Ellie Brown DENIES she's dating Love Island's Michael Griffiths after he called her 'the one'
The plot thickens!
Last updated 22nd Jan 2020
Whilst not many Love Island couples are success stories, there's been a number of series cross-over romances, including the likes of Kaz Crossley and Theo Campbell, and Wes Nelson and Arabella Chi.
So, you can imagine our excitement when 2019 Islander Michael Griffiths seemingly 'confirmed' he is dating 2018 star Ellie Brown this morning, even calling her 'the one' to a national newspaper.
Michael uploaded a cute snap of the pair to his Instagram page, promoting the brand new series of Ex On The Beach, where the pair met. He wrote, 'Ex on the beach is now live what you sayinnnnnnnnn !'. sic
HOWEVER, in a big twist to the story, Ellie has now come out and denied the romance rumours, admitting the pair only posted the photo to promote the new series of Ex On The Beach.
She wrote on Twitter, 'This is not true... it’s literally just a pic from the villa we new would bang to promo the show'. sic
Ellie also responded on Instagram, telling her fans, "I just want to clear up that I do not have a boyfriend. I did not find The One. That picture is from five months ago, we've all got pictures together. I do not have a boyfriend."
Of course, if you cast your mind back to last year, Micheal was the nation's villain when he dumped Amber Gill in favour of Joanna Chimonides on Love Island, before trying to win back Amber later in the show after Joanna was dumped.
And whilst the former firefighter was pictured kissing Joanna when the pair were back in the UK, Michael signed up for MTV's Ex On The Beach, where he met Geordie girl Ellie Brown.
Back in 2018, Ellie left the popular reality show with millionaire Chelsea boy Charlie Brake, with their romance seemingly going well for a number of months... That was until Charlie was accused of 'cheating' on Ellie.
Check out which Love Island stars have dated Islanders from other series:
Luke Mabbott and Lucie Donlan
In July 2020, Winter Love Island star Luke Mabbott and Love Island 2019 star Lucie Donlan announced they were dating! The pair grew close during lockdown and in July then enjoyed a lovely little UK getaway together!
Luke M's Love Island BFF Luke T told the Mail Online, "I was asking him about it for weeks but he just told me last weekend. He's been cool, I think they're well suited and I'm happy for them. Hopefully they last."
Well, the pair certainly have lasted! They continue to flood social media on the daily with cute snaps together, looking VERY loved-up.
Wes Nelson and Arabella Chi
Despite leaving the Love Island 2018 villa with Megan Barton-Hanson, the pair split in March 2019, with 2019 Islander Arabella Chi catching Wes' eye on the show.
When Arabella left the villa, the pair enjoyed a number of dates before going official in August 2019.
Although the pair moved in together, just nine months after they went official, reports suggested that Wes and Arabella had split in April 2020.
Kaz Crossley and Theo Campbell
Following Love Island 2018 star Kaz Crossley's split from fellow Islander Josh Denzel, Kaz started dating 2017 star Theo Campbell.
The couple made things official and later attended events together, enjoyed a number of holidays and looking very loved-up.
Kaz Crossley and Theo Campbell
In August 2019, Kaz proved her love for her man by flying out to Ibiza after Theo lost the sight in his right eye following an accident involving a champagne cork.
Admitting how 'proud' she was of his bravery following the accident, Kaz wrote, 'It's been a hard 24 hours no one here speaks English and he was taken for hours at one point and I had no clue he was in surgery again. I've stayed in his room over night and just want to take him home. He's so brave and positive hopefully it will get better thanks for your kind messages.'
However, in February 2021, Theo confirmed the pair have now split, admitting he got 'slinged'.
Michael Griffiths and Ellie Brown
Love Island 2019 star Michael Griffiths seemed to confirm he was dating 2018 Ellie Brown after the pair both appeared on Celebrity Ex On The Beach. The former fireman even called Ellie 'the one'.
However, just hours later, Ellie denied the reports, admitting they only posted the photo to promote the show.
Joanna Chimonides and Jack Fowler
After Joanna Chimonides was brutally dumped from the Love Island villa in 2019, fans of the show were left in shock when she was met at the airport by Love Island 2018 hunk Jack Fowler.
Joanna Chimonides and Jack Fowler
Joanna was quick to clear up the rumours, revealing she's been pals with Jack for a number of years.
However, fast forward to August 2024, and Joanna and Jack were spotted looking very cosy on a boat trip in Italy. The pair are yet to confirm if they are dating.
Max Morley and Laura Anderson
Although Max Morley won Love Island 2015 alongside Jessica Hayes, the pair split shortly after leaving the villa and Max more or less removed himself from the spotlight.
That was until he started dating Love Island 2018 star Laura Anderson, with the pair posting cute snaps together on Instagram.
Max Morley and Laura Anderson
Things all ended in sadness though! Just a few months after enjoying a holiday in Barbados, Laura and Max split amidst cheating fears, with Laura blocking her former beau on Instagram.
Laura went on to date Dane Bowers and Gary Lucy, and now she's a proud mum!
Kendall Rae-Knight and Kem Cetinay
Love Island 2017 winner Kem Cetinay and 2018 Islander Kendall Rae-Knight were spotted on a 'date' in 2021, with the pair even sharing a kiss!
However, speaking to heat on Love Island: Under the Duvet, Kendall revealed the pair were just friends, saying, "Aaaah, yeah, we're just friends."
Antigoni Buxton and Jack Fowler
Antigoni Buxton is in the Love Island 2022 villa now, but before entering she dated 2018 Islander Jack Fowler for a number of months.
Meanwhile, both Michael and Ellie are appearing on the brand new series of Celebrity Ex On The Beach, alongside the likes of Joey Essex, Sophie Kasaei, Calum Best and Lateysha Grace.
Celebrity Ex On The Beach kicked off on Tuesday 21st January.