Sydney Paight’s transformation before and after Love Island Games is unbelievable
She's almost a different person at this point
It’s no secret that Love Island stars often evolve their style once the cameras stop rolling, but Sydney Paight’s glow-up has really got jaws dropping. Since first stepping onto the Love Island villa, she’s completely reinvented her look, sparking plenty of speculation about just how much of her transformation is down to makeup, styling, and possible surgery.
Before her reality TV stardom, Sydney’s appearance was wildly different once again, so let’s dig into her total transformation!
Sydney’s pics before Love Island
Someone decided to spend some of their spare time unearthing some random pics of Sydney from her younger years on Reddit. They uncovered some snaps of the Love Island USA star that see her looking totally unrecognisable. People were quick to jump into the comments to suggest she’s had “filler” since the snaps were taken. And many agreed: “She looked great OMG.”
Sydney has addressed the filler and surgical enhancements she’s opted for. The Love Island Games bombshell actually said she’s getting less work done these days than she has in the past…
Sydney made her Love Island debut in 2022
Sydney first became a Love Island fan fave back in 2022, when she entered Love Island USA season four. She joined on day one, partnered up with Isaiah Campbell, and the pair went on to become runners-up that season.
Back then, Sydney was instantly recognisable for her fiery red hair, plump lips, and fresh-faced, natural vibe that made her stand out from the crowd.
After the show, she leaned further into influencer and modelling work, and her style began to evolve. From her fashion choices to her beauty routine, Sydney clearly embraced a more polished, high-glam aesthetic.
But the changes didn’t stop at just styling, folks quickly noticed some pretty major differences in her appearance when comparing old villa photos to her recent snaps.
She’s literally unrecognisable these days
Isaiah’s face when Sydney (ex) walked in😂😭#LoveIslandGames pic.twitter.com/KNTZMcynym
— Calissi ✨🤍 (@calissii) September 23, 2025
Fast forward to now, and Sydney looks almost like a different person. It seems like people pretty much can’t stop commenting on her transformation, with many pointing out how her features appear far more sculpted than they once did.
One of the most noticeable changes is her hair. Sydney has completely moved away from the signature red locks she was known for during her Love Island days.
Her facial features have also been a major talking point. Many fans believe her lips look fuller than before, her jawline more defined, and her cheeks more contoured. These changes have sparked speculation that Sydney may have had fillers, Botox, or other cosmetic enhancements to refine her look.
Speaking on ZetaConfidential in 2024, Sydney “came clean” and explained she had buccal fat removal post-villa. She added that she had Morpheus 8 skin tightening treatment. The Love Island star then dropped a bombshell by explaining: “I had more plastic in my face in the show than I do now.”
Looking back at an old Love Island promo photo, Sydney said she had “a bunch of chin filler, lip filler, and Botox.” She said: “I’ve had so much filler removed.”
Listing the things she’s opted for, Sydney concluded: “I had cheek filler in December 2023, buccal fat removal, and Morpheus 8.”
Sydney’s before-and-after journey is one of the most dramatic in Love Island history. She puts some of her transformation down to “being a beast in the gym,” adding how she completes “intense HIIT workouts.” Addressing “fox-eye surgery rumours,” she also shuts them down and adds how her makeup skills are top-tier.
For all the latest reality TV cast member news, scandals, gossip and updates – like Reality Shrine on Facebook.