ITV Love Island's Jacques O'Neill praised for 'amazing' message about islanders leaving show

Love Island star Jacques O'Neill has returned to his former rugby club to receive a warm welcome from teammates and fans. Jacques left Castleford Tigers in west Yorkshire to go on the ITV2 reality show in June and on Friday he was delighted to join them for their win over Catalans Dragons.

Love Island star Paige Thorne has announced she will be returning to her job as a paramedic following her stint on the ITV2 dating show.

Sceptical Love Island viewers were left suspicious that former Islanders Paige Thorne and Dami Hope have been growing too close since exiting the Spanish villa. A clip of them at Tasha Ghouri's birthday looking cosy sparked comments from fans, accusing them of being "too close." Paige, 24, and Dami, 26 were never an item in the Love Island villa but their strong platonic bond was plain to see as they grew to be very close friends over many weeks of chatting on the sun loungers.

Love Island bosses have been forced to deny online rumours that former contestant Jacques O'Neill was removed from the villa for bullying Tasha Ghouri.

Two of Love Island 2022's final couples have reunited for a big night out - their first meeting since the ITV2 dating show's official reunion which was slammed by viewers. Tasha Ghouri gathered a few of her fellow islanders together as she celebrated her 24th birthday.

It isn’t every day that you find yourself becoming best pals with your girlfriend’s ex, but that is exactly what happened to this year’s dynamic Love Island duo Luca Bish and Jacques O’Neill as they formed a strong bond while in this year’s villa. The unlikely friends were initially at odds within the Mallorcan villa, as Luca seemed to be shaken by the arrival of his partner Gemma Owen ’s ex-boyfriend, Jacques.

Love Island star Adam Collard fired back at former love rival Jacques O'Neill after he made a dig about his relationship with Paige Thorne. In a question and answer session with his villa pal Luca Bish Jacques appeared to poke fun at former love rival Adam in a live Instagram broadcast.

Dressage rider Gemma Owen had fans in tears as she shared a heart-warming video of the moment she returned home after two months in the Love Island villa. Gemma, the daughter of former Liverpool, Manchester United and England footballer Michael, posted a touching clip on her Instagram of her walking through the door of the plush family abode to be met by her beloved pet dogs and horse.

Lovebirds Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page have swapped numbers as they headed back to the UK after winning hearts and finding love in Mallorca. The smitten couple, who came fourth in the ITV2 dating contest, had a rocky journey when earlier in the eight week series Tasha admitted to wanting to get to know bombshell Charlie Radnedge, then Andrew recoupled with Coco Lodge in Casa Amor.

READ MORE: Love Island axed star claims Indiyah 'cheated' on Dami in unaired scenes The 37-year-old posted a photo of her hand over a script that read: "Love Island Monday 1st August 2022 Live Final Script". Her sunglasses could also be seen in the shot.

ITV daytime show to talk to stand-in host Ranvir Singh about what the villa is really like. They revealed all kinds of secrets including the truth about certain fallouts and new romances blossoming since they had left the ITV2 dating show. They also opened up on particular rules for islanders such as when music can be played and the timings for dumpings.

After eight long weeks on our screens, Love Island will draw to a close tonight (August 1) with its much anticipated finale. As viewers will vote for their favourite couple, one loved-up pair will be crowned the series eight winners and walk away with a £50,000 cash prize.

Jacques O'Neill looked like he was having a whale of a time while Love Island fans watched his former love interest go on a date with her new man. The 23-year-old was all smiles as he hit the fairground in Manchester following his emotional exit from the ITV2 dating show.

Love Island fans think they have spotted a homage to Jacques O'Neill in the latest episode as former partner Paige Thorne headed out on an epic date with her new man. The former rugby star quit the ITV2 dating show earlier this month in emotional scenes.

Love Island star Jacques O'Neill and Antigoni Buxton are continuing to get people talking following their villa exits. Both entered the ITV2 dating show as bombshell contestants but while singer-songwriter Antigoni faced being dumped from the island, rugby star Jacques made the emotional decision to quit.

Luca Bish has had some unexpected support while he's in the Love Island villa. The fishmonger has come under fire in recent days following the fallout from the ITV dating show's 'Movie Night'. Luca hit out after watching clips of partner Gemma, 19, flirting with another boy during Casa Amor.

Love Island fans have made their feelings clear about Adam Collard over a week after he entered the villa for a second time. Viewers of the ITV2 dating show were stunned when the former islander returned to Mallorca in a dramatic twist.