Sophie Gradon was a 30-year-old Model and Former Miss Great Britain from Newcastle when she appeared on the second season of Love Island UK. She entered on Day 1 and initially coupled with Tom Powell in a strong relationship. Sophie later made history by coupling with Katie Salmon in the show's first same-sex pairing. She walked from the villa on Day 39. Sophie tragically passed away in June 2018 at the age of 32.