Love Island’s Samira Mighty stuns in a blue bikini in Maldives throwback

Love Island’s Samira Mighty stuns in a blue bikini in Maldives throwback as she reflects on the past year in a heartfelt essay

She recently enjoyed a sun-soaked getaway to the Maldives, returning to the UK just before much of the nation was plunged into Tier 4.

And Samira Mighty posted a fun bikini-clad throwback video from her trip as she reflected on the past year via her Instagram page on Thursday.

The Love Island star, 25, penned a heartfelt essay as she admitted she ‘don’t even recognise myself’ while looking back at photos and videos across 2020.

Fun in the sun: Samira Mighty posted a fun bikini-clad throwback video from her recent Maldives trip as she reflected on the past year via her Instagram page on Thursday 

Alongside the post, Samira shared a short video where could be seen smiling and posing for the camera while on the back of a boat.

She wrote: ‘Let’s keep these short n sweet. No one wants 7 page essays. Ahah. Rah 2020 can be done.

‘As I reflect on this year, and look back on pictures and videos, I don’t even recognise myself.

‘I have had moments of great happiness but a lot of this year, I’ve had a cloud over me that I have struggled to shift. I’ve learnt a lot about myself I will say. This year has been a struggle for so many, and it hurts so much.’ 

Maldives getaway: The Love Island star, 25, shared a short video where could be seen smiling and posing for the camera while on the back of a boat

Maldives getaway: The Love Island star, 25, shared a short video where could be seen smiling and posing for the camera while on the back of a boat

Samira opted to remain hopeful for 2021, although she is sure it will still ‘be difficult and different’ for many. 

She continued: ‘However, 2021 I’m sure is still going to be difficult and different but we need to look forward. Smile more. Love more. Keep the negative energy in that s****y year.

‘In any case, thank you from the bottom of my heart to my friends, family and agents, I’m aware I close into myself when things are rough for me but I’m always thankful.

‘Of course everyone who supports me on here and my therapist Mandi (not sure if she will see) but for saving me as a person and pulling me out of the deepest mud. She is the light of my life. Forever grateful.’  

Hopeful: Samira opted to remain hopeful for 2021, although she is sure it will still 'be difficult and different' for many

Hopeful: Samira opted to remain hopeful for 2021, although she is sure it will still ‘be difficult and different’ for many

Reflective: The TV personality penned a heartfelt essay as she admitted she 'don't even recognise myself' while looking back at photos and videos across 2020

Reflective: The TV personality penned a heartfelt essay as she admitted she ‘don’t even recognise myself’ while looking back at photos and videos across 2020

The X Factor: Celebrity star is currently single, and has admitted she has no plans to jump into the dating pool anytime soon.

She recently confessed to MailOnline that her stint in the Love Island villa can be a turn-off to potential suitors. 

Samira said: ‘I think a lot of people could be intimidated by the whole Love Island title.’

However, she admits she feels empowered by her single status, as she focuses her attention to singing, hoping to release music in the new year. 

She continued: ‘To be honest I haven’t really thought about [dating] that much as here’s a lot going on at the minute. 

‘I’m just trying to focus on my job and what I want to do in the future.

‘If anything happens in my love life now, I think it’s going to be extremely private. 

‘I don’t want to air everything anymore because if something goes wrong, then everyone will know about it.’

Focusing on her career: Samira recently confessed to MailOnline that her stint in the Love Island villa can be a turn-off to potential suitors

Focusing on her career: Samira recently confessed to MailOnline that her stint in the Love Island villa can be a turn-off to potential suitors