Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers, 23, and Love Island's Leah Taylor, 29, quietly split and unfollow each other after a string of dates

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By LAURA PARKIN, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER

Published: 09:11 GMT, 13 January 2026 | Updated: 09:11 GMT, 13 January 2026

Aston Villa player Morgan Rogers and Leah Taylor have quietly split and unfollow each other, it was revealed on Tuesday. 

The footballer, 23, and the Love Island star, 29, were said to have enjoyed a string of dates together in November including a romantic getaway to the Cotswolds. 

They stayed at the 4-star hotel Cowley Manor in Cheltenham, with Leah sharing a sweet photo to her Story. 

But their romance was short-lived with the pair now removing each other off Instagram.

A source told The Sun: 'It’s all over and they’ve unfollowed each other.' 

Daily Mail have contacted both Morgan and Leah's representatives for comment. 

Aston Villa player Morgan Rogers and Leah Taylor have quietly split and unfollow each other, it was revealed on Tuesday

The footballer, 23, and the Love Island star, 29, were said to have enjoyed a string of dates together in November including a romantic getaway to the Cotswolds

During their November trip, Leah took to social media to share a snap of Morgan from behind as they enjoyed a winter walk, she wrote: 'I like it here', followed by a heart emoji. 

The footballer wrapped up in a black Puma padded coat, which he has modelled in the brand's adverts, and donned a matching hoodie and tracksuit bottoms. 

A source close to Morgan, told The Sun: 'It's early days but they're already getting close. They've been on a few dates and it's going really well but it's nothing serious yet.

'He wants to keep it under wraps, but Leah just couldn't help herself.' 

Influencer and model Leah, who is close pals with Maura Higgins, found fame on Love Island and has had a number of rocky relationships. 

The bombshell was the centre of the drama on the ITV2 dating show after coupling up with bad boy Tyrique Hyde then Mitch Taylor.

In a twist, she was split up from Mitch by show bosses and coupled with semi pro footballer Montel McKenzie. Leah was then dumped in a viewer vote.  

Leah previously told Daily Mail she is ready to date again and says she's on the hunt for a husband.

They stayed at the 4-star hotel Cowley Manor in Cheltenham, with Leah sharing a sweet photo to her Story 

However, a source has now told The Sun: 'It’s all over and they’ve unfollowed each other' 

Influencer and model Leah found fame on Love Island and after a rocky time in the villa, she told Daily Mail that the next person she dates she hopes is her husband; pictured 2023

The influencer insisted she hasn't been put off men after her romance with Montel came to an abrupt end amid speculation that he had been unfaithful once they left Love Island.

In fact, the former contestant is eager to meet someone new and says she hopes her next boyfriend will be the man she marries.

Leah previously explained that she 'doesn't forgive twice' after she excused Montel's behaviour in Casa Amor, and felt he had repeated the same errors in the real world.

And now she's said the dating experience made her realise that she doesn't want to 'waste time on something that isn't going to be serious' because she's ready to meet the right person.

Leah told Daily Mail at the time: 'I am genuinely at a place where I feel healed, and I am ready to date again. I would love to meet someone.

'Right now, I don't have the time for a relationship and I'm also so fussy, I want the next man I'm with to be my husband and that is so much pressure.

'I am not rushing it but I'm definitely open to finding someone now. I am at a point now where I am not trying to waste my own time on something that isn't going to be serious.

'When I'm dating now, I am dating with more intention. I feel like if I found the right person, I would be open to settling down now. I'm going to start manifesting it.'

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