Who is Samira Mighty? The X Factor: Celebrity star who quit Love Island
SAMIRA Mighty sensationally quit Love Island halfway through her series back in 2018. But now she's back on our screens showcasing her musical talents.
The reality star will be showing off her West End training in the upcoming series of The X Factor: Celebrity...
Who is Samira Mighty?
Samira Mighty is a former Love Island star and West End performer from London.
Before entering the villa, the 23-year-old was best known for starring in the musical Dreamgirls since November 2017, alongside co-stars Brennyn Lark, Marisha Wallace and Kimmy Edwards.
Theatre-goers might also recognise her from her appearances in Mamma Mia! and 2017's Beauty And The Beast.
The Millennium Performing Arts trained star is also a Mezzo-Soprano singer and an accomplished dancer.
Samira has also bragged about dumping Hollywood actor Chris Pine, which was revealed on Love Island during a game.
What is Samira Mighty's singing background?
Samira was trained at Millennium Performing Arts and is a Mezzo-Soprano singer - so she has a pretty solid singing background!
The 23-year-old West End performer starred in musicals Mamma Mia!, Beauty and The Beast and Dreamgirls before entering the villa but she didn't return to the stage after her stint in the ITV2 show.
In June 2018, The Sun exclusively revealed that the star faced legal action after quitting hit show Dreamgirls to appear on Love Island.
She is said to have given bosses just one day’s notice after calling in sick from her role in the musical.
Sonia Friedman Productions was said to want £3,000 compo.
A source said at the time: “She won’t walk into a job any time soon.
";Her name is mud and her behaviour totally unprofessional.”
When was Samira Mighty in Love Island?
Samira was in Love Island in 2018.
She had a difficult journey in the villa after failing to find love with a number of islanders but finally found happiness with Frankie.
But she was left heartbroken after he was voted least popular by viewers and was given the boot from the series.
She admitted to wanting to try and enjoy the rest of her experience on the show but that it was too hard being surrounded by loved up couples when her man was nowhere to be seen.
On the show on July 11 Samira was seen looking at old photos of her and Frankie on her phone and later not being able to sleep.
On July 12, 2018, The Sun exclusively revealed how Samira Mighty had quit Love Island.
The islander, 22, was left devastated when her partner Frankie Foster was booted off the show and has decided to follow her heart after his shock exit.
The star confided in close pal Dani Dyer as she deliberated over the tough decision but in the end chose to leave the villa.
Samira struggled to cope following Frankie's exit after he dramatically lost his place in the competition a few days earlier.
What has Samira Mighty done since leaving Love Island?
Since leaving the villa, Samira has been vocal about struggling to deal with her newfound fame and lack of structure.
Opening up about how the reality series affected her mental health, she admitted that she struggled to adjust to life and her new routine once she returned home.
Samira told Cosmopolitan magazine: "On my down days, I lay in bed until 3pm thinking: ‘What am I doing? I hate my life. I miss having a routine’.
"But talking helps – you often find other people are feeling the same way."
What happened between Samira and Frankie Foster?
On July 11, 2018, a very happy Frankie revealed that Samira had sneaked some sexy underwear into his suitcase when he left, to remember her by.
He found a lacy bodysuit in his case and posted a picture of the racy garment on his Instagram page and revealed he can't wait to see her again.
The telly star wrote: "Just got the chance to unpack properly and look what I found...
"Not sure when she managed to sneak this in my case but it makes me even more excited to see her..."
The pair seemingly enjoyed an emotional reunion at the airport, with Samira leaping into Frankie's arms after she quit the villa.
However, an eyewitness exclusively told The Sun Online that their meeting appeared orchestrated for the TV cameras, and that they "filmed it twice" following discussions with a cameraman.
But Frankie made things official and asked Samira to be his girlfriend when they appeared on spin-off show Aftersun together.
However, on August 12, 2018 it was revealed that the couple were on the rocks after Frankie was caught on camera passionately kissing a woman behind Samira's back.
The latest scandal came after the reality star hunk had already been accused of cheating with 26-year-old Swede, Stephanie.
On August 13, 2018 it was revealed that the couple had split up.
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Who is Samira Mighty dating now?
Samira is dating Ibiza Weekender's Alex Dean.
After staying single post-Love Island, Samira finally found love with the chartered-accountant-turned-reality-star.
The pair confirmed their relationship when they were spotted locking lips on a night out in March 2019.