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Megan is opening up on her relationship with Connor(Image: ITV)<\/p>\nEXCLUSIVE: Love Island star Megan Forte Clarke has been speaking out about life after the ITV2 dating show and what is next for her and partner Conor PhillipsMegan is opening up on her relationship with Connor(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n
She might have walked into the villa hand-in-hand with a glass of Prosecco, but Megan Forte Clarke <\/a>was never destined to fade into the background. The 24-year-old from Dublin, now living in Brighton, was one of the standout personalities on the 2024 series of Love Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n With her quick wit, theatre-kid charm and fearless honesty, Megan quickly became a fan favourite \u2013 and a divisive figure \u2013 as she navigated the highs and lows of villa life.<\/p>\n After a whirlwind first stint that ended in a shock dumping, Megan\u2019s dramatic return later in the series gave fans some of the most memorable moments of the season.<\/a> Whether she was offering unfiltered advice to the girls or sparking an instant connection with Conor, her presence was never forgotten.<\/p>\n Since leaving the villa for good, Megan has swapped daybeds for brand trips, TikTok dances and the reality of building a relationship outside the cameras.<\/p>\n Speaking exclusively, Megan opens up about life after Love Island, the misconceptions she wants to clear up, and why she and Conor are thriving in the real world<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Money-saving deal sees dehumidifier that ‘solves damp problem’ plummet to \u00a39.56<\/a> Since leaving the villa, Megan admits life has been a whirlwind. \u201cIt is crazy. It\u2019s literally like so hectic but so fun<\/a>. I\u2019m having a ball,\u201d she says, reflecting on how quickly things changed once the cameras stopped rolling.<\/p>\n Looking back on her villa entrance, Megan recalls being thrown in at the deep end.<\/a> \u201cI didn\u2019t know what to expect whatsoever going in. You walk in and it\u2019s like Barbie\u2019s dream house because everything is exactly what you\u2019ve seen on telly.<\/p>\n “I was overwhelmed because all the girls were already there \u2013 me and Helen were the last two to walk in. But once I sat down with a glass of Prosecco in hand, all was well.\u201d<\/p>\n Megan\u2019s Love Island journey was unusual in that she appeared twice.<\/a> After being dumped early on, she made a shock return later in the series. The difference, she says, was striking.<\/p>\n \u201cThe routine in the villa was the same, but the vibe was so different. At the start it was high energy, everyone was still finding their feet. Coming back later, everyone was really couple-y and chilled out. It felt like a couples\u2019 all-inclusive holiday, which was actually really nice.\u201d<\/p>\n Megan also found herself stepping into a bit of a mentor role. <\/a>\u201cWhen it came to Meg and Helena, obviously the boys had been being the boys. I was kind of doing it from a friend\u2019s perspective. I don\u2019t know if I was necessarily a fairy godmother, but I tried my best.\u201d<\/p>\n Her time in the villa wasn\u2019t without controversy. Some viewers labelled her part of a \u201cmean girls\u201d divide, something she now insists was far from the truth.<\/p>\n \u201cOh, the mean girls stuff\u2026 I get it, don\u2019t get me wrong. In that environment, everyone can have their funny little moments. But me and Ali were very much Switzerland a lot of the time.<\/p>\n “I think I got a backlash because people thought I was picking sides, but I left as friends with everyone in there. I know that myself, which is nice.\u201d<\/p>\n Asked if she returned to change public perception, Megan is thoughtful. \u201cYes and no. I didn\u2019t leave on the best of terms the first time, but I don\u2019t think I changed anything in my behaviour when I went back in.<\/p>\n “I just avoided getting involved in drama I hadn\u2019t been there for. I know a lot more goes on in the villa than what\u2019s shown on telly, so it was best to keep my two pence out.\u201d<\/p>\n Of course, Megan\u2019s biggest storyline outside the villa has been her blossoming romance with Conor. The pair clicked instantly upon her return and have been inseparable since.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s actually so much nicer coming out of the villa,\u201d she says. \u201cAs hectic as life is right now, we\u2019re just able to do normal daily things together. It\u2019s developing so much quicker in a way, because in there it\u2019s wild. Now we can just pop to the shops together instead of sitting on daybeds for hours.\u201d<\/p>\n Surprisingly, the couple haven\u2019t hit any major roadblocks yet. \u201cWe haven\u2019t faced any challenges as of yet. The only thing is going between Ireland and Brighton. It\u2019s funny seeing him in my girly room, then me staying in his for a week at a time. But other than that, we\u2019re flying, it\u2019s great.\u201d<\/p>\n As for the future, Megan says moving in together is definitely on the cards \u2013 but not quite yet. \u201cWe want to move in, but we\u2019ve put it in the back of our minds because so much is going on. Definitely something for the future though.\u201d<\/p>\n And kids? She laughs: \u201cObviously little baby Megan-Conors running around dancing\u2026 not too soon though!\u201d<\/p>\n Like this story? 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Megan Forte Clarke and Conor Phillips are taking the next step in their relationship(Image: Instagram: Megan Forte Clarke)<\/p>\n![\"Blu](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/5_Love-Island-TV-Show-Series-12-Episode-39-Mallorca-Spain-23-Jul-2025.jpg\")
Blu Chegini and Megan Forte Clarke returned towards the end of the series(Image: ITV)<\/p>\n