Love Island fans are scratching their heads this week. Just days before the confirmed cast list for Love Island: All Stars 2026 is expected to drop, Season 12 favorite Tommy Bradley has taken to social media to set the record straight on his love life. Despite being spotted looking very cozy with TikTok sensation Daniella Stockley, the Hertfordshire landscape gardener insists he is very much a single man.
The timing, of course, is suspicious. With the new “All Stars” series set to launch on ITV2 in January, being single is the golden ticket to a spot in the villa. But fans aren’t sure if Tommy is telling the truth or just trying to protect his place on the show.
The Snapchat Denial
The drama started on Tuesday, December 16, when Tommy posted a direct video to his Snapchat story. Looking casual in a gray hoodie, the 24-year-old addressed the mounting speculation head-on.
“Still single, people,” he told his followers, looking straight into the camera. “Everybody calm down, everyone relax. I’m just living my life.”
It was a short message, but it was clearly aimed at the headlines circulating earlier in the week. For many of his loyal fans, this was the confirmation they were hoping for—it means there is still a chance they will see the cheeky chap back on their screens next month. However, not everyone is buying it.
The “Wife” Video and Night Out
The confusion stems from a very public night out earlier this week. Tommy was seen partying with influencer Daniella Stockley, who boasts a massive 2.2 million followers on TikTok. The pair didn’t seem to be hiding anything.
In fact, Tommy himself added fuel to the fire. He posted a video to his own Instagram story showing him and Daniella together, with the cheeky caption: “Me and my wife.”
To make matters even more interesting, Daniella reposted the clip to her own page with the caption “Hard launch.” In the world of social media dating, a “hard launch” usually means a confirmed relationship. For Tommy to turn around 48 hours later and claim he is “still single” has left his followers with whiplash.
Eye-witnesses also reported seeing the pair at a club event where Tommy made a special appearance. In true Love Island fashion, he reportedly took his shirt off on stage, much to the delight of the crowd. Later, he was seen leaving with Daniella and her group of friends. It certainly looked like the start of a blossoming romance, or at the very least, a very fun winter fling.
Why the “Single” Status Matters
So, why would Tommy Deny have a potential relationship if he really likes her? The answer lies likely in the upcoming All Stars season.
ITV moguls are notoriously strict about the cast for the spin-off show. The entire premise relies on former islanders returning to the villa to find the love they missed out on the first time. If a contestant is secretly dating someone on the outside, it ruins the format and angers the viewers.
Rumors have been swirling for weeks that Tommy has signed on the dotted line for All Stars 2026 . A source close to the show recently claimed that producers were desperate to get him back.
“Tommy was the standout star of the summer series,” the insider said. “He had his heart broken, and the public really rallied behind him. He is the perfect candidate for a second chance at love.”
If these rumors are true, Tommy needs to be single—or at least appear to be—to enter the villa. Admitting to a new girlfriend now would likely disqualify him from the lineup. This has led many cynics to believe that his “still single” video was a strategic move to keep his contract safe.
A Look Back at Tommy’s Villa Journey
It’s easy to see why fans want him back. Tommy Bradley’s journey during Season 12 (Summer 2025) was a rollercoaster of emotions.
He started the series strong, falling hard for Megan Forte Clarke. They seemed like the power couple of the season until Megan’s head turned for bombshell Conor Phillips. The betrayal left Tommy in tears and won him the sympathy of the nation.
He tried to move on with Emily Moran, but the spark just wasn’t there. Later, he had a brief romance with Casa Amor girl Lucy Quinn. They left the villa together, but the relationship fizzled out just weeks after they landed back in the UK.
Since then, Tommy has been enjoying the single life, focusing on his fitness and his landscaping business. But he has made no secret of the fact that he still wants to find “The One.”
What’s Next?
With January just around the corner, we won’t have to wait long to find out the truth. If Tommy Bradley walks into the South African villa next month, we’ll know his “single” claim was genuine—or at least necessary for the show.
As for Daniella Stockley? She hasn’t commented on Tommy’s Snapchat denial yet. But in the world of reality TV, silence often speaks louder than words. Whether she is a supportive friend, a secret girlfriend, or just a brief chapter in Tommy’s story remains to be seen.
For now, Tommy Bradley is officially on the market. But watch this space—things move fast in the world of Love Island.
