Ella Thomas and Lloyd Jones go Instagram official after dating rumours. The Love Island star appears at his Player of the Season ceremony in surprise reveal.

Love Island star Ella Thomas has officially stepped into her WAG era — and fans are loving it. After weeks of soft launch speculation, social media sleuthing, and subtle hints, it looks like Ella and Charlton Athletic footballer Lloyd Jones are Instagram official. The hard launch is here, and it’s giving.

Dating rumours began swirling after Ella was spotted in a Snapchat video making a matcha drink for a mystery man. Though his face was never shown, some fans instantly clocked the voice — many linking it to Lloyd Jones, who previously appeared on U.S. reality dating series Love Undercover. The TikTok detectives went to work, matching audio clips and circling every social interaction. Soon, it was impossible to ignore that Ella and Lloyd had been liking and commenting on each other’s Instagram posts, fuelling even more dating rumours.

Then came the post that changed everything. Lloyd Jones shared a carousel of photos after being awarded Player of the Season by Charlton Athletic, a huge personal achievement. But it wasn’t the football that stole the spotlight. Slide six featured Ella Thomas standing next to him at the ceremony, lowkey but unmistakably present. Dressed in a grey cropped tracksuit set, Ella’s appearance was the quiet confirmation everyone had been waiting for. The caption? “Honoured to have won player of the season @cafcofficial” with a red heart emoji. No tag, no grand announcement — just vibes, and a sixth slide that said everything.

This reveal comes after Ella’s public breakup with Tyrique Hyde, her former Love Island flame and co-star. The two finished third on the 2023 series and were known for their intense chemistry and rollercoaster romance. Their relationship ended in early 2024 following disagreements about lifestyle and priorities. Since the breakup, Ella has remained mostly low-key about her love life — until now.Lloyd and Ella’s soft rollout seems to have followed the new celeb relationship playbook: Snapchat teasers, Instagram flirts, mutual likes, and finally… the hard launch moment.

Fans have wasted no time weighing in. TikTok edits are already making rounds, showcasing everything from Lloyd commenting on Ella’s Coachella looks to the matching captions that hinted at their growing connection. One viral comment even joked, “Tyrique’s definitely screaming in the group chat right now.”

With summer fast approaching, all eyes are now on the duo. Will we get more match-day appearances? Maybe a cheeky couple collab or Insta stories from the next baecation? Whatever comes next, fans will be locked in.