Former Ibiza Weekender star Ellie Young has left her followers stunned this week after revealing her dramatic physical transformation on social media.
From Lockdown Weight Gain to Fitness Success
The 32-year-old reality television personality, who first found fame on screens eight years ago, appeared almost unrecognisable as she showcased her trim new figure in a stylish brown co-ord set. Sharing an outfit-of-the-day video with her 98,000 Instagram followers, Ellie enthusiastically announced: 'So just thought I would show you my outfit of the night.'
Ellie began her weight loss journey in 2022, after reaching 13 stone and a UK size 14 during the coronavirus lockdown periods. She has been openly documenting her fitness progress on social media ever since, regularly sharing before-and-after photographs that highlight her remarkable transformation.
In one particularly celebratory post, the Pontefract native marked shedding an impressive 12 pounds, captioning her comparison images: '12 pounds gone yay! So glad created @nodoubtingjustcounting still can enjoy food I love and wine just in moderation!'
Beyond Reality TV: A New Career Direction
This stunning physical transformation comes as Ellie expands her professional horizons beyond reality television. Last year, the West Yorkshire native revealed she had embarked on an exciting new career path as a television presenter.
The reality favourite travelled to London to participate in an intensive fast-track course at The Presenter Studio, which describes itself as 'Voted the UK’s No 1 Presenter Training Company' and works with BAFTA award-winning television producers.
Ellie shared footage from her training experience, wearing a chic black-and-white shirt with matching wide-leg trousers as she practised her presenting skills in front of the camera. In one clip, she could be seen walking toward a cameraman in a park setting, seemingly filming content for a show called My Secret Date.
She captioned her post from the course: 'Day one ✅ Loved it thank you @thepresenterstudio ❤️.'
Personal Life: Romance and Reality TV Roots
Ellie's professional and physical transformations have unfolded alongside significant developments in her personal life. In 2021, she announced her engagement to fiancé Matt Clow after he organised a romantic candlelit Valentine's Day proposal at their home.
She shared video footage of the special moment, which showed Matt had transformed a room in their house into what she dubbed 'Mattnagerie', complete with tealight candles, draped red material, scattered rose petals, and photographs of the couple displayed throughout.
Her now-husband-to-be selected Ariana Grande's song Stuck With U to accompany the proposal, with Ellie captured in emotional tears as Matt got down on one knee. She wrote alongside the video: 'The proposal. Today's my mum and dads wedding anniversary and the love of my life asked me to marry him...'
Ellie and Matt's relationship has an interesting backstory - they initially met while attending the same school but weren't friends at the time. After beginning a relationship in 2020, Ellie famously ghosted Matt just two months in. However, after spending most of that year apart, the couple decided to reconcile properly, with Ellie eventually moving into his flat.
Their unusual relationship history was even explored on Lad Bible's Agree To Disagree: Ex Vs Ex, where it was revealed that Ellie had originally ghosted her now-fiancé before their reconciliation.
Ellie first rose to prominence on the ITV2 reality show Ibiza Weekender in 2016, quickly becoming a fan favourite with her vibrant personality and relatable nature. Her journey from reality star to fitness influencer and aspiring television presenter continues to captivate her growing audience.
