Love Island: Who is Mary Bedford’s ex-boyfriend?

Model revealed her former partner was a footballer

Tuesday 17 August 2021 21:19 BST

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Fans have been left wondering which footballer Love Island contestant Mary Bedford used to date.

In tonight’s episode (9 August) of the hit reality series, Mary went on a date with newcomer Aaron Simpson during which she revealed that her ex-boyfriend was a footballer.

Although the 22-year-old model did not elaborate on who exactly her ex-partner is, it is known that Mary used to date Chris Hughes.

Following his stint on the third season of Love Island, Hughes is best known as a TV personality. Together with his then-partner Olivia Attwood, Hughes came third in the 2017 series.

Given that the 28-year-old also used to play football for Gloucestershire club Bourton Rovers FC, Hughes may be who Mary was referring to in tonight’s episode (9 August).