Shivangi Sinha
While the goal of Peacock’s ‘Love Island: All Stars’ is to reach the finale with a partner, the journey there is rarely smooth. In season 3, Jess Harding and Tommy Bradley paired up early, but their path was far from straightforward. Repeated couplings and recouplings, along with lingering doubts about each other’s intentions, tested their connection and led to several turbulent moments. Despite the uncertainty and external pressures, both ultimately chose to stay loyal to one another. They decided that moving forward together, rather than exploring other options, was the only path that felt right for them.
Jess Harding and Tommy Bradley Had Doubts About Each Other’s Intentions
Jess Harding and Tommy Bradley were initially paired together through audience voting. While both briefly explored other connections, neither found anyone who matched the pull they felt toward each other. Just days into villa life, however, tensions surfaced when Jess shared a kiss with Charlie Frederick on the terrace and chose not to tell Tommy. Charlie later hinted that he might pick her at the next recoupling, and when Jess finally spoke to Tommy, she admitted she felt they were at different stages in life. She pointed to his living situation with his parents and said she struggled to imagine a serious relationship forming.
The situation intensified during the next recoupling, when the boys had the power to choose. Charlie ultimately did not select Jess and left her standing alone by the fire pit. In a charged moment, Tommy stepped forward and said it was unfair that Jess had taken five days to reach a decision about him. He added that he would rather remain single than be with someone who was unsure about wanting him. Despite his frustration, he did choose to couple up with Jess. She, however, was upset that he had aired their issues publicly and felt embarrassed by the way it unfolded. Tommy defended himself and said that while the conversation could have happened privately, he believed he had spoken respectfully and was simply expressing how he felt.
Jess and Tommy Seem to be Leading Their Lives Independently of Each Other
Despite choosing each other repeatedly, Jess Harding and Tommy Bradley’s relationship has remained on uncertain ground. Many islanders and viewers questioned Jess’s emotions, suggesting her reaction stemmed more from Charlie Frederick not choosing her than from genuine confusion about Tommy. Others, however, defended her, pointing out that exploring connections is central to the format and that her honesty was simply messy rather than deceptive. At the same time, Tommy has faced criticism for confronting their issues so publicly, with some feeling he escalated tensions instead of resolving them privately.
Even with these setbacks, Jess and Tommy have consistently gravitated back to one another, which does count as a positive sign. Each recoupling has reinforced that, when forced to choose, they still see something worth holding onto. That said, the villa environment is constantly shifting, and new dynamics emerge almost daily, making stability hard to maintain. While the two remain socially connected and appear to have weathered some of the immediate fallout, their bond still feels fragile. For now, things between Jess and Tommy appear shaky rather than settled. Their romantic connection doesn’t seem especially secure, even if a level of friendship and mutual familiarity exists. With plenty of twists still ahead, their relationship could either strengthen under pressure or quietly fade as circumstances change.
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Jess is an Entrepreneur and Tommy is Training to be a PT
Jess Harding has made a multifaceted career in fashion and beauty. She works as a fashion model and digital content creator, collaborating with major brands and serving as a brand ambassador for Fashion Nova. Beyond influencing, Jess stepped into entrepreneurship in 2020 when she founded Candy Aesthetics, a beauty salon based in Uxbridge, West London. The venture offers a range of cosmetic and beauty services and also functions as a training space for technicians who want to gain education and skill-building within the industry.
Tommy Bradley, meanwhile, has shifted paths since his earlier work as a landscape gardener. He is currently training to become a personal trainer, leaning into fitness as a long-term career focus. Alongside this, Tommy has built a strong online following of around 166,000 followers, using his social media platforms to share updates from his reality TV appearances, fitness journey, and day-to-day life.
