Arabella Chi had a past romance with another Love Island All Stars boy - but they haven't mentioned it

Arabella had a previous romance with Joshua Ritchie

Author: Charlotte RoszkoPublished 24th Jan 2024

It's safe to say that the first ever series of Love Island: All Stars has brought plenty of drama to our screens so far, including reuniting several ex-couples including Molly Smith and Callum Jones and Kaz Kamwi and Tyler Cruickshank.

However, it turns out that Arabella Chi and Joshua Richie also have history in the form of a brief romance - but neither of them have mentioned it on the show. Whilst viewers have seen Josh reunite with former flame Georgia Harrison, and Arabella reveal her history with Toby Aromolaran, the pair have remained quiet about their connection to each other.

Back in 2021, Josh told Heat Magazine that he'd been having 'secret chats' with Arabella, who he even called his 'soulmate'. The pair both appeared on the MTV dating show Celeb Ex in the City, sparking up a connection after the filming wrapped.

Speaking about their relationship at the time, Josh told Heat: "Me and Arabella FaceTime each other. Arabella loves me and I love her. We're lifelong companions...soulmates."

Arabella also previously had a fling with Toby, as well as dating 2018 Islander Wes Nelson for nine months. Most recently, Arabella is reported to have come out of a relationship with Manchester City footballer Rúben Dias.

After arriving in the villa, the 32-year-old model opted to couple up with Chris Taylor, with the pair enjoying a cute rowing date as they grow closer.

Take a look at the Love Island: All Stars couples:


Georgia S and Toby

Following a tough week, Toby chose to stand by his girl and once again coupled up with Georgia S.

Georgia H and Anton

Revealing they are now 'unavailable' to anybody else, Anton once again chose to couple up with Georgia H.

Joanna and Chris

After getting to know each other following Joanna's arrival, Chris chose to couple up with her.

Sophie and Josh

After admitting to each other they didn't want to get to know anyone else, Josh coupled up with Sophie.

Molly and Tom

Admitting in his speech he's ready to close things off, Tom coupled up with a very happy Molly.

Arabella and Joe

As a new arrival, Joe was given first pick, with him deciding to couple up with Arabella.

Eve and Casey

As a new arrival, Eve was given first pick, with her deciding to couple up with Casey.

Jess and Callum

As a new arrival, Jess was given first pick, with her deciding to couple up with Callum.


Georgia S and Toby

Toby shocked the villa and viewers at home by choosing to recouple with former flame Georgia S during the fourth recoupling, despite Toby seemingly getting on well with Arabella, and Georgia getting to know Callum.

Arabella and Callum

After Toby chose Georgia, a shocked and upset Arabella was the last girl standing for Callum.

Molly and Tom

Despite interest from Georgia S, Tom chose to couple with Molly.

Georgia H and Anton

After building a bigger bond, Anton chose to couple up with Georgia H during the fourth recoupling.

Joanna and Chris

Chris chose to couple up with new girl Joanna.

Kaz and Casey

New boy Casey chose to couple with Kaz, but just a day later the pair realised they were better off as friends.

Sophie and Josh

After getting to know each other for a few days, Josh chose to couple up with Sophie.


Molly and Tom

Tom chose to couple up with Molly during the third recoupling.

Georgia S and Callum

After getting to know her following the break down of her romance with Toby, Callum chose to couple up with Georgia S.

Liberty and Mitch

Mitch chose to couple up with Liberty during the recoupling, only for the pair to have another argument the day after, which led to them deciding to be 'just friends'.

Sophie and Josh

New girl Sophie chose to couple up with Josh.

Kaz and Chris

After calling things off with Arabella during the day, Chris chose to couple up with Kaz on a friendship basis, much to her shock,

Arabella and Toby

Following the demise of her romance with Chris, Toby was quick to pick Arabella during the third recoupling.

Georgia H and Anton

Anton chose to couple up with Georgia H again, despite it looking like they may just end up as good friends.

Hannah and Tyler

Tyler chose to couple up with Hannah after finding a spark in his first few days.


Georgia H and Josh

New boy Josh was given first pick during the recoupling, where he chose to couple up with Georgia H.

Georgia S and Toby

The first few days went VERY well for Georgia S and Toby, with the pair seemingly picking up where they left off from their time on Love Island: Games.

Liberty and Mitch

After getting on well in the first few days, Liberty chose to couple up with Mitch.

Molly and Callum

Despite enjoying a kiss with Chris on the terrace, Molly chose to recouple with her ex-boyfriend Callum, but she did later reveal it was 50/50 between the pair.

Hannah and Anton

With both not finding any romantic connections during the first week, Hannah chose to couple up with Anton on a friendship basis.

Kaz and Luis

Not knowing he'd just kissed Demi, Kaz chose to couple with Luis after the pair seemingly got on well during the first few days. However, it didn't take long for Kaz to discover the truth after the recoupling.


Just days later, Luis was dumped from the villa after bombshell Tyler stole Kaz.

Demi and Chris

Despite kissing Luis just moments before the recoupling, Demi chose to couple up with Chris after Kaz picked Luis.


Just days later, Demi was dumped from the villa after bombshell Arabella stole Chris.

Kaz and Tyler

Despite being coupled up with Luis, Kaz's ex Tyler entered as a bombshell, choosing to steal her away from him, much to her shock.

Arabella and Chris

Despite being coupled up with Demi, bombshell Arabella had the power to steal one Islander, where she chose Chris.


Liberty and Jake

The public savagely chose to couple exes Liberty and Jake together. However, after just three days in the villa, Jake made the decision to quit the show.

Demi and Chris

The public paired Demi with Chris.

Kaz and Mitch

The public coupled Kaz with 'Messy Mitch'.

Georgia S and Toby

The public chose to couple Georgia S with Toby,

Hannah and Anton

The pubic coupled Hannah with Scottish lad Anton.

Georgia H and Luis

The public coupled Georgia H with OG Islander Luis.

Molly and Callum

After entering as the first bombshells during the launch show, Callum had the decision to pick his ex Molly, or steal one of the other girls. He chose to couple up with Molly, leaving the villa in shock.

Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2 and STV2.

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