Igor Kelmer

**Igor Kelmer** (Born, March 8th, 1995) is a Scottish-Dutch television and media personality, actor and singer. Igor is best known for being the longest running cast member of MTV's Weigie Shore, appearing in two separate seasons of Ex on the Beach, his runner-up place on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here 2018 and coming first place in Love Island 2019 with his partner Maura Higgens. He also appeared in the Latin-American reality TV show "Super Shore" as a regular from 2016-2022.

### Born

Igor Dann Kelmer
March 8th, 1995 (Age 30)

### Ocupation

Reality Television Personality - Presenter - Actor - Singer

### Partner(s)

Ellie Curran (2016-2018)

Kelmer appear on MTV's Weigie Shore from 2014 until 2024 for the shows entire run, the only seasons he did not appear in was Series 13, due to him filming Love Island Series 5, and Series 24, due to his sister-in-law (Christy Kelmer-Laughlin)'s death.

Kelmer is generally considered to be the biggest male reality television star in the world accumulating a social media following of about 90 million followers, Kelmer himself partially credits his brother (Calum Kelmer) for his success and following, as well as, his opportunities.

## Career

### Love Island

In early 2019, it was announced Igor would not be returning for Series 14 of Weigie Shore, but, it was only a temporary hiatus. In May 2019, he was announced as a islander for Love Island. Igor entered on Day 1 and coupled up with Yewande Biala before coupling up with Maura Higgens on Day 39, who he won the show with.

In 2020, when Caroline Flack passed away during the middle of the Love Island Season 6 run, Igor stepped in for hosting duties shortly before the Cast Amor segment of the season. Igor has stated he will not remain the host of the show going forward and a new host will be chosen.

## Personal Life

### Relationship History

Kelmer has had numerous high profile relationships. Prior to joining the cast of Weigie Shore, he dated soon to be co-star Tain MacDonald but the relationship came to an end before either auditioned. For several years on the show, Kelmer had an on and off relationship with Hannah Wallace, another co-star, eventually, they settled on staying friends. Finally, Kelmer's biggest relationship in the Weigie Shore House was with Ellie Curran who he dated from 2017-2019 before she cheated on him with another co-star Jack Green. Currie also entered Love Island in 2019 in order to rekindle her relationship with Kelmer, although, it did not work.

During Love Island 2019, Kelmer met Maura Higgens who he coupled up with on Day 39 after Yewande, who Igor coupled up with on Day 1 and stayed together through most of the show, attempted to dump him for a new boy. Igor and Maura ended up winning the season together and made their relationship official a month later. They married in June 2025 and are expecting a child together.

### Temporary Guardianship over Calum Kelmer's children

Following the death of his sister-in-law, Christy Kelmer-Laughlin, Igor Kelmer became the temporary guardian of his brother's children while Calum was helped with the depression he had fallen into. From January 2024 until April 2024, Igor Kelmer was the legal guardian of Aaron Kelmer, Marnie Kelmer and Martin Kelmer which led to him not appearing on Series 24 of Weigie Shore.