Eagle-eyed Love Island fans have been left convinced they have uncovered a rift between two ex Islanders after spotting a clue on social media.
Rugby player Jacques O'Neill, who exited the ITV2 dating show early in shock scenes, shared a snap of his fellow Islanders with his Instagram followers.
The photo showed 2022 winner Davide Sanclimenti, Andrew Le Page, Jay Younger, Luca Bish, Dami Hope and Jacques smiling from the villa.
However, fans noted that while Jacques tagged the majority of his co-stars, he failed to tag Jay, who he does follow on the platform, leaving many speculating there is a feud brewing behind closed doors.
Penning a caption to his fellow reality stars, the 23-year-old also failed to mention Jay, writing: “For me, Dami, Davide, Andrew and Luca were my boys in the villa.
“I couldn’t be happier to see them all in the final together, it’s so well deserved! No matter the outcome tonight, I’m proud of you all!”
Love Island fans were surprised by the apparent double oversight, with one commenting: “Now why did Jacques use this pic if he’s not gonna tag or mention Jay?”
Another shared: “MAO that’s so awkward. Surely there was a better photo to use….”
“Probably because Jay has a better chance at getting with Paige than he does at this stage,” a third wrote.
Another echoed: “This is the most aggressively passive-aggressive thing I’ve seen in a minute.”
One fan posted: “Ooof I think that's probably it! He never got over that first interaction,” referencing an early spat between the pair.
They came to blows early in the series, when Jay entered the villa and Jacques asked: “What do you do then big boy?”
Jay told him he worked in finance and Jacques replied: “Do ya? I'm a rugby player lad.”
The finance analyst did not miss a beat: “You're a bit small for a rugby player.”
Jacques looked simmering with anger as he replied: “If you probably run at me, I'll flatten ya.”
The pair’s paths in the villa again crossed when Jay expressed feelings for Paige Thorne, who he was coupled up with, and went on to choose her in a subsequent re-coupling.
While she made her feelings for Jacques clear and later re-coupled with him, the Welsh paramedic went on to finish the show in an exclusive relationship with Adam Collard after Jacques departed the villa.
The Islanders are set to reunite this weekend for the annual Love Island reunion episode, which will see host Laura Whitmore sit down with all the contestants.
