Jess Harding was the life of the party as she sipped champagne at the National Television Awards after-party on Wednesday.
The Love Island star, 24, who won the ITV2 dating show in 2023 with Sammy Root, 23, was in London for the star-studded bash with TOWIE’s Saffron Lempriere, 31.
Saffron revealed it was Jess’s birthday when she uploaded a clip of her friend drinking from a bottle of champagne while dancing the night away.
Jess looked sensational for her night out in an elegant lace dress that featured a V-neckline, a corset bodice, and a semi-sheer design.
She accessorized her look with a silver clutch and added inches to her figure with a pair of court heels.
Jess Harding was the life of the party as she sipped champagne at the National Television Awards after-party on Wednesday.
The Love Island star, 24, was in London for the star-studded bash and had previously looked the picture of elegance as she posed on the red carpet.
Jess pulled her blonde hair back into an elegant updo and accentuated her beauty with a flawless makeup palette.
Jess looked to be in her element as Saffron was heard announcing ‘Happy birthday, baby!’
Jess also posted a photo from her VIP seat at the awards at the O2 Arena in Greenwich and posed with her Celebs Go Dating pal Ella Morgan, 29, ahead of the event.
Jess rose to fame on Love Island last year and won the show alongside her boyfriend Sammy.
However, just two months after winning the £50,000 prize, the couple decided to split after their relationship took a turn for the worse since they left the villa.
A source close to the couple told MailOnline they mutually decided they were “better off as friends” after struggling to make their romance work outside the show.
In July, Jess and Sammy defeated favorites Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki to win the title, which came as a surprise to many in the voting public.
A source confirmed: ‘Jess and Sammy have ended their relationship.’
Saffron uploaded a clip of her friend drinking from a bottle of champagne and revealed that it was her birthday as she danced the night away.
Jess looked sensational in her elegant lace gown which featured a V-neckline, a corset bodice and a semi-sheer design.
Jess also posted a photo from her VIP seat at the awards at the O2 Arena in Greenwich and posed with her Celebs Go Dating pal Ella Morgan, 29, ahead of the event.
‘Things have changed since she left the villa and Jess has realised they are better off as friends.’
Throughout their time on the summer series of Love Island, hosted by Maya Jama, Jess and Sammy faced difficulties in their relationship.
In one episode during the Casa Amor loyalty test, Sammy kissed two girls, including Amber Wise, who he eventually paired up with until Jess returned to the villa and realised his feelings for her.
Viewers questioned Sammy’s intentions with Jess after he admitted she wasn’t his type, while the beautician said she sometimes felt men “took advantage” of her gentle nature.
Despite the odds, they won Love Island, beating out show favourites Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki to take home the cash prize.
Some disgruntled viewers were disappointed by the outcome after Whitney wowed fans, with some believing her relationship with Lochan was more authentic than the romance between Jess and Sammy.
Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde placed third in the competition, while Molly Marsh and Zach Noble finished the series in fourth place.
Jess won Love Island 2023 with Sammy Root. However, the couple split just two months after winning the £50,000 prize, MailOnline can exclusively reveal
Jess and Sammy beat out favorites Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki to take the title, which came as a surprise to many in the voting public.
