Love Island’s Toni Laites and Cach Mercer Reportedly Split After BRIT Awards Row

Just months after winning Love Island Season 12, Toni Laites and Cach Mercer are reportedly over. The pair, who captured hearts on the ITV2 dating show in 2025, have sparked split rumors following a reported argument at the BRIT Awards on February 28, 2026.

A Public Display Turned Sour

Toni and Cach arrived at the BRIT Awards together, posing for photos and appearing loved-up on the red carpet. However, sources claim the atmosphere quickly changed once inside the ceremony. According to The Sun, a “heated” argument erupted between the couple midway through the event, leading Cach to leave and not return for the remainder of the evening [1].

Instagram Unfollows and Separate Departures

The reported argument appears to have had immediate consequences. Over the weekend following the BRIT Awards, both Toni and Cach unfollowed each other on Instagram, a move widely interpreted by fans as a sign of a breakup [1]. They likewise left each other out of their social media posts from the event [4]. They departed the event separately [4].

Recent Discussions of Marriage and Future Plans

The split comes as a surprise to some, given recent public statements about the couple’s future. Just weeks ago, Cach discussed marriage and children with Toni during a livestream [3]. Toni also expressed her desire for marriage in an interview with former Love Island contestant Olivia Attwood, stating she wanted to get married “like tomorrow” [4].

Past Challenges and a Promising Start

This isn’t the first hurdle the couple has faced. During their time on Love Island, Toni and Cach experienced a temporary breakup before rekindling their romance and ultimately winning the series [3]. Toni moved to London in October 2025 after initially facing visa issues [1].

Where Are They Now?

Following the BRIT Awards incident, Cach was seen at the Warner BRITs party with Yasmin Pettet, enjoying cocktails and socializing with other celebrities. Witnesses reported that he appeared “visibly quieter” and “not his usual bubbly self” [4]. Toni remained at the hotel and was reportedly “really upset” [4]. Insiders suggest the relationship had been “on the rocks for a few weeks” [1].

As of March 2, 2026, neither Toni nor Cach have publicly addressed the split on social media.