Jess Spencer reveals which Love Island star she ‘loves’ and we are CONFUSED
She made it to the final alongside Ayo Odukoya
Jess Spencer reveals which Love Island star she ‘loves’ and we are CONFUSED
Love Island is all about finding love—or at least that’s the theory. However, it’s always major news when one of the contestants drops the “L” word, especially when it’s not directed toward their romantic partner. Confused? Don’t worry, it will all make sense.
Jessica Spencer, a bombshell from this year’s Love Island series, stirred things up recently when she revealed her feelings for someone unexpected. As any reality TV star would, Jess decided to host an Instagram Q&A session with her fans. One follower asked, “Who have you grown close to outside the villa that you didn’t get to meet inside the villa?”
As a Casa Amor contestant, Jess joined the main villa on day 29 when Ayo Odukoya chose her over Mimii Ngulube, meaning she missed out on bonding with several Islanders who had already been booted. Yet, in the Love Island universe, this isn’t much of a barrier, as contestants frequently cross paths at product launches, press events, and premieres.
In her response, Jess mentioned, “@samanthakenny__ knew I’d love her from all the things Ayo would tell me.” For fans who think this sounds surprising, it actually makes perfect sense. Samantha Kenny, another former Islander, had revealed her close friendship with Ayo, which never made it to air.
When Samantha left the villa prematurely, she disclosed that she and Ayo had developed a strong bond. “We were so, so close in there,” Samantha confessed during interviews, though viewers never got to witness their friendship unfold on screen. Fans were left frustrated, feeling that ITV had missed out on showing what could have been a heartwarming dynamic between the two.
Samantha’s affection for Ayo was evident as she shared more details: “He would literally scoop me up in his arms and my legs would be dangling,” painting a vivid picture of their connection. This wholesome image further solidified the idea that these two had formed a genuine friendship beyond the romantic drama that often dominates the villa.
While Love Island is notorious for its romantic entanglements, it’s these behind-the-scenes friendships that often surprise fans. Jess’s acknowledgment of her admiration for Samantha—despite the two never sharing time in the villa—shows just how strong bonds can be even when the cameras aren’t rolling.
Fans of both Jess and Samantha are now eager to see how this newfound friendship develops outside the villa. It’s a reminder that while Love Island is primarily about love connections, the friendships formed along the way can be just as impactful, if not more so.
This unexpected revelation has left fans wondering if more hidden friendships were left on the cutting room floor. Jess’s heartfelt response has sparked curiosity about other connections that ITV may have overlooked, proving once again that Love Island is always full of surprises—on-screen and off.
