Love Island: Sussex Islander Olivia Hawkins involved in 'toxic' love triangle amid bullying claims
Brighton’s Olivia Hawkins is currently involved in a controversial love triangle which has led to some Love Island fans accusing the show’s contestants of bullying Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown.
Viewers of the popular ITV2 show saw Tom Clare say Olivia had the ‘best face’ in the villa, while his current partner Zara had the best body, during a game of truth or dare earlier this week.
Zara, 25, was left furious as she broke down into tears, telling Lana Jenkins: “No, I just can't be a***d. All the girls picked Tom. Liv picked Tom like twice. He picked Liv's face. I'm not just some f*****g booty to you.”
The following morning, the pair agreed to cool off their romantic intentions and stay as friends. Zara admitted she thought there was 'no coming back' for the semi-pro footballer following his actions in the game.
Tom told Zara: “I think you're a top girl and you have good intentions. I'll always be here for you.”
Following last night’s episode, fans took to social media and claimed Zara was being 'gaslit' and 'bullied’ by her fellow islanders.
One fan wrote: “If I was in the UK Ofcom would have to block me because of the amount of reports I would file on these bullies.”
Another said: “No these guys are all SO cold towards Zara it’s disgusting. Why so much animosity towards her? This is BULLYING!!!”
Questions then began to be asked about whether Tom and Olivia would now get back together, having already been a couple earlier in the season.
HAVE YOU READ THIS?
The Brighton actress told Tom the door wasn't completely closed on her feeling for the Macclesfield Town striker and both agreed there was unfinished business between them.
Tom and Olivia are currently sixth favourites to win the whole show with the bookmakers at 14/1. Current favourites are Jessie Wynter and Will Young (9/4).
However, shortly after speaking to the Sussex brunette, Tom then took Ellie for a flirty chat and ended up kissing the 25-year-old business development executive.
Tonight’s episode (January 30) will see the latest bombshell Samie Elishi make her mark in the villa, as she flirts with a number of the male contestants, angering many of the female islanders.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.