LONDON, United Kingdom — Love Island star Whitney Adebayo, 27, and Lochan Nowacki, 27, don confirm their split after meeting two years ago on the hit reality show. The couple, who were runners-up in 2023, shared their breakup news on Friday night, leaving fans in shock.
Just days before the news broke, they were spotted in a flirty video with fellow islander Samie Elishi, 25, sparking speculation of a brewing romance between the two. During the cooking tutorial, Samie and Lochan discussed coping with heartbreak while sharing some light-hearted banter about martial arts.
Fans noted Lochan’s vibrant demeanor in the clip, with one commenting, “Rah look how happy he is. I’ve never seen him smile this much with Whitney,” suggesting he might have better chemistry with Samie. Another fan echoed this sentiment, saying, “Samie and Lochan will end up together.”
Before the split, Whitney and Lochan appeared to be going strong, celebrating Lochan’s birthday with sweet tributes. However, Whitney’s recent TikTok video, where she indicated she wasn’t living with Lochan anymore, caused concern among fans. In the video shared earlier this year, she wrote, “POV: Most Love Island couples live with their partner and you decided to move out by yourself,” leading many to question the status of their relationship.
After the breakup, Whitney took to social media to express her feelings, stating in an emotional montage set to Labrinth’s “Jealous,” “It was the day he chose to stop choosing us, the day he chose to stop choosing me. And just like that, I found myself alone.” She reflected on the heartbreak, remarking, “I wish I could tell you there was someone else, something that would make it easier to understand. Maybe it was just one of those heartbreaking moments of ‘right person, wrong time.”
Whitney continued, “I’m strong, but for the first time in a long time, I can admit that I’m broken. Now I’m 27, standing at a crossroads and questioning everything that I thought I knew.” Many fans showed support for Whitney in the comments, expressing their heartbreak and wishing her healing in this challenging time.
Their relationship had captured the audience’s attention throughout the show, but now, as fans speculate on the reasons behind their split, the conversation shifts to the unexpected dynamic between Lochan and Samie. In one of their playful exchanges, Lochan seemed genuinely enthusiastic, saying, “I love that stuff, though. Because it’s so fun to get a workout that’s active.”
As the news continues to unfold, Love Island fans remain invested in the evolving stories of the contestants and their relationships. The journey of Whitney and Lochan might have ended, but their memories from the villa will not be forgotten.
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