The dad of Love Island’s Tasha has revealed what he really thinks of Andrew, who she is coupled up with.
The 23-year-old model and dancer from Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is the ITV2 dating show’s first deaf contestant.
Viewers have already seen her enjoy several smooches with 27-year-old Andrew Le Page, a real estate agent from Guernsey who currently lives in Dubai.
They were one of the first couples put together by the public – and it seems Tasha’s dad Tarek has given Andrew his seal of approval.
Speaking to New magazine he said: “I think Andrew is a decent chap. He’s talked very respectfully about her and shown some true emotion.”
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Tasha’s dad also shared the adorable gift he has packed in her suitcase just in case she ever needs it.
He said: “She does have a letter in her bag from me that she can get out anytime she needs some support. If she needs it, she will pull it out for sure.”
Proud pops Tarek said he was “blown away” by how his daughter had conducted herself so far in the Love Island villa - and says she is 100% being herself.
“That is Tasha. She is being 100% true to herself and 100% natural in the way that she is with people – that is her,” he said.
Later tonight Tasha and Andrew will be the first couple to enjoy a night in The hideaway.
Ahead of Tuesday night's episode, ITV revealed the pair will get to enjoy some one-on-one time in the private room at the villa, away from the rest of the group.
It all begins when Tasha and Andrew have a sexy chat, where they discuss their fantasies with one another.
Speaking in the Beach Hut, Tasha says: "Today I’ve seen such a different side to Andrew, he’s just being so much more spicy, he’s being flirty.
"I don’t know, something in him is giving me more oomph, this is what I’ve been waiting for, this sexy Andrew!"
Luck seems to be on their side because as bedtime approaches, the Islanders are asked to choose one lucky couple to sleep in the Hideaway.
The group choose Andrew and Tasha as the first pair of the series to visit the Spanish villa’s famous love nest.
But will love blossom or will they realise they actually want to date other people?
In Monday night's episode, Andrew said he "didn't care" as Tasha was pulled for a chat by new boy Jacques O'Neill, who was getting flirty with her.
But Tasha and Andrew were later spotted working things out, so will they be the first proper romance of season eight? You’ll have to tune in later...
*Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2
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