In a joint interview, Love Island’s Conor Phillips and Megan Forte Clarke have confirmed that they’re now boyfriend and girlfriend just days after being dumped from the villa
18:00, 19 Aug 2025Updated 18:00, 19 Aug 2025
Conor Phillips and Megan Forte Clarke have confirmed that they’re now boyfriend and girlfriend
Love Island stars Conor Phillips and Megan Forte Clarke have shared some thrilling updates.
The Irish duo first crossed paths in the iconic villa during the summer, though their romance was far from straightforward.
Initially, Megan was paired with Tommy Bradley before Conor caught her eye, but she faced an early exit from the villa.
While Megan adjusted to life outside, Conor continued his villa journey, partnering with a staggering eight different islanders before reuniting with the stunning brunette when she made her dramatic return in one of the programme’s most jaw-dropping twists.
Discussing their post-villa life, Conor shared: “There’s been some update in the relationship status and we’re boyfriend and girlfriend. It’s been exactly how I would have liked it to go.”, reports OK!.
The couple are excited about their future together(Image: Instagram: Megan Forte Clarke)
He continued: “When she came back [to the villa] it was quite near the end where everyone was getting really lovely dovey and I think you can feel pressured because everyone else is doing it.
“But because I knew it was something real and something really genuine I didn’t want to go at a pace that wasn’t natural but we did it at our own pace and we’re flying.”
A besotted Megan gushed: “My mam is chuffed. My mam’s obsessed with him. They text more than me and my mam do.”
The Irish duo first crossed paths in the iconic villa during the summer(Image: ITV/Love Island)
The couple went on to reveal that their respective families and mates came together for a celebration in Dublin, where everyone hit it off brilliantly.
Conor and Megan faced a harsh exit from the villa just ahead of the finale, but the pair have plenty of exciting projects on the horizon.
Sportsman Conor, who has been residing with Megan during his time in the UK, revealed: “I will have to go back to Ireland and do a few things there and unfortunately leave Megan for a couple of days but we’ve got exciting things coming up.
“We were both normal people a couple of weeks ago and now we’re getting stopped by people so it’s crazy but we’re taking it all in and enjoying it.
Conor and Megan have exciting plans coming up(Image: ITV)
“For me, I’d love to do things with Megan but at the same time we’re both very independent people and that’s why we get on so well and formed a connection.
“We’ve both said ‘you do your thing, I’ll do my thing and we’ll come together and do our thing’ and it’s very important to keep that.”
Love Island series 12 is available to watch on ITVX