Michael Griffiths Confirms Romance with EastEnders Star Rukku

After a lot of speculation, Love Island alum Michael Griffiths has finally confirmed his relationship with EastEnders actress Rukku Nahar through a charming post on Instagram.

The couple, who sparked dating rumors last year, made their romance official with some sweet pictures taken at a recent boxing match.

The 33-year-old reality star and the 29-year-old soap actress shared cute photos from their night at Wembley Stadium, where they saw Oleksandr Usyk defend his heavyweight title against Daniel Dubois. Michael wrote in the caption:

“Her first official fight night. And what a night it was, here’s to many more adventures.”

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Fans and other celebrities quickly filled the comments with their support. Former Love Island contestant Liam Reardon left some flame emojis, while MAFS UK star Laura Jay Vaughan chimed in with:

“I love you both so much 💖😍.”

The rumors about their relationship began back in October 2024 when they attended the premiere of Venom: The Last Dance together. Although they kept things private, keen-eyed fans noticed Michael leaving flirty comments on Rukku’s Instagram posts.

Rukku, who’s best known for her role as Habiba Ahmed on EastEnders (2019-2020), has maintained a low profile since leaving the show. Meanwhile, Michael, who became famous on the 2019 season of Love Island, was previously involved in one of the show’s most dramatic love triangles when he left Amber Gill for Joanna Chimonides, which earned a lot of backlash from viewers.

With their relationship now out in the open, fans are excited to see more of them together. Michael, who has been candid about his dating struggles since leaving Love Island, seems happier than ever. For Rukku, this is her first high-profile romance since her stint on EastEnders.