In the fourth re-coupling of series eight, Love Island viewers were in for a shock as Scottish investment analyst Jay Younger chose to recouple with Welsh paramedic Paige Thorne, who was previously loved-up and in a happy couple with rugby star and ex-boyfriend of Gemma Owen, Jacques O'Neill.
It comes just days after Jacques and Swansea girl Paige spent their first night away from the other six couples alone in the hideaway.
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Speaking at the recoupling tonight (Friday, June 24), Jay, who previously was with 27-year-old actress Ekin-Su, made a speech in which he declared: "I’ve decided to couple up with this girl because I think she’s beautiful. I think she’s got an amazing personality, she knows what I mean when I compare her to a belter and I want to explore where things could go with her. So the girl I want to couple up with is… Paige. "
In response to this decision, viewers saw Jacques looking sad and watching on as Paige walked over to sit next to her new partner, Jay.
This move forced Jacques to couple up with one of the newer girls to enter the villa, 21-year-old dancer Danica Taylor, who had been coupled up with Luca Bish. Speaking about his decision, Jacques said: " This girl came in and she took a risk and it didn’t pay off for her and she hasn’t really found a connection, so, I’m hoping someone does come in for her. She has a real spark. She’s got a good personality as well, so... Danica."
And it seems viewers were on the edge of their seat.
@tobach03 said: "Actually can’t cope with the re coupling omgggg. Jay picking Paige Jesus!" while @StaceTheKing also wrote: "Jay chose Paige?! Yooo this recoupling is going to be messy."
While the recoupling means Jacques and Paige will no longer be classed as a couple and they will have to sleep in separate beds, viewers are still rooting for them to be together, with some comparing them to Jack and Dani from Season 4.
@elliersmithh took to Twitter to say: "Paige deserves someone to make her smile everyday, hopefully she’s found that with Jacques because that’s all she deserves. Them two have my heart."
@zeee_uk commented on Twitter: "They’re cute man, get Paige back to Jacques". While @Laceygrahamm also said: "Paige and Jacques will probably win."
However, there are some people whose heads have been turned by this new couple, confident this new pair are a match made in heaven.
@EnClaudeNeuf wrote: "Paige and Jay fit better. They’re on the same vibe as well #LoveIsland"
Love Island continues at 9pm on ITV on Sunday 26 June.
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