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Malissa Nicol (born 9 September 1997) is a Scottish television personality. She rose to prominence when she was cast on the tenth series of the ITV2 dating series Love Island.
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Life and career
[edit]Malissa Nicol was born on 9 September 1997 in Edinburgh.[1] She is of Scottish and Thai descent.[2] Nicol was in a brief relationship with 2022 Love Island contestant and fellow Edinburgh resident Jay Younger.[3][4][5] After relocating to London, Nicol began working as a picture researcher, with her credits including the BBC property series Homes Under the Hammer.[6][7] She also worked for Bauer Media Group, working for magazines Heat and Closer, up until her casting on Love Island. She did not tell her colleagues that she had been cast, and when she left the workplace, they guessed that she would appear on Love Island.[8]
In 2023, it was announced that Nicol had been cast on the tenth series of the ITV2 dating series Love Island.[9][10] She entered as a "bombshell" on day 16 of the series.[11][12] During her time on the series, Nicol participated in the annual "heart rate challenge", in which she danced to "Greedy" by Ariana Grande.[13][14] Her dance went viral on social media due to her awkwardness, with Grazia calling it "relatable yet cringey".[15] Nicol was voted out of the series on day 23, with viewers of the show missing her following her exit.[15][16] Nicol has been in a relationship with investment banker Harvey Thrower since 2024. She was approached for Married at First Sight numerous times but declined due to their relationship.[17]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Homes Under the Hammer | Researcher | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | Love Island | Herself | Contestant |
| 2023 | Love Island: The Morning After | Herself | Guest |
References
[edit]- ^ Soen, Hayley. "Say hello to Mal, the vibey Love Island bombshell who already has an Islander ex". The Tab. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Mal from Love Island's ethnicity hails from two countries thousands of miles apart". Reality Titbit. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Jay Younger 'Promised His Ex-Girlfriend A Serious Future'". Grazia. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Jones, Amy. "Inside Love Island bombshell Mal Nicol's romance with ex Islander Jay Younger". OK!. Archived from the original on 2 October 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Sewell, Chelsie. "Love Island 2023: Edinburgh bombshell Mal Nicol to enter villa after 'dating' former contestant Jay Younger". Edinburgh News. Archived from the original on 6 July 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Cockerham, Sophie. "Who is Mal Nicol? Meet Love Island 2023 contestant and bombshell". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Adams, Zoe. "Love Island bombshell Mal Nicol: Age, job and famous ex-boyfriend". Heart. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Vierke, Emily. "Love Island 2023 bombshell 'revealed' and she worked at HEAT magazine". Heat. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Nesbit, Megan. "Who is Mal Nicol on Love Island 2023? New bombshell's age, career and Instagram". Wales Online. Archived from the original on 28 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Mensah, Katelyn. "Chaotic nights out and ski trips: Inside Mal's boujee life before Love Island 2023". The Tab. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island 2023 bombshell revealed and she's GORG". Closer. Archived from the original on 21 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Sammy made savage unaired dig at Jess before reunion, dumped star claims". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 7 November 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
Mal Nicol, 25, entered the Spanish villa on day 16 as a bombshell
- ^ Vierke, Emily. "Dumped Love Island stars expose heart rate challenge scenes that were BANNED". Heat. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Flaherty, Jess. "Love Island's Mal Nicol posts hilarious reaction video to raunchy challenges". OK!. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ a b Roberts, Charlotte. "Love Island's Mal Nicol Gave The Most Relatable Reaction To Her Heart Rate Challenge". Archived from the original on 1 August 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ Macdonald, Siobhan. "Love Island airs brutal dumping as Scots star Mal Nicol and Mehdi Edno ditched". Daily Record. Archived from the original on 30 June 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island star 'approached for MAFS UK' – but here's why they've said no". Heat. Retrieved 22 September 2025.