The brother of East Lothian Love Island star Jay Younger has posted a sentimental message of support on the star's social media.
The Musselburgh boy has come under intense amounts of fire since his entrance to the villa last week, coupling up with bombshell Ekin-Su and then making an aim of coupled-up girl Paige. However, despite his best efforts to go about it in a more respectful way, viewers have been on Jay's back since he entered the show.
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But brother Tommy has posted a message of overwhelming support onto the star's social media, as he keeps track of the stars Instagram and Twitter as he appears on Love Island. Tommy posted a photo of the pair on a holiday, and wrote: "HQ: Jay is always honest and upfront about his feelings.
As his brother, I am proud of how he handled the conversations with both Ekin-Su and Jacques last night. All his family and friends know he is looking to find real love in the villa. Being true to himself is one of his greatest attributes. Proud of you brother, Tommy."
Fans of Jay flooded the comments with similar messages of support. One Instagram user said: "backing Jay 100 staying true to him i really hope he finds love in the there he’s such a sweet guy that deserves it."
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Another wrote: "Well said it’s not easy to be upfront with how you feel especially when the whole world is watching!" And a third said: "Was on the fence to be honest, he obviously went for the excitement with Ekin but it’s now drama, wish him all the best as am sure he’s a nice guy in a crazy situation."
Another added: "1000% he said how he felt with empathy and honest, can’t do much more than that. Proud of him." While a fifth said: "He’s just mature and handled it in a grown up responsible mature way.. not many 28 year old men or dare I say it 30 odd year old men are on that level… however was kind of funny how smooth he thought it went with Ekin then her blood boiled over."
One noted: "Dare I say Paige would be such a better catch. she’s such a sweetheart - no wonder he wants to get to know her!" And a final person concluded: "Such handsome boys!! Look forward to seeing you both when he’s out with Jason! Proud of jay for the way he handled it all."
Love Island resumes on Friday, June 24 at 9pm on ITV2. All previous episodes are available for catch-up on the ITV Hub.
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