He appeared on Love Island during its third series in 2017.
And Jonny Mitchell has revealed on Wednesday that he’s traded the reality star life for a new calling, taking care of stray dogs in Bali with girlfriend Simone Engelhardt.
The TV personality, 29, moved to the Indonesian island six months ago, and has said his move has led him to ‘change a lot’ as his ‘priorities reshuffle[d] almost overnight’.
New calling: Love Island’s Jonny Mitchell revealed on Wednesday that his life has ‘changed a lot’ since moving to Bali as he found his ‘higher purpose’ by helping take care of stray dogs
In a lengthy caption alongside a snap with the dogs he’s been taking care of, Jonny explained: ‘I’ve changed a lot in the last 6 months.
‘And when I say changed a lot, I mean almost a complete 180 in how I see life and how I gauge my success and happiness. And how I’ve noticed my priorities reshuffle almost overnight.
‘But one of the biggest most unexpected changes I’ve seen in myself is my new overwhelming sense of duty towards helping dogs on this tiny little island.
‘And how I feel like somehow one of my higher purposes in life is to make a difference by helping more dogs that need it.
Reality TV: Jonny appeared on Love Island during its third series in 2017, but was dumped from the villa on day 38 after being paired with Camilla Thurlow and Amber Davies
Jetsetters: Jonny moved to Bali with girlfriend Simone Engelhardt (pictured) six months ago
‘I’ve fallen in love with Bali since I’ve been living out here but it doesn’t excuse some of the approaches they have in relation to animal rights and how they’re treated.’
Going on to detail the conditions these stray dogs face on the island, he went on to say a lot are ‘on the street’ but while most ‘get by just fine’ there are many puppies that struggle to find food.
He added that there are also ‘the older or weaker dogs who end up starving or getting seriously ill with no help.’
‘These problems aren’t huge compared to many of the worlds issues right now,’ Jonny continued. ‘But it is something that I feel that I can make a real impact on in my own way.
Higher purpose: In a lengthy caption alongside a snap with dogs, Jonny said he has ‘changed a lot’ since moving to Bali, and now feels an ‘overwhelming sense of duty towards helping dogs’
‘I’ve always liked dogs, but now it’s so different, Now they’re a huge part of my everyday life. These rescue pups are family now.
‘And I want to keep up the good work. So I’m not sure what it is yet, But I know for sure that something big around helping the dogs here in need is on my path in the very near future.
‘And as most of my followers are huge dog lovers I can’t wait to share it all with you.’
Jonny joined the villa on day four but was dumped on day 38 after being paired with Camilla Thurlow and Amber Davies.
Assistance: Jonny went on to say a lot of dogs are ‘on the street’ but while most ‘get by just fine’ there are many puppies that struggle to find food and that’s why he wanted to help them
It was revealed in December that Jonny split with his fiancée Danielle Zarb-Cousin one year after getting engaged.
Danielle broke the news of their breakup on Instagram when she uploaded a short video clip of her wearing her wedding dress.
In a lengthy post, the brunette confirmed her relationship with the millionaire was no more and the split had been ‘pretty traumatising’ to come to terms with.
She wrote: ‘It isn’t just cancelling a wedding, it’s saying goodbye to the vision you had for the rest of your life after that day.
Split: It was revealed in December that had Jonny split with his fiancée Danielle Zarb-Cousin (pictured) split up one year after getting engaged
‘The venue, the laughter, the family members and the start of a journey with someone who you love and who will love you for the rest of your life, no matter what, for better or worse.
‘The places you would live and the things you would see together. I am not posting this for sympathy but for my own closure. I’m saying goodbye to the girl in this dress, I’m saying goodbye to her for good.
‘It’s been pretty traumatising for me having to come to terms with everything lol but I’m only looking forward from now on. God has a different plan for my life. I hope the next chapter is the best one yet.’
Breakup: In a lengthy post, the brunette confirmed their relationship was no more and the split had been ‘pretty traumatising’ to come to terms with as she shared a video in a wedding dress
She later added another piece to her post and stressed that she and Jonny have ended their relationship on good terms and wish each other well.
She wrote: ‘Edit – the details are between Jonny & I. We have some amazing beautiful memories together which I will always cherish and I wish him nothing but happiness and success with everything he does in his life.’
Following speculation on the nature of the breakup, Danielle took to her Instagram Stories and confirmed neither she nor Jonny were unfaithful to each other.
She wrote: ‘Before this gets out of hand, nobody cheated. We had a very loving relationship for the best part of two years and that’s why it’s so hard to go our separate ways. Life happens.’
Parting ways: In the post, she wrote: ‘It isn’t just cancelling a wedding, it’s saying goodbye to the vision you had for the rest of your life after that day’