Love Island UK star Giorgio Russo hints at budding bromance on social media

Gio from Love Island UK Season 12 | Image via Instagram/ @giorgiorusso__
Gio from Love Island UK Season 12 | Image via Instagram/ @giorgiorusso__

The 30-year-old Love Island UK villa bombshell Giorgio Russo, who is the brother of England football player Alessia Russo, has ignited rumors by displaying hints of a new relationship outside the island. Since his tearful departure, Giorgio has posted cryptic messages that admirers decipher as indicating a rapidly growing bond with another ex-Islander, raising the possibility that his villa narrative may have continued after the cameras left.

This possible "bromance" follows Giorgio's exit, which came after a touching moment in which he acknowledged that he preferred a spouse who appreciates football and has family values, a nod to his heritage and upbringing. His social media clues are already arousing fan interest: could this mark the beginning of a supporting relationship comparable to his villa romance? Viewers have been left wondering, and tweeting, by his lighthearted remarks and behind-the-scenes pictures with an unidentified man Islander.

Giorgio hasn't verified or refuted the allegations, but his teaser posts have caused a lot of fan hypotheses to circulate. His willingness to pursue new friendships is praised by some viewers, while others question if it's a clever relaunch of his public persona. In any case, Giorgio seems intent on demonstrating that his time on the show and beyond was only the start of an even more unexpected journey.


Love Island UK star Giorgio Russo’s post-villa bond with Tommy Bradley gains attention

Alum of Love Island UK, Giorgio Russo, sometimes known as Gio, left the villa alone; it appears he took with him something equally significant: a strong bond with Tommy Bradley, another Islander. Giorgio is now hinting at a "blossoming" link outside the villa following an emotional appearance on the show, where he entered during the Casa Amor twist and left without a love connection.

Giorgio recently posted a beaming picture of himself and Tommy on Instagram, with his arm encircling his former co-star.

"Love Island didn't find me the love of my life, but they did find me a new little brother," the post said.

The tweet was made soon after Love Island UK's Giorgio and Tommy left the show: Giorgio after he was unable to get back together with any Islander, and Tommy after he and Lucy Quinn were voted as one of the least compatible couples by the public.

The post depicts a strong, fraternal friendship created via shared highs and lows inside the villa, even though romance didn't work out for either of them.


A genuine connection born from Casa Amor chaos

On Love Island UK, Giorgio experienced both bright beginnings and surprising conclusions. In the middle of the high-stakes sleepover, he came into the villa and paired up with Helena right away. Once their spark subsided, however, Giorgio pursued relationships with Billykiss and Yasmin, none of which resulted in a long-term romance. Once more, he was unable to establish a solid bond during Casa Amor and was eventually expelled from the island.

Tommy's adventure took an equally unexpected turn. The public ranked the couple as one of the least compatible when he got together with Lucy Quinn. Shakira and Ty, two Islanders who were deemed the most compatible, decided to send them home, sealing their doom.


From co-stars to close friends

Even though their romances were brief, people still see Giorgio and Tommy's bond after the show to be a highlight. Love Island UK star posted a picture that embodies a unique, sincere bond based on respect and common experience, not just a friendship. Even if he didn't find true love, Giorgio said he did receive something as enduring: a new younger brother.

A reminder that not all love stories are romantic, Giorgio and Tommy's developing friendship provides a welcome change from Love Island's frenzied romances and dramatic exits. Sometimes the strongest ties are formed via quiet support, solidarity, and similar beliefs. And this unexpected bromance might be one of the most sincere relationships to emerge from Season 12 in a villa full of chaos.


Watch all the episodes of Love Island UK on ITV2.

Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala