Thomas ‘TJ’ Palma, of Love Island USA, has signed with CAA for representation.
The popular Islander from season 7 of the popular Peacock reality series also recently appeared on the spinoff Love Island: Beyond The Villa. The Hollywood talent agency will look to grow business opportunities beyond television for Palma, including in the lifestyle, hospitality, entrepreneurship and men’s fashion spaces.
While contending on Love Island USA, Palma entered the villa on Day 14, and made his exit from the island on Day 24. That competition allowed Palma, a lifestyle creator, entrepreneur and real estate investor from Pleasantville, New York, to gain a massive social media following and fan base.
He has just over 846,000 followers on TikTok, 380,000 followers on Instagram and another 825,000 subscribers on YouTube for his digital videos. Much of that video content features Iris Kendall, whom Palma met on Love Island USA season 7 and formed a bond before his exit that led to a real-world romance.
Both Palma and Kendall made the cast for Love Island: Beyond the Villa, which follows former Islanders as they return to their homes after a life-altering summer in Fiji and navigate their newfound fame. Palma continues to operate a successful short-term rental business for around 20 properties across Tampa, Florida.
