Demi Jones
Demi Jones | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 July 1998 Portsmouth, Hampshire, England |
| Occupation | Television personality |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Known for | Love Island The Real Full Monty Love Island: All-Stars |
Demi Jones (born 2 July 1998) is an English television personality. In 2020, she was a contestant on the sixth series of the ITV2 reality series Love Island and finished in third place. After being diagnosed with thyroid cancer, she signed up for The Real Full Monty in 2021. She returned to compete in the spin-off series Love Island: All-Stars in 2024.
Life and career
[edit]Demi Jones was born on 2 July 1998 in Portsmouth, Hampshire.[1] Prior to appearing on television, she studied history and archaeology at the University of Winchester and worked as a style advisor at a fashion boutique.[2] In January 2020, Jones entered the Love Island villa as a contestant on the sixth series. She entered as a "bombshell" on Day 16 alongside Wallace Wilson.[3] During the series, she was coupled up with Nas Majeed and Luke Mabbott, the latter of whom she reached final with and finished in third place.[4][5][6] They dated for three months after the series ended, however Jones confirmed that they had split during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
In May 2021, Jones announced that she had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer.[8] She had to undergo surgery to have her thyroid removed.[9] In December 2021, following her diagnosis, she took part in the ITV series Strictly The Real Full Monty in which a group of celebrities strip to raise awareness for cancer.[10] Later that month, Jones announced that she was "cancer free" and said that despite it being a "difficult year mentally and physically for [her] with [her] surgeries and treatment" [...] said she was "beyond grateful for everyone's kindness and support".[11][12] Queen Alexandra Hospital, where Jones received her cancer treatment revealed that following the announcement of Jones' diagnosis, cancer screenings had increased.[13] Former Hollyoaks actress Abi Phillips credited Jones' cancer journey for helping her discover her own diagnosis.[14]
In January 2024, Jones returned to Love Island four years after her original appearance to compete in the spin-off Love Island: All-Stars.[15][16] Jones entered the villa as an original islander on Day 1.[17]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Love Island | Contestant; series 6 | [18] |
| 2021 | Strictly The Real Full Monty | Participant | [19] |
| 2024 | Love Island: All-Stars | Contestant | [20] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Love Island's Demi Jones: everything you need to know about the 2020 Islander". Heat. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Who is Demi Jones? Meet the Winter Love Island star and graduate from Portsmouth". Evening Standard. 7 February 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island reveals two new bombshells entering the villa". Digital Spy. 27 January 2020. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Nas Majeed flirts with new girl Demi Jones in first look – could she be the one?". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Demi in tears as Shaughna confesses her feelings to Luke M". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island third place couple revealed as Demi and Luke M in live final". Chronicle Live. 23 February 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island star Demi Jones reveals she has split with Luke Mabbott". Digital Spy. 5 June 2020. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island star Demi Jones diagnosed with cancer". BBC News. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Demi Jones announces that she has thyroid cancer". Digital Spy. 20 May 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Demi Jones calls cancer diagnosis 'a dark cloud' as she joins Strictly The Real Full Monty". Digital Spy. 2 December 2021. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island star Demi Jones announces she is cancer free". BBC News. 14 December 2021. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Demi plans to "embrace her body" following cancer journey". ITV. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Portsmouth Love Island star Demi Jones encourages cancer checks". BBC News. 28 June 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island: How Demi Jones helped Hollyoaks actress spot thyroid cancer signs". BBC News. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island's Demi plans to "embrace her body" following cancer journey". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Love Island All Stars: ITV reveals line-up for 2024 series". BBC News. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
- ^ "Who is Demi Jones? Love Island: All Stars 2024 contestant". Radio Times.
- ^ "All About Demi". ITV. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "Strictly the Real Full Monty 2021 cast: Meet the line-up of stars". Radio Times. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
- ^ "All About Demi". ITV. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
External links
[edit]- Demi Jones at IMDb