[2] Nicol was in a brief relationship with 2022 Love Island contestant and fellow Edinburgh resident Jay Younger.
[3][4][5] After relocating to London, Nicol began working as a picture researcher, with her credits including the BBC property series Homes Under the Hammer.
[6][7] She also worked for Bauer Media Group, for Heat and Closer magazine up until her casting on Love Island.
[11][12] During her time on the series, Nicol participated in the annual "heart rate challenge", in which she danced to "Greedy" by Ariana Grande.
[13][14] Her dance went viral on social media due to her awkwardness, with Grazia calling it "relatable yet cringey".