Matilda from Love Island Breaks Silence on Instagram: Her First Post Since the Show is Shocking!

Matilda, one of Love Island’s standout stars of 2024, has officially returned to social media with her first Instagram post since the show’s live final on Monday night (July 29). After an intense journey, Matilda and her partner Sean secured third place in this season, which culminated with four couples facing the public vote. Ultimately, Mimii and Josh were crowned the winners of the summer.

In her post, Matilda shared a heartfelt message alongside a photo commemorating her third-place finish with Sean, saying, “This has been the absolute best experience of my whole life, this all feels like a dream…” The post featured a collection of photos with her fellow Islanders, including Nicola, Jess, Uma, and Grace, as well as some sweet moments with Sean, who has captured the hearts of fans as her charming show partner.

Reflecting on her time on the show, Matilda expressed deep gratitude for the incredible people she met, saying, “I’ve met the most amazing, beautiful people inside & out, made relationships that will last a whole lifetime, and now coming out to so much love and support.” She also candidly opened up about her struggles with “crippling social anxiety,” revealing that Love Island was a “huge challenge” and a “full circle moment” that pushed her far beyond her comfort zone.

“I’m so grateful and feel so blessed to all of you showing me so much love and support,” Matilda continued, overwhelmed by the positive response from fans. She concluded her message with a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported her throughout the journey.

Matilda and Sean have also shared a few updates on their Instagram Stories this week, with Matilda recently posting a picture of a cuddly toy watermelon – a nod to Sean’s affectionate nickname for her, “watermelon slice,” which stemmed from him correctly guessing her favorite sweet during one of their early conversations in the villa.