Teddy Soares is an English television personality and financial consultant from Manchester. He became known to millions after entering Love Island Series 7 in 2021 aged 26, joining the villa on Day 12 and reaching the final, where he finished in third place with Faye Winter.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Teddy Soares |
| Age | 26 years old (Series 7, 2021) |
| Hometown | Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Financial Consultant, Television Personality |
| Known For | Love Island Series 7 (third place) |
| Years Active | 2021–present |
| Nationality | English |
Who Is Teddy Soares?
Teddy Soares is a financial consultant from Manchester who found fame as a contestant on the seventh series of ITV2’s Love Island in 2021. Before the show, he worked in finance, and Radio Times introduced him to viewers as a contestant who “isn’t afraid to step on toes” to get what he wants — a confident, straight-talking approach that would define his time in the villa.
Soares entered the villa on Day 12 as a late arrival, two weeks into a series that would run for 58 days. On arrival, the islanders chose four girls to speed-date the new boy, and he quickly coupled up with Faye Winter, an estate agent from Exeter. The pair stayed together for most of the series, surviving the Casa Amor test — during which Faye briefly recoupled with Sam Jackson while Teddy remained single — and reuniting before the final weeks.
On Day 53, Faye and Teddy went on their final date, and on the last night they finished in third place with 14.85% of the final vote, behind runners-up Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran and winners Liam Reardon and Millie Court. The series was a ratings success, averaging 4.17 million viewers across its run, and it turned Soares into one of the most talked-about Islanders of the summer.
Early Life & Background
Teddy Soares was born and raised in Manchester, England. Unlike many reality television contestants, he came to Love Island from an established professional career rather than from social media, working as a financial consultant in the city before he was cast on the show.
Little was publicly known about Soares before his villa entrance, and he has kept much of his private life out of the spotlight since. What the show revealed was a man who was direct about what he wanted: his pre-show profile made clear he was not shy about pursuing a connection, and he wasted little time doing exactly that once he arrived in Mallorca.
Love Island Journey
Soares arrived in the villa on Day 12, in July 2021, at a point when the original Islanders had already formed their first couples. New arrivals on Love Island usually have to make an immediate impression, and Soares did: the islanders chose four girls to speed-date him, including Kaz Kamwi, Rachel Finni and Sharon Gaffka, giving him a rapid introduction to the group.
His connection with Faye Winter soon became the centre of his series. The two coupled up early in his stay and, despite the pressures of villa life, remained each other’s first choice for most of the run. The relationship was tested more than once. During Casa Amor, Faye briefly recoupled with newcomer Sam Jackson while Teddy stayed single, but the pair found their way back to each other and recoupled in the weeks that followed.
The couple also found themselves at the centre of one of the series’ biggest controversies. An argument between Faye and Teddy after the Mad Movies challenge drew 25,000 complaints to Ofcom, and Faye later apologised for her behaviour on Love Island: Aftersun and on Lorraine, saying she had since attended therapy because of viewers’ comments. The episode became one of the most discussed moments of Series 7.
Despite the rows, Faye and Teddy made it to the final. After their final date on Day 53, they finished third on the last night with 14.85% of the public vote, a strong result for a couple formed after a late arrival. Winners Liam Reardon and Millie Court took 42.77% of the vote, with Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran second on 24.35%.
After leaving the villa, Soares appeared alongside Faye on Love Island: Aftersun and on Lorraine to discuss their time on the show. He has since kept a lower profile than some of his fellow Islanders, remaining best known for his run to the Series 7 final.
Facts About Teddy Soares
- He entered the Love Island villa on Day 12, two weeks into Series 7.
- Before the show, he worked as a financial consultant in Manchester.
- He and Faye Winter finished in third place with 14.85% of the final vote.
- He and Faye went on their final date on Day 53 of the series.
- Love Island Series 7 averaged 4.17 million viewers across its run.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Teddy Soares?
Teddy Soares was 26 years old when he entered Love Island Series 7 in 2021.
What does Teddy Soares do for a living?
He is a financial consultant from Manchester, England.
Where is Teddy Soares from?
He is from Manchester, England.
When did Teddy Soares enter Love Island?
He entered the villa on Day 12 of Series 7, in July 2021.
Who did Teddy Soares finish third with on Love Island?
He finished in third place with Faye Winter, with the pair receiving 14.85% of the final vote.
How old is Teddy Soares?
Teddy Soares was 26 years old when he entered Love Island Series 7 in 2021.
What does Teddy Soares do for a living?
He is a financial consultant from Manchester, England.
Where is Teddy Soares from?
He is from Manchester, England.
When did Teddy Soares enter Love Island?
He entered the villa on Day 12 of Series 7, in July 2021.
Who did Teddy Soares finish third with on Love Island?
He finished in third place with Faye Winter, with the pair receiving 14.85% of the final vote.