'Love Island' star Ronnie Vint puts end to years of hairline jokes with new look

Ronnie Vint has debuted a new hairline following his recent hair transplant in response to years of online bullying over his appearance.

The 29-year-old footballer and former Love Island contestant dropped a new photo on Instagram, showing off his crisp new look after the procedure.

"New hairline who dis [sic]," one person commented seeing the reality star's transformation.

"About time bruv," another wrote, while a third joked, "Looking like a GTA character bro".

Overall, the whole comment section approved the new look with praises like "looking sharp" or telling him he looks "great".

Ronnie first appeared on the ITV dating show in 2024 before returning for the All Stars series in 2025.

Last week, Ronnie confirmed that he had undergone a hair transplant at a Harley Street clinic. He told followers he finally felt ready to go ahead with the treatment after thinking about it for some time.

During his time on the reality show, Ronnie’s hair became a regular topic online. Some viewers mocked his hairline, while others wrongly claimed he was wearing a wig or hairpiece.

Speaking previously on Spotify personality Olivia Attwood’s podcast, Ronnie admitted he used hair fibers to make his hair look fuller. He explained that he had been using the product for years to cover thinner areas.

Away from his appearance transformation, Ronnie’s love life also made headlines during his time on Love Island. Across both seasons, he had an on-and-off relationship with fellow contestant Harriett Blackmore.

The pair first got together during series 11 but were dumped from the villa shortly after coupling up. They later reunited during the All Stars edition when Harriett entered the villa as a surprise contestant.

Although they briefly tried to make the relationship work outside the show, reports later claimed they split after frequent arguments. The pair reportedly reconciled again before eventually ending things for a third time.

Meanwhile, reports suggest ITV bosses have already started preparing for the next series of Love Island, which is expected to launch on June 1.