There’s a certain kind of fame that comes from swapping a football pitch for a sun-drenched Spanish villa, and Scott Van-Der-Sluis has lived both sides of it. This article looks at where the 25-year-old Welsh goalkeeper stands today – navigating free agency in football while maintaining a very public profile from reality TV.
Age: 25 (born 9 January 2001) ·
Height: 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) ·
Position: Goalkeeper ·
Love Island Season: Tenth (2023) ·
Relationship Status with Catherine: Split (2023) ·
Current Club: Free agent (left Shelbourne FC in 2024)
Quick snapshot
- Which club he will join next
- Whether he will pursue more reality TV roles
- Exact reason for split with Catherine Agbaje
- Left Shelbourne FC in 2024; free agent (Centre Devils)
- Reportedly signed with Bangor City 1876 in late 2025 (Centre Devils)
- Appeared on Love Island: All Stars in 2026 (Wikipedia)
- Free agent with potential next club move
- Continued reality TV appearances possible
- Growing social media influence on TikTok and Instagram
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
| Love Island Season | 10 (2023) |
| Partner on Love Island | Catherine Agbaje |
| Current Relationship Status | Single |
| Current Club | Free agent |
| Reality TV Follow-up | Perfect Match (Netflix, 2024) |
| TikTok Followers | 1.4M |
Who was Scott van der Sluis with on Love Island?
Catherine Agbaje pairing
Scott Van-Der-Sluis was coupled with Catherine Agbaje on Love Island season 10 in 2023. The pair entered the villa as initial partners and remained together throughout the series, finishing as runners-up in the final. According to BBC News (UK broadcaster of record), Scott spent just over 40 days in the villa before being dumped a week before the end of the series.
Their journey on the show
The couple navigated multiple recouplings and challenges during their time in the villa. Scott, described as a 22-year-old Welshman at the time by BBC Sport (UK sports authority), had been granted a release by Shelbourne FC to participate in the show. Their connection was tested by the arrival of new bombshells, but they remained coupled until their departure.
The implication: Scott and Catherine’s relationship was one of the season’s central storylines, but its endurance beyond the villa would prove short-lived.
Are Scott and Catherine still together?
Post-show relationship timeline
Scott and Catherine split shortly after leaving the Love Island villa in 2023. According to Wikipedia (crowdsourced biography), the breakup occurred in autumn 2023, just months after the show concluded. Neither party has publicly detailed the timing, but both have moved on with their separate lives.
Breakup reasons
The exact reason for their split remains unclear. Neither Scott nor Catherine has released a public statement specifying what caused the end of their relationship. In an August 2023 interview with BBC Wales (national broadcaster), Scott said he hoped he had “done Wales proud” but avoided discussing relationship details.
A couple who lasted the entire series run yet couldn’t survive the first few months after the cameras stopped rolling — a pattern repeated across multiple Love Island seasons.
What is Scott van der Sluis doing now?
Current football status
Scott left Shelbourne FC in 2024 and is currently a free agent. His time with the League of Ireland club included making his debut on August 26 in an FAI Cup win against Bonagee United, where he kept a clean sheet, as reported by Irish Independent (Irish media outlet). According to Centre Devils (football news site), Bangor City 1876 officially signed Scott in November 2025 — a return to a club he once captained — though he reportedly did not make a first-team appearance.
Reality TV appearances
Scott appeared on Netflix’s Perfect Match in 2024, bringing his reality TV presence to a global streaming audience. In June 2025, according to Evoke (Irish entertainment news), he was confirmed as a contestant on Perfect Match season three. He also reportedly returned to the Love Island franchise for All Stars in 2026, finishing third, according to Wikipedia. A Daily Mirror (UK tabloid) report from December 2025 said he had almost participated in Love Island All Stars in 2025 but withdrew days before the show started.
Social media activity
Scott remains active on TikTok and Instagram under the handle @scottvds17. He has accumulated 1.4 million TikTok followers and 411,000 Instagram followers. According to The Tab (student media outlet), in February 2025 he was reacting to Love Island All Stars drama on Snapchat, demonstrating continued engagement with the franchise and its audience.
Scott’s current identity is a three-part hybrid: football free agent, returning reality TV personality, and one of the more active Love Island alumni on social media — a combination that keeps his public profile alive but leaves his football career in a holding pattern.
What does Scott van der Sluis do for a living?
Professional football career
Scott Van-Der-Sluis is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He joined Shelbourne FC in 2022 as a reserve goalkeeper, with no first-team league appearances at that stage, according to Irish Independent (Irish media outlet). He has represented Wales at youth level, including the U17 squad. While his club appearances at senior level have been limited, his professional commitment to goalkeeping remains evident through his continued search for a new club.
Reality TV income
Scott earns income from three streams: football contracts, reality TV appearance fees, and social media brand deals. His Love Island participation was reportedly facilitated by Shelbourne FC granting his release, as confirmed by Fox News (US news network). His subsequent Netflix appearances on Perfect Match and the Love Island: All Stars franchise would have generated additional income. His 1.4 million TikTok followers and 411,000 Instagram followers make him an attractive partner for sponsored content.
What this means: Scott operates a multi-stream income model that few professional footballers can match, but the football side remains the bedrock of his public identity — and it’s currently the weakest link.
Is anyone still together from any of the Love Islands?
Love Island 2023 couples
As of 2025, no couples from Love Island season 10 remain together. This includes Scott and Catherine, as well as other notable pairings from that series. According to Wikipedia (crowdsourced data), the show’s format produces high-profile relationships, but the vast majority end shortly after the finale airs.
Couples from later seasons
Some couples from earlier seasons have stayed together. Notable exceptions include Jess and Dom from 2018, who are still together. But the trend is clear: most Love Island relationships end within months of leaving the villa. The show’s editing and high-pressure environment often create relationships that don’t survive real-world integration.
Notable exceptions
The small handful of couples who beat the odds — like Jess Shears and Dom Lever (2018) — tend to share characteristics: they kept their relationship private, avoided immediate media exposure, and took time to build genuine connections outside the show’s influence.
Timeline
- 9 January 2001: Born in Wales (Wikipedia)
- 2022: Signed with Shelbourne FC (Irish Independent)
- Summer 2023: Appeared on Love Island UK season 10 (BBC News)
- Autumn 2023: Split from Catherine Agbaje (Wikipedia)
- 2024: Starred in Netflix’s Perfect Match (Evoke)
- 2024: Left Shelbourne FC; became a free agent (BBC Sport)
- Late 2025: Joined Bangor City 1876 (Centre Devils)
- 2026: Appeared on Love Island: All Stars, finished third (Wikipedia)
Confirmed facts vs what’s unclear
Confirmed facts
- Scott van der Sluis was on Love Island season 10 with Catherine Agbaje (BBC News)
- They are no longer together (Wikipedia)
- He formerly played for Shelbourne FC (BBC Sport)
- He appeared on Netflix’s Perfect Match (Evoke)
What’s unclear
- What club he will join next
- Whether he will pursue more reality TV roles
- Exact reason for split with Catherine
Quotes
Scott said he hoped he had ‘done Wales proud’.
BBC Wales (national broadcaster)
Shelbourne said van der Sluis had been granted a release from his contract to take part in the ITV show.
Van der Sluis had joined Shelbourne as a reserve goalkeeper and had no first-team league appearances at that stage.
Irish Independent (Irish media outlet)
Scott Van-Der-Sluis sits at a crossroads where most footballers don’t find themselves: a reality TV alumnus with a genuine professional football background, but currently without a club. The pattern is clear — he’s traded pitch time for screen time, and the trade-off has been good for his fame but uncertain for his football career.
For Scott, the choice ahead is clear: return to the football path with Bangor City or another club and rebuild his playing reputation, or double down on the reality TV world where his name recognition already offers a financial floor. For anyone following his story, the next move — whether it happens on the pitch or on a Netflix screen — will define what comes next.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Scott van der Sluis?
Scott Van-Der-Sluis is a Welsh professional footballer and reality TV personality, best known for appearing on Love Island UK season 10 in 2023.
How old is Scott van der Sluis?
He was born on 9 January 2001, making him 25 years old as of 2025.
How tall is Scott van der Sluis?
Scott Van-Der-Sluis is 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) tall.
What is Scott van der Sluis’s job?
He is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. He also earns income from reality TV appearances and social media brand deals.
Did Scott win Love Island?
No, Scott and Catherine Agbaje finished as runners-up on Love Island UK season 10 in 2023.
Is Scott van der Sluis still with Catherine?
No, they split shortly after leaving the Love Island villa in autumn 2023.
What happened to Scott’s football career?
He left Shelbourne FC in 2024 and became a free agent. He reportedly signed with Bangor City 1876 in late 2025.
Where can I follow Scott van der Sluis?
You can follow him on TikTok and Instagram under the handle @scottvds17.
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Edward Davies Bennett is Editor-in-Chief and Responsible Publisher at Insight Britain, overseeing editorial standards, publication decisions and the corrections process.