Love Island fans are convinced they’ve worked out the ‘real reason’ Conor opted to recouple.
Conor on Love Island (Image: ITV)
Love Island enthusiasts reckon they’ve sussed out Conor’s genuine motives following his shocking decision at the latest recoupling, which left fellow islanders gobsmacked.
Friday’s gripping episode of the ITV2 romance-fuelled series (4 July) saw another round of recoupling, where Conor made headlines by choosing Yasmin over Billykiss, catching her off guard.
Observers now suspect that Conor’s selection was swayed by interest in another girl, deducing this after he seemed to goad Shakira into calling time on her fling with Harry, amidst a challenging period for them both.
ITV2 loyalty suggests that Conor partnered with Yasmin merely as a stopgap while plotting a move towards Shakira.
Social media was abuzz, with one user remarking: “Okay but Ben should’ve went last cause Conor would’ve chosen Shakira then.” Another commented: “The couple that would make the most sense is Conor and Shakira.”
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One more speculated: “I think Conor is just using Yasmin and really wants Shakira.”
And yet another chimed in: “Conor doesn’t want Billykiss or Yasmin, he’s got his eye on Shakira.”
When it was time to explain his choice, Conor said: “The last couple of days have been interesting, I’ve obviously been getting to know one person, we have loads to talk about.
“I would like to couple up with this girl because I don’t really know her as well as I probably should and I this will be a good opportunity to get to know her.
“Obviously I find this girl attractive and over the last while she’s really changed my opinion on her and I never really got the chance.”
It appears the theory may be inaccurate however, as post-recoupling proceedings saw Conor and Yasmin ascend to the terrace for a smooch, reports OK!.
Yasmin on Love Island(Image: ITV)
In other news, Shakira found herself partnered up with Ben in a fresh coupling, whilst Harry chose to recouple with Helena, reigniting their love amidst abundant turmoil.
Yet, the anticipation intensifies as the island prepares for the forthcoming drama with Casa Amor’s iconic return slated to shake things up during the episode on Sunday (6 July).
The notorious Casa Amor twist traditionally introduces six new lasses joining the lads, as the original girls move to another villa, welcoming half a dozen new fellows.
Teasing the impending excitement, Meg is shown receiving a message stating: “Please welcome Yaz, Lauren, Andrada, Lucy, Rheo, and Emma.”
The sneak peek concludes with Harry visibly shocked and uttering: “Oh my god, it’s my ex!”
Love Island airs every night on ITV2 at 9pm