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ANYONE who thinks that Love Island is the key to fame and fortune only needs to look at Josh Ritchie.

Even though he made it to the final of ITV Love Island All Stars in sun drenched South Africa, the reality star is now back in biting cold Blighty, working on a building site.

He may seem like a Jack the lad but Josh is smart enough to have a day job
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He may seem like a Jack the lad but Josh is smart enough to have a day jobCredit: Instagram
Sophie and Josh seemed to have genuine chemistry as they hit if off in the villa
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Sophie and Josh seemed to have genuine chemistry as they hit if off in the villaCredit: Eroteme

The 29-year-old has well paid job working for North West Construction, to keep himself ticking over until the phone rings again.

The TV personality posted a reel on his social media, urging those with home renovations in the North West to get in touch with his firm .

But although he hasn’t quit the day job, Josh still seems to be living the high life- forging some glittering showbiz connections.

As an All Stars finalist, Josh finished in joint third place with his co-star Sophie Piper, 24 whom he is now dating.

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Indeed Sophie is the sister of high profile pop star-turned-TV presenter Rochelle Humes.

In the last week, Rochelle revealed that she’d met Josh for the first time when she invited him for over to her family home for a roast dinner.

Speaking to Andi Peters on This Morning, she said:  I met him, yeah. I cooked a roast dinner, he didn't eat any of it so I'm going to try not to take that as an insult.’

A veteran of reality dating shows, Josh has been in the public eye for almost a decade, after he appeared in the first series of Love Island when the show was rebooted back in 2015.

After finishing third he went on to date reality TV personality Charlotte Crosby of Geordie Shore fame, until their bitter break up in 2019.

Ever the ladies man, Josh then hooked up with former Hollyoaks actress, Stephanie Davies and former TOWIE star Danielle Armstrong.

With his good looks and confident manner, no doubt it won’t be long until Josh pops up in something else soon.

The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other in the villa
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The pair couldn't keep their hands off each other in the villaCredit: Eroteme
Joshn and Sophie reach the final finishing in third place in South Africa
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Joshn and Sophie reach the final finishing in third place in South AfricaCredit: Rex
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