Camilla Thurlow is a Scottish explosive ordnance disposal specialist, reality television personality, and humanitarian worker. She gained fame as a cast member on the reality series ‘Love Island’ and has since become a subject of media attention. However, her journey to success was not always clear-cut. Originally unsure of her career path, Thurlow considered joining the military before joining the charity organization, the Halo Trust. Through her work with the organization, she underwent extensive training in explosive ordinance disposal and traveled to Cambodia to clear minefields. Despite her accomplishments, Thurlow has also faced personal struggles, including mental health issues and anxiety following her appearance on ‘Love Island.’
Quick Facts
- Boyfriend: Jamie Jewitt Age: 34 Years
- Born Country: Scotland
- Reality TV Personalities
- Scottish Women
- Education: Prestigious Fettes College
Childhood & Early Life
Camilla Thurlow was born on July 9, 1989, in Dumfries, Scotland, into an affluent family. She attended the prestigious Fettes College in Edinburgh, where she excelled academically. In her youth, she was also a talented lacrosse player and represented Scotland in the Women’s U-19 World Lacrosse Championship in 2007. She considers this to be one of her proudest achievements. After completing her GCSEs with outstanding results, she went on to study sport and exercise science at Loughborough University, graduating with a first-class honours degree.
Early Career
During her time as a student, Thurlow was unsure about her career path. She knew she wanted to be active and help people, and even considered joining the military. In 2013, she briefly worked at Abercrombie & Fitch before being hired by Halo Trust, a UK-based charity organization that clears war debris, including landmines. She traveled to Cambodia and received extensive training in explosive ordinance disposal. She has also worked in Afghanistan and Azerbaijan, removing landmines.
Career In Entertainment Industry
Before appearing on the reality show ‘Love Island’, Thurlow had some experience in the world of glamour. In 2009, she was crowned Miss Edinburgh at the age of 19. After returning from her humanitarian work in Afghanistan, she decided to apply to be a contestant on the third season of ‘Love Island’ in 2017. Despite her experience in dangerous situations, she found the reality show to be the scariest thing she had ever done. It pushed her out of her comfort zone and challenged her in areas such as socializing, relationships, and body confidence.
During her time on ‘Love Island’, Thurlow had various romantic partners, including Sam Gowland, Johnny Mitchell, Craig Lawson, and Jamie Jewitt. She ultimately finished in second place with Jewitt. Since then, she has appeared on the reality series ‘What Camilla Did Next’ and the charity special of ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’. She has also been involved in charity work and co-founded an eco-friendly company called Love Jamila.
Relationships & Personal Struggles
Thurlow was previously in a relationship with Prince Harry, although she has rarely spoken about it publicly. She has been dating Jamie Jewitt since their time on ‘Love Island’, and they are the only couple from the show who are still together. In a podcast interview, Thurlow opened up about her struggles with anxiety and other mental health issues following her appearance on ‘Love Island’. She bravely shared that she had even contemplated suicide.
Despite her personal struggles, Thurlow continues to be active in charity work and is dedicated to making a positive impact in the world.