Love Island star Paige Thorne has revealed that she had to quit her role in the NHS to join the ITV show, amid fears of ‘bad press’ for the health service.
Paige, 24, joined the villa in the latest series of the hit dating competition, ultimately finishing in fifth place after coupling up with Newcastle gym owner Adam Collard. But the star turn was not without sacrifices for Paige, who said that she was forced to choose between going on the show and continuing in her role as an NHS paramedic, WalesOnline reports .
Paige admitted that she had tried every avenue she could think of to keep her job while still doing Love Island, including considering taking unpaid leave or a career break. However, despite support from her manager who Paige said “backed me every step of the way”, she ultimately had to leave her role behind to grasp the opportunity.
