Love Island All Stars Concludes with a Mix of Romance and Cringe
Love Island All Stars has officially wrapped up, bringing an end to five weeks of chaotic drama that kept ITV2 viewers glued to their screens. While the series delivered its share of twists and turns, many unforgettable moments were marked by sheer cringe, overshadowing the romantic pursuits. As the winners are crowned, the question lingers: will love truly conquer all in this series of firsts?
The Final Showdown and Unforgettable Awkwardness
Monday's finale saw the final five couples engage in their last chats, featuring Lucinda Strafford and Sean Stone, Yamen Sanders and Whitney Adebayo, Millie Court and Zac Woodworth, Scott van-der-Sluis and Leanne Amaning, and Ciaran Davies and Samie Elishi. Over the past five weeks, the series included stateside crossovers, numerous slanging matches, and bombshells causing chaos. With the All Stars cast reigniting pulses and sparking gossip, the second series of its type will likely be remembered not for romance, but for its cringe-worthy episodes.
Lucinda's Controversial Moves and Dessert Drama
Lucinda quickly established herself as a "dark horse," rocking the boat early on by choosing to recouple with Ciaran, a move that left fans exclaiming, "That's not getting charged." This decision led to weeks of tension, culminating in a forceful pie incident where Lucinda slammed dessert into Samie's face. The situation escalated until Lucinda told her rival on movie night, "I've left the chat," a moment that proved hard to watch for many viewers.
Scott's Bullying Allegations and Viewer Backlash
Scott returned for another shot at love, but his aggressive tactics ruffled feathers from the start. He was called out for "bully" type behaviour by a tearful Sean, sparking a staggering 1,700 Ofcom complaints from fans unhappy with Scott's actions. Sean cried as he confronted Scott, saying, "You're a bully bruv," but Scott dismissed it, retorting, "I do not conform to your tears!" While some viewers sided with Sean, others were bothered by the accusations, leading to divided opinions online.
Belle's Self-Proclaimed Hurricane and Cringe Nickname
Belle Hassan, daughter of actor Tamar Hassan, brought her fiery personality to the villa, not hesitating to call out others. Her loyalty to Sean was tested when he shifted attention to Lucinda, leading to rising tensions. Belle embraced the nickname "Hurricane Belle," but viewers found it cringe-inducing, with one user stating, "The self given nickname 'hurricane belle' makes me cringe that bad that my toes curl." Another added, "Belle took the 'hurricane' moniker & turned it into an exhausting, dragged out watch."
American Crossover and Awkward Romance
In a Love Island UK first, the series introduced a crossover with six American contestants in a US Villa. Millie fell head over heels for Zac, while Yamen wooed Whitney, who exclaimed, "God bless America." Jack tried his luck with Irish charm, sharing smooches with three new bombshells in one day. However, Jack's journey was tumultuous, often finding himself in love triangles, particularly with Sher Suarez. Their exit chat left fans feeling awkward, with one viewer writing, "it’s so cringe to watch jack & sher. please put us out our misery."
Lucinda's Sugar Daddy Rumours and Fan Reactions
As evicted islanders returned near the finale, Lucinda faced rumours of a sugar daddy, with Jack bringing up a social media post about her apparent situationship. Lucinda dismissed it as "something that had been going on for ages online," but fans were skeptical. One commented, "It’s been 'ongoing' so it’s not over is what I’m hearing…," while another defended her, saying, "She’s addressed it now…get over it, Lucinda & Sean to win."
Low-Key Finale and Kyra's Fiery Outburst
The final night, typically an extravagant affair, featured a low-key barbecue that disappointed viewers. One user begrudged, "This is why I hate reality show finals. This bbq is lame," while another noted, "They used to go on yachts for the final date, now they get bbq." Wrapping up the series, host Maya Jama chatted with evicted islanders, where Kyra called out Curtis for a social media post claiming he was single, fuming it caught her "left field." She also told Jack to "keep my name out of your mouth" after he hinted at off-camera romance, leading to an awkward apology from Jack.
