Irish GAA star Sean ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald exits Love Island, thanks Irish fans

Sean ‘Fitzy’ Fitzgerald, a 25‑year‑old GAA player and primary‑school teacher, posted a tongue‑in‑cheek audition video on TikTok that attracted nearly one‑million views. Love Island producers contacted him the next day; he initially thought it was a prank but agreed to join the ITV dating show.

During his stint he formed a relationship with fellow contestant Lola Deal, and the pair chose to leave the villa voluntarily after finding love. Fitzy later shared Instagram photos and wrote, “Thanks so much to everyone for the love and support… A special shoutout to all the Irish who have had my back throughout the entire experience,” confirming plans to settle in Dublin with Lola.