Paul Knops reportedly had a girlfriend while in the villa
Love Island 2018 contestant Paul Knops allegedly took part in the show to push his modelling career.
It's believed he was in a relationship while he was romancing Laura Anderson in the villa.
A source told The Sun that he, 'lived with his girlfriend in New York before he went onto Love Island.'
'He got offered the chance to go on the show and was against the idea at first but knew it would be good for his career.'
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'He promised his ex they could be together again after the show had finished.'
'She knew to avoid ITV2, which wasn't going to be difficult as she’s based in New York.'
The Sun has shared a screenshot of texts between Knops and his mystery girl which were sent days before he entered the villa.
She wrote, 'I’ll be your number one fan that doesn’t watch.'
Paul replied with a selfie next to a text which read, 'Miss you.'
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Paul and Laura split up in September last year - a couple months after leaving the show.
Sources say he allegedly visited his secret girlfriend while he was still with Anderson.
'He visited her in America after he went to Burning Man festival.'
'Laura had no idea he was with another woman during his time in the states.'
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The publication reports he and the mystery woman continued their relationship following his return.
However, after several months of dating they eventually called it quits.
