In 2018, Nelson became a contestant on the
fourth series of the
ITV2 dating reality series
Love Island. He, alongside reality star Megan Barton-Hanson, reached the final and finished in fourth place. In January 2019, Nelson participated in the
eleventh series of
Dancing on Ice. He was partnered with
Vanessa Bauer, and finished as runner-up. In October 2019, he competed in
The X Factor: Celebrity as part of a group called No Love Lost, composed of former
Love Island stars
Samira Mighty,
Zara McDermott and
Eyal Booker. In August 2020, Nelson announced that he had signed a solo record deal with
EMI Records. On 17 September 2020, he released his debut single, "See Nobody", with
Hardy Caprio. On 1 April 2021, he released the single, "Nice to Meet Ya" featuring
Yxng Bane. In May 2022, Nelson won the ITV revival series of the celebrity athletics competition
The Games. ==Personal life==