Love Island couple SPLIT just weeks after the series ends as they struggle to make it work

LOVE Island’s Grace Jackson and Reuben Collins have split up – just over two weeks after the series ended.

The stunning model, 25, and footballer, who were dumped from the villa ahead of the final, struggled to make it work in the real world thanks to their conflicting, busy schedules.

A source close to the couple said: “Grace and Reuben have come to the mutual decision a romantic relationship isn’t right for either of them at this time.

“Grace wishes Reuben all the best and vice versa. They will remain friends and have no bad feelings towards each other.”

An insider added: “They have both been very busy since leaving the villa and the long distance has been difficult for both of them.”

Grace is based in Manchester, while Reuben lives in London.

Grace was a very successful model prior to entering the villa and has been inundated with offers since leaving the show.

The couple were seen looking loved up just last week as they attended a film premiere together.

They gained a huge following during their time in the villa over the summer – as they connected after a tricky few weeks for Grace.

The blonde beauty initially entered as a bombshell on day 12 and instantly reconnected with her former flame Joey Essex.

The pair had briefly dated last summer.

Things were going well, but then Jessy Potts entered the villa and Joey dumped Grace for her.

Grace then decided to move on by coupling up with Blade Sidiqui after Casa Amor, however she decided to just be pals.

Things then started to blossom between her and Reuben – and the pair left the villa very happy and looking towards the future, despite being dumped as part of a cruel game.

Speaking to The Sun after her exit, Grace said: “Whether I made it to the final or if I didn't, I was really pleased just to be there.

“I think, ultimately, what I went in for, I found. I'm enjoying my time with Reuben so much. So, whether it meant I left when I did or made it to the final, it wasn't a massive deal in that sense.

“I'd found what I wanted so I was happy to go at any point.”

She gushed about their romance going 'really well', and revealed their plans for the future, saying: “We're planning date nights. I'm going to go and meet the rest of his family. He's going to be coming to see my friends and family and just making it work.

“He's London, I'm Manchester. But I'm hoping to move to London soon anyway.

“I'm really excited to get on the outside with him.”

Fans have been desperately watching their every move since to see if they have remained together – but noticed they had been spending time apart as they settled back into their lives.