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Georgia Steel (born 28 March 1998) is an English television personality. In 2018, she appeared on the fourth series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island. She has since made appearances in various reality television series including Celebs on the Ranch, Celebs Go Dating, Celebrity Coach Trip, Ex on the Beach: Peak of Love, Love Island Games and Love Island: All-Stars.

Key Information

Early life

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Steel was born on 28 March 1998 in York, North Yorkshire.[1][2] As a child, she was diagnosed with dyslexia.[3] Steel studied acting at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts and worked part-time as a barmaid.[4][5][6] She is also a trained dancer.[4] When Steel was cast in Love Island, she took a break from drama school, but completed her training as an actress at St Mary's University in August 2019.[7][8]

Career

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In 2013, Steel made her television debut in two episodes of the CBBC sitcom All at Sea, portraying the role of Amanda Bryce.[9][10] In 2018, Steel appeared on the fourth series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island.[11] She finished in eighth place alongside Sam Bird, after being eliminated on Day 47. In 2019, Steel appeared in the sixth series of the E4 dating reality series Celebs Go Dating.[12] She also appeared in the 5Star reality series Celebs on the Ranch, which aired in April 2019.[13] In 2019, she appeared in the fifth series of the E4 series Celebrity Coach Trip.[14] From December 2019 to February 2020, she appeared on the MTV series Ex on the Beach: Peak of Love. During filming of the show, Georgia began a serious relationship with fellow cast member Callum Izzard, whom later proposed to Georgia on the set of the show. They split in April 2020, after seven months together.[15][16]

In 2023, Steel was a contestant on the Love Island Games.[17] In 2024, Steel appeared as a contestant on the spin-off Love Island: All-Stars.[18]

Filmography

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As herself
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2013 All at Sea Amanda Bryce 2 episodes [9]
2018 Love Island Contestant Series 4 [11]
2019 Celebs Go Dating Contestant Series 6 [12]
Celebs on the Ranch Contestant Main cast; eliminated [13]
Celebrity Coach Trip Contestant Series 5 [14]
2019, 2020 Hey Tracey Participant Quiz show; 2 episodes
2019 MTV Cribs Participant 1 episode [19]
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip Participant 1 episode [20]
2019–2020 Ex on the Beach: Peak of Love Contestant Main cast [15]
2020 Love Island: What Happened Next? Herself Television special
2023 Love Island Games Contestant Spin-off show [17]
The Football Fraudster Contributor Documentary [21]
2024 Love Island: All-Stars Contestant Spin-off [18]
Pointless Celebrities Contestant Series 16, Episode 19 [22]

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Georgia Steel (born 28 March 1998) is an English television personality, actress, model, and social media influencer, best known for her participation in the fourth series of the reality dating show Love Island in 2018, where she entered as a bombshell contestant and became notable for her "I’ve been loyal." Born in , , to former Rodney Lappin and his wife Sharon, Steel experienced family challenges early on when her parents separated when she was three years old, after which she was raised by her mother and stepfather Andy Steel. Diagnosed with as a child, she pursued from a young age, training as a dancer and studying at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in . Her acting career began with a role as Amanda Bryce in two episodes of the children's series All at Sea in 2013, followed by appearances in shows like Hey Tracey! (2019) and Celebs on the Ranch (2019), where she was the third contestant eliminated. Steel rose to prominence on Love Island at age 20, coupling with contestants Josh Denzel and before being eliminated on day 47 alongside Bird, finishing in eighth place, which propelled her into the public eye and led to further opportunities, including in 2019. She returned to the franchise for the inaugural Love Island: All Stars series in 2024, where she coupled with Toby Aromolaran, though the pair split later that year. Standing at 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm), Steel has also built a career as a model and influencer, advocating for and sharing fitness content online. In 2025, Steel transitioned away from , qualifying as a instructor specializing in and Reformer methods in July, and vowing to avoid future dating shows while expressing openness to other formats like . In November 2025, she joined studio as an instructor. That September, she partnered with and Get Safe Online for a campaign aimed at educating young people about online romance scams.

Early life and education

Family background and childhood

Georgia Steel was born on 28 March 1998 in York, North Yorkshire, England. She grew up in nearby Thirsk, where her family provided a supportive environment despite early challenges. Her parents are Sharon, her mother, and Rodney Lappin, a professional horse-racing jockey who is her biological father. After her biological father's departure when Steel was three years old, she was raised by her mother Sharon and stepfather Andy Steel, resulting in limited contact with Lappin thereafter, which has influenced her views on loyalty and family bonds. Steel has a younger brother from her mother's side, whom she regards as a full sibling and close family member. Her mother and stepfather played pivotal roles in her upbringing, offering strong emotional support amid these circumstances. During her childhood, Steel faced challenges related to a learning difficulty that her mother noticed at an early age. She was formally diagnosed with while in high school, a condition that affected her academic experiences but was never framed negatively by her family. This diagnosis highlighted her creative strengths rather than limitations, fostering resilience in her formative years up to adolescence.

Formal education

Georgia Steel was born in , , and attended local primary schools in the area before moving to at Thirsk School & in , . During her , Steel was diagnosed with , which presented challenges in her learning, particularly with reading and writing, though she received support to continue her studies. Throughout her school years, Steel showed an early interest in performing arts, participating in extracurricular drama clubs and school plays that helped nurture her passion for acting. Her family provided encouragement for these pursuits, supporting her transition to professional training. After completing secondary school, Steel enrolled in the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in London, where she began her formal acting training. She later transferred and completed a BA (Hons) in Acting at St Mary's University, Twickenham, graduating in August 2019. This specialized education equipped her with foundational skills in performance, voice, and movement, aligning with her career aspirations in the arts.

Career

Early acting and media work

Georgia Steel began her media career as a teenager with appearances on youth-oriented television programs. At age 13, she participated in the Camp Orange UK in 2011, competing as part of Team Yorky Corkies alongside her friend Elsie Cussons in challenges designed for young contestants. This early exposure marked her initial entry into television, though it was not an role. Her acting debut came in 2013 at age 15, when she appeared in two episodes of the sitcom All at Sea as the character Amanda Bryce, a teenage bully. In the series, Steel portrayed a supporting role in storylines involving family dynamics at a seaside , showcasing her early dramatic skills in a youth-targeted production. These minor roles during her teenage years provided foundational experience in on-screen performance within children's media. Following her , Steel briefly referenced her training as she transitioned to professional pursuits. At age 18 in 2016, she relocated from her hometown of to to study full-time at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA), where she honed her craft through formal programs. In , she attended auditions and secured small gigs, building her resume with additional television cameos and performance opportunities in the competitive acting scene. Prior to her major breakthrough, Steel ventured into modeling and began cultivating an online presence on platforms like , posting content from her daily life and early professional endeavors as a barmaid and aspiring performer. These activities laid the groundwork for her influencer beginnings, though her following remained modest before 2018.

Love Island appearances and rise to fame

Georgia Steel entered the Love Island villa on Day 4 of Series 4 in 2018 as a 20-year-old from . She initially coupled up with Niall Aslam, but after his departure on Day 7 due to personal reasons, she recoupled with Josh Denzel, forming a brief romantic connection. Their partnership ended dramatically during Casa Amor when Denzel recoupled with Kaz Crossley, leaving Steel single and prompting her to assert her fidelity in a heated . Steel then coupled with , but following a twist requiring them to recouple with others or leave, the pair chose to exit together on Day 47, finishing in 8th place. During the Casa Amor fallout, Steel's repeated declaration "I'm loyal, babe" in defense of her actions became an iconic , sparking widespread media coverage, memes, and online buzz that amplified her visibility beyond the show. The phrase was frequently referenced in tabloid articles and discussions, cementing her as a memorable figure from the series. Her Love Island stint propelled Steel to immediate fame, with her Instagram following surging from a few thousand to over 1.3 million within months, enabling early endorsement deals with fashion and beauty brands such as Miss Pap and In The Style. This rapid growth established her as an influencer, marking the start of her transition from student to public personality. Steel returned to the franchise for Love Island: All Stars in 2024, entering as one of the original Islanders and coupled with Toby Aromolaran through a public vote on launch night. Their relationship faced tests, including flirtations with bombshell Tom Clare during a private date and a mid-series recoupling where Aromolaran briefly paired with Arabella Chi before returning to Steel. The couple participated in challenges such as the heart rate test, where Steel's connections drew attention, and navigated group dynamics amid interest from Callum Jones. They advanced to the final, securing fourth place with 10% of the public vote.

Post-Love Island television and media

Following her appearance on Love Island in 2018, Georgia Steel continued to build her television presence through various reality and dating formats. In 2019, she joined the sixth series of on E4, where she participated in matchmaking sessions guided by experts including Paul C. Brunson. During the series, Steel went on several dates, including one with Maxwell Bartley, and a double date in with co-star . She opened up about her emotional struggles with past relationships, expressing a desire for a protective partner akin to her father, though Brunson critiqued her as self-absorbed during agency sessions. Ultimately, the show did not result in a lasting romance for Steel, highlighting her ongoing search for compatibility. That same year, Steel featured as a guest contestant on the comedy quiz show Hey Tracey! on Dave, appearing in two episodes across series one and two. Hosted by Joel Dommett, the program involved celebrities using a virtual assistant named Tracey to answer riddles and win prizes for the public; in the series one premiere, Steel teamed with Chris Ramsey and Charlotte Crosby against opponents including Joe Swash. Her participation added a lighthearted, competitive element to her post-Love Island schedule. Steel also competed in the 5Star reality series Celebs on the Ranch in 2019, where eight celebrities underwent training at a secluded ranch over 10 days to vie for the title of top cowgirl or . She engaged in challenges like horseback riding and roping, but drew criticism from co-stars and viewers for her loud screaming during tasks, with some describing her as "infuriating" and "annoying." Despite the tensions, the experience showcased her willingness to tackle physical reality formats. From December 2019 to February 2020, Steel starred in MTV's Ex on the Beach: Peak of Love, a U.S.-filmed spin-off set in a tropical paradise where singles faced ex-partners arriving unannounced. She coupled up with fellow contestant on the first night, and their rapid connection led to an on-show engagement after a month, amid the drama of exes disrupting the house dynamics. However, the pair split in April 2020, seven months after filming, citing incompatibilities post-show. In 2023, Steel made a return to the Love Island franchise as a bombshell contestant on the spin-off Love Island Games on Peacock, entering the villa alongside . The three-week competition featured challenges testing couples' bonds, where she briefly paired with Toby Aromolaran before their elimination. Her appearance reinforced her status within the reality TV circuit without securing a long-term match.

Business ventures and recent shifts

Following her rise to prominence on Love Island in 2018, Georgia Steel transitioned into modeling and brand ambassadorships, focusing on fashion and fitness sectors. She secured contracts with retailers, including promotional collaborations with brands such as Miss Pap, In The Style, and , and partnered with Muscle Food for wellness endorsements. These deals capitalized on her public profile to promote apparel and activewear lines, establishing her as a sought-after figure in influencer-driven marketing. Steel further developed her personal influencer career through social media monetization, amassing over 2 million followers by 2025 and securing sponsored content opportunities. Her posts often feature paid partnerships with fashion and beauty brands, with estimates suggesting earnings of up to £11,400 per sponsored post based on her audience size and engagement rates. This shift allowed her to diversify income streams beyond , emphasizing and promotional content in the beauty and apparel industries. In 2024 and 2025, Steel announced significant career pivots away from toward fitness and advocacy initiatives. In July 2025, she qualified as a mat and reformer instructor, marking a deliberate move into health and wellness. By August 2025, sources reported her decision to quit entirely in favor of a "normal job" in fitness, stating she would limit future work to occasional modeling while prioritizing personal stability. This culminated in November 2025 when she joined with Sienna studio near Kesgrave, , as an instructor. Additionally, in September 2025, Steel participated in a and Get Safe Online campaign during Freshers' Week, sharing tips to combat romance scams based on her own 2019 experience, aimed at protecting students from online .

Personal life

Relationships and dating history

Prior to joining Love Island in 2018, Georgia Steel ended a three-year relationship that had begun when she was 15 years old. During her appearance on the fourth series of Love Island in 2018, Steel entered as a bombshell and initially coupled up with Niall Aslam before shifting her attention to Josh Denzel, with whom she formed a notable connection. Following Denzel's recoupling with Kaz Crossley after Casa Amor, Steel became single briefly before pairing with , and the two left the villa together on day 47. On Love Island: All Stars in 2024, Steel initially coupled with Toby Aromolaran, with whom she had briefly paired during in 2023. She later coupled with Callum Jones before Toby recoupled with her in a dramatic move, citing unfinished business from their prior interaction. The pair finished fourth and exited the villa together, continuing their relationship outside the show. After leaving Love Island 2018, Steel's relationship with lasted only three months before they split. In late 2019, she began dating while filming the spin-off Ex on the Beach: Peak of Love, and he proposed after just one month, leading to a brief . The engagement ended in April 2020 after seven months together, with Steel later stating the relationship might not have endured outside the show's context. Steel and Aromolaran's post-All Stars romance concluded in 2024, when Aromolaran ended it just one month after they left the , leaving Steel "blindsided" and processing the breakup publicly via . Her high-profile splits, including those with Izzard and Aromolaran, have drawn extensive media attention for their intensity and brevity, often amplified by her reality TV visibility. In October 2024, Steel went Instagram official with her relationship with Ipswich Town footballer Harry Clarke, and as of November 2025, they remain together.

Advocacy work and public image

Georgia Steel has been an active advocate for dyslexia awareness, drawing from her personal diagnosis with the learning difficulty during her childhood. As an ambassador for the British Dyslexia Association, she shares her experiences to challenge stigma and support those affected, emphasizing how dyslexia impacts her daily life, including spelling and reading challenges. In a 2024 podcast interview, Steel discussed facing online abuse related to her dyslexia, stating that critics often perceive her as "stupid" due to misconceptions about the condition, and she uses her platform to educate on its realities. In 2025, Steel participated in an anti-online romance scams campaign launched by and Get Safe Online, aimed at protecting university students during Freshers' Week. Having been a victim of a romance scam herself in 2019, she contributed five practical tips to help users spot red flags, such as rushed off-platform conversations and avoidance of in-person meetings. The initiative highlights her commitment to leveraging her public profile for safer practices. Following her appearances on Love Island, Steel has openly addressed the severe online trolling she endured, particularly after the 2024 All Stars season, where she and her family received death threats and vile messages. In interviews, she described the abuse's profound toll, including feelings of isolation, self-doubt, and suicidal thoughts, which led her to take breaks from for . Steel has advocated for better support for reality TV participants facing such , noting in a discussion how the trolling made her feel "like everyone hated me" and eroded her sense of self. Steel’s public image has evolved significantly from her early Love Island days, where she became known for the catchphrase "I'm loyal," often memed for its irony amid on-show . By 2025, she positioned herself as a more mature influencer, announcing her decision to quit reality TV entirely after years of exposure to toxic scrutiny, opting instead for a "normal job" to prioritize personal growth and stability. This shift reflects her desire to move beyond the "loyal" persona toward advocacy and a healthier public presence.

Television appearances

Reality television

Georgia Steel rose to fame as a contestant on the fourth series of the dating show Love Island in 2018. She entered the villa on Day 4 as a bombshell and initially coupled up with Denzel before switching to . The pair lasted until Day 47, when they mutually decided to leave the show together after a public vote placed them at risk of elimination, finishing in fifth place overall. In December 2019, Steel joined the cast of MTV's Ex on the Beach: Peak of Love, the third season of the American spin-off filmed in , which aired from January to March 2020 across 12 episodes. As a single seeking romance, she entered early in the series and navigated multiple ex arrivals, including former Love Island co-star Niall Aslam, while forming a connection with newcomer that led to an on-show by the finale. Their relationship continued post-show but ended in April 2020 after seven months. Steel participated in the sixth series of E4's in 2019, appearing across multiple episodes as she sought a partner under the guidance of dating experts , . Brunson, and . Brunson notably critiqued her as "self-absorbed" during agency sessions, highlighting her challenges with vulnerability, while she went on dates including one with Maxwell Knights. The series did not result in a lasting match, with Steel later reflecting that it exposed her insecurities but failed to yield a boyfriend. In 2020, Steel appeared on the seventh series of E4's Celebrity Coach Trip, partnering with former Love Island co-star for a European bus tour involving challenges and sightseeing, which aired from September to October. Returning to the franchise, Steel competed as a bombshell on Peacock's in 2023, entering the villa in on Day 4 alongside . She quickly coupled up with Toby Aromolaran during the first re-coupling, and the pair remained together until their elimination on Day 9 via public vote, exiting as a short-lived pairing that foreshadowed their later romance. In 2024, Steel rejoined Love Island for its first All Stars series on , entering on Day 1 and initially coupled with Toby Aromolaran via public vote. Their partnership ended at the Day 11 re-coupling when she chose Callum Jones, but Aromolaran recoupled with her on Day 18, solidifying their bond through subsequent challenges including a brief split and reconciliation. The duo reached the final on Day 37, placing fourth after the public vote.

Other television roles

Steel began her acting career with a role in the family comedy series All at Sea, where she portrayed Amanda Bryce, the sister of the protagonist Charlie, in two episodes in 2013. The show, set in a seaside town, followed a young boy's adventures while dealing with family dynamics, and Steel's performance as the spirited sibling contributed to the series' lighthearted appeal for young audiences. In 2019, Steel made a guest appearance on the ITV2 comedy quiz show Hey Tracey!, participating in episodes that featured panel-style challenges and riddles alongside other celebrities. Hosted by Joel Dommett, the program involved teams competing in humorous tasks, with Steel joining contestants like Nigel Ng and Amelia Lily in series 2, episode 7, showcasing her quick wit in a non-competitive entertainment format. That same year, Steel appeared on Channel 5's Celebs on the Ranch, a celebrity challenge series where participants engaged in farm-based tasks and outdoor activities at a working ranch. She competed alongside figures like Jenny Powell and Louie Spence, navigating equestrian challenges and team-building exercises, which highlighted her adaptability in a structured variety show environment. Steel continued with guest spots on panel and competition programs, including 's Celebrity Antiques Road Trip in 2019, where she teamed up with fellow Love Island alum to hunt for antiques across the , guided by experts Izzie Balmer and Phil Serrell. The episode emphasized her enthusiasm for historical items as they aimed to profit at auction. In 2024, she competed on 's Pointless Celebrities, series 16, episode 19, partnering with David Potts in the quiz format that rewards obscure knowledge, facing off against teams like and . Additionally, Steel has made several appearances on ITV's daytime chat show , including in 2023 to discuss personal experiences such as her and past relationships, providing insights in interview segments. These guest roles have allowed her to engage with broader audiences beyond scripted acting.

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