable children together.

TOWIE: Joey Essex and Sam Faiers

Another TOWIE couple which led to a failed engagement. Despite Sam and Joey dating from 2011, the pair didn't make it down to aisle, ending their relationship in 2014.

Made In Chelsea: Spencer Matthews and Louise Thompson

Louise joined the show as Spencer's (very despairing) girlfriend. Spencer being Spencer, couldn't stay faithful and resulted in a fair few teary scenes between the pair.

TOWIE: Gemma Collins and Charlie King

Perhaps one of the strangest couples ever to grace TOWIE, The GC dated Charlie King in series four, but Charlie later announced he was gay on live TV.

Love Island: Tyla Carr and Jonny Mitchell

After breaking Camilla Thurlow's heart, a lot of Love Island fans forget that Jonny Mitchell later coupled up with Tyla Carr.


Of course, the romance didn't last when they left the villa!

Made In Chelsea: Alex Mytton and Binky Felstead

Binky and Alex were love's young dream (kind of) for two years until his constant cheating became unforgivable. It all worked out well though as she now has the cutest little baby girl with JP and is loved up with boyfriend Max Darnton.

The Hills: Heidi Montag and Jordan Eubanks

Before she met, married and had a child with Spencer Pratt, Heidi Montag actually dated a guy called Jordan Eubanks on the show.


Their romance was played out during season one, before they split.

TOWIE: Jess Wright and Ricky Rayment

Potentially one of the messiest break-ups in TOWIE history! After Jess and Ricky dated for two years, things seemed to be going well until Ricky was accused of texting other women.


After the split, the pair ended up having a bitter Twitter war. Jess later found love with William Lee-Kemp and got engaged in March 2020.

The Hills: Jayde Nicole and Brody Jenner

As well as his 'fake' relationships for the show with Lauren Conrad and Kristen Cavallari, Brody's romance with Jayde seemed pretty serious in 2008.


Despite getting matching tattoos, the pair split in December 2009.

TOWIE: Lauren Pope and Kirk Norcross

Series two of TOWIE saw the lovable Lauren Pope hooking up with Kirk Norcross. Despite the pair getting his and hers nose jobs', the pair split just weeks after.

Love Island: Montana Brown and Alex Beattie

They were one of the hottest couples ever to grace our screens, but things didn't work out for Montana Brown and Alex Beattie when they left the villa in 2017.


In fact, their romance lasted just six weeks.

Geordie Shore: Vicky Pattison and Jay Gardner

Her time on the show may be best remembered for her turbulent relationship with Ricci Guarnaccio but Vicky Pattison's first Geordie Shore relationship was actually with Jay Gardner back in series one.


They were attracted to each other as soon as they stepped in the house but decided they were better off as pals after a series of rows.

Celebs Go Dating: Megan Barton-Hanson and Demi Sims

Love Island's Megan Barton-Hanson and TOWIE star Demi Sims hit it off when they both appeared on Celebs Go Dating in 2019.


Despite dating for a short time, the pair's romance was over before the series even ended.

TOWIE: Bobby Norris and Harry Derbidge

He was one of the show's OG cast members but Harry Derbidge took a break from the TOWIE scene in 2011 before reappearing three years later (in some VERY skimpy swimwear) as Bobby Norris' boyfriend.


It all ended in tears though when Harry confessed to sleeping with his ex on holiday in Tenerife.

Celebs Go Dating: Charlotte Dawson and Frankie Cocozza

They sign up to date us normal folk but those Celebs Go Dating lot just can't resist breaking the rules and getting it on with each other, can they?


In 2017, Charlotte Dawson hooked up with X Factor bad boy Frankie Cocozza but it didn't last once the show ended and she's now loved-up with rugby player Matt Sarsfield.

Geordie Shore: Holly Hagan and James Tindale

She might be loved up with footballer fiancé Jacob Blyth now but back in series three of Geordie Shore, Holly Hagan enjoyed a fling with co-star James Tindale. Unfortunately, she was left heartbroken when he returned to the house for series four with a girlfriend.

The new romance comes after Jack welcomed a baby girl called Blossom with his long-term friend Casey Ranger in January 2020. The pair, who co-parent the one-year-old often share the most beautiful photos on social media.

Meanwhile, since splitting from Love Island co-star Dani Dyer just months after the pair left the villa, Jack has been linked to a number of famous faces, most recently TOWIE's Chloe Brockett, who has now spoken out about his new romance with Frankie.

Taking to her Instagram Story, Chloe wrote: 'Morning guys! I've had so many messages saying horrible things about Frankie and Jack. I just wanted to say me and Jack haven't been seeing each other for over a month, and Frankie owes me nothing! I wish them all the best'. (sic)

Now that Jack is dating Frankie, will we see him appear on the next series of TOWIE? 👀

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