Love Island fans spot huge problem with Joey and Grace’s romance after they rekindle after just 24 hours in villa
LOVE Island fans have noticed a major problem in Joey Essex’s and Grace Jackson’s rekindled romance.
The couple, who dated before entering on the show, have barely been able to keep their hands off each other since Grace entered the show as a bombshell.
While Grace said their romance away from the show ended “frosty”, the couple’s spark was undeniable – to the point even Samantha Kenny, who was coupled with Joey, noticed.
After Grace picked Joey for a “saucy sleepover” – which had scenes so steamy bosses were forced to cut them – it seems the pair are officially back on.
On Monday night’s show, they opted to spend the night in the Hideaway and openly kissed in front of the other islanders.
But while they seem loved up now, fans have spotted a major issue in their relationship fans immediately spotted.
“If Joey and Grace had so much chemistry and unfinished business why didn’t they sort it out pre Love Island,” one fan wrote on Instagram.
“Exactly,” said another. “If she liked him that much why didn’t she respond to those texts he sent 2 months ago?”
When Grace entered the villa alongside Wil Anderson and Tiffany Leighton, she wasted no time in admitting to the others that she and Joey shared a history.
Grace told the others of their fling: “So, we met last year in Ibiza and it’s actually funny because he’s not my type at all.
“We had a bit of a holiday romance. It carried on when we were back home.
“It was quite intense. We were seeing each other for a few months. It kind of ended a little bit frosty to be honest and we’ve not really spoken since.”
But by the end of that evening, they had shared a snog as part of a game with the other islanders.
Samantha, who has been coupled up with Joey for the past two weeks, has been left devastated, and last night was seen breaking down in tears multiple times.
After Grace and Joey returned from the Saucy Sleepover at Casa Amor, it became obvious that they were back on.
Joey initially delayed taking Sam to one side for a chat upon his return which made her feel increasingly upset.
When he eventually did pluck up the courage to have the heart to heart, it didn’t go smoothly.
She told him: “Well yeah, I feel embarrassed if I’m being completely honest… I just feel like I was a bit of a placeholder until someone else come in.”
When Joey and Grace later shared plans to sleep in the Hideaway together, tearful Samantha told the girls she may as well leave the villa completely.
She added she felt “embarrassed” by what went down, but fans are calling for Joey to be axed over his behaviour.
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Love Island line-up 2024
Love Island is back on the box with a brand new batch of sexy islanders all looking for love this summer.
The Girls
- Grace Jackson – Stunning model Grace Jackson is Joey Essex’s ex.
- Tiffany Leighton – Tiffany Leighton is a HR coordinator from Hertfordshire.
- Uma Jammeh – Since arriving in the villa Uma Jammeh has turned a few heads and knows what she wants
- Samantha Kenny – Liverpool lass Samantha Kenny is a 27-year-old works in a beauty salon as a make-up artist.
- Mimii Ngulube – Student nurse Mimii Ngulube has swapped Portsmouth for Majorca.
- Jess White – Shop manager Jess White hails from Stockport.
- Harriett Blackmore – Harriet Blackmore is good pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker.
- Nicole Samuel – Account manager and former champion dancer Nicole Samuel is a 2024 Islander.
The boys
- Wil Anderson – Hunk in trunks Wil Anderson stands at 6’4 in height.
- Omar Nyame – PE teacher Omar Nyame is hoping to turn heads in the villa.
- Joey Essex – Towie legend and reality star OG Joey Essex was a surprise bombshell.
- Ciaran Davies – Welsh rugby hunk Ciaran Davies is in the plush villa.
- Sean Stone – Sean Stone runs a sweet firm and is hoping he is just as sweet with the ladies.
- Ayo Odukoya – Meet Ayo Odukoya who is a footballer and former model.
- Ronnie Vint – The Sun revealed how Ronnie Vint – who is best mates with Olivia Attwood’s hubby Bradley Dack – is in the villa this summer.
Dumped:
- Patsy Field – Influencer Patsy Field went in week two.
- Munveer Jabbal – Munveer Jabbal also left the villa in week two.
- Sam Taylor – Hairdresser Sam Taylor was first to go after Joey Essex stole his girl.