Fans of Love Island watched on Tuesday night, July 12, as Jacques decided to leave Love Island, leaving behind Welsh contestant Paige Thorne, as viewers wondered whether his partner for much of the series would follow him. Paramedic Paige was left in tears after rugby player Jacques O'Neil, who she coupled up with early on in the series, announced he would be leaving the 2022 series. However, she has for now decided to stay in the villa to continue her Love Island experience.
Jacques' emotional goodbye came after the arrival of bombshell Adam Collard, who previously appeared in series four. Adam set his sights on Paige from his first day in the villa and in the most recent episode, Wednesday, July 13, they shared a date.
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