Did you catch Jack and Dani: Life After Love Island, last night? The Love Island winners star in their new reality show which continues tonight and tomorrow night, on ITVBe at 9pm.
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Find out what life has been like after Love Island, the highs and lows of being in the public eye, and what their goals are for 2019.
What was your favourite moment making the series and what are you most excited for viewers to see?
J: My favourite moment was going to Rome. I felt like a proper tour guide. It was wicked. We had an amazing meal looking over the Vatican. That was brilliant.
D: Mine was definitely going to Rome, I liked Rome. It was really romantic. I wished we could have stayed longer.
How are you adapting as dog owners to Sandy? Did you have any disagreements over the name?
J: I’ve always been a dog owner, so I was like a duck to water. Dani never wanted one so I had to convince her. Which was why she took full control of the name. I didn’t stop going on until I got my own way. I kept saying ‘wouldn’t it be so nice.’
D: He just really wanted a dog. So I went with it. It’s the biggest compromise I’ve made – before that compromising was just like ‘what takeaway shall we get?’ – but she is adorable.
Describe what life post Love Island has been like?
J: Definitely intense! It’s been nonstop. I thought I worked fairly hard before, but now I get up earlier than I’ve ever got up. Sometimes it can be overwhelming but it’s been incredible so far.
D: It’s changed my life for the better. The only thing I miss from before is the privacy.
What is the biggest difference between your relationship in the villa and your relationship in the public eye?
J: In the villa you’re surrounded by people 24/7 that are massively supportive and will always give you positive advice. But then you’re in the big bad world. So you have the mixture of positive and negative. Basically it’s a real relationship now which is where you take the rough with the smooth, like anything in life.
D: Relationships in the villa are probably always going to be perfect, because you’re in a surreal situation. That’s all you have, each other. There is nothing outside to affect that. You come out of the villa and then have to re-learn about each other. In the outside world you have a job to wake up to and everything hits you like a lightning bolt. You’re learning more about each other and you’re also dealing with the life you live now. It’s not a normal relationship anymore, it’s a very public one and you’re also trying to figure out what you want to be. It’s about keeping the right balance.
What has been the highest point for you both since Love Island?
J: For me it’s all the opportunities you get. You get so many amazing chances to work and meet with people you never thought possible. It’s mad, I’m very lucky. Really you’ve gone on a show and been yourself and then all of a sudden you’re on TV and all these fun jobs are coming your way. And hopefully this is just the start. The whole thing is just exciting.
D: I didn’t expect so many opportunities. It’s been a dream come true. Designing my own clothing range for In The Style and performing on stage with my dad over Christmas for Nativity The Musical! were amazing highlights. We’re both looking forward to hosting backstage at the NTAs later this month, it should be a right laugh.
What are the difficulties of having a relationship in the public eye?
J: The fact that every person has an opinion on your relationship, that’s the hardest thing. Before when you’ve been in a relationship, no one cares. Now you can do anything and thousands of people have something to say about it.
D: It is really hard when everyone has an opinion on your relationship, but as long as we’re happy that’s all that really matters.
What would you say is your biggest strength as a couple?
J: There are a lot of pressures now. Everyone has an opinion on your relationship, but we’ve managed to stay together. So I would say just resilience of staying together through all the pressures of having a relationship in the public eye.
D: Yeah, we just try to focus on being happy and ignore any negativity. We’re always able to have a laugh together.
Is there anything you would have done differently in your relationship looking back?
J: I firmly believe in not having regrets. Everything that’s happened, you roll with it. I wouldn’t do anything different. We’ll carry on as we are and carry on trying to get stronger. We’re still at the beginning of our relationship and we’re still building on it.
D: You just learnt over time to keep things more personal and private as time goes on.
What are your big ambitions, personally and professionally, for 2019?
D: I just want to carry on doing what I am doing. I want to take it all as it comes. It’s hard to predict what will happen. I just want to be happy, and live in the moment. Everything I want to do I want to be happy and enjoy life, that’s the most important thing.
J: I don’t know really. It’s hard because opportunities get put to you sporadically. I’ve done some wildlife which is something I’m really interested in it. I’d like to go down that route. I love TV work and I’d like to do more of that.
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