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Yasmin Pettet Exits Top Modeling Agency After Post-Villa Romance Rift

Love Island breakout star Yasmin Pettet has officially parted ways with Storm Management, sparking intense speculation regarding the next phase of her commercial career.

The 2025 reality television finalist, who secured third place on the hit ITV2 dating series, signed with the world-renowned modeling agency immediately after exiting the villa.

Yasmin Pettet has suddenly left a top modelling agency she signed to eight months ago
Yasmin Pettet has suddenly left a top modelling agency she signed to eight months ago Credit: Instagram/yasminpettet111

However, industry insiders have confirmed that her high-profile contract has abruptly concluded after just eight months.

The sudden departure from an agency legendary for launching the global careers of iconic supermodels like Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne has caught the attention of fashion and entertainment pundits alike.

According to retail and modeling industry sources close to the reality star, the professional split between Pettet and Storm Management was entirely amicable.

The stunner used to work with Storm Management
The stunner used to work with Storm Management Credit: Instagram/yasminpettet111 Credit: Instagram/yasminpettet111

“Yasmin loved working with Storm and learned a lot from the agency,” an insider revealed. “However, her career is going in another direction, so she and Storm decided it was best to part ways.”

Storm Management initially announced the contract with massive fanfare across social media last year, positioning the reality star as a key figure in the contemporary British fashion landscape.

In their official signing announcement, the agency highly praised her versatile aesthetic, stating, “With passions spanning fashion, beauty, and fitness, Yasmin’s fearless, edgy aesthetic positions her within the new wave of British It girls: challenging conventions and breaking the mold.”

Yasmin Pettet Exits Top Modeling Agency After Post-Villa Romance Rift
Yasmin came in third place on Love Island alongside villa beau Jamie Rhodes last year Credit: Instagram/yasminpettet111

While Storm is celebrated for navigating high-fashion contracts, commercial partnerships, and luxury brand alignments, talent trajectories for reality television stars frequently pivot toward digital content creation, long-term brand ambassadorships, and independent lifestyle empires.

Representatives for both Pettet and Storm Management have declined to comment further on the exact logistics of the contractual termination.

The professional shake-up coincides with an equally turbulent period in Pettet’s personal life, which has consistently dominated UK tabloid headlines since her departure from the ITV show.

The pair called time on their romance in September
The pair called time on their romance in September Credit: Instagram/yasminpettet111

In September, just months after leaving Mallorca, Pettet officially split from her villa partner, Jamie Rhodes.

The relationship reportedly hit its breaking point during the star-studded National Television Awards (NTAs) held at London’s O2 Arena.

While the pair walked the red carpet as a united couple, eyewitnesses reported a distinct distance between the two during the exclusive after-party.

While fellow finalists remained inseparable throughout the evening, Pettet was observed holding hands with The Traitors breakout star Freddie Fraser.

Yasmin Pettet Exits Top Modeling Agency After Post-Villa Romance Rift
Credit: Instagram/yasminpettet111

According to partygoers, the reality star actively attempted to evade public scrutiny while cosying up to Fraser, overheard whispering, “We need to go somewhere private, no one can see

.” Following the high-profile separation from Rhodes, British media outlets have documented Pettet moving on within elite sports circles.

She was recently spotted flirting heavily with a close teammate of semi-pro footballer and fellow reality alum Harry Cooksley, indicating a complete transition away from her previous villa romance.

In the modern entertainment landscape, parting ways with a traditional modeling agency is no longer seen as a professional setback for reality television alumni.

Yasmin Pettet Exits Top Modeling Agency After Post-Villa Romance Rift
Credit: Instagram/yasminpettet111

Prominent digital talent managers note that top-tier influencers often find greater financial autonomy by signing with specialized digital entertainment firms rather than traditional fashion houses.

By prioritizing direct-to-consumer partnerships, fast-fashion collaborations, and independent fitness platforms, digital creators can maximize their commercial earning potential during their peak cultural relevance.

With a strong digital footprint and an established following, Pettet’s shift suggests she is aiming to regain full creative control over her personal brand as she transitions into the next lucrative chapter of her public life.