Love Island bosses have spoken out after speculations that there was something more to Jacques O’Neil’s shock departure from the show.
The rugby player, 23, told his fellow Islanders that he was ready to leave after admitting he wasn’t “being himself” in there and would instead wait for Paige on the outside.
However, fans - including Charlotte Crosby, who said his exit was "so obviously" for something that wasn't shown on screen - were not convinced it was his own decision and speculated that something else behind the scenes must have happened for him to up sticks.
But boss Mike Spencer has now insisted it was entirely Jacques’ decision, and praised him for being so open and honest about putting his mental health first.
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