Niall Aslam’s time in the Love Island villa was glitzy and gold from the outside.
On the inside, it was torturous.
Despite an initial fan favourite, the 23-year-old had to walk out on the chance of winning £50,000 little over a week into the show.
Citing personal reasons, Niall quit Love Island on day nine. In a heart-touching Instagram post, he later revealed that he had Aspergers Syndrome, and struggled to cope with the pressure of being in the villa.
Now, however, Niall is flourishing – and it’s all thanks to a beautiful bromance with Eyal Booker!
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Niall Aslam on Quitting Love Island
When Niall Aslam quit Love Island there were numerous rumours as to why he left, as an eery silence from the student had speculation swirling.
It was this Instagram post that finally revealed everything.
Niall explained that he had always “felt different” due to his Aspergers and that no-one knew of his condition outside “close family members”.
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Niall Aslam Now
Despite leaving Love Island 2018 on day nine, Niall is enjoying the fruits of reality TV stardom.
Alongside a host of guest appearances, even at his beloved Harry Potter Studios in London, Niall is also writing a book about his struggles with Aspergers.
Niall told The Sun: I’ve started writing a book actually about what I’ve been through and my experience.”
However, flicking through Niall’s Instagram, and it’s clear to see that the main thing to come from his time in Love Island is a bromance with Eyal Booker.
You won’t go two pictures without finding an Insta snap of Niall and Eyal!
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Niall Aslam and Eyal Booker
Although the bros never looked incredibly close inside the Majorca villa, their friendship on the outside has blossomed.
The duo has likened themselves to Zoolander models ‘Hansel and Derek’, where they’ve competed to see who has the most powerful ‘Blue Steel’ pout.
Niall wins…
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Eyal Booker on Celebs Go Dating
Eyal Booker has been confirmed as one of the Celebrities to join Channel 4 dating series Celebs Go Dating.
The series will air in October 2018, with Eyal also joined by former Love Island series three star Olivia Attwood.
You know who is missing, though? Niall Aslam.
Someone add him to the cast list!
Describe the new Celebs Go Dating line-up in one word – dangerous!
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