Most Love Island winners spend the days after leaving the villa catching up on sleep, reuniting with friends and family, and slowly adjusting to life without cameras following their every move. Lorenzo Alessi, on the other hand, appears to be doing things a little differently.
Just days after being crowned this year's winner alongside partner Julia Majchrzak, the 28-year-old businessman has already landed a brand-new gig — and it's not the influencer deal or brand partnership most fans might have expected. Instead, Lorenzo has stepped into the world of relationship advice, becoming Vogue's newest agony uncle.
From The Villa To Vogue HQ
The move marks a genuinely unusual pivot for a reality TV winner. Rather than leaning purely into modelling deals or sponsored content, Lorenzo is now using the very thing that defined his time on the show — his relationship journey, complete with its ups, downs, and plenty of drama — to offer advice to real people navigating their own messy love lives.
In his first appearance for the publication, cameras captured Lorenzo sitting in Vogue's headquarters, working through a stack of reader-submitted dilemmas. The questions ranged from lighthearted to genuinely tricky, and Lorenzo appeared to lean directly into his own villa experience for guidance.
One reader had accidentally called their partner by an ex's name and asked how to recover from the slip-up. Lorenzo's advice was refreshingly direct: own the mistake, acknowledge there's no taking it back, and consider a grand gesture — flowers, coffee, some good old-fashioned grovelling — to smooth things over.
Another submission came from someone who had been accused of having an affair with their best friend and wanted to know how to convince their partner the relationship was strictly platonic. Drawing on lessons from his own experience navigating tangled connections in the villa, Lorenzo suggested getting everyone together for a drink in the same room, steering well clear of anything that could be read as sarcastic or dismissive, and letting the genuine friendship speak for itself.
Perhaps the most striking response came when a reader asked whether they should prioritise a promising new relationship or take a chance on appearing on a dating show themselves. Despite having just won the biggest dating show on British television, Lorenzo didn't hesitate to encourage them to choose the relationship instead, reportedly telling them that “lightning doesn't strike twice,” and that if you've found something good in real life, you should hold onto it for dear life given how tough dating can be otherwise.
Why Vogue, And Why Lorenzo?
The partnership is a notable one within the world of reality TV alumni. Only a small handful of former Love Island contestants have worked with Vogue in the past, including Maura Higgins, Molly-Mae Hague, and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu — all of whom went on to build significant post-villa careers in fashion and media. Lorenzo joining that shortlist so soon after his win suggests the publication sees genuine crossover appeal in his personality and story.
It's not hard to see why. Lorenzo's season was defined by one of the more complicated and closely followed journeys of the entire series. He entered the villa with a self-described history of “situationships” and had never been in a serious, committed relationship before. That reputation, combined with his laid-back and self-deprecating sense of humour, quickly made him a fan favourite — even as some viewers and fellow islanders jokingly labelled him a potential “walking red flag” because of his casual approach to dating.
Throughout the series, Lorenzo navigated connections with several different islanders, including Julia, Yasmin, and Ellie, all while fielding accusations that he was more interested in the exposure and business opportunities the show could offer than in actually finding a genuine connection. He and Julia eventually solidified their relationship following the Casa Amor twist, becoming “exclusive” before the season's end — even though, notably, they were the only finalist couple who never explicitly told each other they were “in love.”
That messy, evolving journey is arguably exactly why Lorenzo's advice resonates. Rather than presenting himself as someone who had love figured out from day one, his season showcased real uncertainty, real mistakes, and real growth — all qualities that make his newfound role as an agony uncle feel a lot more authentic than it might coming from a contestant whose relationship played out picture-perfectly on screen.
A Historic Villa Win
Lorenzo and Julia's win wasn't just personally significant for the pair — it also made history for the show itself. After weeks of bombshell arrivals, explosive re-couplings, emotional Casa Amor reunions, and no shortage of villa drama, the pair beat out six fellow finalists to take the crown, splitting a £50,000 cash prize between them.
ITV later revealed the voting figures behind the win, with Lorenzo and Julia securing a commanding 62.4% of the public vote — nearly double their nearest competitors. It was a decisive victory that reflected just how invested viewers had become in their story throughout the series, despite — or perhaps because of — its rocky patches.
When asked by ITV how he planned to spend his share of the winnings, Lorenzo kept things relatively low-key, saying he wanted to treat himself to a meaningful memento of the experience, potentially a watch, as a way of commemorating the milestone.
Staying Grounded Since Leaving The Villa
Despite the whirlwind of new opportunities, both Lorenzo and Julia have kept a relatively low profile on their personal social media accounts since returning home, choosing not to flood their followers with immediate content the way some past winners have. That said, Lorenzo did give fans one particularly memorable glimpse into his post-villa life.
During his time on the show, Lorenzo became known for a very specific, very detailed description of his usual Saturday night routine — one that involved ironing his bedsheets to house music before heading out for the evening. “Every Saturday afternoon I iron my bedsheets,” he explained during the series, adding that “it gets you ready for the evening.” His routine continued with a night out, followed by a shower, and finally, a distinctly unglamorous nightcap: a bottle of water and exactly two Ferrero Rocher chocolates before bed.
Shortly after leaving the villa, Lorenzo shared a photo to his Instagram Stories that immediately confirmed he hadn't been exaggerating for the cameras — a snap of his freshly ironed bedsheets, complete with two Ferrero Rochers placed neatly on top. He offered no caption or explanation, but he didn't need one. Fans instantly recognised the reference and flooded the post with reactions, delighted that his quirky routine was very much a real, ongoing part of his life outside the villa.
What's Next For Lorenzo
Before entering the villa, Lorenzo's Instagram following sat somewhere in the modest range of one to four thousand followers. Since his season aired, that number has ballooned to nearly a quarter of a million, giving him a significantly larger platform to build on.
His background also includes some notable celebrity connections that surprised fans during the show's “Friends and Family” segment. Lorenzo's father, Oz, is a former high-profile celebrity bodyguard and works as a doorman at Sheesh, the celebrity-favoured restaurant based in Chigwell, Essex. Through his father's connections, Lorenzo has informal ties to a number of well-known names, including musician Zayn Malik, actor Danny Dyer, and former Love Island star Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
With a growing platform, a genuine and relatable personal story, and now a foothold in one of fashion's most recognisable publications, Lorenzo appears to be positioning himself for a media career that extends well beyond the usual reality TV shelf life. Whether the Vogue partnership becomes a recurring column or a one-off feature remains to be seen, but for now, it's clear his journey from the villa to relationship commentator is only just getting started.