Adam Collard was a 26-year-old Personal Trainer from Newcastle when he returned to Love Island UK for Season 8 having previously appeared on Season 4. He entered the villa as a bombshell on Day 36 with his arrival causing immediate drama given his reputation from his first appearance. Adam quickly coupled with Paige Thorne after Jacques O'Neill's departure. The pair was dumped on Day 56 finishing just outside the final four couples.