Love Island's Laura Anderson reveals what was REALLY behind her split from Paul Knops
They were runners-up this year
Author: Emma DoddsPublished 17th Sep 2018 Last updated 17th Sep 2018
Laura Anderson became the nation's sweetheart after she entered the Love Island villa on Day One. After coupling up with Wes Nelson, she was left heartbroken after he dumped her and went after Megan Barton-Hanson instead.
We were all rooting for her when she then coupled up with Jack Fowler - but when he dumped her for Laura Crane, hearts broke all across the country. So when she eventually seemed to click with Paul Knops, we were OVERJOYED.
Unfortunately, despite being runners-up in the competition and losing to fan-favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer, the couple went their separate ways last week amid rumours they'd been having explosive rows.
However, 29-year-old Laura has set the record straight in an interview with OK! magazine, saying, "When we came out of the villa there was a lot of work-related things we did together and then Paul went away for three weeks.
"He went to the Burning Man festival in America and he couldn’t get phone signal for a week. I was absolutely fine with that. I trusted him not to do things with other girls, which he didn’t."
Unfortunately, Laura was left disappointed when they couldn't rebuild their relationship, "I was hoping that when he came back we’d spend more time together and build a proper relationship out of the villa. It didn’t happen."
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Love Island's Laura Anderson reveals what was REALLY behind her split from Paul Knops
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Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley
They have since vowed to move in together and look happier than ever in photos!
Zara McDermott and Adam Collard
Love Island 2018 fans thought that Geordie boy Adam Collard would never be tamed, after he made his way through four girls in the first few weeks... but that was until Zara walked in.
Despite coupling up with another girl during his visit to Casa Amor, Adam expressed his feelings for Zara and even thought about leaving when she was dumped. Despite staying in the villa and kissing Darylle, Adam couldn't quite find the same spark he had with Zara.
Zara McDermott and Adam Collard
After Adam was later dumped for the villa, he reunited with Zara and even told her he "loved" her during their interview with Caroline Flack on Love Island: Aftersun.
Since then, both Adam and Zara have looked completely loved up and have attended a number of events together.
Ellie Brown and Charlie Brake
After realising Dr Alex wasn't the right man for her, Geordie girl Ellie coupled up with Chelsea boy Charlie. After dating for a number of weeks in the villa, Charlie asked Ellie to be his girlfriend with a little help from the rest of the boys...
However, just days later, the pair were dumped from the villa in a cruel twist which involved their fellow Islanders deciding their fate.
Ellie Brown and Charlie Brake
The pair moved in together, with Ellie moving into Charlie's house in Chelsea. However, the pair split up in September 2018.
Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster
It took weeks to find her man, but when Frankie walked into the Love Island villa as a late arrival, Samira was blown away by him.
Fans were later left heartbroken for the West End performer when Frankie was dumped from the villa, leaving Samira completely devastated at the turn of events.
Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster
However, after realising she wasn't going to find anybody else like him, Samira made the decision to quit the show and returned home to get her man.
Unfortunately, Frankie was spotted hitting on girls on a night out and telling them that his relationship with Samira was 'fake', leading them to split in August 2018.
Georgia Steel and Sam Bird
It was the romance that no Love Island fans saw coming, but when Georgia had her heart broken by Josh, Sam was ready with open arms to console the loyal 20-year-old.
After getting to know each other for a number of days, the pair were going from strength to strength until a cruel twist made them decide between leaving the villa together or staying and splitting up.
In a decision which wasn't understood by their fellow Islanders, Georgia and Sam decided to split up and remain in the villa, with bosses throwing in new faces for them to go on dates with.
However, after realising they'd made the wrong decision, both Georgia and Sam refused to recouple with anybody else and were therefore dumped from the villa one week before the final.
Georgia Steel and Sam Bird
Since leaving the show, Sam and Georgia moved in together in London, with Sam officially asking Georgia to be his girlfriend during a live interview on Good Morning Britain.
Sadly, the pair split in October 2018 after Georgia spent the night at her ex-boyfriend's house - but claims she stayed in another room.
Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer
They coupled up on day one, and despite Dani originally telling Jack she just wanted to stay friends, love soon blossomed between the pair.
After growing stronger and stronger, the pair became an instant hit with fans and soon made their romance official in the villa.
Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer
They were crowned the winners of Love Island 2018 and have since suggested they want to get married next year!
Paul Knops and Laura Anderson
Despite not being an 'official' couple yet, Paul and Laura finished in second place behind Jack and Dani, and they have vowed to give their romance a chance outside of the villa.
They certainly look happy together!
Paul Knops and Laura Anderson
Sadly, their romance was not to be - and both parties said that as soon as they left the villa, the spark faded. They've both moved on, and Laura is now dating former Love Island star Max Morley.
Wes Nelson and Megan Hanson-Barton
After kissing a number of frogs, Megan finally found her prince in 20-year-old Wes. Despite the little hiccup when Megan recoupled with Alex, leaving Wes on his own, the pair fought back and have since been loved up.
Wes Nelson and Megan Hanson-Barton
After finishing the show in fourth place, Wes and Megan couldn't keep their hands off each other when they returned home to the UK.
Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley
After dumping Georgia Steel when his head was turned by new girl Kaz, the public turned on Josh. However, it was soon clear to see that the pair worked amazing together, complimenting each other in every way.
After going 'official' in the villa, Josh and Kaz finished in third place.
Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley
They have since vowed to move in together and look happier than ever in photos!
Zara McDermott and Adam Collard
Love Island 2018 fans thought that Geordie boy Adam Collard would never be tamed, after he made his way through four girls in the first few weeks... but that was until Zara walked in.
Despite coupling up with another girl during his visit to Casa Amor, Adam expressed his feelings for Zara and even thought about leaving when she was dumped. Despite staying in the villa and kissing Darylle, Adam couldn't quite find the same spark he had with Zara.
Zara McDermott and Adam Collard
After Adam was later dumped for the villa, he reunited with Zara and even told her he "loved" her during their interview with Caroline Flack on Love Island: Aftersun.
Since then, both Adam and Zara have looked completely loved up and have attended a number of events together.
Ellie Brown and Charlie Brake
After realising Dr Alex wasn't the right man for her, Geordie girl Ellie coupled up with Chelsea boy Charlie. After dating for a number of weeks in the villa, Charlie asked Ellie to be his girlfriend with a little help from the rest of the boys...
However, just days later, the pair were dumped from the villa in a cruel twist which involved their fellow Islanders deciding their fate.
Ellie Brown and Charlie Brake
The pair moved in together, with Ellie moving into Charlie's house in Chelsea. However, the pair split up in September 2018.
Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster
It took weeks to find her man, but when Frankie walked into the Love Island villa as a late arrival, Samira was blown away by him.
Fans were later left heartbroken for the West End performer when Frankie was dumped from the villa, leaving Samira completely devastated at the turn of events.
Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster
However, after realising she wasn't going to find anybody else like him, Samira made the decision to quit the show and returned home to get her man.
Unfortunately, Frankie was spotted hitting on girls on a night out and telling them that his relationship with Samira was 'fake', leading them to split in August 2018.
Georgia Steel and Sam Bird
It was the romance that no Love Island fans saw coming, but when Georgia had her heart broken by Josh, Sam was ready with open arms to console the loyal 20-year-old.
After getting to know each other for a number of days, the pair were going from strength to strength until a cruel twist made them decide between leaving the villa together or staying and splitting up.
In a decision which wasn't understood by their fellow Islanders, Georgia and Sam decided to split up and remain in the villa, with bosses throwing in new faces for them to go on dates with.
However, after realising they'd made the wrong decision, both Georgia and Sam refused to recouple with anybody else and were therefore dumped from the villa one week before the final.
Georgia Steel and Sam Bird
Since leaving the show, Sam and Georgia moved in together in London, with Sam officially asking Georgia to be his girlfriend during a live interview on Good Morning Britain.
Sadly, the pair split in October 2018 after Georgia spent the night at her ex-boyfriend's house - but claims she stayed in another room.
Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer
They coupled up on day one, and despite Dani originally telling Jack she just wanted to stay friends, love soon blossomed between the pair.
After growing stronger and stronger, the pair became an instant hit with fans and soon made their romance official in the villa.
Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer
They were crowned the winners of Love Island 2018 and have since suggested they want to get married next year!
Paul Knops and Laura Anderson
Despite not being an 'official' couple yet, Paul and Laura finished in second place behind Jack and Dani, and they have vowed to give their romance a chance outside of the villa.
They certainly look happy together!
Paul Knops and Laura Anderson
Sadly, their romance was not to be - and both parties said that as soon as they left the villa, the spark faded. They've both moved on, and Laura is now dating former Love Island star Max Morley.
Wes Nelson and Megan Hanson-Barton
After kissing a number of frogs, Megan finally found her prince in 20-year-old Wes. Despite the little hiccup when Megan recoupled with Alex, leaving Wes on his own, the pair fought back and have since been loved up.
Wes Nelson and Megan Hanson-Barton
After finishing the show in fourth place, Wes and Megan couldn't keep their hands off each other when they returned home to the UK.
Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley
After dumping Georgia Steel when his head was turned by new girl Kaz, the public turned on Josh. However, it was soon clear to see that the pair worked amazing together, complimenting each other in every way.
After going 'official' in the villa, Josh and Kaz finished in third place.
Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley
They have since vowed to move in together and look happier than ever in photos!
She also opened up about unfollowing him on Instagram, "I don’t really want to see what he’s up to now because I’m not involved in that. If he needs me he’d call me but I don’t want to watch his stories. You have a little look now and again and it torments you!"
It makes sense!
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