Love Island’s Leah hiding secret heartache after ‘soulmate’ dies in motorbike crash
LOVE Island stunner Leah Taylor is nursing a secret heartache after her “soulmate” was tragically killed in a motorbike accident.
The ITV2 star poured her broken heart out online following the devastating death of Elliott Xavier Campion – who she had planned to settle down and have kids with.
They were star-crossed teenage lovers before his motor collided with railings in a freak crash.
Amid heart-wrenching scenes, talented street dancer Elliott, who had worked with Britain’s Got Talent winner George Sampson, posted a video online talking of his love for Leah days before he lost his life.
Leah, 27, was briefly overseas in the US and her lover was pining for her.
Popular Elliott, who died near his home in Salford, Greater Manchester, also wrote: “The prettiest girl I know and she’s mine! Missing you so much, can’t wait to join you in LA! Until then, the gym is my bestfriend @leaaaataylor.”
Days after the tragedy, Leah posted a solemn, tear-jerking tribute to the partner she vowed would be “forever mine”.
She said online: “You sent me this a few days ago now so out of the blue, a full video speaking to the camera about how much you love me, and I couldn’t be happier sat in the same spot where you shared your feelings.
“We started redecorating your room together before I went away and I never got to see it finished but now I’m here sat at your favourite spot, It just feels so empty without you, I keep hoping any second you might just walk through the door with one of your ‘specials’ for me and kiss me.
“I have so much to say to you and I can’t stop messaging you like you’re going to reply, it’s going to be weird going from all day everyday messaging to nothing.
“There’s just so much I want to say even if you have heard it one million times over.
“Our love was like no other and you can’t compare it to anything on this earth, we really had it planned out didn’t we?
“From the house, cars, kids names, everything. You was the best thing that ever happened to me and you are my everything, nothing could of made me happier than spending the rest of my life with you.
“I’m sorry I am so sorry this happened you was far too young and talented and beautiful and mine.
“Your family is being strong I know you would be proud, I can’t even explain how much they all remind me of you I love being around them cause I feel like your still here.
“You know I’m yours right? I’m yours forever and I will always be your girlfriend no matter what, I belong to you and you belong to me and nothing can change our relationship even if your not here with me. Your my soul mate and I love you to the moon and back, I can’t wait to see you again because I know I’m destined to be with you, I love you more than words can explain.”
Tributes were paid to the ‘inspirational’ 19-year-old at Stockport Academy graduate following the 2015 tragedy.
Elliott ran a weekly club and classes and was adored by pupils across Greater Manchester.
Elliott had also danced at Sunshine Studios in Manchester since the age of 10 and Jerry Tse, from the studio, posted a moving tribute on social media.
It said: “There has never been any doubt in anyone’s mind that you would get to the top.
“You were a star that simply shone too bright and it was inevitable that you would succeed at the top.”
Leah, 27, a business owner from Manchester, has turned heads since arriving in the Love Island villa.
The former dancer – who hoped to impress the Islanders with her ability to do a backflip – has performed with the likes of Rita Ora and Camila Cabello, and is close pals with Love Island royalty.
Before going on the show she said: “My favourite thing I’ve ever watched is Maura Higgins’ best bits, she’s one of my best friends so we watched it together one night and couldn’t stop laughing, she’s hilarious!
“My friends and family would say I’m a bit silly – I’m always the person making stupid videos or doing something daft. I’m definitely fun and a very go-with-the-flow type of girl.”
But a pal said: “Elliott will always be No.1 for Leah. His untimely death rocked her world and she remembers him in everything she does.”
In the villa, newly-split couples Jess Harding and Sammy Root and Mitch Taylor and Leah Taylor were set to head on dates with the new bombshells.
The four singletons headed off for a rendezvous with the newest islanders Montel McKenzie and Mal Nicol after being forced to separate from their partners.
Earlier this week, Jess and Sammy and Mitch and Leah were voted the least compatible couples and as a result, had to break apart and were not allowed to recouple with each other.
Bikini babe Leah has previously dated former island hunk Danny Williams.