Love Island star Michael Griffiths has finally confirmed what fans have suspected for months—he’s dating former EastEnders actress Rukku Nahar. The couple, who have been spotted together multiple times, made their relationship Instagram official after months of speculation.

🏠 A Love Island and EastEnders Crossover ❤️

Michael Griffiths, the 33-year-old Love Island alum who captured the hearts of viewers during season 5, shared a series of adorable snaps with Rukku, 29, showing them enjoying a night out at a boxing event. In the post, Michael called it “Her first official fight night!” and added, “And what a night it was, here’s to many more adventures.” The couple looked as happy as ever, and fans couldn’t get enough of their love story.

The moment Michael shared their first public photos together on Instagram, fans rushed to comment with heartfelt messages, congratulating them on the Instagram official announcement. One fan wrote, “Love this Love Island – EastEnders crossover!” while others chimed in with “Congrats, guys!” and “Oh we launching! Launching!” hinting at the couple’s growing public status.

🎬 Michael and Rukku’s Growing Relationship 🥰

Though it’s been clear to fans that Michael and Rukku have been dating for a while, the Instagram post marks the first time Michael has openly addressed their relationship. Their romance first sparked rumors last October when the couple made their red carpet debut at the Venom: The Last Dance UK premiere. While the duo was clearly close, they didn’t publicly confirm their romance at the time, keeping their relationship a bit more private.

📺 From Love Island to EastEnders: A Power Couple in the Making 🌟

Michael’s fame skyrocketed after his time on Love Island in 2019, where he found himself at the center of one of the most talked-about love triangles in the show’s history. His decision to switch his affections from Amber Gill to Joanna Chimonides sparked massive debate and made him a fan favorite, albeit controversial. After his Love Island stint, Michael appeared on Celebrity Ex On The Beach in 2020 and briefly dated former Love Island star Ellie Brown, although their romance didn’t last.

Rukku Nahar, on the other hand, is best known for her role as Habiba Ahmed on EastEnders, joining the show in 2019 as part of the Ahmed family. Throughout her year-long run, Rukku featured in some intense storylines, including an affair with her boss Adam Bateman. After leaving the soap in 2020, Rukku hinted that her exit was somewhat disappointing, citing that she was “underused” during her time on EastEnders.

💥 What’s Next for the Couple? 🚨

Now that Michael and Rukku have gone public, all eyes are on them. Will they continue to share more of their adventures on social media? Could we see them make more public appearances together? As a Love Island and EastEnders crossover couple, they’ve already got a lot of fans excited to see where their relationship goes next.