Jacques O’Neill is reportedly set to become a millionaire after signing with fellow former Love Island star Scott Thomas.
The former rugby player, 23, left Love Island earlier this month when he was left distraught after former contestant Adam Collard, who has a reputation as a womaniser, was drafted in to the current series by ITV producers, when Adam quickly began flirting with Jacques’ girlfriend Paige Thorne.
And Jacques will now be mentored by Scott and his team at The Social PR, with the former sportsman set to rake in the cash from a number lucrative deals, with star in talks with sport broadcasters about presenting opportunities.
Big bucks: Jacques O’Neill, 23 (left), is reportedly set to become a millionaire after signing with fellow former Love Island star Scott Thomas (right)
A source told The Sun: ‘Jacques is on track to make a fortune after being bombarded with offers since leaving the villa.
‘He’s been in talks with some big sports broadcasters to be involved in presenting work off the back of his rugby career.
‘He’s had a lot of interest from fashion brands and some potential TV opportunities presented to him too.
Success story: Jacques will now be mentored by Scott and his team at The Social PR, with the former sportsman set to rake in the cash from a number lucrative deals
‘All of this could add up to him becoming a millionaire in the near future, but Jacques is most passionate about becoming an ambassador of ADHD and mental health.’
The insider added that Jacques is keen to help other young people who have faced similar battles to him.
Scott appeared on series two of Love Island and finished third with then-girlfriend Kady McDermott.
End of the road: The former rugby player left Love Island earlier this month, with the ex sportsman saying his appearance on the show was the ‘worst decision’ of his life
The entrepreneur said he respected Jacques ‘courageous’ decision to quit the villa to protect his own mental health, adding that his ‘honesty and vulnerability was admirable’.
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Jacques for further comment.
Jacques previously told how he left the Love Island villa over fears he’d lose control but claims bosses tried to make him stay.
Heightened emotions: Jacques was visibly distressed about his relationship with Paige Thorne, 24 (pictured right), before he left the Love Island villa
The reality personality decided to remove himself following the arrival of Adam as he declared: ‘Love Island was the worst decision of my life.’
Jacques was rattled by the arrival of former contestant Adam, who set his sights on the rugby player’s partner Paige Thorne, 24, before telling his fellow Islanders that the sportsman was ‘immature’.
Adam, who was known for his womanising ways, made a shock comeback to the ITV2 show this week after originally appearing in series four in 2018.
Gemma Owen‘s ex, Jacques, said he’d reached breaking point after Adam’s arrival, telling The Sun: ‘I thought if I don’t get myself out things could go horribly wrong and I could get physical.’
Jacques said he removed his microphone and walked out the front doors of the villa before producers intercepted, prompting him to demand to be left alone.
He insisted he ‘couldn’t deal with it’ any longer and was in tears, saying he wanted to return to the UK.
Mixing things up: Jacques was rattled by the arrival of former contestant Adam, who set his sights on the rugby player’s partner Paige
Unimpressed: Jacques said he’d reached breaking point after Adam’s arrival, telling The Sun : ‘I thought if I don’t get myself out things could go horribly wrong and I could get physical’ (Adam pictured on date with Paige after Jacques’ departure)
He added: ‘It broke me and I was already broken. I was crying my eyes out. I couldn’t cope. I was literally feeling awful. It was the worst I’d ever felt in my life.’
Jacques’ family revealed during his time in the villa that he had been diagnosed with ADHD at the age of nine and sometimes struggled to deal with emotional situations.
He stopped taking his Ritalin medication seven years ago and did not expect the condition to cause problems during his time on the show, despite bosses’ concerns.
Back to normality: Jacques was in good spirits as he took his mother Janet out for dinner on Saturday after it emerged he was ‘pressured to appear on spin-off’ Aftersun
Grateful: Jacques took to social media to offer an update for fans, thanking them for their support
Jacques has since said: ‘Any little thing in the villa, in the end, started bothering me and I was just getting in so much of a rut.
‘I know the way I spoke to Paige was wrong. I tried to apologise and she kept asking why I did it. ADHD isn’t just about not being able to concentrate. It’s also about feeling anxious quite a lot, being on edge a lot.’
Jacques was in good spirits as he took his mother Janet out for dinner on Saturday, with the star giving an update on his wellbeing for his social media followers.
Sharing a picture of himself with his arm around his mother on his Instagram page, he wrote: ‘Back to the standard Saturday taking R jan (sic) out for tea.’
He wrote: ‘I just want you all to know that I’m in such a better place mentally.
‘A huge reason for that is because of all the love and support I have received!
‘I’d be in a much darker place if it wasn’t for all of your kinds words, so thank you again I appreciate it so much.’
Difficulties: Jacques previously said he had ‘no more tears left to cry’ following his dramatic exit from Love Island after watching footage with his mother (pictured)
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