Kady McDermott’s return to the Love Island villa was one of the biggest TV moments of the summer.
The 27-year-old first appeared on the dating show in 2016 and seven years later, she strutted back into the villa during the 2023 summer series.
Shortly afterwards, it was reported that Kady actually had a secret boyfriend, who she apparently met up with for a “farewell dinner” the night before jetted off to Mallorca.
So, who is this mystery man? And is Kady still dating him?
According to The UK Sun, Kady started dating Liam Greer, 30, over a year ago.
The pair enjoyed a romantic getaway at a 5-star hotel in London last Valentine’s Day, and jetted off to the Maldives together the following month.
They were also spotted in Ibiza together last September.
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Liam is reportedly facing jail for money laundering more than £350,000.
A source told the publication: “Kady has remained tight-lipped over her mystery man Liam after previous high-profile relationships and splits.”
“She should have been aware of the police investigation as detectives went looking for him at her house. It could be why their relationship has been shrouded in secrecy – but that hasn’t stopped them going from strength to strength.”
When asked about his relationship with Kady, Liam told the outlet: “I’ve got nothing to say about that.”
Last month, it was reported that Kady was clashing with Love Island producers over her “secret boyfriend”, as fans grew suspicious as to why she wasn’t “cracking on” with any of her co-stars.
A source told The Sun: “Kady’s been involved in several chats with bosses about her not cracking on with any of the boys.”
“If you look at the last time an ex-Islander came in, Adam Collard in 2022, there were fireworks but that really hasn’t been the case this time around.”
Shortly afterwards, Kady started growing close to Scottish bombshell Ouzy See – who Ella Thomas brought back from Casa Amor.
The pair were dumped from the villa before the final, and they appeared on a series of podcasts together.
Kady then got herself in trouble with some of her co-stars, who accused her of publicly bashing them on the podcasts.
Earlier this week, Mitchel Taylor hit back after Kady called his relationship with Ella Barnes “fake”.
Speaking to On Demand Entertainment, he said: “You’re calling me and Ella B fake – you came in with a boyfriend. You have a boyfriend to this day. I’ve been told by the other girls, I’m not going to name names cause I’ll just take all of this, but you had your boyfriend’s bracelet on.”
“Your boyfriend was in your house whilst you were there, and you’re calling me fake? I got called fake by Kady, when Kady was doing the most.”
Referencing comments Kady made about Zachariah Noble during Sunday night’s Love Island reunion, he went on to say: “You say to Zach ’15 minutes of fame’, bro you had to come back on another season because you was becoming irrelevant. So don’t come at Zach because you sound like a donut.”
“You’re putting an act on to get your ’15 minutes of fame’. I wasn’t going to start doing these podcasts and going mad at Kady until Kady started going mad about me and everyone else, and that’s when I thought right I’m going to respond… Ouzy deserves better.”
In a statement shared shortly after Mitch’s interview hit headlines, Kady confirmed she and Ouzy had split, and addressed the secret boyfriend speculation for the first time.
She said: “The narrative that is circulating that I had a boyfriend whilst in the Love Island villa is categorically FALSE. My mum stayed at mine whilst I was in the villa to look after my dog and house.”
“The media have been relentless with this narrative and it now appears others want to jump on the bandwagon too. Speaking opinions is one thing but making such bold statements with confidence is wrong. Not only are they false they can be very damaging.”
“Sadly late last night Ouzy’s behaviour and actions from the 30th July were bought to my attention.”
“Ouzy is one of the loveliest people I have met and I know he is remorseful but unfortunately actions have consquences and although we are not ‘official’ in our relationship status I am definitely not prepared to start a relationship off on this foot.”
“I wish him nothing but happiness and success in his life. Thank you for the continued support by so many of you, I’d like to focus on the many positives and move on with my life now,” Kady concluded the post.
Shortly afterwards, Ouzy wrote on his IG Stories: “Just wanted to say what’s happened with me and Kady has NOTHING to do with her or any false rumours that have been flying about, it’s because of my actions that things have ended not Kady’s and I have apologized to her already.”
“She’s an amazing girl with an amazing family and doesn’t deserve any of the negative messages she has received this morning!” the Scottish reality star added.
According to The UK Sun, Kady and Ouzy called it quits after Kady found out Ouzy spent two nights with a brunette beauty named Alicia shortly after being dumped from the villa.
