Amber Gill is a British television personality and model who gained prominence after winning the fifth series of Love Island in 2019 alongside partner Greg O’Shea. Born August 4, 1997, in Newcastle upon Tyne, she shifted from working as a beautician to becoming a recognizable media figure with regular appearances on shows like Love Island: Aftersun and This Morning. Her career encompasses brand partnerships with companies like Topshop and Revlon, while her advocacy work includes raising awareness about adult ADHD following her diagnosis at age 24, establishing her as a multifaceted public figure whose influence extends beyond reality television.
Amber Gill, a prominent British reality television personality and entrepreneur, rose to national prominence after winning the fifth series of Love Island in 2019, evolving from a Newcastle beautician into one of the UK’s most recognizable media figures. Born on August 4, 1997, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Gill is of mixed heritage, with her father from Trinidad and Tobago and her mother English, establishing her as one of the notable personalities from the northeastern city.
Before achieving television fame, Gill worked as a beautician and beauty therapist, operating a salon with her aunt while beginning to share modeling photographs on social media platforms in 2015. Her entrance into Love Island on Day 1 of the fifth series proved transformative, as she ultimately won the competition alongside partner Greg O’Shea, becoming a household name and establishing her career in British reality television.
Following her Love Island victory, Gill leveraged her newfound fame into diverse professional opportunities across television, fashion, and media platforms. She became a regular guest on prominent television programs including Love Island: Aftersun, This Morning, Good Morning Britain, and Loose Women, while also competing on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins and presenting the ITV series The Full Treatment.
Her social media influence expanded greatly, accumulating over 2.5 million Instagram followers and more than 85,000 YouTube subscribers.
Gill’s fashion and modeling career flourished through partnerships with major brands including Topshop, making her the first female Love Island contestant to model for the retailer. She became a prominent face of online fashion brand MissPap, launching multiple clothing collections and starring in television advertisements, while collaborating with companies such as Revlon and Sure. She has established a strong connection with Newcastle fashion brand Fash 1, becoming known for her modeling work with the local company. In April 2021, Gill demonstrated her intellectual range by appearing on Celebrity Mastermind, where she specialized in How to Train Your Dragon.
Her media presence extended to magazine covers including Fabulous, Vogue, and The Times.
A notable aspect of Gill’s public advocacy involves her ADHD diagnosis at age 24, which she has used to increase awareness about adult ADHD, particularly in women. She publicly discusses the condition’s impact on organization and emotional regulation, utilizing her platform to address mental health and neurodiversity issues, thereby providing visibility for adult ADHD and encouraging others to seek professional assessment.
Gill’s personal life has attracted media attention, including her publicly confirmed relationship with footballer Jennifer Beattie in early 2023, though they have since separated.
She maintains strong family ties, particularly with her aunt, and credits family support for her successful career evolutions across television, entrepreneurship, and advocacy work, while keeping certain personal aspects private despite intense public scrutiny.
