Love Island rich list reveals stars’ biggest business empires – including restaurant flogging wine for £540 a BOTTLE
IT IS one thing to appear on Love Island, but hanging on to fame and relevancy after the show is no easy task.
While many Islanders have gone on to pursue careers as influencers, others have branched into the world of music and sports.
Some stars have ditched fame altogether and returned to their regular nine to five gigs.
However, some savvy entrepreneurs have capitalised on their newfound status to create successful ventures for themselves.
Interestingly, a new report from - who analysed earnings listed on Companies House - reveals that contestants from season four own the most profitable ventures combined.
From property portfolios to a Love Island restaurant, here we reveal Islanders' business empires - and how much they're raking in.
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Molly-Mae Hague - £2m
Season five's Molly-Mae Hague, 23, has no doubt established herself as the most successful Love Island contestant yet.
She has proved to be the biggest moneymaker since the series began in 2015, with four companies registered in her name.
The star has made a profit of over £2million from her business dealings, which includes a fake tan brand called Filter by Molly-Mae.
The brand's Luxury Everyday Essentials Kit retails at £95.
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Molly-Mae is also the Creative Director at Pretty Little Thing and has a collaboration with Body Works.
Last year, fans slammed her for being insensitive and ignorant when she claimed everyone could be successful as "we all have the same 24 hours in a day " and claimed she did not need the show to be successful.
Kem Cetinay - £700k
Kem Cetinay won season 3 of the ITV2 dating show, but some fans made fun of him for his "ditsy" personality.
He has since had the last laugh thanks to his two businesses, which have pocketed him a whopping £698,624.
The 26-year-old launched his own fashion collection in partnership with Primark and makes money from his restaurant in Essex called Array.
A Cote de Boeuf meal at the eatery costs £62, while their most expensive bottle of wine goes for no less than £540.
It has been a hotspot for several celebs including Amber Gill, Vicky Pattinson and last year's Love Island winners Liam Reardon and Millie Court.
Kaz Crossley - £390k
Kaz Crossley has been on her grind since appearing as a bombshell on series four in 2018.
The beauty and fitness influencer owns four businesses, including the headwear brand KazBands.
Prices for the products, including a kids line, range from £6.49 to £13.99.
Kaz has also been an ambassador for Boohoo and released a fitness collection called KAZ x FIT, as well as her own swimwear range with George at Asda.
All these have made her a hefty £387,000.
Alexandra Cane - £330k
Alexandra Cane, 31, may have been in the villa for only a short period of time, but she has made the most of her time on the show.
She owns two successful businesses that have made her profits of about £331,786.
The make-up artist, who was coupled with Dr Alex George, runs an activewear company called MILA, where a windbreaker jacket goes for £65.
She also owns Reliked, which sells second-hand clothing owned previously by celebs such as Yazmine Oukhellou, Anna Vakili, Yewande Biala, and Chloe Sims.
Sam Gowland - £285k
Sam Gowland's inclusion on the list may come as a surprise to many fans - but he has been making big moves since his time in the villa.
The 26-year-old became a cast member of Geordie Shore, dated Chloe Ferry and even tried his hand at a career as a MMA fighter.
But most impressive is the success of his company, S Gowland Properties, which builds luxury mansions with built-in cinemas and bars.
In 2020, he put his own house in North Tyneside on the market for close to £500,000 and announced plans to build a bigger mansion for himself.
His ambitious goals should come as no surprise as he has made over £285,000 from his business dealings.
Amber Gill - £264k
Amber Gill, 24, may be known for her sharp wit and fearless views on Twitter, but she is also an accomplished businesswoman.
The winner of the fifth series has netted a remarkable £264,000 from her business ventures.
She has made money from her £1million collaboration with Miss Pap and her book, Until I Met You.
In 2019, she told The Sun: "I always told my family I'd be a millionaire and now I am. People always say 'wow' when I walk into a room."
Wes Nelson - £260k
Wes has managed to remain booked and busy after appearing on the show's 2018 series, where he came in fourth place with Megan Barton Hanson.
He has now carved an impressive career as a singer.
The Newcastle native has released a string of singles including See Nobody with Hardy Caprio and Fly Away featuring US rapper French Montana.
He has two businesses under his name - WN Property Investment Limited and WN Events Limited - both are worth a combined £262,110.
Dani Dyer - £260k
Series four champ Dani Dyer's business, I Want It, I Got It is worth an impressive £260,945.
Its activities are listed on Company's House as "television programming and broadcasting".
She has a successful podcast with her dad, EastEnders actor Danny, called Sorted with the Dyers, where they hilariously give their takes on a range of subjects.
Dani also has a fashion collection with In The Style.
Megan Barton Hanson - £260k
Megan Barton-Hanson, 28, made a lasting impact on Love Island as one of the most explosive bombshells, but she has proved she is just as successful in the business world.
According to recent reports, the sex-positive star has now become a millionaire thanks to her antics on explicit subscription site OnlyFans.
She joined the site during the first lockdown in March 2020 and was able to buy her first house later that year.
Her business, MBH Productions has over £256,000 in reserves.
Josh Denzel - £250k
Series four's Josh Denzel, 31, has two companies registered in his name worth a decent £251,000.
Before his stint on Love Island, he worked as a sports presenter and picked the career back up after coming fourth on the show.
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He has created content for big brands such as EA, Adidas and Virgin Music.
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During Euro 2020, he hosted the Lions' Den show from England's St George's Park base and interviewed some of the biggest names in the squad including Bukayo Saka and Luke Shaw.