"Me and Tommy aren't together anymore" as Yasmin Hadlow speaks out at NTAs

Yasmin Hadlow, who shot to fame on the thirteenth series of Love Island, used the occasion to finally address rumours swirling about her break-up from fellow Islander Tommy Stagg.

A surprise confession: Yasmin owns her story

Yasmin, dazzling beside her close friend Ellie Chadwick on the NTAs red carpet, didn’t shy away when a BBC News reporter asked what everyone was thinking. Sure, the Love Island villa creates drama, but it turns out life after the cameras roll is just as tricky. Yasmin laid out the truth:

“So me and Tommy aren't together anymore. I mean, it just ended up being like, it was a lot to adjust to on the outside. So, I mean we just ended up saying that you know, we've got a lot going on. Our lives, essentially weren't aligning on the outside so – but we're still friends. Still really get on, really good terms so not a bad word to say about the guy.”

No drawn-out social media statement. Unlike fellow Islanders Priyah and Aiden, who went their separate ways in a much more public fashion, Yasmin and Tommy opted for privacy — only confirming their split at this major industry event.

Tommy grabs the mic: “What a year it’s been…”

While Yasmin made her announcement on the NTAs red carpet, Tommy waited until his 24th birthday — the day after the awards — to let fans into his world with an unfiltered message. In his post, Tommy reflected:

“Thank God for another year of life. What a year it’s been… so many highs, plenty of lows, but through it all I’ve learnt so much about myself and the person I want to become. The business keeps growing, life keeps changing and every day I’m just trying to work harder, improve and become a better version of myself. Everything happens in His timing, not ours, and I’m grateful for every blessing, every lesson and every person who’s been part of the journey so far.”

Love – or just friendship – after the villa?

The crowd at the O2 was buzzing that night, but Yasmin radiated a calm decisiveness. Her candour about the breakup had everyone talking — not only because of what she said, but for what she didn’t. The fact she and Tommy remain on good terms stands in contrast to some Love Island splits we’ve seen in the past, and adds a fresh twist to how these relationships can play out when ordinary life takes over. Neither Yasmin nor Tommy seem interested in throwing shade, and that’s won them a measure of respect from the Love Island fan community.

Love Island series 13, where the couple first met, continues to be available for streaming on ITVX for those feeling nostalgic or curious about how it all began.

Where do Yasmin and Tommy go from here?

So what’s next for two of this year’s most watched young reality stars? With Yasmin stepping into her own limelight at media events and Tommy focusing on his business ambitions, the pair seem determined not to let a breakup define them. The next time these two cross paths at a major event, no doubt the cameras — and all of us — will be paying close attention to see what unfolds.

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Love Island's Yasmin breaks silence on Tommy split in missed NTAs moment