Love Island: U.K. stars Wil Anderson and Uma Jammeh have just announced their engagement, sending fans into a frenzy with the exciting news! The couple, who met on season 11 of the popular dating reality show, shared the news on Instagram on Monday, July 14.
A Sparkling Engagement Announcement
Jammeh, 24, revealed the engagement in a joyful Instagram post, teasing her followers with the caption, “We’ve been sitting on a bad boy piece of information 💍.”
She looked stunning in a peridot green gown with a slit and a plunging neckline, showing off her stunning new engagement ring—a three-stone ring featuring a pear-shaped diamond. In the comments section, Anderson, 24, humorously referenced Beyoncé’s hit song “Single Ladies” by writing, “I liked it, so I put a ring on it 🤪.”
Celebrating the Big News
Anderson also shared the good news on his Instagram Stories, posting a picture of the couple clinking wine glasses to celebrate the moment, with Jammeh’s engagement ring in full view. The couple’s friends from the Love Island family quickly filled the comments with congratulatory messages.
Season 11 winner Mimii Ngulube wrote, “CONGRATULATIONS OMG 🥺❤️❤️” and added, “AHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!,” while season 10 alum Ella Thomas also chimed in with, “Omgg congrats🥹❤️.”
Fan Reactions to the Engagement
The couple’s announcement quickly gathered a flood of support from fans of the show. One user commented, “PERIOD WIL! Congratulations!” while another wrote, “I KNOW THATS RIGHTTTTTT😍😍.” Clearly, the engagement has captured the hearts of fans who followed their journey on Love Island.
Jammeh’s Continued Success
Since her time on Love Island: U.K., Jammeh has continued to grow her influence. She now serves as the Chief Gloss Officer for L’Oréal Paris’s Elvive haircare line, thanks to a brand partnership managed by MVE Management.
Her career has only continued to flourish as she builds her online presence and solidifies herself as a key figure in the beauty industry.
What’s Next for Love Island: U.K.?
As for the show, Love Island: U.K. season 12 is currently airing, with new episodes available to stream on Hulu in the U.S. The season sees a fresh batch of charming islanders arrive in Mallorca, Spain, to find love.
The islanders are initially paired up and face fierce competition, with bombshells entering the villa and games played to determine the strongest couple. The couple voted in first place by the public wins the prize.
New episodes air every night (except Saturdays) on ITV2 in the U.K., and are available for streaming on Hulu the following day in the U.S.