Boris Vidović (born November 25, 1996 in Ljubljana, Slovenia) is a Slovenian model and former soccer player, about 1.90 m tall. He is currently the main protagonis of the British reality show Love Island (Season 12), where he immediately gained many fans. The media called him “the most handsome candidate ever”, and he is also the first non-British Participant in the history of this show. With a notable appearance and charm, Boris became a star of social networks, where he is followed by thousands of people.
Fast data
- years: 28 (born 1996)
- Place: Ljubljana, Slovenia
- height: about 190 cm
- Occupation: Model (signed for East West Models) and former soccer player
- Reality Shows: Exatlon Slovenia (2022), Kmetija (2024), Love Island UK (2025)
- languages: Slovenian, Croatian, English, Spanish and a little German
- Instagram: @sportyris (more than 50,000 followers)
Early life and career
Boris is from Ljubljana and already played sports in his youth. He performed as a footballer in the position of left wing, and according to Transfermarkt data, he was also a Slovenian U-19 representative. Over time, he entered modeling – today the professional model is connected with the East West Models agency. It stands out for its high build and imposing stature, which further emphasized its popularity on television.
reality show performances
Boris became known to the masses by participating in several reality shows.
- Exatlon Slovenia (2022): As a member of the “Jadran” team, he competed in adrenaline sports challenges. In this season of Exatlon, he was the fifth robbing competitor (kicked out on the 25th day).
- Kmetija (2024): In the iconic Slovenian version of the show Kmetija (The Farm) Boris presented himself as a communicative and team-oriented person. He entered the show with the slogan “Live every day as if it were the last”. He stayed on the farm until the 40th day of the show, and was eventually kicked out as the 13th competitor.
- Love Island UK (2025): The latest chapter of his career began with the entry into Britain Love Island Season 12 entered the 28th day of the show as a “bombshell” contestant, he attracted the attention of other girls and the audience with his charisma and appearance. Initially, he became close to contestant Billykiss, and then he started a romantic relationship with Emma. After two weeks, on the 42nd day, Boris left the villa – the audience “kicked him out” with the fewest votes for the favorite candidate. However, he used his time on the island of love to further stand out: the media write that because of his emphatic accent in English All contestants liked his character.
Popularity and social networks
appearance on Love Island He brought Boris Vidović into focus and famous commentators. His Instagram page @sportyris He is decorated with a series of model photos and shots from the trip, and his profile today is followed by more than 50,000 people. Fans praise him as a real “Slovan in the villa”, they compare him to famous beauties and emphasize his warm personality. It is interesting that Boris speaks Croatian fluently, which opened up a large audience in the region.
Conclusion
Boris Vidović is an example of a charismatic young athlete and model who took the opportunity on reality scenes to become a media star. From Exatlon to Kmetija to Love Island, he always attracts attention with his appearance and sincerity. For all interested fans of reality shows and Boris personally, follow his adventure on Love Island UK on the Voyo/ITV platform and follow him on Instagram @sportyris.
