Tapp was released by EFL League 1 side MK Dons in 2019 which meant he would drop down to the non-league.
With uncertainty over his future at the age of 19, he decided to take up a reality TV opportunity and join the cast of Love Island.
He won the show’s season 6 with partner Paige Turley, winning the £50,000 cash prize in the process.
The former Islander is now 22 and looking at breaking back into the footballing world whilst looking to use his celebrity status in a positive way.
He said:
Islanders are swamped with business opportunities, including sponsorship deals and entertainment appearances.
Tapp alludes to his busy schedule:
The former footballer then explained how he would like to help young footballers make the jump from the academy to professional:
He concluded:
Love Island and football have a strange relationship
The reality TV show seems to try and be gaining viewership more viewership from sport fanatics with each passing year.
In fact, this past year’s runner-up Gemma Owen is the daughter of Liverpool legend Michael Owen.
West Ham United star Jarrod Bowen is dating 2019 season winner Dani Dyer.
There is also at least one contestant tied to the sport that appears each season to try and “find love” and win the £50,000 cash-prize.
It appears the sport and reality TV are starting to forge an interesting partnership.
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