The curse of Love Island: As Jack Fincham appeals jail sentence, how fellow Islanders have fallen victim to pressures of fame after leaving behind the drama of the villa
The curse of Love Island: As Jack Fincham appeals jail sentence, how fellow Islanders have fallen victim to pressures of fame after leaving behind the drama of the villa
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It's no secret that there are life-changing amounts of money to be made and career opportunities to take advantage of if you play your cards right after leaving the Love Island villa. Yet while many stars have used their appearance on the show to obtain millions of social media followers and six-figure brand deals - some have been struck by tragedy after appearing on the show.
![[Kaz Crossley hit headlines in February 2023, when she was questioned and held in prison in the United Arab Emirates on suspicion of drug offences (pictured on the show in 2018)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/08/94670269-14338365-Kaz_Crossley_hit_headlines_in_February_2023_when_she_was_questio-a-2_1738224039388.jpg)
The hugely popular show has been under intense scrutiny over the years following the suicides of former contestants Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, as well as host Caroline Flack, prompting calls for producers to take more care of its stars. Most recently, Jack Fincham was sentenced to six weeks in prison over a dog attack, following a drug driving charge. The former pen salesman has since appealed his prison sentence and has been granted bail pending its outcome.
![[In 2020, the reality star was filmed without her knowledge, appearing to snort lines of white powder in Dubai by her 'controlling and manipulative' ex-boyfriend]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/15/93799837-14338365-Kaz_Crossley_hit_the_headlines_in_February_2023_when_she_was_que-m-25_1738164303217.jpg)
Other contestants, including Kaz Crossley and Davide Sanclimenti, have also been involved with drugs after falling victim to the pressures of fame. Here, MailOnline delves into the curse of Love Island and the beloved stars who have struggled, or lost their lives, since leaving the show.
![[Sophie Gradon appeared on the 2016 series of the ITV show and took her own life in June 2018]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/29/15/94642181-14338365-image-a-26_1738165206745.jpg)
The curse of Love Island: As Jack Fincham appeals his six week jail sentence for a dog attack, how previous Islanders have fallen victim to pressures of fame after leaving the villa. Kaz Crossley hit headlines in February 2023, when she was questioned and held in prison in the United Arab Emirates on suspicion of drug offences (pictured on the show in 2018).
![[Sophie was joined by Love Island co-star Zara Holland during her final interview. Zara was stripped off her Miss GB title following a steamy encounter with Alex Bowen on the show]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/30/07/94669925-14338365-image-a-5_1738222268512.jpg)
