Love Island star lands HUGE six-figure fashion deal – despite not winning the show
LOVE Island star Tom Clare has landed a HUGE six-figure deal to be eBay’s Pre-Loved Ambassador.
The ITV2 dating show star – who rose to fame earlier this year – shared the news on Instagram alongside his first branded snaps.
And The Sun can reveal the former footballer had secured a huge six-figure sum for the honour.
It means that Tom, 23, has become the first Islander this year to win a big-money contract – despite being a runner-up on the 2023 winter series which was won by Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan.
In his first photos for the enormous brand he sat perched on a wooden stool and flashed a dazzling smile.
Tom wore white jeans and a grey top, which he teamed with a baby blue bomber jacket.
He captioned his snap: “I’m buzzing to announce that I am @ebay_uk’s next pre-loved ambassador!
“In the villa I loved showcasing pre-loved fashion from eBay, and the number of brands available is unreal, allowing me to push my style comfort zone.
“Excited to be taking the pre-loved conversation into menswear and I will be launching my very own pre-loved edit very soon, so watch this space guys!”
The footballer – who is dating co-star Samie Elishi from the ITV2 show – was supported by a string of former Love Island stars as he announced the news.
Farmer Will Young typed beneath Tom’s post: “The boy” as Tom’s girlfriend Samie said: “So proud!”
Love Island 2023 winner Kai Fagan wrote: “This is sick, congrats mate!!!”
And Shaq Mohammad said: “Well deserved my bro”
Last year Tasha Ghouri partnered with the online marketplace – marking the first time a Love Island star had teamed up with a non-fast fashion retailer.
She also commented on Tom’s post and said: “Congrats!! Welcome to the team.”
Tom is a striker and the top scorer for non-league side Macclesfield FC, whose director of football is ex-Wales international and Strictly Come Dancing star Robbie Savage.
Tom returned to the The Silkmen for his first-team training last week following his break form the sport to go on the hit ITV2 show.
It comes after The Sun revealed 2022 Love Island winner Ekin-Su Culculoglu is sueing Oh Polly after the collapse of her £1million contract.