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Love Island bosses 'sign up' stunning model from Manchester who nearly died in horrific fire-breathing accident


The 29-year old will fly to the picturesque Spanish island for Love Island's twelfth series following a brush with death when she was 22.

She was performing at a huge event in Chicago when the venue’s air conditioning blew flames she was expelling from her mouth back into her face, leaving her with serious, life-threatening burns. 'Just like Tasha Ghouri's amazing time in the villa where she raised awareness for the hearing impaired, Love Island bosses are thrilled to give Sophie the same platform to discuss her accident and how she's become comfortable in her skin since. A post shared on ITV's social media featured a snap unveiling the return date, along with the caption: 'Mark your calendar, you're invited to this year's hottest meeting...

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