The latest season of Love Island UK delivered everything fans could ask for—childhood bombshells, steamy getaway moments, unexpected dumps, and, of course, plenty of drama. But what really set the internet ablaze wasn’t just the usual twists and turns, but the fan theory that two of the islanders already had a romantic past before setting foot in the villa. That’s right. Viewers are now convinced that Conor Phillips and Megan Clarke, who had an undeniable spark on the show, may have dated in real life long before the cameras started rolling.
Who are Conor Phillips and Megan Clarke from Love Island?
From Brighton, Dublin, Megan Clarke, 24, performs in musical theater and works as an energy broker. She came to the village with a lively and confident personality, eager to make a splash and find love. Conor Phillips is a 25-year-old rugby player from Limerick, Ireland. With his laid-back charm and athletic build, he quickly caught the eye of more than one girl upon arrival, but his eyes seemed to settle on Megan almost instantly.
Although the two were initially coupled up with other people, it wasn’t long before Conor began pursuing Megan more seriously, even at the risk of ruffling feathers with his then-partner Emily. Fans began rooting for the two because of their obvious chemistry, until Megan’s shocking elimination shocked the villa and the public.
Fans speculate about Conor Phillips and Megan Clarke’s past romance.
Fans began to wonder if their relationship had deeper roots once Conor was seen visibly upset about Megan’s departure. This curiosity led to a serious online investigation, and what netizens found only added fuel to the fire.
Fans shared photos on social media of what appeared to be a blurry photo of Conor at a nightclub, paired with another snap of Megan at the same event, sparking speculation about the pair’s possible romantic past. Another photo showed a girl who appeared to be Megan kissing Conor at what appeared to be a music festival.
It didn’t stop there. Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Conor and Megan had already followed each other on social media before the show—a rare occurrence for the Islanders, who are typically kept in the dark about their cast members.
Megan Clarke responds to fan speculation
As fan theories swirled online, Megan Clarke finally broke her silence, and it turns out there’s more truth to the speculation than anyone expected. In a candid interview, as recovered via Cosmopolitan UK, Clarke revealed that Conor actually followed her on Instagram four years ago. “On the first day [in the villa], Conor told me he followed me back then,” Megan shared, adding with a laugh, “I never followed him back.”
After leaving the show, she also discovered that Conor had been quietly supporting her for years. “I saw he follows me on TikTok and commented on one of my videos,” she said. “I hadn’t even noticed!” Although she didn’t pay much attention at the time, Megan admits it’s kind of sweet that “he’s still trying four years later.” And yes, she eventually followed him back.
“Conor has been trying for four years, bless him” 💗
Love Island’s Megan Forte Clarke clears up rumours she and Conor knew each other before entering the villa 🏝️ #Sixvmtv pic.twitter.com/tjjkve45ef
— The Six O’Clock Show (@sixoclockshow) July 2, 2025
Still, Conor’s emotional reaction to Megan’s departure, combined with their quick connection, has many believing there was more going on between the two. Whether it was a secret romance or just a brief encounter, something about their bond felt different from their usual Villa romance, catching everyone’s attention.
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