Former Love Island winner Jack Fincham shone when he successfully destroyed his six-week prison sentence after an appeal to his conviction for possessing a dangerous dog that got out of hand.
The reality TV star was originally convicted in January 2025 after his Black Cane Corso, Elvis, wounded carpet Robert Sudell in Swanley, Kent, in September 2022.
The 32-year-old looked miserable when he was wearing a night bag in front of the court as he was confronted with a prison sentence he came out of the building that beamed from joy and gave a thumb up after his postponement.
He only spoke to confirm his name and wore a long brown overcoat with a light brown cardigan underneath.
Instead, his conditional punishment of 18 months for a drug behavior in March 2024 was extended by three months.
Fincham, who was guilty of the indictment, was confronted with two separate incidents in which his dog was involved.
Mr Sudell left the first attack with an injury, while a second incident saw the calf of a woman grabbing in June 2024 – although no injury was reported.
As part of his original punishment to the court of the magistrates, Fincham was ordered to pay £ 3,680, including a contribution of £ 2,000 to Knoweling costs, a fine of £ 961 and £ 200 compensation to Mr Sudell.
Richard Cooper, for Fincham, said that the dog incident happened in June 2024 when Fincham had just moved to the building and brought boxes out of the car – while he did, the dog slid out '.
Jack Fincham, who smiled when the profession was maintained, will no longer have to serve in prison. He is depicted radiant of happiness when he leaves the court
Fincham, depicted that he arrived at Basildon Crown Court today, has won his appeal against a prison sentence of six weeks
Fincham is depicted (right) who arrives in court this morning with a friend and an overnight stay
The court had initially handed Fincham a prison sentence, referring to his omission to meet the conditions set after the first attack, including keeping Elvis on a lead and wearing a snout.
The Legal team of Fincham, however, successfully argued that immediate prison sentence was too loud.
Richard Cooper defending said: 'It is a stupid thing due to a lack of attention to detail. He should have made inquiry [before taking his dog to the pub unleashed].
'This is his own problems, but there has been remarkable progress by Mr. Fincham through his own will and hard work.
“He hit rock floor without work three years ago, he noticed that he regularly surrendered to alcohol and drugs.
“His work dried up. But to his honor, it is what he has done to put it right. He has involved councilors. He has returned to a 9-5 job that does not act on anything than hard work. He has returned to boxing. '
The success of the profession means that Fincham will now avoid prison, but must still meet strict conditions with regard to Elvis. These include that the dog is always involved in public and leash and not alone with someone under the age of 16.
Samanth Leigh, said as she gave her judgment: 'We agree that the activation of the conditional punishment was not alone. We will replace that with an extension of three months as a conditional sentence. It would not be appropriate to change the other sentence imposed. '
She added: 'Mr Fincham, you have to be very careful now. It is never the fault of the dog, it is always the fault of the owners. '
Fincham was spared prison in March after he had taken his £ 50,000 car during a cocaine binge.
The former star of Love Island had confronted with the prison sentence after his Riet Corso dog, Elvis (photo), attacked a runner
Fincham sees the Basildon Crown Court left after being spared the prison
When Fincham's Cane Corso attacked and the runner, the victim was originally prepared to accept an apology and caution
He was behind the wheel of his BMW 520d who drove through the hard shoulder of the A2 in Kent when he was stopped by the police.
Fincham later admitted that drugs and driving without care and attention.
He also argued guilty without insurance and the use of false number plates.
Fincham, who won the 2018 ITV show with Dani Dyer, the court told him that he was 'angry' to see a friend 'who was in a bad way in August 2023'.
He was sentenced to 12 weeks for 18 months. This has now been extended for three months.
Sergeant Alex Watkins from the Essex police issued a statement after the ruling:
'Owners must take responsibility for their dogs, and on these occasions the dog was dangerously out of hand. However, we accept the decision of the court today and hope that Mr. Fincham will now take the necessary precautions. '
When Fincham's Cane Corso attacked and the runner, the victim was originally prepared to accept an apology and caution.
As a result, the 32-year-old would have to follow a course on responsible dog ownership and keep three conditions the dog on a lead, for the dogs to wear a snout when it is not only left outside and the animal with less than 16 years.
Fincham shot announced after winning the 2018 series of Love Island next to Dani Dyer, daughter of actor Danny Dyer
However, there was another incident in June 2024, where Elvis took the leg and 'put pressure' on the calf's calf.
The incident happened when Fincham was in his suspended sentence for three months that he had received for drugs.
Fincham's alienated father Mark Gard also spent time behind bars after he was convicted of spreading cocaine throughout the country.
Away from his reality TV modeling, Fincham has previously brought boxing in boxing.
He previously participated in the undercard of Floyd Mayweather's match against YouTuber Deji in 2022.
After that fight, Fincham spoke about how he went in 'Self Destruct mode' by partying for 18 months.
'I went in full mode for self -destruction. I already fought with addiction, the moment I started that fight. I also fight for a few years against addiction, against Amber O'Donnell against Amber O'Donnell.
'I was outside every weekend, you know, using drugs and drinking and just doing things that have lost me, lost my friends. I would always fall back on my family. But I even think they came to one point where they were too sick to hear it, “he added.
In an attempt to combat these destructive habits, Fincham rehabilitation entered after he was addicted to cocaine and diazepam pills.
When he spoke to the sun at that moment, known Fincham: “Death was on the cards for me, it was threatening.”
At that time, animal rights activists, including PETA, convicted him, but Fincham remained challenging and refers to Elvis as 'my best friend in the whole world'
The ruling marks an important victory for Fincham, who has had to deal with several legal fights in recent years.
Despite the controversies in the past, Fincham continued to defend his pet. He was previously confronted with a recoil for importing Elvis from Russia in 2021, because the dog had cut his ears – a practice that was illegal in the UK.
At that time, animal rights activists, including PETA, convicted him, but Fincham remained challenging and refers to Elvis as 'my best friend in the whole world'.
When I was approached by MailOnline, Richard Cooper said: 'We have always considered the first decision of the magistrates as hard and unjust.
'This case has been a lesson in personal responsibility. We are very happy that at today's hearing the court has accepted the great steps in personal development that Mr. Fincham has taken. I know that Mr. Fincham is delighted that he can be reunited with Elvis. '
