Mick Maoi had a very messy high-profile breakup before Love Island Australia
Now he wants happily ever after, apparently
When Mick Maio strutted into the Love Island Australia villa, it wasn’t just his cheeky smile and laid-back vibe that caught attention.
The Melbourne-based model and creative director had already lived a very public love life before his reality TV debut.
His breakup with a well-known influencer made headlines for all the wrong reasons, and the drama even spilt onto social media. Let’s take a look at who Mick dated before the show, and which Aussie icon he ended up partying with.
Mick dated a famous influencer
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Before Love Island, Mick was in a high-profile relationship with influencer Jasmine Tavares.
The pair’s breakup was described as “messy and public,” with Mick admitting that parts of their split even played out on TikTok.
Speaking to Now To Love, he said that a lot happened in that relationship and that his busy career made maintaining it difficult.
He’s also been open about how deeply the breakup affected him. After Jasmine ended things, Mick said he “really loved [his] ex-girlfriend a lot” and was left heartbroken when it ended.
He decided to take some time to work on himself and figure out what he really wanted. Now, at 27, Mick says his party days are behind him and that he’s genuinely looking to settle down with “a lovely lady.”
According to his official Love Island bio, his relationship with Jasmine ended dramatically and was followed closely by online followers. So when Mick entered the villa, he wasn’t just another single, he was someone ready for a reset after a very public heartbreak.
Who is Jasmine Tavares?
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Jasmine Tavares isn’t just Mick’s ex, she’s a rising influencer and content creator with a serious online following of her own.
Known for her glam aesthetic, style videos, and unapologetic personality, Jasmine built her brand on confidence and candour.
She’s the kind of woman who can post a breakup TikTok one day and a get-ready-with-me collab the next, all while keeping her audience hooked.
Before her split from Mick, Jasmine was already making waves in Australia’s influencer scene, appearing at events, partnering with beauty brands, and sharing plenty of luxe lifestyle content.
When their relationship ended, she didn’t shy away from being honest about the experience online, which is part of why their breakup got so much attention in the first place.
These days, Jasmine’s content leans into independence and glow-up energy. She’s clearly moved on from the drama, but her connection with Mick is still one of those pop-culture moments Love Island viewers can’t stop talking about.
He also partied with an iconic Aussie celeb
Mick’s life before Love Island wasn’t all about relationships. He’s also known for hosting luxury events through his company, Champagne Lyla. His job brought him into contact with some seriously big names in entertainment and sport.
He revealed that he once looked after legendary cricketer Shane Warne at an event. Mick described the experience as “really awesome,” saying it was surreal to hang out with someone he considered an Australian icon.
The Love Island star also rubbed shoulders with international stars, managing high-energy crowds for celebrity parties. When rapper 50 Cent performed in Australia, Mick helped organise the event and said the music legend ended up playing for an hour because he loved the crowd’s energy so much.
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