Liam Reardon claims he broke up with ex Millie Court so he could ‘love himself’ first

Liam Reardon has insisted he broke up with his ex-girlfriend Millie Court, while hinting the pair could ‘rekindle’ in the future.

The Love Island star, 23, who won the 2021 series alongside the 25-year-old, has claimed he called time on their relationship in July so he could ‘love himself’ first.

While appearing on Celebs Go Dating, he told relationship experts Anna Williamson and Paul C Brunson that he needed to gain clarity on his life.

‘She was really upset… like I was’: Love Island’s Liam Reardon has claimed he broke up with Millie Court so he could ‘love himself’ first – but hinted they could ‘rekindle’ in the future

Liam said: ‘In the villa everything was stripped back, you’ve just got each other, and I fell in love with Millie, and we just went from strength-to-strength.

‘I moved straight from Wales to Essex to be with Millie, leaving all my family and friends.

‘The life I did have is almost not there. It’s been a rollercoaster, I went from a small life in Wales, being a bricklayer to being catapulted into this new life and I found it difficult.

‘You’re trying to give 100 per cent to each other, you’re trying to give 100 per cent to yourself, you’re trying to give 100 per cent to this new life and career and it’s hard to juggle everything at once.’

Over: The Love Island star, 23, won the 2021 series alongside the 25-year-old (pictured in 2021)

When Paul quizzed Liam on who instigated the separation, he replied: ‘I instigated it because if we want to be together, I want to be 100 per cent together.

‘For me to love her, I need to love myself and for the past few months I need to find myself a bit again. Just never say never, in the future we could rekindle.’

Anna was quick to ask how Millie felt about the split, to which he responded: ‘Yeah, upset… upset. Like I was.

Opening up: While appearing on Celebs Go Dating, he told relationship experts Anna Williamson and Paul C Brunson that he needed to gain clarity on his life

Candid: Liam said: ‘In the villa everything was stripped back, you’ve just got each other, and I fell in love with Millie, and we just went from strength-to-strength’

Relationship: When Paul quizzed Liam on who instigated the separation, he replied: ‘I instigated it because if we want to be together, I want to be 100 per cent together’

‘You know it’s one of those things, you’ve had such an amazing experience together and you don’t want it to end, it’s a tricky one.’

But just weeks ago, Millie revealed she’s finding single life ‘very fun’ and has even moved in with Chloe Burrows, who recently split with her boyfriend Toby Aromolaran.

The reality star said she and her former co-star, 27, have been ‘supporting each other’ through their separations.

Speaking exclusively to MailOnline at The Sun’s Who Cares Wins Awards, she said: ‘Single life is very fun. I’ve actually officially moved in with Chloe.

‘It’s still in Essex. I don’t ever wanna leave Essex. I love Essex so much. So she’s moved in. She did live in Essex as well, but we’ve got a house together now.’

When asked what the pair get up to, the reality star gushed: ‘Lots of drinks! We like a glass of wine in the evening and a couple of parties, celebrating the move.

‘It just feels nice to just have each other because we’re both, you know, single now and got each other to support each other and help each other through it.’ 

Chloe and Toby split in October after a year-long romance, with a source telling MailOnline there had been ‘no wrongdoing’ and they had ‘simply grown apart’.

Her side: But just weeks ago, Millie revealed she’s finding single life ‘very fun’ and has even moved in with Chloe Burrows, who recently split with her boyfriend Toby Aromolaran