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Sam Gowland
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Sam Gowland (born 2 August 1995) is an English television and social media personality.[1] He rose to fame when he participated in the third series of the ITV2 dating reality competition Love Island in 2017.[2] After his stint on the programme, he began appearing in the MTV reality show Geordie Shore, debuting in the sixteenth series in 2018 before leaving in 2019 at the conclusion of the twentieth series.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Gowland was born on 2 August 1995 in Middlesbrough and was raised in Thornaby-on-Tees.[3] After leaving school, he became an oil rig worker.[4]
Gowland is the cousin of footballer Jonathan Grounds.[5]
Career
[edit]On 29 May 2017, Gowland was unveiled as one of the eleven original contestants for the third series of the ITV2 dating reality competition Love Island.[6] During his first stint on the series, he was "coupled up" with four different women, originally with Camilla Thurlow.[7] On Day 23, he was "dumped" from the programme, alongside Chloë Crowhurst; Gowland had been coupled up with her and Crowhurst had also been an original contestant.[8] However, Gowland and fellow "dumpee" Mike Thalassitis returned to the programme on Day 39, in which they became the first Islanders to return to the villa having been dumped from the island, after being voted back in a recent public vote.[9] Gowland then coupled up with Georgia Harrison, before they were dumped together on Day 46, just a week after his return and days prior to the live final.[10]
Five months after Love Island concluded, in December 2017, it was confirmed that Gowland would join the cast of the sixteenth series of MTV reality show Geordie Shore, which commenced on 9 January 2018.[11] Gowland was notable for his row with fellow cast member Alex MacPherson in the seventeenth series after the latter made unintentional sexual advances towards Gowland's girlfriend Chloe Ferry and voluntarily leaving the house in the tenth episode after sustaining a minor injury before returning in the following episode.[12] In October 2019, it was confirmed that Gowland, as well as his co-star Tahlia Chung, would not be returning for the twenty-first series, ending long-running speculation over his future as a result of the breakdown of his and Ferry's relationship.[13]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Love Island | Himself | Contestant; series 3 |
| 2018–2019 2024 |
Geordie Shore | Main cast member; series 16–20 Special guest, series 24 | |
| 2018 | Celebrity Ghost Hunt | Contestant, guest appearances | |
| 2019 | Geordie Shore OGs | Guest appearance (series 1) | |
| 2020 | Eating With My Ex | Guest appearance in celebrity special with Georgia Harrison |
List of MMA fights
[edit]1 wins – 0 losses – 0 draws
| Score | Record | Opponent | Medhod | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | 1–0 |  ENG Marty McKenna
|
Submission (Rear-Naked Choke)[14] | 2 | 2:15 | Fame MMA UK 1 | 14 December 2019 | ENG Newcastle
|
MMA debut |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Love Island 2017 contestants: who's still in and who's out?". The Telegraph. 5 June 2017. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ Parkinson, Hannah Jane (6 June 2018). "Where's best for an ambitious young person: Love Island or Oxbridge?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Who is Sam Gowland? meet the new Geordie Shore star and former Love Island contestant". Teesside Live – Gazette Live. 2 October 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ Metro.co.uk, Rebecca Lewis for (29 May 2017). "Meet the 2017 Love Island cast: Oil rig worker Sam Gowland".
- ^ "Who is Sam Gowland? Love Island 2017 hunk is cousin of Birmingham City player". Birmingham Mail. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
- ^ "Love Island: Here are your 2017 islanders". Digital Spy. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "So who are the Love Island couples this series?". Digital Spy. 5 June 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "Love Island 2017 results! Who left? One couple dumped in shock twist". 26 June 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
- ^ "Love Island 2017: Mike Thalassitis and Sam Gowland return to the villa". TellyMix. 12 July 2017. Archived from the original on 31 July 2017. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ "Love Island dumps yet another couple". Digital Spy. 19 July 2017.
- ^ "Geordie Shore Series 16: New Housemates Sam Gowland And Stephanie Snowdon Talk Past Worldies And Getting Mortal As Start Date Is Confirmed". www.mtv.co.uk.
- ^ "Geordie Shore – Season 17". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 8 May 2020.
- ^ Duke, Simon (24 October 2019). "Shock as X Factor finalist joins cast of Geordie Shore". nechronicle.
- ^ "Fame MMA UK: Scotty T vs. Stevie Bear". Tapology. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
Sam Gowland
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Early life
Upbringing and family
Sam Gowland was born on 2 August 1995 in Middlesbrough, England.[1][11] He was raised in the nearby town of Thornaby-on-Tees, where he spent his childhood in the North East England region.[12][13] Gowland is the cousin of professional footballer Jonathan Grounds, who has played for clubs including Birmingham City and Middlesbrough.[14][15]Pre-fame occupations
After leaving Macmillan Academy, Gowland entered the workforce directly as an oil rig worker, a role he held prior to his entry into reality television in 2017.[7] In this position, he worked as a rigger for Hertel, contributing to a commission team on a new ethane site associated with North Sea operations, a common pathway for workers from Teesside.[7][16] The demands of North Sea oil rig work, which Gowland undertook, typically involve intense physical labor such as heavy lifting, operating machinery in extreme weather, and adhering to strict safety protocols during 12-hour shifts, often for weeks at a time offshore, far from home.[16][17] No other short-term jobs or specific skills like fitness training are documented in Gowland's pre-fame period.[18][19]Television career
Love Island
Sam Gowland entered the third series of Love Island as an original Islander on Day 1, which aired on 5 June 2017.[18] He was initially paired with Olivia Attwood during the launch episode, but their coupling ended shortly after when Attwood expressed a lack of romantic interest and chose to recouple with Chris Hughes on Day 6.[20] Gowland then formed a partnership with Chloe Crowhurst, but the pair were deemed the least compatible by their fellow Islanders and were dumped together on Day 23 in a dramatic double eviction.[21] Public support led to Gowland's surprise return to the villa on Day 39 alongside Mike Thalassitis, after viewers voted them back in via a public poll.[3] During a subsequent recoupling ceremony, Georgia Harrison chose Gowland as her partner, marking a new romantic pairing that generated villa drama and viewer interest.[22] However, the couple finished at the bottom of a public vote for favourite pairing and were dumped together on Day 45, just days before the series finale.[23] Gowland's time on the show contributed to his public image as a "serial dater," a label he embraced in interviews, admitting to a short attention span in relationships that often limited them to one or two dates.[14] This persona, combined with on-screen conflicts, drew significant media scrutiny post-show, including reports of his split from Harrison amid allegations of infidelity that fueled tabloid headlines.[24] His physical fitness, honed from prior work on North Sea oil rigs, enhanced his appeal as a contestant in the sun-soaked villa environment. The 2017 series of Love Island achieved strong viewership, averaging 1.5 to 2 million nightly viewers and peaking at 2.9 million for the finale, which helped propel Gowland into broader reality television fame as one of the show's breakout personalities.[25][26] His participation marked a pivotal launchpad for his TV career, establishing him as a recognizable figure in British entertainment.[18]Geordie Shore
Sam Gowland joined the cast of Geordie Shore for its sixteenth series, debuting on 9 January 2018 alongside his then-girlfriend Chloe Ferry, who was already an established member of the ensemble.[27][28] His casting followed his initial rise to fame on Love Island in 2017, bringing a fresh dynamic to the show's party-centric format.[7] Gowland appeared as a regular cast member through series 20, which concluded in 2019, contributing to the program's ongoing depiction of North East England's vibrant social scene as a native of Teesside. In July 2019, during filming for series 20, Gowland was suspended from the show following a violent outburst after learning that Ferry had kissed another man while filming in Portugal.[29] This incident contributed to his departure from the series at the end.[30][7] Throughout his tenure, Gowland was central to several high-profile storylines that highlighted the show's interpersonal tensions. In series 17, filmed in Australia and airing from May 2018, he engaged in a heated confrontation with new cast member Alex MacPherson after Ferry reported that MacPherson had flirted with her and placed his arm around her waist.[31] Gowland stormed into the boys' room, warning MacPherson not to "start fing flirting and putting your arms round our fing lass again," though the situation de-escalated when Gowland opted to prioritize the group's first night out.[31] Later in the same series, Gowland suffered a hand injury during filming, forcing a temporary departure from the house and leaving Ferry visibly upset, as depicted in the episode "Sam Busts His Hand" aired on 17 July 2018.[32] Gowland's on-screen relationship with Ferry evolved into an on-off dynamic that became a recurring focus, marked by passionate reconciliations and public displays of affection amid the house's chaotic environment.[33] His involvement amplified the show's representation of North East England's working-class youth culture, drawing from his own background in the region and helping to expand the program's appeal to local audiences.[7] In 2024, Gowland made a brief guest appearance in series 24, marking his first return since 2019 and showcasing a more reflective persona compared to his earlier wild partygoer image.[33] During the Cyprus-filmed episodes, he met Ferry for the first time in three years to discuss their past, seeking mutual closure in a conversation that addressed lingering issues from their time on the show.[33] This cameo further solidified his enduring connection to Geordie Shore, boosting his visibility among fans who followed his post-show endeavors.[34]Other appearances
In 2018, Gowland participated in the supernatural investigation series Celebrity Ghost Hunt, hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal on Really, where celebrities explored haunted locations in the UK and Ireland to uncover paranormal activity using tools like EVP recorders and spirit boards.[35] He appeared in two episodes, including investigations at Wicklow Gaol and Loftus Hall, contributing to the show's format of blending entertainment with ghost-hunting challenges alongside co-stars such as Amber Davies from Love Island.[36] This appearance highlighted his willingness to engage in lighter, adventurous reality formats beyond dating and lifestyle shows.[5] Gowland appeared in the 2020 celebrity special of Eating With My Ex on BBC Three, reuniting with former Love Island partner Georgia Harrison for a three-course meal where they addressed past relationship tensions through hosted questions.[37] The episode delved into reflections on their 2017 romance, including public perceptions and personal growth post-breakup, offering viewers insight into Gowland's candid side.[38] This format tied into broader themes of reconciliation in reality TV, showcasing his ability to navigate emotional narratives.[39] Beyond these, Gowland made guest spots in Just Tattoo of Us from 2017 to 2020 on MTV, where couples designed surprise tattoos for each other, often leading to humorous or tense reveals; he participated multiple times, including with Chloe Ferry in 2018, testing friendship and romantic bonds through inking challenges.[40] Crossovers with Love Island alumni continued in episodes featuring Simon Searles, emphasizing playful rivalries.[41] These varied roles, spanning horror-tinged adventures, tattoo-based games, and ex-partner discussions, solidified Gowland's brand as a versatile and approachable figure in UK reality television, appealing to audiences through authentic, unscripted moments.Business ventures
E-commerce and mentoring
Following his departure from reality television, Sam Gowland launched e-commerce side hustle programs in the early 2020s, focusing on accessible online business models that enable participants to generate secondary incomes using mobile devices. These initiatives, including the eCom Growth Course introduced via his official platform, emphasize dropshipping as a low-barrier entry to digital retail, allowing users to build scalable operations without substantial upfront inventory costs.[42] Gowland shares instructional content across digital platforms, drawing from his personal experience scaling from £2,000 in savings at age 21 to self-made millionaire status by 25 through dropshipping ventures. By 2025, he had cultivated a substantial online audience, with nearly 1 million Instagram followers, where he posts success narratives from his journey and client achievements to inspire aspiring entrepreneurs.[42] The programs teach practical strategies such as identifying high-demand products through market analysis and sourcing suppliers, alongside step-by-step guidance on establishing Shopify-based online stores to facilitate seamless customer transactions. Participants learn to apply sales psychology principles to optimize product listings and marketing, prioritizing user-friendly setups that support remote management from anywhere. Gowland's curriculum avoids complex financial modeling, instead highlighting operational fundamentals like contribution margins and cash flow to sustain profitability.[42] In 2024, Gowland publicly attributed his millionaire milestone directly to e-commerce successes, crediting dropshipping for transforming his financial trajectory after facing career setbacks in entertainment. He highlights client transformations as key validation, such as individuals who reportedly achieved consistent monthly revenues within months of implementing his methods—for instance, one participant scaling to a full-time income stream shortly after course completion, enabling lifestyle shifts like debt reduction or family support. These examples underscore the program's emphasis on replicable, phone-accessible tactics over traditional business infrastructure.[42] Gowland's relocation to Bali in late 2022 further aligned with his e-commerce focus, as the island's remote-friendly environment supported his nomadic mentoring style and content creation, allowing uninterrupted oversight of global client progress while leveraging the location's digital nomad community for inspiration. This move facilitated the expansion of his programs into a fully virtual mentorship model, including one-on-one coaching sessions to personalize strategies for diverse participants.[42]Property and financial trading
Following his rise to fame on reality television, Sam Gowland entered the property market in June 2019 by incorporating S Gowland Properties Limited, marking his shift toward real estate development as a primary source of income. The company focused initially on high-end residential projects in the United Kingdom, including luxury mansions in the exclusive Wynyard Park area of Teesside, where Gowland oversaw the construction of modern, bespoke homes tailored for affluent buyers.[43] By 2021, these developments had gained attention for their premium finishes and prime locations, establishing Gowland as an emerging figure in regional property circles.[44] Gowland expanded his portfolio internationally, with projects in Bali and Dubai emphasizing luxury villas and passive income generation. In Bali, he developed and resided in a high-value mansion, completing additional villa sales as part of ongoing builds.[45] His Dubai ventures included renovations of multimillion-dollar properties, aligning with a business model centered on diversification away from entertainment to ensure long-term financial stability. In parallel, Gowland pursued forex trading, which he credited alongside property for building his wealth, adopting a philosophy of creating multiple income streams to achieve independence from television work.[8] By 2024, Gowland publicly declared himself a multi-millionaire through these endeavors, stating he had not needed to cook for himself in over three years due to the lifestyle afforded by his investments.[45][8] This financial autonomy underscored his emphasis on scalable, asset-based ventures over active employment. In 2025, the company continued operations, evidenced by an address change in March to a new base in Brierley Hill, supporting further international projects in regions like Bali and Dubai.[46]Mixed martial arts career
Entry into fighting
Gowland's interest in mixed martial arts stemmed from his robust physical conditioning developed during his pre-fame career as an oil rig rigger, a role that demanded significant strength and stamina in harsh offshore environments. This foundation was further reinforced by the demanding physical activities and fitness routines associated with his appearances on reality television programs, where maintaining peak condition became a professional necessity.[3] In mid-2019, Gowland committed to an intensive training regimen to prepare for his debut, training at Straight Blast Gym (SBG) South Shields in the Newcastle area, where he focused on building MMA-specific skills through gym sessions despite having no prior professional combat experience. He frequently shared glimpses of his preparation on social media, teasing followers with updates on his progress and building hype for the upcoming challenge.[47][48][49] As the first celebrity confirmed for the inaugural Fame MMA UK event—a high-profile, entertainment-oriented MMA promotion—Gowland saw it as an ideal platform to test his abilities as a newcomer, motivated by the personal growth and public exposure the format offered. Weighing in at 163.8 pounds (74.3 kg) for the open-weight bout, he approached the opportunity with a determined mindset, eager to prove his mettle in the cage despite his novice status.[50][48]Professional record
Sam Gowland's professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career consists of a single bout, resulting in an undefeated record of 1-0 as of November 2025.[48] His debut and only professional fight occurred on December 14, 2019, at Fame MMA UK 1, held at the Utilita Arena in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. Billed as the main event, the open-weight bout pitted Gowland against fellow reality television personality Marty McKenna in a highly anticipated grudge bout stemming from their shared history on Geordie Shore. Gowland secured the victory via submission with a rear-naked choke at 2:45 of the second round, demonstrating effective grappling skills honed during his preparatory training.[51][52][53] The event drew a packed crowd of over 5,000 spectators to the arena, creating an electric atmosphere charged with regional pride and rivalry, as both fighters hailed from the North East of England. Gowland's performance was met with enthusiastic cheers from the audience, particularly in the moments leading to the submission, which ended the fight decisively and resolved their ongoing feud.[47][54] Following the win, Gowland expressed exhilaration about the experience, stating he was "absolutely buzzing" and open to pursuing additional fights in the future. Despite this interest, no further professional bouts have materialized for him in the intervening years.[55][47][48]| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1–0 | Marty McKenna | Submission (rear-naked choke) | 2 | 2:45 | Fame MMA UK 1 | December 14, 2019 | Newcastle, England |