Who Was Jess With On Love Island

So, you’ve been scrolling through old Love Island episodes like a detective on a caffeine bender, and you’ve hit the eternal question: who was Jess with on the show? Let’s be honest—there have been at least seven Jesses, each one more chaotic than the last. You’re probably thinking of Jess Hayes, the 2015 OG who cried so much she turned the villa into a swimming pool. Or maybe it’s Jess Shears, who broke every rule by falling in love and then marrying her man. Buckle up, because this tangled web of swimwear and drama is wilder than a seagull stealing your chips.

Let’s start with the original Jess: Jess Hayes from Season 1. She was paired with Josh Ritchie, a guy whose abs were more famous than his personality. They argued over toast, had a dramatic recoupling, and then—plot twist—he dumped her for a girl named Naomi. Jess spent the rest of her time in the villa sobbing into her pillow while wearing a flower crown. Classic Love Island chaos. Now, think about it: she didn’t win, but she won our hearts because who hasn’t been dumped for toast?

Then came Jess Shears in Season 3, a bombshell who entered the villa like a hurricane in a bikini. She was originally coupled with Dominic Lever, a guy with a villainous mustache and a face that screamed “I just smelled a fart.” They had a meltdown during a challenge where she poured a drink on his head—legendary. But then, lo and behold, she got recoupled with Mike Thalassitis, a footballer with the emotional range of a brick wall. That pairing lasted about as long as a free bar at a wedding.

The Great Jess Mix-Up of Seasons 4 and 5

By Season 4, the producers decided to mess with us and threw in Jess Shears (no, wait, that’s the same name) again? No, that’s Jess Megan Griffiths—a model who was coupled with Adam Densten for exactly forty-seven seconds. She lasted longer in the hair salon than she did in the villa. And then there’s Jess Brosnan, a bombshell in Season 5 who tried to steal Greg O’Shea (the Irish bloke who won). She failed. Miserably. But she did give us a meme-worthy “I’m actually really happy for you” speech through gritted teeth. Magnificent.

If you’re feeling dizzy, that’s normal. The show loves recycling names because they think we’re paying attention. Fact: there have been eight Jesses across all seasons, and only two of them made it to the finals. The others? They were evicted and now sell detox tea on Instagram. Incredible career trajectory.

Love Island's Callum and Jess now

The One Who Actually Found Love

The most successful Jess was Jess Shears (Season 3, the drink-spiller). After her Mike disaster, she coupled up with Dom Lever—yes, the same mustached villain she fought with earlier. They left the villa, got married, and now have a baby. How’s that for a plot twist? It’s like finding out the villain in a horror movie was actually the love interest all along. Bizarre. And Jess Hayes? She married a guy named Zak (not from the show) and has two kids. So, in the end, the Jesses all won—just not with the men you’d expect.

Here’s a surprising fact: one Jess (Jess Gale from Season 6) was actually a twin. Yes, she and her sister Eve looked like two photocopies of the same person. Jess Gale was with Luke Mabbott, a guy who had the personality of a friendly potato. They lasted three months after the show—long enough for a few cute Instagram posts, then poof. Disappeared like a Wi-Fi signal in a basement.

Love Island’s Sammy & Jess “don’t want to rush” relationship after

So, to answer the burning question: Jess was with about eight different men across the series, depending on which Jess you mean. The show is a beautiful mess, like a toddler’s painting that somehow sells for millions. If you ever feel confused, just remember: the real love was always the drama we made along the way. And maybe a little bit of jealousy over those abs.

Next time someone asks, “Who was Jess with on Love Island?” just smile, take a sip of your drink, and say, “Depends on whether you’re talking about the one who cried over toast, the one who poured a drink on her man, or the twin who disappeared.” Then watch them nod slowly, knowing they’ve just been initiated into the sacred chaos of reality TV. You’re welcome.