Jacques O’Neill has dramatically left the Love Island villa, ITV has announced.
The rugby player’s shock exit comes as he continued his attempts to win Paige Thorne back after it was revealed he kissed Cheyenne Kerr while Paige was at Casa Amor.
A Love Island spokesperson said: “Jacques has made the decision to leave the villa. He will explain his reasons to the islanders during tonight’s episode.
“We fully support his decision and look forward to seeing what’s next for Jacques.”
Castleford Tigers have the option to re-sign Jacques O’Neill if he wants to resume his playing career. Credit: PA
Monday’s episode saw the return of Adam Collard and fellow contestants noted how happy Paige looked as she chatted to him shortly after his entrance, saying Jacques, 23, would surely be “so scared” of the new arrival.
Adam and Paige were later seen lounging by the pool together, discussing “boyfriend material” and the need to “train the boys” to be in a relationship.
Adam’s arrival came a day after Jacque and Paige survived a dramatic eviction that spelled the end of J Younger and Chyna Ellis.
Jacques then took Paige aside and read her an emotional message he had composed on his phone, the two seemingly ready to reconcile.
However, they had a turbulent few days at the cottage after Jacques was forced to explain to the Welsh paramedic why he had kissed Shayanne while she was away.
In a teaser for tonight’s episode, it’s suggested that Adam told Paige his opinion of Jacque, which didn’t sit well.
Jacques was then seen exploding, heartbroken: “Who the hell is he?”
Cumbrian Jacques, who was released by Super League side Castleford Tigers to star in the ITV2 show, will explain his decision to leave in tonight’s episode.
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