LOVE Island couple Laura Anderson and Paul Knops have split – just two months after coming second in the competition.

The pair have decided to go their separate ways after failing to spend enough quality time together since leaving the villa.

5 The pair have struggled to spend quality time together since the show finished in July

Love Island 2018 highlights: Laura Anderson and Paul Knops

A source close to the couple said: “Laura and Paul have been so busy since the show finished and both had holidays planned without each other – so have ended up spending a lot of time apart.

“Paul went to New York for modelling work and on to Burning Man while Laura enjoyed some time back in Dubai where she lived before signing up to Love Island.

“They saw each other on Saturday night but only for a personal appearance and things weren’t the same between them so they have decided to cool off their romance.

“Neither of them will be ready to speak about their split in public just yet but they may well do later this week once it has sunk in.”

5 The couple have only seen each other at events such as film premieres and TV appearances since leaving the show

Scots Love Island babe Laura Anderson mocks boyfriend Paul Knops as she dances to Britney Spears at London's 02 Arena

Laura and Paul were pictured having a furious row last month following a night out at The Cuckoo Club in London's Mayfair.

They claimed the argument was nothing more than a "bicker" – but insiders say the couple would often disagree with each other on nights out.

During the last few months Laura and Paul appear to have only seen each other for red carpet and TV appearances.

In August they attended The Festival premiere alongside co-stars Laura Crane and Jack Fowler and prior to that they joined Eamonn and Ruth on the This Morning sofa.

They reunited for a PA together in Huddersfield on Saturday but before then hadn’t seen each other for a number of weeks.

Laura moved into a new apartment last weekend on her own while other couples from her series such as Georgia Steel and Sam Bird are already living together.

5 Laura and Paul were pictured having a furious row last month but claimed it was just a 'bicker'

Love Island's Paul Knopps wears a kilt as he travels to Scotland with Laura Anderson to meet up with friends and family after leaving the villa

5 Laura had a tough time in the villa after seeing Wes move on with Megan before the same happened again with partner Jack

5 She became a favourite on the show due to her positive and forgiving outlook – earning second place in the competition

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Laura had a tough journey during her time in the Love Island villa after being forced to see Wes Nelson move on with Megan Barton-Hanson before the same happened again with partner Jack.

But she won over viewers by overcoming two difficult situations with a smile on her face – even forgiving Megan for pursuing Wes behind her back.