Adam Elliott Collard (born 26 October 1995) is an English television personality and fitness coach, known for his appearances as a contestant on the fourth and eighth series of Love Island in 2018 and 2022 respectively. In 2023, he appeared on Celebs Go Dating.
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| Born | Adam Elliott Collard 26 October 1995 Newcastle upon Tyne, England |
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| Television | Love Island Celebs Go Dating |
Life and career
editAdam Elliott Collard was born on 26 October 1995 in Newcastle upon Tyne.[1][2] Prior to appearing on Love Island, he worked as a personal trainer, later working as an online fitness coach and running his own personal training business, The Sculpt Academy.[3][4] In 2018, Collard became a contestant on the fourth series of Love Island.[3] He entered as the first "bombshell" on Day 1, and had to steal a girl of his choice, which was ultimately Kendall-Rae Knight.[5] During his time in the villa, he was coupled up with a further three girls, Rosie Williams, Zara McDermott and Darylle Thomas, the latter of whom he was dumped alongside on Day 33.[6][7] His behaviour during the series sparked criticism from charity Women"s Aid, who condemned him for his "gaslighting" behaviour.[8][9]
In 2022, Collard returned to the Love Island villa as a "bombshell" in the eighth series, four years after his original appearance.[10][11] He was the first person in the show"s history to appear as a contestant twice in separate series.[12] His return was again criticised by Women"s Aid, who called for ITV to "crack down on emotionally abusive behaviour".[13][14] Collard was dumped from the villa alongside Paige Thorne two days before the final.[15][16] In 2023, Collard was announced to be participating in the twelfth series of the E4 dating series Celebs Go Dating.[17]
After beginning a relationship in 2023, Collard became engaged to sports presenter Laura Woods in July 2024, and in September, Woods revealed she was pregnant with the couple"s first child.[18]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2018 | Love Island | Contestant; series 4 | [19] |
| 2018, 2022 | Lorraine | Guest; 3 episodes | [20] |
| 2022 | Love Island | Contestant; series 8 | [21] |
| 2023 | Celebs Go Dating | Cast member; series 12 | [22] |
References
edit- ^ "Love Island fans can"t believe Adam Collard"s real age". Planet Radio. 11 July 2022. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Who Is Adam Collard From Love Island? Age, Job And Instagram". LADBible. 11 July 2022. Archived from the original on 7 September 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Who is Adam Collard? Meet the Love Island contestant and fitness-mad personal trainer". Radio Times. 29 July 2018. Archived from the original on 28 September 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Adam Collard – The Sculpt Academy". The Sculpt Academy. Archived from the original on 6 June 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Tonight"s Love Island recoupling looks set to be awkward for Adam, Kendall and Rosie". Radio Times. 8 June 2018. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ ""Love Island" 2018: Four Contestants Dumped As Wes Recouples With Megan". HuffPost. 6 July 2023. Archived from the original on 6 July 2018. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Love Island"s Rosie Williams says Adam Collard and Zara McDermott"s split was a "long time coming"". Digital Spy. 20 February 2019. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Love Island: Adam sparks warning from charity Women"s Aid". BBC News. 21 June 2018. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Love Island"s Adam Collard accused of "gaslighting" by domestic abuse charity". The Guardian. 21 June 2018. Archived from the original on 8 May 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Who is Adam Collard? Love Island returnee explained". Radio Times. 29 July 2023. Archived from the original on 25 June 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Adam Collard: Who is the Geordie bombshell returning to the Love Island villa?". ITV. 11 July 2022. Archived from the original on 25 March 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Women"s charity issues Love Island warning as Adam Collard returns to villa". Sky News. 12 July 2022. Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Charity Women"s Aid calls for Love Island to tackle "gaslighting" as Adam Collard returns". ITV. 12 July 2023. Archived from the original on 3 August 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Women"s Aid blasts Love Island bosses for bringing Adam Collard back". Evening Standard. 12 July 2022. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Who left Love Island 2022? All the dumpings and exits from the villa". Radio Times. 1 August 2022. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Love Island dumps another couple from the island ahead of the final". Digital Spy. 31 July 2022. Archived from the original on 1 April 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ In October 2023 it was announced on Laura Woods Instagram that she and Collard were dating."Love Island"s Adam Collard says he"s a "changed man" ahead of Celebs Go Dating". Planet Radio. 18 July 2023. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ Roberts, Hannah (17 September 2024). "Laura Woods and Love Island star Adam Collard announce their engagement". The Standard. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ "All About Adam". ITV. 31 May 2018. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Love Island"s Adam Collard reveals incredible transformation". Digital Spy. 8 August 2018. Archived from the original on 5 November 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "All About: Adam". ITV. 12 July 2022. Archived from the original on 24 July 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "Love Island"s Adam Collard insists "I"m a changed man" as he signs up for Celebs Go Dating". OK!. 17 July 2023. Archived from the original on 18 July 2023. Retrieved 5 August 2023.