Former Love Island star Katie Salmon found guilty of assault after 'finding God'

A formerLove Island contestant has been convicted of assault on a person causing them actual bodily harm.

Katie Salmon, who starred in the 2016 series of the ITV2 show, appeared at Northampton Crown Court on July 11, 2025, charged with assault on Jyssica Memory. The case has been postponed for sentencing until September 15. An assault occasioning actual bodily harm can carry a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment, while a court can impose an unlimited fine if the case is heard in the Crown Court.

The 29-year-old, who appeared on the second series of the ITV2 dating programme in 2016, made history as part of the first all-girl couple with the late Sophie Gradon and eventually came fourth with co-star Adam Maxted.

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She suffered heartbreak earlier this year when her ex-fiancé, Harry died. The pair share a two-year-old daughter named Thiaga.

The former OnlyFans model announced the death of her ex on Instagram in January, sharing a photo of him with their daughter when she was a baby. Alongside the heart-warming photo, she wrote: “Trying to navigate this pain. The highest highs and the lowest lows with you.”

Addressing fans, she wrote: "Happy new year to all. I've taken some time of [sic] social to just re align as well as grieve and just be present with my daughter and family. The year ended with sad news but I have every faith this year is the year for all answered prayers and healings."

Sharing that she had turned to religion, she continued: "I'm always shocked at how I manage to get through the things I do and that's because of God. Thank you for supporting me and I can't wait to get back to creating real content for you all that's authentic to me and my life. God bless you all let's make 2025 the best yet."

She announced that they were engaged in December 2021, when they lived together in Thailand. "HE ASKED ME TO BE HIS WIFE. My best friend, my twin flame, the love of my life asked me to marry him and made me the happiest girl alive,” she wrote on Instagram.

Just a few short weeks later, Katie shared another milestone announcement as she told fans that she was pregnant with their first child. Soon after, in March 2022, Katie revealed that their daughter had been born.

Meanwhile, Katie has recently been taking to TikTok on her @itskatiesalmon account to share her journey of newfound faith. In one viral video, she was seen dancing to the beat, writing: "When people say you're lying about following God but you left a 6-figure business to follow him and free yourself and now you have more peace than ever."

She further quipped in the caption: "Excuse me sir. But I think you'll find the proof is in the pudding. Two years and thriving."

The clip has resonated with her followers, amassing hundreds of likes. one fan commented: "I watched you in Love Island and I've just watched your videos on here and you have a special glow about you now. Some things can't be bought and you're happiness is shining through."

This prompted Katie to respond: "Glory to God, he hears us when we call."

Another chimed in: "That's the best part of a relationship with God, it's just between you and him. No one else has to see your sacrifice because only his view counts ever," to which Katie heartily agreed: "Amen."

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