Love Island star Sophie Gradon’s heartbroken boyfriend is ‘haunted’ by her smile

The star was found dead at her home

Sophie attended the prestigious Dame Allan’s School in Fenham, Newcastle, where fees are around £4,400 per term.

It is understood Sophie’s parents Colin and Deborah own a landscaping business. 

She graduated from Northumbria University with a 2:1 in Media, Culture & Society in 2007. 

She was spotted by the owner of Tyne Tees Models, during a night out in the town at the age of 16 before being signed up to the agency.  

Over the years she juggled positions in marketing and recruitment with working as a model and reality TV star.

Sophie was crowned Miss Newcastle in 2008 and Miss Great Britain in 2009.

The 32-year-old broke 65 years of pageant tradition after she failed to pass on her Miss Great Britain crown at a ceremony in Somerset in 2010.

She was banned from attending because of a row over a train fine.

The lingerie model also dated rugby player Danny Cipriani for two months in 2013 after he split from model Kelly Brook following allegations of cheating.

In November 2013, it was reported Sophie dumped Cipriani after she claimed he was ‘too boring’. 

The former Miss Great Britain was then said to be dating personal trainer Michael Thurston. 

She hit the headlines in 2014 after she advertised for a house mate and was dubbed the 'world's most attractive house mate'

She hit the headlines in 2014 after she advertised for a house mate and was dubbed the ‘world’s most attractive house mate’

Sophie hit the headlines again in 2014 when she advertised for a house mate and was dubbed the ‘world’s most attractive house mate’.

She wrote on her online advert: ‘I’m extremely sociable and love nothing more than a good night out or drink in the house on a weekend with some chilled house music, candles & good vibes.

‘I’m not a serious person, I like to laugh, a lot. I have zero tolerance for complainers or negativity!’

She went on to win a legion of fans on the second season of Love Island in 2016 when she found love with Thomas Powell, with whom she famously had sex in a wardrobe.

Later in the series she moved on with Katie Salmon, as they became the first bisexual couple on the show.    

Over the years Sophie juggled positions in marketing and recruitment with working as a model and reality TV star

Over the years Sophie juggled positions in marketing and recruitment with working as a model and reality TV star



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