Kriti Mehrotra
It was on Netflix’s ‘The Ultimatum: Marry Or Move On’ season 3 that we first met Sandy Gallagher, and her entire journey was a hot, toxic mess, considering her relationship with Nick Tramontin. Therefore, she hoped her experience on Netflix’s ‘Perfect Match’ season 3 would be much different, just for her to end up matching with Netflix’s ‘Too Hot to Handle’ season 5 star Louis Russell. This Hampshire, England, native is the personification of a bad boy from the outside, but he does have a soft, sensitive side to him that he has gradually shared with the world.
Sandy and Louis Had Trouble Wholly Committing to Their Bond
From the moment Sandy and Louis stepped into the villa in Tulum, Mexico, there was an undeniable attraction between them that they did not hesitate to explore later in the day. In fact, they were one of the first two individuals to have a one-on-one conversation to get to know one another better, just to quickly realize their vibes matched the spark they had. However, since they both admittedly do like a bit of toxicity, instead of immediately pairing up, they spoke to others and made sure to make each other jealous before deciding to match up.
Both Sandy and Louis were always very honest with each other, so they knew that while they were putting in efforts to maybe start something between them, they were also open to other connections. Yet, things changed when they actually did get a chance to pursue other bonds, as they couldn’t help but feel hurt and jealous – emotions were getting involved, but they were still not embracing it. That’s because the former had the latter’s young age – 23 at the time of filming – in her mind, and even he couldn’t completely let go of his ways, so they just weren’t going all in.
It was evident that Sandy and Louis truly liked one another, but they were scared of getting hurt or things going wrong, so they were simply in limbo. However, things just changed in the last few days of the experience because their relationship was tested all over again, especially with the ‘Too Hot to Handle’ star going a little wild during the guys’ mixer. He kissed 3 women in a game of truth and dare, as well as one outside it, only to tell Sandy the truth upon his return to the villa. She was crushed, but the fact that he respected her enough not to lie about any aspect of his actions helped her forgive him. That’s when they genuinely realized how much they truly liked one another.
Sandy and Louis Are No Longer Romantically Involved
Despite the fact that Sandy and Louis grew to genuinely care for one another and ended their stint on the show hand in hand, it doesn’t appear as if they were able to make their romantic connection work in the long run. Neither the California native nor the Englishman has since explicitly confirmed or denied their relationship status, but the latter did have flirtationships on Netflix’s ‘Battle Camp,’ which was reportedly filmed after ‘Perfect March.’ Furthermore, he was recently also seen with ‘Love Island USA’ star Huda Mustafa in public, making it clear he is currently pursuing other possible connections in the real world. Nevertheless, it’s imperative to note that even if this duo is no longer connected in a romantic sense, they at least still share a positive bond since they do remain in touch over social media platforms. In other words, no matter what, there is no bad blood between them.
Sandy and Louis Are Currently Embracing New Opportunities
Since music enthusiast Sandy’s debut as a reality star, she has completely evolved into a public figure and influencer who is embracing any opportunity that comes her way to ensure expansion as well as exposure. Honestly, the nearly 28-year-old fashion, lifestyle, and makeup content creator is currently leading her best possible life since she is getting to work with various brands and travel the globe. In fact, she has partnered with Ulta Beauty, Lamer, Medicube, and several other similar brands in the past few months alone, all the while getting the chance to travel to New York, Mexico, and Miami from her base in California.
Coming to Louis, the self-proclaimed “menace,” career model, and proud influencer, who often likes to dabble in boxing, is now the proud founder of MINACIA, a Society For The Rule Breakers. The truth is, many deemed him a villain when ‘Too Hot to Handle’ season 5 first came out, but he simply, admittedly, couldn’t stop being a “menace,” yet now he is glad for it because it has propelled him to new heights. After all, it has given him a platform big enough to be able to launch his own brand, all the while also continuing his work as a model, an influencer, and a rising musician/artist. His single “She Pretty” was released worldwide on July 14, 2025.
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