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Love Island winner in tears as she reveals she’s going back to her day job
The star got engaged to her Love Island boyfriend earlier this year
LOVE Island winner Sanam Harrinanan was left in tears as she shared a big achievement after returning to her day job.
Sanam, 26, was left overwhelmed after completing a 12-month programme for newly qualified social workers, known as ASYE.
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The reality star, who found love on the ITV2 dating show in 2023 with PE teacher Kai Fagan, said she has "found her purpose again" after giving up her job to go on Love Island.
In an emotional video, Sanam told fans: "I've just come on here to share some really exciting and happy news.
"Today, I have finally completed my new qualified year as a social worker, which is amazing.
"I had to leave my job when I went into Love Island and I've always had a passion for what I did and the fact that I left it didn't sit well with me.
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"I'm so glad to be back in my profession, I love what I do."
She captioned it: "Couldn't even make this video without happy tears.
"But long story short, I've finally completed my ASYE (newly qualified) year as a social worker.
"Leaving work to jump into a new experience blessed me with a fiance and a new life but I felt like I was missing a part of my career.
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"Going back to complete this is the best thing I did, especially as I worked so hard for it.
"I finally have my purpose back again in life, as well as being able to live the best of both worlds.
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"So happy to be where I am today in life."
She also reminded fans that appearing on a dating show, does not spell the end for your professional career.
Sanam added: "This is your reminder reality TV doesn't have to ruin your image or career.
"You can achieve whatever you set your mind to.
"Stay true to yourself always."
It comes just a few months after Sanam and Kai announced they were engaged at the end of April.
Kai shared an emotional post when he announced their engagement.
He wrote: "Introducing the next Mrs Fagan, Beautiful, Caring, Loving and Smart are just some of the words that describe you.
"I love loving you, I love you and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
The couple moved in together last June and recently revealed they've gone back to their normal jobs.
PE teacher Kai and social worker Sanam said their relationship is more important than having fame.
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Kai said: "What makes Sanam and I different is that you have to decide what you want more – the fame that comes with the show, or the person you’re in a relationship with.
"You get invited to parties but we wanted each other more than that lifestyle. We enjoy every moment together and we do things the other person is interested in, too."
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