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Laura Whitmore's Love Island reunion 'fail' as she doesn't address key issue

Laura Whitmore left fans disappointed as she failed to address the big 'elephant in the room' at the Love Island reunion - why Jacques O'Neill wasn't there, with viewers also confused as to why she didn't even mention him to Paige Thorne.

It's been less than a week since Ekin-Su and Davide won this year's crown, beating runners-up Gemma and Luca by more than 50%, with Indiyah and Dami and Tasha and Andrew not far behind them.

The Love Island reunion wasn't as live at it may have seemed to people watching at home, as it was actually recorded on Thursday, with numerous reports circulating about what went on, both on and off camera, including a spat between Gemma and Luca.

In the aftermath of filming taking place, it was also confirmed that Jacques had 'snubbed' the invitation to attend, with a source telling The Sun : "‘Unfortunately, Jacques has decided he’s just not ready to see Paige quite yet and especially not with Adam.

"He’s made the decision to wait for a more suitable moment to talk to her again after everything he’s been through."

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Viewers who weren't aware prior to watching Sunday's watching that Jacques didn't attend, were left wondering where he was and then were even more puzzled when Laura didn't even mention Jacques when chatting to Paige, given that she was coupled up with Jacques for over a month until he chose to leave the villa.

After Jacques' emotional exit, Paige had her head turned by Adam, with the pair leaving the show in fifth place right before the final. Laura spoke to Paige and Adam in the third part of the televised reunion, but didn't explain why Jacques wasn't there or ask Paige anything about him.

Confused and irritated, one unimpressed viewer took to Twitter to comment: "Laura at least address the Jacques/Paige/Adam beef PLEASEEEE FFS," with another responding: "genuinely don’t care laura ask paige about jacques."

Later on in the show, Laura briefly mentioned Jacques when talking to Gemma and Luca, saying: "Sadly he can't be with us tonight."

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