‘Gemma is right there!’ Love Island fans are left confused after Jacques tells Paige he’s ‘never cared’ for a girl before – despite past relationship with Michael Owen’s daughter
Love Island fans were left confused on Sunday, after Jacques O’Neill told Paige Thorne he had ‘never cared before’, despite having previously been in a relationship with Gemma Owen.
The rugby player, 23, and the paramedic, 24, have been growing closer in the past few weeks, but were rocked after Jay Younger decided to couple up with Paige.
Clearly struggling, Jacques pulled Paige for a late night chat while the rest of the Islanders were in bed.
Intriguing! Love Island fans were left confused on Sunday, after Jacques O’Neill told Paige Thorne he had ‘never cared before’, despite having previously been in a relationship with Gemma Owen
He revealed to Paige: ‘I didn’t want to tell you that I cared’.
Jacques continued: ‘Because why would I? I’ve never cared in my life, why do I want to tell people I care now?’
A confused Paige asked: ‘What do you think I’m going to do with that information?’
Blossoming romance: The rugby player, 23, and the paramedic, 24, have been growing closer in the past few weeks, but were rocked after Jay Younger decided to couple up with Paige
With Jacques adding: ‘I don’t know, that’s why I wouldn’t want to give you the information because I’ve told you that tonight like it automatically bothers me now.
‘Like what the f**k , why is it bothering me now, it wasn’t bothering me last night when you were in bed with him and talking to him. It didn’t, I didn’t care.
‘Tonight it was making me f**king angry, it was literally making me angry and I didn’t like it at all.’
Harsh: Many pointed out that Jacques had previously had an eight month relationship with Gemma a year and half before the show
Reassuring Jacques, Paige said: ‘Honestly, Jacques, you have nothing to worry about.’
With Jacques adding: ‘I don’t doubt for a second, I believe every word you tell me. I do genuinely believe every word you tell me, I’ve just never felt like this in my life.’
The pair then embraced on the stairs before going back to their separate beds.
Admission: Clearly struggling, Jacques pulled Paige for a late night chat while the rest of the Islanders were in bed
Fans couldn’t help but react to the scenes, with many expressing emotion at Jacques finally opening up about his feelings for Paige.
One viewer tweeted out: ‘Jacques pouring his heart to paige has me cryin #LoveIsland’. (sic)
A second echoed: ‘IM SOBBING AT JACQUES AND PAIGE THEY’RE ADORABLE #LoveIsland’.
Sweet moment: The pair then embraced on the stairs before going back to their separate beds
Another said: ‘PAIGE AND JACQUES MAN I CANT MY HEART CANT TAKE THIS’.
And a fourth declared: ‘jacques basically telling paige that he loves her when everyone else is sleeping #LoveIsland’.
However, Jacques’ comment that he had ‘never cared in my life’ had other viewers scratching their heads, and commenting: ‘It’s not adding up’.
Many pointed out that Jacques had previously had an eight month relationship with Gemma a year and half before the show.
‘Sobbing’: Fans couldn’t help but react to the scenes, with many expressing emotion at Jacques finally opening up about his feelings for Paige
Taking to Twitter, one fan said: ‘Jacques said he’s never cared in his life. Gemma is right there?’
Another agreed, adding: ‘Jacques said he never cared much for someone to Paige yet told Gemma on his first day in there that he still really cares for her..it’s not adding up’.
A third eagerly chimed in: ‘We need footage of Paige telling the girls (including Gemma) on the terrace that Jacques said she is the only girl he has ever cared about’.
Confused: However, Jacques’ comment that he had ‘never cared in my life’ had other viewers scratching their heads, and commenting: ‘It’s not adding up’
LOVE ISLAND 2022: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Paige Thorne
Name: Paige Thorne
Age: 24
Location: Swansea
Occupation: Paramedic
Who is their type on paper? ‘In Swansea there is just no-one I can find.
‘I haven’t got to swipe. So, hopefully they can just come to me now!
‘I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys. Then I was like, ‘Ok, I’m bored now’
Indiyah Polack
Name: Indiyah Polack
Age: 23
Location: London
Occupation: Hotel waitress
Who is their type on paper? ‘It’s quite hard to date without being influenced by social media and stuff like that.
‘Love Island is a great place to get to know someone one-on-one.
‘I don’t think I have ever been out with two guys who are quite the same.’
Tasha Ghouri
Name: Tasha Ghouri
Age: 23
Location: Thirsk
Occupation: Model and dancer
Who is their type on paper? ‘My dating life has been a shambles.
‘This is an opportunity for me to find ‘the one’ and have a great summer at the same time.
‘I’m definitely ready for a relationship. I’m 23 now so I’m ready to get to know someone and travel with them.’
Gemma Owen
Name: Gemma Owen
Age: 19
Location: Chester
Occupation: International Dressage Rider and Business Owner
Who is their type on paper? ‘I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer.
‘I would say I’m fun, flirty and fiery. I think I’m good at giving advice, I’m a good person to talk to, I’m very honest.
‘If I want the same guy, I’d do it but in a nice respectful way.
Andrew Le Page
Name: Andrew Le Page
Age: 27
Location: Guernsey
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Who is their type on paper? ‘When I’m with someone I’m very loyal.
‘I’m a good boyfriend as when I’m with someone I’m all for them.
‘I’m actually single for once, so I thought why not?
This is the best time to give it a go.’
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Name: Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Age: 27
Location: Essex
Occupation: Actress
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’m quite picky and I’m not just looking for looks, I’m looking for brains!
‘I’m looking for someone with intelligence, someone who can have good chats. Nothing like cockiness!’
Jay Younger
Name: Jay Younger
Age: 28
Location: Edinburgh
Occupation: Investment analyst
Who is their type on paper? ‘I am a slow burner for sure, yeah. I don’t fall easily.
‘I quite like self sufficiency in girls.’
Dami Hope
Name: Dami Hope
Age: 26
Location: Dublin
Occupation: Senior Microbiologist
Who is their type on paper? ‘I will be talking to different girls, it might not go well with some.
‘When I’m actually in a relationship, I think it’s a star sign thing.
‘I’m an Aries but I’m very passionate – I always used to put that person first. I’m really good at being in a team’.
Davide Sanclimenti
Name: Davide Sanclimenti
Age: 27
Location: Rome (lives in Manchester)
Occupation: Business owner
Who is their type on paper? ‘A lot of English girls actually love me.
‘They love to be around me and I love to be around them. I want to find my soulmate.
‘Find my person so I can actually build something in the future, grow with them, be a family. ‘
Luca Bish
Name: Luca Bish
Age: 23
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Fishmonger
Who is their type on paper? ‘I prefer to meet girls out and about. I think when you go looking for it, it’s not as easy though, it’s like you’re too desperate for it.
‘If I think you’re the one or I like you, I’ll take you out on a date but other than that, if we talk and I don’t like where it’s going – then I won’t be throwing out dates.’
Jacques O’Neill
Name: Jacques O’Neill
Age: 23
Location: Cumbria
Occupation: Rugby League Player
Who is their type on paper? ‘I think it needs to be the right person, at the right time.
‘I was saying to my mum the other day that I want a girl. And I’m now ready to settle down.’
Antigoni Buxton
Name: Antigoni Buxton
Age: 26
Location: London
Occupation: Singer-songwriter
Why Love Island? I’ve been single for almost a year and a half and for the whole of the last year my goal has been to have as many different experiences as possible.
‘I really just want to say ‘yes’ to things. Why not? It’ll be fun.’
Danica Taylor
Name: Danica Taylor
Age: 21
Location: Leicester
Occupation: Dancer
Who is their type on paper? ‘I am the type of girlfriend that I want to do so much with you – deep conversations, silly activities.
‘If you say let’s go canoeing all day even though I am quite a glam girl, I am down for it.’
Charlie Radnedge
Name: Charlie Radnedge
Age: 28
Location: London
Occupation: Real estate developer
Why do you think you’re a catch? ‘I am probably slightly more mature than some other people in the Villa. I’ve got some things figured out. I think I’m ready to settle down, basically.’
