LOVE Island stars Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt have revealed their two-year-old daughter has a life-changing condition.
The ITV2 show stars, who met on Love Island’s 2017 season, share three children – daughters Nell, four, Nora, two and son Brodie, nine months.
Love Island stars Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow have revealed their daughter has been diagnosed with a life-changing condition[/caption]
Little Nora, aged two, has autism[/caption]
Camilla, 35, has now revealed middle child Nora’s recent autism diagnosis in a candid post on Instagram.
It came after she told fans the toddler wasn’t walking or talking as she came up to her second birthday in 2024.
Alongside her emotional words on the grid upload was an image of the adorable youngster in a pink puffa jacket and blue jeans.
She was seen flashing a beaming smile as she took a stroll in the sunshine.
Revealing her medical diagnosis, Camilla wrote in the caption: “Nora, our little darling.
‘I often wonder what life must be like for you, having to get up and do things that you find hard every day.
“And not just that, but things that everyone else around you seems to find so easy.
“For every milestone we are yet to reach, or the ones that may not be for us at all, you just keep going, with a smile on your face and so, so much love in your heart.
“To determinedly keep doing things that are difficult with grace and good humour is something that many of the rest of us have spent a lifetime trying to master.
“Yet, that strength is already within you, and you go and get it every single day.
“So of course we will be excited for you in the milestone moments, but we are proud of you always.”
Camilla added: “Last month you received your autism diagnosis and we know there are some very real challenges ahead for you, and that we will need to grow as parents to make sure we give you what we hope to give all our children; the tools to navigate spaces that are difficult for you, the empowerment to set boundaries that serve you and above all a happy life with every opportunity to be yourself.
“We see you, always trying to find the sunshine no matter what life brings, and we will be with you every step of the way to make sure it always finds a way through.
“We are so grateful to be your parents and for the love you and your siblings share, and for everyone who has supported and continues to support Nora and our family.”
Love Island winners – where they are now
EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.
Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:
2025 – The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O’Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together.
2024 – The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up.
2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 – Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.
2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.
2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.
2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up.
2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
Fans were quick to react to former ordnance disposal expert Camilla’s openness and honesty, and praised her for seeking a speedy diagnosis.
One wrote: “Your words show that she has the best parents to support and love her for who she is- what fabulous parents you are to her x”
A second posted: “Darling little Nora. You’ll find your own way along your special path, and I’m sure live life to the fullest in YOUR own way. Sending love to you all.”
A third posted: “My little boy is autistic and what a journey it has been so far, Nora is going to teach you so much we appreciate all the small things that others don’t notice, every milestone is a huge celebration.”
One then said of the tot: “She has the bestest smile ever!!”
What is autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an incurable, lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.
It affects around one in 100 people in the UK and is three to four times more common in boys than in girls.
Many people with ASD find it hard to understand other people’s feelings and emotions, and they may have difficulty holding conversations.
When they are young, their language development may take longer and they can struggle to use facial expressions, using gestures to communicate instead.
They may also find it hard to connect with other people and to hold eye contact with unfamiliar individuals.
Many children with ASD like to follow a routine, and changes to this can cause distress.
High functioning autism is an informal term some people use to describe those on the autism spectrum disorder.
OPENING UP
Previously, Camilla praised Nora for being “on her own timeframe.”
She tried to reassure fans, urging them to recognise that babies all develop at different paces.
The reality TV star told her social media following of Nora in 2024: “She’s very much on her own timeframe for everything, although I’ve only touched on gross motor development on here before.
“She doesn’t speak – about 8 months ago she said ‘Dada’ for the first time and then overnight she stopped and hasn’t said it since. She has never said ‘Mama’.
“Day to day we are still working on her cutlery and practical skills.”
Thanking her health visitors for their assessments, referrals and support, Camilla continued: “I want Nora to know she can be a baby for as long as she wants or needs to.
“We are very proud of how she is steadfastly moving through the world at her own pace.
“The last thing I want is for her to grow up thinking that life is a race, or that she needs to be the fastest, smartest, funniest or loudest person in the room to be worthy of love.”
The couple share three kids[/caption]
Camilla and Jamie were hailed as ‘fabulous parents’ for pushing for a quick diagnosis for Nora, left[/caption]
