Ludwig becomes second Twitch streamer ever to hit 200k subs, is chasing Ninja’s record YouTube: LudwigPopular Twitch streamer Ludwig has become only the second streamer to hit the 200,000 subscribers mark as his mega subathon continues to roll on. Ludwig kicked off his subathon on March 14, with the idea being that the stream would last as long as his subscribers made it. With each new subscriber, 10 seconds are added to his timer, even though that was 15 seconds at first. In the three weeks since the stream started, the subathon has come close to ending a few times – including when Ludwig has been sleeping – only for fans and other content creators to throw gifted subs at the channel in order to keep things ticking over. As a result, Ludwig has become the most subscribed-to streamer on Twitch and is closing in on all sorts of records held by Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins that nobody thought would ever be topped. While Ludwig has not yet surpassed Ninja’s record of having nearly 270,000 subscribers, he’s joined the streaming star in an exclusive club. As of April 6, the former Smash Bros pro hit the 200,000 subscribers mark, becoming only the second-ever streamer to do so behind Ninja. According to Twitch Tracker, the exact number is just a shade over 200,000 – sitting at 200,471. However, given that subscriptions are continuing to come thick and fast to keep the subathon going, Ludwig is probably already well ahead of that total now. Ludwig said on the subathon previously that it will be capped at 31 days, a whole month of streaming. If his fans, and people gifting subs to his channel, made that happen, he would almost certainly surpass Ninja’s all-time record. While some might see that as a mega windfall, he won’t be walking away with a massive slice of the pie once things are all said and done. Ludwig revealed that Twitch will get the biggest slice, while cash will also go to taxes, and his mods will also be paid for their efforts.
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Ludwig becomes most-subbed Twitch streamer with insane 150-hour subathon – Dexerto
Ludwig becomes most-subbed Twitch streamer with insane 150-hour subathon Twitch: LudwigTwitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren has become the most subscribed Twitch streamer on the platform, according to stats, thanks to an insane “Subathon” stream, that has been going for over 6 days. Having only just recovered from a burst appendix, on March 14 Ludwig decided to run a ‘Subathon’ stream, which would allow viewers to control the amount of time he would have to spend streaming by subscribing to him. Each subscription would add 15 seconds to the timer, meaning if he were to receive at least one sub every 15 seconds, and if he stuck to the rules, he would technically have to keep streaming forever. Despite some backlash, The stream has attracted a lot of attention Ludwig has had over 30,000 viewers just when sleeping, with his waking streams peaking at 75,000 viewers. Ludwig becomes No1 subbed streamer On March 21 2021, Ludwig became the most-subscribed Twitch streamer, eclipsing Minecraft streamer Ranboo, according to stats from TwitchTracker, which show his sub count reached over 92,635. Twitch does not publicly disclose subscription figures, and so these numbers are only estimates provided by Twitch Tracker. However, stats gathered from u/raddog86 estimate Ludwig’s current total at 91,852, so we know we’re in the right ballpark. Ranboo has fallen to second place, with TwitchTracker data showing his active subscriber count to be just over 71k, while xQc sits third. All these subs have put a lot of money into Ludwig’s pockets. Stats from u/raddog86 estimate over $350,000 has been spent on subscriptions, with Ludwig set to receive almost $150,000 after tax. Half of that money, however, he intends to give to charity. Ludwig has a long, long way to go if he is to reach the all-time record held by Ninja, who achieved over 269,000 active subscribers back in April 2018. As things stand, Ludwig has eclipsed the 150-hour mark with 60 hours left on the timer. There’s a marginal rate of decline occurring at the moment, with projections showing he will be streaming for a total of roughly 300 hours. The stream wasn’t initially expected to last this long. Originally, subscriptions were supposed to add 10 seconds to the timer, but a glitch caused 15 seconds to be added instead. every sub should add 10 seconds to the time but it accidentally changed to 15, so he was being scammed and now his chat is rioting — bag 🎲🍉 (@mogul_bandito) March 18, 2021 The Guinness World Record for longest livestream is 259 hours, and it’s looking like Ludwig will be eclipsing that feat very soon. However, as he’s had to break his stream up into chunks it won’t officially count. Whether Ludwig will persevere much longer with the current system remains to be seen, but it’s likely at some point he will need to reduce the amount of time a subscription adds to the timer. Otherwise, he could well end up streaming forever.
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Ludwig banned from Instagram for absurd reason after attending Logan vs Mayweather fight – Dexerto
Ludwig banned from Instagram for absurd reason after attending Logan vs Mayweather fight Twitter/LudwigAhgrenPopular Twitch streamer Ludwig Ahgren has been banned from Instagram after he posted a strange photo while in attendance at the Logan Paul vs Floyd Mayweather boxing fight. The fight between professional undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather and YouTuber Logan Paul took the internet by storm leading up to, throughout and after their June 6 bout. In a surprise twist finish, Logan Paul managed to go the distance, lasting all eight rounds with Mayweather and avoiding being knocked out – a testament to either the YouTuber’s youthful endurance or Floyd’s age finally setting in. Content creators from across the United States were in attendance for the spectacle, including Twitch’s subscription record holder, Ludwig Ahgren. After the fight had finished, many people in attendance had pictures and videos taken in the ring. In one video, Team Envy chess streamer Alexandra Botez bit her sister Andrea on the arm. However, Ludwig’s photo, taken with his friend ‘Slime’ was deemed inappropriate for Instagram and banned the streamer for a whopping seven days. Next time @itsandreabotez and I should fight, it will be more eventful 😈 pic.twitter.com/EjBNCzLIL4 — Alexandra Botez (@alexandrabotez) June 7, 2021 The photo, which was also posted to Twitter under the joking caption “met Joe Rogan at the fight” showed both Ludwig and Slime in the ring with their hands in each other’s pants and their fingers touching. For whatever reason Instagram didn’t take too kindly to the photo and hit Ludwig with a seven day ban on the platform. “Got banned for a week on Insta for posting this exact pic,” Ludwig wrote. GOT BANNED FOR A WEEK ON INSTA FOR POSTING THIS EXACT PIC LMAO — ludwig (@LudwigAhgren) June 8, 2021 It’s not clear why Ludwig’s photo warranted such a significant suspension or what policies it may have violated. Unfortunately, the streamer didn’t elaborate on the reason or post a screenshot from Instagram explaining why. Interestingly, the ban comes only days after Ludwig’s girlfriend QTCinderella was suspended from Instagram after being “mass reported” by “very cool kids.” In any case, this is probably a good indication not to post pictures of your hands down your pants touching another man’s finger on your Instagram account, unless of course, you want to be suspended.
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Ludwig agrees to become VTuber for a day after losing YouTube bet – Dexerto
Ludwig agrees to become VTuber for a day after losing YouTube bet Twitch: Ironmouse / YouTube: LudwigAfter losing a coin toss against popular VTuber Ironmouse, Ludwig Ahgren has agreed to become a VTuber for a day. He is even considering using a cat maid model, which he described as his “specialty.” VTubers have taken the world by storm. They’re virtual content creators who stream online using digitally generated avatars heavily inspired by anime. Ironmouse is a good example. She has almost 1 million followers on Twitch, who all tune in to watch her sing, dance, and play games. However, after losing a coin toss bet against her, it seems like Ludwig will be the next VTuber to join the fray – at least, for a day. After playing a series of mini-games together online, Ludwig laid down the challenge. “The way it works is simple. I am going to Google coin flip,” he said. “Immediately, a coin will start digitally flipping. It will be either heads or tails. I will give you the honor of deciding which one you would like.” “I always pick tails,” said Ironmouse. Then, Ludwig revealed what was at stake. “If you win and it’s tails, I will become a VTuber for a day,” he said. “But if you get heads and lose, you have to do VRSpace for an entire stream.” Ironmouse agreed, and the game was on. “You ready? Good luck,” said Ludwig. He pulled up the digital coin flipper, and they both watched in awe as it decided their fate. Sure enough, it landed on tails. He couldn’t help but cup his hands over his head. Read More: xQc describes his dream VTuber model – “This has by far been the worst day of my life,” he said. “GG Ironmouse. You boomed me. He also asked her to hook him up with someone who can make a cat maid VTuber model. “That’s my main specialty. A cat maid.” Ironmouse assured him it wouldn’t be a problem. She also promised to coach him. “You need lore. You need to talk about your likes and dislikes,” she said. “You’ll have the best debut ever. You’ll be the biggest male VTuber around!” Ludwig hasn’t locked in a date for his debut VTuber stream yet. However, he intends to honor the agreement. “If I fail to do another promise, my chat will yell at me. Let’s get in contact, and we’ll figure out the details.”
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Ludwig backs Froste amid “disgusting” 100 Thieves drama – Dexerto
Ludwig backs Froste amid “disgusting” 100 Thieves drama YouTube: Mogul MailYouTuber Ludwig ‘Ludwig’ Ahgren has hit out at “shady” 100 Thieves following on from Froste’s accusations that the streaming organization failed to give The Mob financial support. Streamer Froste sparked a heated dispute with 100 Thieves owner Nadeshot on Twitter after claiming that while he was part of the content house The Mob, 100T supposedly refused to fund their content which ultimately led to the group falling apart. Nadeshot quickly fired back claiming that The Mob was given enough financial support. However, 100 Thieves was disappointed with the group’s supposed lack of effort. Numerous streamers and other 100 Thieves members have shared their take on the situation. Now, YouTube creator Ludwig believes the blame ultimately lies with 100 Thieves for its “shady” business decisions. Ludwig slams “embarrassing” 100 Thieves Ludwig discussed the drama surrounding 100 Thieves with his chat on August 30. While one fan argued that it was “good business” on 100 Thieves part, Ludwig felt differently. Ludwig claimed: “I think if you consider good business min. maxing to get the most money out of your workers then yeah, that’s good business. In my mind, a proper way to run a business is to run a sustainable business that treats its employees and workers like humans. I don’t think reaching out to 18 and 19-year-olds who are popping off, have zero experience in an industry, throwing them offer, and trying to get them to sign is good business. I think it’s shady. I think it’s disgusting.” He added that such “embarrassing” and “sh*t” situations have been happening in the world of esports “for years.” He did agree that “there was some responsibility in the creators themselves” over the fall out, as his chat claimed each member of The Mob was given a $60,000 salary. However, their LA home supposedly cost $10k a month. It’s still early days since Froste made his claims. Although with streamers from across the community divided over the topic, there could still be plenty more takes to come.
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Ludwig baits viewers amid xQc breakup drama in latest Mogul Mail video – Dexerto
Ludwig baits viewers amid xQc breakup drama in latest Mogul Mail video YouTube streamer Ludwig has baited his viewers with a satire YouTube video giving his thoughts xQc’s breakup drama. xQc has been caught up in a bit of drama recently for “bailing” on QTCinderella’s Sh*tcamp 2022 event. Originally opting not to speak on the situation, the Twitch star eventually opened up on why he didn’t turn up to the event. As it turns out, he couldn’t make it due to family drama. xQc admitted that he had to choose either between his relationship and his family, which ultimately put an end to his relationship with his girlfriend Adept. From there on, the situation spiraled well out of control as the two clashed and argued on stream, where his now ex-girlfriend criticized him for the lack of privacy and being manipulative. Many streamers across the platform have reacted to the drama – adding in their own opinion. Similiarly, YouTuber Ludwig decided to do the same with a new video. Ludwig baits fans with satire drama reaction video Late on September 17, Ludwig went live on YouTube, where he briefly talked a bit about the recent streaming drama. The YouTuber noted xQc’s breakup, where instead of talking about it on stream, he revealed he actually made an entire video about the situation on his Mogul Mail channel. Ludwig announced he was going to premiere the video and direct his thousand of viewers to watch it as he ended his stream. Perfectly titled ‘How xQc Became the Most Hated Streamer on Twitch, the video started like any other, with a quick intro explaining some context: “Today’s video is something I hoped that I wouldn’t have to make. I was hoping to avoid the drama entirely, but I kinda got dragged into it,” Ludwig admitted. “I feel like I’ve got decent insight, so I thought I’d make this video – just a quick one to talk about it,” he added. The YouTuber then pulled a clip from xQc where the Twitch star spoke highly of Ludwig. Only for him to then play the classic Rick Astley “Never Gonna Give You Up” song — completely throwing off his viewers. “I’m not talking about this drama,” he said with a chuckle. “You thought I was actually gonna make a video? Cmon, me? It’s a weekend man I’m chilling this weekend. Hey subscribe! Fans were left absolutely puzzled, yet in hysterics by the short video, with many heading to the comments to play along with the joke. “The way he eloquently prosed his words to convey all the emotions expressed by all parties, my god this man is a genius,” one viewer wrote. “Honestly one of the best videos explaining drama on this site I have ever seen,” another added.
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Ludwig announces Subathon 2.0: Trapped in a glass box live at DreamHack Atlanta – Dexerto
Ludwig announces Subathon 2.0: Trapped in a glass box live at DreamHack Atlanta Ludwig | YouTubeLudwig’s original Subathon on Twitch made him one of the largest live streamers in the world. Now he’s doing Subathon 2.0 in front of a live audience at DreamHack Atlanta. Ludwig’s original Subathon has gone down in Twitch history, far beyond his tenure on the platform. After the switch to YouTube, he has remained one of the biggest figures in streaming. Through his YouTube exclusivity, Ludwig has remained an incredibly popular streamer, with tens of thousands of viewers in attendance every time he goes live. Over a year and a half after his original, month-long live stream, he’s at it again with Subathon 2.0. His goal? 50 hours of continuous streaming. While the number isn’t all that impressive compared to its predecessor, Subathon 2.0 has a twist: it’ll be taking place at Dreamhack Atlanta in front of a live audience. Ludwig holds live Subathon at Dreamhack Atlanta According to the description on DreamHack’s official website, Ludwig will be locked in a windowed room for 50 hours. “Locked away like a caged animal and you at home can come to see and walk around his box live from DreamHack Atlanta while he streams from home for the World to see!” Additionally, Ludwig has more than a sub-goal this time around. “While Ludwig is locked away in his box of despair he’ll be aiming to raise $100,000 for two charities: Alveus Sanctuary and No Kid Hungry.” He’ll also be setting some donation goals that, once reached, will cause “madness” to occur on his stream. Other than that, details have been sparse as to what will be happening on-stream. The way this stream will be conducted raises a lot of questions. What will he be doing on stream? What do his donation goals have in store? When’s he going to sleep? This event will take place from November 18-20.
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Ludwig and The Yard disgusted after smelling Amouranth’s $1000 fart jars – Dexerto
Ludwig and The Yard disgusted after smelling Amouranth’s $1000 fart jars YouTube: The Yard/Vice: AmouranthThe Yard podcast co-hosts Ludwig, Slime, Aiden, and Falco were left disgusted after smelling Amouranth’s $1,000 fart jars that she had gifted to them. Throughout the years as Amouranth and Ludwig have grown in popularity, they’ve continued to grow together as friends. She’s even been a guest on The Yard podcast, where they’ve touched on plenty of viral moments online. On February 28, Amouranth revealed her new business selling fart jars and hot-tub water for hundreds of dollars each. Soon after, she began sending packages to her friends with Mizkif being among the first to ‘sample’ the product. All four hosts of The Yard were left disgusted after each one smelled the premium-priced jars that Amouranth had gifted them. Ludwig and The Yard smell Amouranth’s fart jars After covering some other topics, Falco revealed Slime has been resting his feet on “a box full of a grown woman’s farts” throughout the episode. Shortly after, he mentioned that he didn’t believe Amouranth personally farted in the jars. He said: “I think that if we open a jar and it smells bad, she did not actually fart in them. If we open the jar and it smells like nothing then she definitely did.” Once they mustered up the courage, each host received their own jar to sniff. After they opened their personal jars and smelled the product, they all began gagging and Falco ran off-camera. While gagging, Ludwig said: “How does her a*s smell like that?” (Topic begins at 1:30:49 in the video) After recovering from the smell, Nick Falco muttered: “Dude… I believe her now.” They went on to open up a jar of hot tub water and checked open another box from the creator, which happened to be ‘Cutie-Pa-TOOT-ies’ branded merchandise. If you’d like to check out more Twitch news, check out what country Pokimane took over overnight.
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Ludwig announces all his subs from subathon’s final day will go to charity – Dexerto
Ludwig announces all his subs from subathon’s final day will go to charity Twitter, @LudwigAhgren / TwitchAs Ludwig’s record-breaking Twitch subathon stream continues, the streamer has announced that for the final day of the historic event, every single sub will be donated to charity. Ludwig Ahgren’s gaming legacy may be centered on his work commentating Super Smash Bros. Melee, but his streaming legacy will indubitably revolve around his Twitch subathon. Starting on May 14, Ludwig began a so-called subathon, in which viewer subscriptions and bit donations all force him to extend how long he remains live on the platform. Around four weeks after starting, Ludwig’s fans have kept the string alive. Whether awake, asleep, or taking a toilet break, the streamer’s channel has remained on 24 hours a day, seven days per week since its May 14 debut. Now, though, the subathon is reaching its end. Ludwig has announced that the stream will finally be ending on Tuesday, April 13 and that every single sub donated on that day will not contribute to a time extension. Instead, all subs on the final day will be donated to charity. On the end date of April 13, before his broadcast had even ended, the streamer managed to beat Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins’ record for most Twitch subscribers in a feat so impressive, even Ninja himself gave him some words of congratulations. “April 13th, from noon pacific to nine — the end of the subathon — subs will not add to the timer, but every single sub, I’ll donate $5 to charity. Straight up.” As Ludwig explained on stream, when the subathon reaches its conclusion, it will be a generous one. As for how those payments will work, the streamer humorously painted the picture of philanthropy for an eager Twitch chat: “Your sub is literally just going to charity through the vehicle known as me, Jeff Bezos’ wallet, and taxes.com. I’ll be losing a f**kton, but at this point, it’s not about the money — it’s about the record.” THE LAST DAY OF THE SUBATHON WILL BE TUESDAY APRIL 13 AT 9 PM PST FOR EVERY SUB I GET THAT DAY I WILL DONATE $5 TO CHARITY RAISING MONEY FOR @HumaneSociety AND @StJude pic.twitter.com/Ve2aL3NLLr — ludwig (@LudwigAhgren) April 11, 2021 While Ludwig reminded his chat that eyes remain steadfast on the prize, breaking Ninja’s record, he also tweeted about the charitable causes at hand. In a Twitter announcement of the final day, he explained that all donations will be made to the Humane Society and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. It seems like a good thing that Ludwig’s subathon was saved after a scare when it hit 1 second left on April 10. With all subs going to nonprofits on the final day, the streaming world will be watching closely to see if Ninja’s record can be broken by an act of charity.
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Ludwig admits he doesn’t enjoy gambling after $1m poker tournament – Dexerto
Ludwig admits he doesn’t enjoy gambling after $1m poker tournament YouTube: The YardDuring an episode of The Yard podcast, Ludwig revealed that he doesn’t enjoy gambling – even though he recently held a $1 million poker tournament on stream. On May 2, Ludwig Ahgren held a poker tournament on his YouTube channel with a $1m prize pool with high-profile influencers like Alexandra Botez, xQc, Ninja, and MrBeast. This isn’t the first time Ludwig has participated in a poker match. Last September, Ludwig lost $50,000 to MrBeast during a stream at his home. During the latest episode of his podcast ‘The Yard,’ Ludwig revealed to his co-hosts that he actually doesn’t enjoy betting and explained that he is a bad gambler. Ludwig doesn’t enjoy gambling As the hosts were talking about going to Las Vegas to gamble, Ludwig chimed in with his thoughts. “I’m over it. I really don’t enjoy it. I didn’t enjoy it, It wasn’t fun losing the money and I’m a bad gambler,” he explained. The YouTuber went on to explain that he has a bad habit of wagering too much money on a single hand. “I just do one hand rather than smaller bets to build up my money,” he added. (Topic starts at 1:27:56 in the video) Alongside the big-name influencers at the event was professional poker player Phil Hellmuth who, at the end of the event, had nothing but praise for xQc, MrBeast, Ninja, and even the host himself. Regarding Ludwig, he said: “@LudwigAhgren was cool as the other side of the pillow! He organized the game, he played great poker, he won big, and he handled his ups and downs like a true pro (unlike me!). GG Ludwig” For more entertainment news, head over to our hub.
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Ludwig and Google Maps star help fan find where he proposed to his wife back in 2009 – Dexerto
Ludwig and Google Maps star help fan find where he proposed to his wife back in 2009 Instagram: LudwigAhgren / Instagram: georainbolt / GoogleLudwig and GeoGuessr pro Rainbolt help a fan discover where he proposed to his wife over a decade ago with just one video. YouTube streamer and content creator Ludwig Ahgren is no stranger to games like GeoGuessr, where players try to pinpoint locations using Google Maps street view. Ludwig’s video surrounding GeoGussr even inspired Trevor “georainbolt” Rainbolt to become one of the best GeoGuessr players in the world, according to Ludwig himself. Now, the two creators teamed up to help one fan find the location where he proposed to his wife back in 2009, based off one grainy video. Ludwig and Rainbolt help fan using Google Maps Rainbolt posted about the story on his Twitter account, saying “A fan e-mailed @ludwig asking if I could find this street he proposed to his wife on in 2009. He wanted to take her back to that road one day…but it was 13 years ago…” The GeoGuessr savant posted a minute-long video breaking down the exact steps he took to track down the location. The fan proposed to his wife on a random street in Japan with a view of Mt. Fuji in the background, which was one of the key elements for Rainbolt to track down the location. Additionally, the fan was able to remember “he took a bus from Fujisawa” near the location where he eventually ended up proposing. With this info, Rainbolt was able to determine the couple faced the east side of Mt. Fuji. From here, he used Google Maps to analyze the bus routes from Fujisawa to narrow down potential cities and even scanned street view angles to try and line up the iconic mountain precisely. Astoundingly, Rainbolt was able to match Mt. Fuji’s profile exactly as the video had, but he couldn’t pinpoint the exact location. With the help of another GeoGuessr, Rainbolt was able to line up the exact angle of the video, assisting the couple and fulfilling Ludwig’s initial request for help.
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Ludwig and Hasan confront xQc over Shitcamp comments – Dexerto
Ludwig and Hasan confront xQc over Shitcamp comments Twitter: xQc / YouTube: LudwigTwitch stars Ludwig and Hasan confronted fellow streamer xQc after he admitted to using his breakup with ex-girlfriend Adept, among other reasons, for avoiding Shitcamp. Earlier this month, popular Twitch personality QTCinderella orchestrated a massive event for her fellow streamers called ‘Shitcamp.’ However, one of the key streamers invited to the event didn’t show up: xQc. His absence prompted a string of heated tweets from Hasan, accusing him of “bailing” on camp at “the last second.” xQc notably claimed he wasn’t going to the event because Sodapoppin (a fan favorite from last year’s Shitcamp) wouldn’t be in attendance, as well as feeling the camp wouldn’t be fun — on top of his breakup from now ex-girlfriend Adept. xQc’s absence from the event became a major talking point among creators and fans alike, with QTCinderella even making merch to commemorate the whole ordeal… but although Shitcamp is now over, the ensuing fallout is most decidedly not. Hasan confronted xQc about Shitcamp during a live stream on September 20, where xQc admitted that he’d used his breakup as an excuse for not attending QT’s $170k summer camp. “I didn’t wanna go,” he said. “I did not wanna go to the event regardless. There were small things… things were heightened. A lot of things were part of that. I feel like there were not enough pebbles. If I had more? No, that’s not good enough. I said, okay, I’ll give them a little pebble here, a little pebble there. And the breakup was a mini-pebble in the tons of rocks that were in there.” “Bro, I don’t wanna cancel you,” Hasan shot back. “I want you to be a good person. I want you to be like 2019 xQc. Okay? That’s what I want. I want you to go back to being a normal person who’s kind and good to people.” Ludwig also joined them in the broadcast, where he called xQc’s reasons for not going “fake” and “made up” and put him on the spot for “perpetuating the LiveStreamFail narrative that it would be ‘boring without Soda.’” “If your effort was to minimize the harm to the event, you at best did it in the dumbest way possible and at worst perpetuated was already making the event seem bad, which maybe was just an oversight,” Ludwig challenged. “And then the sentence, ‘I need someone like Soda to run good stuff,’ implies that everyone there cannot run good stuff,” he continued. “‘I need someone like Soda to run good stuff,’ like without soda we can’t run good stuff.” This news follows a series of arguments between xQc and Hasan, with the two most recently butting heads over Hasan’s comments on xQc’s breakup.
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Ludwig’s $1m YouTube poker tournament results: MrBeast & Alex Botez win big as xQc loses – Dexerto
Ludwig’s $1m YouTube poker tournament results: MrBeast & Alex Botez win big as xQc loses Twitter: LudwigLudwig’s $1 million YouTube poker tournament has concluded, with some of the biggest content creators in the scene joining in the fun, including xQc, MrBeast, and some other surprise participants. Here’s how it went down, and who came out on top. Gambling streams have been a controversial topic in the past couple of years. However, poker is generally seen in a more favorable light, perhaps because it has a long history of overlapping with the streaming industry. Some of the biggest names on Twitch and YouTube like to dabble in poker from time to time. For that reason, Ludwig decided to host a content creator poker tournament to rule them all. The Twitch stars were also joined by some legends in the poker world, like Phil Hellmuth and Tom Dwan. How to watch Ludwig’s $1m YouTube poker tournament Ludwig streamed his $1m poker tournament on his YouTube channel. You can watch it in the stream in full below, and catch all the big hands. Who’s participating in the tournament? Ludwig described the tournament as “the biggest creator poker event ever,” and he wasn’t kidding. It boasts some of the biggest names in content creation, along with two professional poker players. Here’s the complete list: Alan Keating – Alexandra Botez – Anthony ‘Slime’ Bruno – Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel – Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson – Ludwig ‘Ludwig’ Ahgren – Phil Hellmuth – Tom Dwan – Tyler ‘Ninja’ Blevins – Ludwig Poker Tournament final results The tournament’s participants were competing for a slice of the $1,000,000 prize pool. It might not seem like much relative to their net worth. However, it’s still an amazing payout for a non-professional poker tournament. After all was said and done, Alex Botez netted the biggest winnings, at $456,900. In 2nd place was Mr Beast, who came away up $438,900, and Ludwig also got over the $400k mark. Professional players Tom Dwan and Phil Hellmuth came out positive, as did Ninja. For xQc and Slime though, it was a disappointing return – but as with any Poker game, someone has to be left holding the L. Final money standings from @ludwig’s 8 hour high roller poker tournament @alexandravbotez cleaning up alongside @MrBeast. Tough night for @xQc dropping a $100k pic.twitter.com/RJAAc86QV9 — Dexerto (@Dexerto) May 2, 2022 Best moments from Ludwig’s Poker tournament Ninja wins $50k hand xQc wins $50k hand Alex wins $250k hand
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Ludwig pulls off $25k “devious lick” on MrBeast as Twitch star joins viral TikTok trend – Dexerto
Ludwig pulls off $25k “devious lick” on MrBeast as Twitch star joins viral TikTok trend Twitch: Ludwig / Instagram: MrBeastDevious licks: It’s all the rage nowadays, with the TikTok trend around stealing random objects going viral. Ludwig ‘Ludwig’ Ahgren has decided to jump in on the fun with one of the highest stake “licks” yet with Jimmy ‘MrBeast’ Donaldson. If you’ve been on the internet for any amount of time in the last week, you’ve probably heard of the “devious licks”. The devious lick can manifest in different ways, from stealing obscure objects in random places, to taking your friend’s lunch money. In Ludwig’s case, that “lunch money” was $25,000 in cash. The Twitch star — who is fully playing into his “subathon guy” notoriety — met up with YouTube giant MrBeast over the weekend. I’m the first person to hangout with mr beast and lose money pic.twitter.com/xluRY8iQL5 — ludwig (@LudwigAhgren) September 12, 2021 After being challenged to a high-stakes game of poker and losing though, Ludwig wanted to get at least something out of his weekend with the philanthropist. In his words: “Who the f**k hangs out with MrBeast and their life gets worse?” “MrBeast was already thinking of the next person to play before Charlie [MoistCritikal] even arrived. He basically wanted to keep winning and then do a 200k match, then a 400k match, then a 500k match, just keeping on challenging creators and people and rolling the money up,” he explained on stream when he got home. “But big man won, so I had to pay out $25,000 to Charlie. I had to give him that money. I have already paid out. It’s all squared away, I had to say bye bye to the money in my account.” It wasn’t quite “bye bye” though, with Ludwig getting a bit of a lick as he left MrBeast’s house. “On my way out though, as I’m packing my bags after a wonderful weekend of hanging out with everyone, I took one parting gift. Just a small reminder of my great time hanging out with MrBeast,” showing off a wad of $25,000 in cold hard cash. “The thing about it is even when you’re the small creator in the group, you can get away with things maybe people won’t notice. That was about it. That’s the time I met MrBeast in real life. “That’s right it’s a devious lick bitches. That’s real mogul moves.” Ludwig joked that the experience of hanging with MrBeast, Critikal, and Karl Jacobs was “humbling to say the least” when fans didn’t even recognize him in the streets, but at least he got paid his dues. He tried to stop his chat from clipping and shipping the evidence to MrBeast, to no avail. He even promised he’d give it back, making his weekend with MrBeast all the worse. He got a tragic haircut, was swindled out of $25,000, and didn’t even get recognized on the streets. Ludwig might need to run another subathon to help him get over that loss.
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Ludacris’ flying stunt at NFL game has fans losing it – Dexerto
Ludacris’ flying stunt at NFL game has fans losing it Wikimedia Commons, Eva RinaldiDuring the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints game on November 26, rapper and Fast & Furious star Ludacris took to the skies with a flying stunt, and fans are losing their minds. Ludacris is a bit of a daredevil. Not only does he burn some rubber in the popular Fast & Furious movie franchise, but his videos are known to get a little wild. Throughout his career, the legendary rapper has lived on the edge, and his latest stunt is no exception. During the Atlanta Falcons and New Orleans Saints game, Ludacris performed from the skies and proved he still likes to push boundaries whenever he gets the chance. Ludacris flew in from the rafters, and fans are losing it On November 26, the rapper rappelled down from the rafters for a performance of his classic hit “Move B****.” Balancing in mid-air, Ludacris got the crowd on their feet and belting along to the song’s signature lyrics. In a clip posted on his Twitter/X page, with the caption “I Got Some Georgia Dome Today,” Ludacris gave fans a front-row seat to the action. And it had many fans proclaiming it as a “prime Ludacris music video.” Another fan agreed, writing, “This has LUDA PRIME VIDEO VIBES!!!! You was way before your time.” “I don’t even f*** with NFL like that, but if I’m the Falcons this would(‘ve) be(en) a residency!” declared a fan. Other fans expressed their concerns. “That’s a dangerous stunt,” wrote a fan. “Looks fun though.” Another shared how “worried” they were. “Looks like he’s on a coat hanger.” “This video made my hands sweat,” said user King YE. Another user was equally taken aback. “Bro what,” they wrote, attaching a frog in shock gif. I was worried. Looks like he’s on a coat hanger — bobmarleyliveforever (@CobraKalki) November 27, 2023 Many fans just made jokes. Posting two skull emojis, one user shared a pic of Spongebob Squarepants in a harness hanging in the air. “Taking ‘go big or go home’ to a whole new level!” said a fan. Another quipped, “Was waiting for Vin Diesel to pop up once I seen this.” Ludacris’ high-flying stunt served as a celebration of 50 years of hip-hop, as presented by the home team. The halftime show also featured performances from T.I., Big Boi, Jeezy, Cee-Lo Green, and Quavo. Stay tuned to Dexerto for all your entertainment needs.
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Lucky RuneScape streamer goes berserk after he wins massive donation – Dexerto
Lucky RuneScape streamer goes berserk after he wins massive donation Twitch OSRS streamer ‘Odablock’ managed to get all of his lucky stars lined up to nail the biggest 1-100 roll of his life, taking home a massive donation as his prize. RNG gets a lot of blame in gaming. Whether it’s because your opponent lucked out in a fight, or you got screwed off a key item because of an unlucky roll, it always seemingly works against you. However, for OSRS streamer Odablock, the RNG gods were certainly in his favor during his January 5 stream, netting him big bucks and soliciting one of the craziest reactions in Twitch history. While the Runescape streamer was running around, he got a message in his chat from ‘Parupadoo’ with a challenge — do a 1-100 roll on stream, get 99, and get 100,000 Twitch bits worth $1,000. Odablock was taken a bit aback by the user’s request, even making sure that the donator knew what they were signing up for. “You know that’s $1,000, right,” he asked. However, the streamer took him up on the challenge, and lady luck was on his side. As the random number generator climbed up to 99, Odablock leapt out of his seat, losing his mind. “Sh*t,” he screamed, before asking someone off stream to look at what just happened. “Hamed, just look at the stream, Hamed, just look at the stream real quick please.” He was still in shock as he tried to describe it, with his wallet feeling a little bit heavier after the win. “Bro, he said that if I roll a 99, I’d get 100,000 bits, and I rolled a 99 in a 1-100. How crazy is that? F**k!” Odablock was holding his breath for the moment the bits came through though in case it was all a bait. However, much to the streamer’s delight, Paruparoo showed up with the goods a few minutes later. Once again, he lost his mind. With the money now firmly in his possession, it was time for Odablock to celebrate, screaming into his mic once again. The streamer was so giddy he lost all bodily control for a few seconds, jumping in his chair with incomprehensible squealing. Odablock hasn’t mentioned what he’d do with the $1,000 yet, but it’s a handy contribution for the popular Runescape streamer. Sometimes, you just need the RNG gods on your side.
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Lucky1995’s TikTok with ultimate “Chad” in Instagram model prank goes viral – Dexerto
Lucky1995’s TikTok with ultimate “Chad” in Instagram model prank goes viral FakePranksTV / Instagram: DreaThe internet has a new hero: this time in the form of an anonymous man who has now been labeled the ultimate “chad” after his appearance in a prank video, subverting expectations. Reposted on TikTok by user ‘Lucky1995’, the clip has gone super viral. TikTok is often the birthplace of many trends, dances, songs, and pranks, but it’s also commonly used to repost content from elsewhere – specifically viral Facebook clips. Facebook’s ‘breastfeeding cat lady’ blew up even more when posted to TikTok, and the same has happened once again, thanks to Lucky1995 reposting a prank video from ‘Living in 2077‘ on Facebook, which itself was reposted from the original creator, ‘FakePranksTV‘. The clip has now been viewed over 16 million times on TikTok, but while the prank is entertaining, it’s all thanks to one of the targets – who remained totally oblivious to what was going on. The organizers of the prank, Fake Pranks TV, hired Instagram model Drea to touch men’s hands as they held on to the rail of an escalator. As she passed, she would say something flirtatious to the men, often duping them into chasing after her. However, one man remained resolute in his stance, and totally ignored Drea, even when she grabbed his shoulder. Viewers have praised the man as the “main character, writing “his goals are beyond our comprehension.” “He has no time for side quests. Main character energy!” others said, describing the man as an “alpha” and “chad.” However, some believe that he had just very quickly cottoned on to the fact that it was a prank, perhaps spotting the camera or just doubting the legitimacy of such an interaction occurring naturally. The video also sparked some controversy though, with commenters highlighting that if this prank had been switched with a man doing the touching, it would possibly constitute a crime. “Imagine a guy doing this. Arrested instantly. Double standards much?” one comment reads, sparking arguments over the rights and wrongs of the prank itself. One thing is for sure though, this windswept “chad” stops for no woman nor man.
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LS reveals how xQc reached out to him during T1 fans backlash – Dexerto
LS reveals how xQc reached out to him during T1 fans backlash Invern/xQcNick ‘LS’ De Cesare has revealed that Felix ‘xQc’ Lengyel reached out to him during the T1 backlash offering his support and advice. T1’s accidental leak that revealed LS was set to be the organization’s new League of Legends coach resulted in a wave of backlash against both parties. Fans of the organization opted to send unjustifiable racial and homophobic abuse towards LS, as well as doxxing his grandmother and sending packages to her address. T1, from an outside perspective, did not handle the situation appropriately and seemingly offered little support to LS during this period. This resulted in LS disabling his Twitter and going completely dark for a short period of time. This was no doubt due to the amount of hate and criticism he was receiving from T1 fans. One person who reached to support him was huge Twitch personality xQc. xQc reached out to LS during T1 fans backlash LS revealed on stream that the Twitch personality reached out to him in support. “Before I disabled my Twitter and went dark on everything, xQc was one of the very few people who reached out to me,” he said. It was obvious LS was surprised he had reached out to him due to the streamer’s popularity: “Despite the fact that I’m like an insect compared to him, in terms of like brand and size and everything, it’s very nice.” LS repeated multiple times that xQc is a “real one”, showing his appreciation for his support and care. It’s clear that xQc reaching out to LS really meant a lot to him and helped him get through the difficult patch. Sometimes, just reaching out to somebody going through a hard time can make a world of difference. Now, it’s just great to see LS back on track with the League of Legends content and streaming again.
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Luann de Lesseps mocks Ramona Singer for having the ‘worst’ fashion taste – Dexerto
Luann de Lesseps mocks Ramona Singer for having the ‘worst’ fashion taste John LamparskiRHONY: Legacy Housewives Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, and Kelly Killoren Bensimon were asked who had the ‘least expensive’ taste in fashion, and Luann named co-star Ramona Singer. The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip also known as RHONY: Legacy aired on the NBC Universal streaming site Peacock on December 13, 2023. The spin-off takes the Real Housewives franchise fans on a visual vacation along with their favorite stars on screen. The cast of the show included Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Sonja Morgan, Ramona Singer, and Kristen Taekman. From the cast members three co-stars, Dorinda Medley, Luann de Lesseps, and Kelly Killoren Bensimon then made a unit and did several interviews to promote the show to viewers. Luann de Lesseps said ‘Money can’t buy you class’ The trio had an interview with Cosmopolitan where they took the ‘Expensive Taste Test’. Luann opened the interview by saying, “Money can’t buy you class but it can buy you something fabulous, right?” The three were asked which Housewife among the cast had the ‘worst taste’ and Luann named her co-star Ramona Singer. Dorinda added to the declaration that all Housewives just had different and distinct fashion sense. She said, “The thing about our cast is we all have a very distinct look, don’t you think? Like, I don’t dress like Luann, Luann doesn’t dress like Kelly, Kelly doesn’t dress like me.” Luann agreed with Dorinda but also stood by her opinion and stated again that she didn’t like Ramona’s ‘distinct’ taste in fashion. She said, “And we don’t dress like Ramona!” Before the release of RHONY: Legacy, the show alum, Ramona Singer had been accused of using racist remarks to both a crew member and her fellow co-star, which she has denied. Fans of the franchise might be happy to see the cast members have a good relationship and playfully jab at each other outside the show. One fan commented under the Cosmopolitan YouTube video and said, “Somehow this is more revealing and real than the show based on fighting and fake drama.” Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: RHONY Legacy aired on December 14 and the show finishes airing on January 4, 2024. Stay updated with our reality TV coverage for all the latest scoop.
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Lovely Peaches sparks outrage after uploading disturbing animal abuse videos – Dexerto
Lovely Peaches sparks outrage after uploading disturbing animal abuse videos YouTube: DestinyA controversial internet personality going by the name ‘Lovely Peaches’ has sparked outrage online after returning to social media with incredibly disturbing videos that show herself abusing her dog. [jwplayer h3XPfMqQ] Lovely Peaches, real name Brittany Johnson, is a divisive influencer with a vast history of scandals and controversy behind her — and not without warrant. Peaches most notably drew outrage from fans of 16-year-old Charli D’Amelio last year after openly threatening to hire a man to sexually assault the TikTok star. Peaches continued the threats by appearing to post photos taken outside her home and even claimed to have hired one of Charli’s own security guards to carry out the deed. View this post on Instagram She was later banned from TikTok and Instagram in wake of this and other offenses — but it seems she has made a comeback to social media months later, this time uploading incredibly disturbing videos. [Content warning: The rest of this article contains descriptions of disturbing events. Reader discretion is advised.] Recent TikToks that Peaches uploaded include one particular video that shows the influencer abusing her dog. In the video, Peaches chokes, throws, and even sprays perfume in her dog’s eyes. Seeming to be aware of what she’s doing, Peaches wrote via Facebook: “If this one dies too, I’ll eat it on live for you guys.” Possibly the most disturbing thing about her resurgence online is the following she’s managed to accrue. Her TikTok account now boasts over 603,000 followers, and her Facebook page has garnered over 3,000 likes. Needless to say, Peaches’ abhorrent uploads have led concerned bystanders to call authorities, with many commenters claiming to have gotten in contact with local law enforcement and animal control groups. Read More: Doja Cat is leaving TikTok – One commenter claimed that the pup has been taken from Peaches by Animal Control, while others allege that the influencer is moving “from hotel to hotel” in Gwinett County, Georgia. I’m not sure what’s going on right now and haven’t been able to call the number provided to confirm myself- but this user called animal control and they said they have the dog and he’s alive and safe. Hopefully that’s the case. pic.twitter.com/Ng6PYWoUyS — Weirdly (@WeirdlyOfficial) January 21, 2021 Thanks to the efforts of these users, it looks like Peaches won’t get away with abusing her dog — although, at the time of writing, her TikTok account remains online. Commenters continue to plead with Peaches to stop abusing her pet as we wait for more information to be revealed. Stay tuned to Dexerto for more on this developing story.
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Lovely Peaches arrested for animal cruelty over alleged dog abuse – Dexerto
Lovely Peaches arrested for animal cruelty over alleged dog abuse Instagram: LovelyPeachesPublic records have revealed that content creator Lovely Peaches was arrested on animal cruelty charges on 22 January, after uploading videos on social media. Update February 18 Police body-cam footage obtained by Insider shows the exchange that led to Lovely Peaches’ dog being taken away. During the interaction, she can be heard saying “I knew it would get me attention on the internet,” after officers asked her why she threatened her dog. Original story follows below. Social media users have demanded that Peaches, real name Brittany Johnson, be held accountable this week after she uploaded a series of disturbing photos and videos of her allegedly abusing 6-month-old puppy, Max. Some of the upsetting content included choking the dog, kicking it and spraying perfume in its eyes. The day before Johnson was arrested, she uploaded a picture to Instagram depicting her hanging the dog on a coat hanger. Following the public outcry to these posts, with several social media users contacting PETA, animal control and local authorities, public website Jail View confirms that DeKalb County Police Department arrested Johnson at 6:32PM EST on Friday 22 January. https://twitter.com/defnoodles/status/1353093005092118528 There is uncertainty on the dog’s current welfare. This is because the day before her arrest, Brittany uploaded an image to Instagram claiming that the dog had died. This comes after she previously told her followers: “If this one dies too, I’ll eat it on live for you guys.” YouTuber DefNoodles claims to have received “mixed reports” on the dog’s status. He explained to a fan: “At this time, I can’t confirm any of it. Still looking for a source. Will update when I do.” https://twitter.com/kimmy__cole/status/1353125753898954752 However, several Twitter users have claimed to be in touch with local authorities, which gives hope that the dog is safe. One Twitter user claims to have spoken to both animal control and DeKalb County, and says that they have requested access to an open record report to verify this. Read More: Jschlatt teases return to Twitch – Further to this, when Johnson’s abuse of her dog first went viral, another Twitter user claimed they’d been in touch with animal control, who said that the dog is safe and well. There is also a TikTok circulating by user White Plastic that appears to show Max being placed in police custody. I’m not sure what’s going on right now and haven’t been able to call the number provided to confirm myself- but this user called animal control and they said they have the dog and he’s alive and safe. Hopefully that’s the case. pic.twitter.com/Ng6PYWoUyS — Weirdly (@WeirdlyOfficial) January 21, 2021 This isn’t the first time Brittany has been involved in abuse cases. She is previously alleged to have shown a dead dog on her Instagram live, and in July her young daughter, which Johnson previously said online that she planned to sell to human traffickers, was placed in the custody of her father. It is unclear both whether the dog is alive and how long Brittany will be police custody for. We will update this story with news as it emerges.
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Loveless turns ‘Running Up That Hill’ into a pop-punk ballad and TikTok is loving it – Dexerto
Loveless turns ‘Running Up That Hill’ into a pop-punk ballad and TikTok is loving it YouTube: LovelessPop-punk band Loveless has taken Kate Bush’s 80’s hit ‘Running up that Hill’ and turned it into a pop-punk ballad just weeks after Stranger Things brought the song back into the limelight. On May 27, the Netflix hit Stranger Things returned with season four of the series and it quickly took over social media with millions of people binging the new episodes. The show isn’t the only thing that topped the charts that weekend, as the 80’s hit ‘Running Up That Hill’ from Kate Bush found its way to the top of the charts after an emotional situation at the end of episode four had the song save a characters life. Now, a band by the name of Loveless has taken over TikTok after turning the song into a pop-punk ballad. Loveless ‘Running Up That Hill’ remix Shortly after Season 4 became available, Loveless singer Julian posted a short cover of the song onto the band’s TikTok account and fans began begging for a full release. (Click here if TikTok doesn’t load) At that time, the band had mentioned several times that they were going to focus on releasing original music instead of full-length covers. However, just a few weeks later on June 23, Julian replied to a comment asking when the band was releasing their next cover… and revealed that a full-length version of ‘Running Up That Hill’ was set to debut on Sirius XM that weekend during a Stranger Things special. After teasing it a few more times in the following days, the song was officially released onto all streaming platforms on July 13. Fans are absolutely loving the cover. The video uploaded on the day the song was released now has over 100k views, with two other videos after that receiving similar views and likes. Fans flooded the comments with positive remarks. One user said: “I want you to tell me the truth okay? you put drugs in this cover, didn’t you? cause I can’t stop listening to it.” While another commented: “I listened right as it dropped and I started crying bc I was amazed, I’ve been waiting for the release and I’m not disappointed your voice is amazing.”
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Lovely Peaches banned from TikTok after threatening Charli D’Amelio – Dexerto
Lovely Peaches banned from TikTok after threatening Charli D’Amelio Instagram: Charli D’Amelio/ Instagram: Lovelypeachesmusic100Controversial social media personality Brittany “Lovely Peaches” Johnson has been banned from TikTok after she posted a video where she claimed to have hired someone to sexually assault TikTok’s biggest star, Charli D’Amelio. Peaches had less than 1 million followers on TikTok before being banned, and has 1 million Instagram followers. She gained popularity by posting controversial videos, often including exposing herself in public. Peaches also penned the song “Itching and Burning,” a track which became a trending song on TikTok in 2019. Peaches has drawn a lot of attention to herself in recent months, especially among TikTok’s biggest stars, by interacting with their social media accounts in an explicitly sexual way. Peaches has frequently commented and interacted with stars including Diego Martir, Noah Schnapp, and Charli D’Amelio. In one of Charli’s recent Instagram lives, she wrote “CHARLIE PLEASE SLEEP WITH NOAH” and made references to sex toys. In March, Peaches appeared to break into Malu Trevejo’s house and shared the incident on her social media. Social media personality Diego Martir, who is also known for his appearance on Brat TV’s Attaway General, pretended to be dating Peaches in June, but he now says he is no longer associating with her. The interactions between the pair culminated in Peaches sharing Diego’s personal phone number online. Peaches has since claimed in a video to have hired a 30-year-old man to “rape Charli D’Amelio” while asking viewers to tell her Charli’s location in the comments. In an Instagram story, Peaches wrote “@charlidamelio you sit back and watch your fans bully other influencers, your fans been bullying me and other influencers and you sit back and watch” https://www.instagram.com/p/CCHgEQHF4Ww/ This has left TikTok fans horrified. Multiple Twitter users say that they are disgusted and that Peaches should “Go to jail,” while others have started petitions to de-platform her. I think someone has to call the police on lovely peaches cause I’ve been screenshotting and recording all these posts shes been making about charli damelio and she literally just said she payed a dude to go rape her and they’re trying to find her address. Like shes a kid bro — Sinstress (@thatscringebro) July 1, 2020 Since the video was posted, TikTok has banned Peaches on the app. Her profile says “this account was banned due to multiple community guideline violations.” although the videos she has posted remain visible.
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Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri was almost cast in the upcoming Barbie movie – Dexerto
Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri was almost cast in the upcoming Barbie movie YouTube: The World Of Love Island, Love Is Blind, TikTok, TwitterTasha Ghouri from Love Island just revealed that she almost got a part in one of the biggest movies of the year. Tasha is most known for starring in Season 8 of Love Island. She made history as the first deaf contestant on the show. As of Season 9, she has been the only deaf contestant. She ended up finishing fourth in the competition, alongside her partner Andrew Page. The two met on the show and had a rocky beginning, but they were able to push past their obstacles and stick together. Months after the show aired, the couple are still going strong and celebrated their 6-month anniversary back in January. What role did Love Island’s Tasha Ghouri want in Barbie? When a fan recently shared a picture of Tasha for the viral Barbie photo trend, the reality star revealed that her connection with the movie goes way further than the meme. Fun fact I got to the final round of the barbie film audition as a dancer but didn’t get the job – filming was at same time as LI, crazy how the universe works 🤍 also love this 😂🥹🫶🏼 https://t.co/PSLNAeDGbH — Tasha Ghouri (@GhouriNatasha) April 5, 2023 She shared that she was actually trying to get the role of a dancer in the movie, but ultimately didn’t get the part. The role would have been her movie debut. One fan wrote, “Omg would have taken us a year to discover you?! No worries. we’ll see you in the Barbie sequel.” Tasha’s post has gone viral, garnering almost two million views on Twitter. She still dances and occasionally shares clips of her choreography on social media. In fact, at the MOVE IT 2023 show back in March, she performed a dance number where she dressed up as a Barbie doll. The clip she shared of her performance has nearly 1 million views on TikTok.To stay updated on all things Love Island, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Island’s Tink reveals why “missing islander” Danielle wasn’t given screen time – Dexerto
Love Island’s Tink reveals why “missing islander” Danielle wasn’t given screen time ITVTink Reading of Love Island fame has opened up about why Danielle has been absent from so much of the show. Danielle Mazhindu’s lack of screen time has led many Love Island fans to describe her as the “missing islander“. After making a splash with her Casa Amor entrance, Danielle didn’t get much attention from the editors, without any explanation for why she was left out. However, one of her co-stars, Tink, has now spoken up about why she didn’t get the screen time she deserved, and revealed that there was lots of unaired footage of Danielle that didn’t make the cut. Tink says “Missing islander” Danielle was one of the best girls on the island In a TikTok Q&A, Tink discussed Danielle with fans who asked why we didn’t get to see much of her, and she had nothing but kind words to say about her co-star. Tink said: “This makes me so so sad that you didn’t get to see Danielle as much as we did because she was such an icon in the casa. She gave the best advice, she had some cracking one-liners. “She was just true to herself, she went in there, she spoke to all the boys, but she wasn’t feeling it romantically, so she didn’t want to be fake and just force it, so that’s probably why you didn’t see her as much. “She was having a really good time watching all the drama unfold, eating her popcorn. But honestly, she’s one of the best girls, and I’m really sad you didn’t get to see what we saw.” It’s always rough when an islander doesn’t get treated the same way as some of the more popular stars, but hopefully Danielle can make a name for herself on the outside. For more news and updates on the latest Love Island gossip, check out the advice that Love Island USA host Sarah Hyland gave to the cast.
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Love Island’s Samie reveals argument with another castmate that wasn’t aired – Dexerto
Love Island’s Samie reveals argument with another castmate that wasn’t aired YouTube: @samieelishi Instagram: @mart1n.jrSamie Elishi just took to YouTube to set the record straight about an argument with one of her Love Island costars. Samie Elishi is most known for starring and nearly winning Season 9 of Love Island UK. As a result of the show, she has gained a large fanbase that still asks her questions about her experience on the show. In fact, she recently started her very own YouTube channel to give her fans an insight into what it was like to be in the villa. It was during the competition that she met fellow contestant and bombshell Martin Akinola. And now, Samie is making it clear that while it wasn’t aired on-screen, the two did not hit it off. What did Love Island’s Samie say about Martin? In her most recent YouTube video, Samie revealed that she had an off-screen argument with Martin. Apparently, he was complaining about the food they were given in the villa, and Samie found that to be very frustrating. She said, “I’m very much someone who is like ‘be grateful, you’ve got this amazing experience, you’re here, we’re getting fed for free, we’re getting looked after by these people who don’t even know us, taking care of us like we we’re there children.’” Even though Sammi says that the verbal squabble between them lasted for several days, she also claims that they eventually were able to come to an agreement. Sammi stated, “We just agreed to disagree, and me and Martin are never going to see eye to eye. We’re very different people. We’re cut from different cloths.” Martin hasn’t publicly responded to the alleged argument. To stay updated on all things Love Island and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Island’s Tanyel reveals unaired argument with Ellie after Ron drama – Dexerto
Love Island’s Tanyel reveals unaired argument with Ellie after Ron drama ITV / Instagram: loveislandLove Island UK’s Tanyel Revan has revealed a huge argument between herself and Ellie Spence which wasn’t aired, saying, “I literally had word vomit, I could not help how I felt.” Love Island UK series 9 began on January 16, and in the weeks since, viewers have been treated to drama, romance, and everything in between. In episode five, a recoupling meant that Tanyel Revan, who had been in the villa since the beginning, was dumped from the villa, with many fans upset about the star’s exit. Bombshell Ellie Spence was eliminated from the villa shortly after in episode 26 alongside Jordan Odofin. Love Island’s Tanyel reveals argument with Ellie In an interview with Digital Spy after leaving the villa, Tanyel revealed that she and Ellie actually had a huge argument that never made it to air, following the drama surrounding fellow islander Ron. “I had a really, really, funny, bad argument with Ellie,” she revealed. I think it would have shown my more fiery side. I literally had word vomit, I could not help how I felt. Honestly, just everything I felt, I said it.” “I think it would have been nice for them to see my fiery side and how, like, I’ve always been direct to say how it is but I really said how it was.” Tanyel explained that the argument was as a result of other contestants believing she was defending Ron. “All I said was – I wasn’t even trying to defend him, I just said: ‘Why do you lot care? It’s none of your business. You should invest your time in your own relationships and your energy into that rather than picking on someone else constantly.” “I went on to say: ‘No, actually, I’ve had my own private conversations with Ron. I tell him when he’s right, I tell him when he’s wrong. I’ve been a really good friend to him and I’ll tell him if he’s wrong, I don’t care. I’ll say it,’” she went on to say. “Ellie decided to pipe up and get quite rude and question my loyalty. I went mad after that so no one could ever question my loyalty when it comes to my friends and family.” Ellie herself revealed in a TikTok video that there’s been a lot that viewers didn’t get to see, saying, “everyone was feuding, there were arguments left and right that never got aired.” If you want to know more about the new series of Love Island UK, we have everything you need to know: Where to watch Love Island UK 2023 in the US | Where to watch Love Island UK 2023: What channel is it on? | All Love Island 2023 contestants: UK cast revealed | When does winter Love Island UK 2023 start? Episode 1 date & release time | Love Island: How to vote for bombshells & your favorite couple | What is Casa Amor & will it be in winter Love Island 2023? | Winter Love Island 2023: Who is new host Maya Jama?
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Love Island’s Samie Elishi reveals that she auditioned three times for the show – Dexerto
Love Island’s Samie Elishi reveals that she auditioned three times for the show YouTube: @samieelishi Instagram: @samieelishiSamie Elishi from Love Island just shared some unexpected details about her audition process for the show. Samie Elishi is most known for starring in Season 9 of Love Island UK. While she didn’t win the competition, she did end up finishing as a finalist. She took home third place with her partner Tom Clare, who she met during the show. The couple is still together. In a new YouTube video, Samie revealed a lot about her audition process, including how many times she actually auditioned for the show. How many times did Samie Elishi audition for Love Island? Samie shared in the video that she auditioned a total of three times to get on the show. The reality tv star explained that on her first try, she did not get a callback or any update on her audition. She said that, “That’s another thing about the show, it’s a bit brutal. If you apply, you know that you are not getting on because you don’t hear a thing.” But, Samie was still determined to get on the show and decided to try again. When she heard back from casting the second time around, she was confident that she was going on the show, but ultimately didn’t end up being cast. Now on her third audition, Samie told herself that this was her last try and that if she didn’t get the part, she wasn’t going to audition anymore. She ended up being cast for Season 9. In the video, she also revealed that the producers behind the show were not sure if she was going to be a bombshell of the season or a part of the original cast. It wasn’t until she traveled down to South Africa to film and was almost at the villa that she was told that she was going to be a bombshell. To stay updated on all things Love Island and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Island’s Olivia blasted after ‘forgetting’ Kai’s name in Casa Amor – Dexerto
Love Island’s Olivia blasted after ‘forgetting’ Kai’s name in Casa Amor Instagram: Love IslandLove Island star Olivia Hawkins has been blasted on Twitter by viewers after ‘forgetting’ Kai Fagan’s name at Casa Amor during Monday’s episode. Olivia and her current partner Kai have been ‘coupled up’ in the villa for the past two weeks but are currently unlikely to win the show. As a result, the ring girl might be interested in finding another partner. Olivia recently revealed that finance student Maxwell Samuda, 23, who is one of the new boys from Casa Amor, is ‘definitely’ her type. Fans penned their frustration over the 27-year-old’s antics after meeting the fresh new men! Love Island viewers blast Olivia for forgetting Kai Casa Amor is Love Island‘s test which sees the original islanders split up for a few days as the boys are introduced to six new girls and the girls meet six new boys. During this time, they will get to know their new islanders and at the end of the test, they will get to decide if they want to couple up with a new bombshell or stick with their original partner, but they won’t know if their partner has chosen to do the same until everyone is back in the main villa. Olivia was clearly in the mood to explore a new coupling with Maxwell, leaving Kai in the cold. But her treatment of Kai left a sour taste in viewers‘ mouths. But it’s not as if Olivia was alone. The girls agreed to crack on with the new boys in Casa Amor during the episode. Tanya did not shy away from sharing her drama with the new hunky boys about her current partner Shaq and was very happy to be in the other villa as she chatted with the new boy Martin. Samie, who is coupled up with Tom, even said, “it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission!” as the ladies gathered to discuss their plans of action. Will’s couple Jessie then added that they should act how they want in Casa Amor and “deal with the consequences at a later date.”
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Love Island’s Molly-Mae explains why she turned down £2m brand deal – Dexerto
Love Island’s Molly-Mae explains why she turned down £2m brand deal Instagram: mollymaeBritish influencer and Love Island 2019 star Molly-Mae Hague has stunned fans after she revealed why she turned down a huge £2 million deal with a big brand in a YouTube video with her manager. Over the past several years, Love Island has become one of the most popular dating shows out there, not only in the UK, but across the world. Season 5, which aired in 2019, proved to be one of the most memorable series, and viewers still continue to share their favorite moments from the show on apps like TikTok and Twitter to this day. Molly-Mae Hague is undoubtedly one of the biggest stars to come out of the show, and she has gone on to have a hugely successful career, working with a variety of brands and continuing to grow her following on social media. In her latest YouTube video, Molly-Mae introduced viewers to her manager, Fran, and the pair shared why the influencer made the decision to turn down a huge brand deal. Fran explained: “A high-street fashion brand came along last year, offered me £2 million, which is a lot of money, a hell of a lot of money, and said to me, ‘we’re obsessed with Molly-Mae, we’d love her to be the face of our brand, we want her to work with us.’ “I thought, brilliant. So I said how do you feel about that, she said no. I said, ‘Why? You told me you want that house.’ And she said, ‘No, I don’t go and buy my clothes from there.’” Topic starts at 11:45 Fran went on to explain what sets the Love Island star apart from other influencers. “That’s another thing what is incredible about you, and I think other influencers aren’t this way, and this is one of your best qualities, that if you see ‘ad’ on any of Molly’s posts, you know she genuinely uses, and wears, and believes in that brand,” she explained. Molly-Mae even revealed that when she came out of the Love Island villa and started arranging brand deals, the companies she eventually chose to work with weren’t the ones offering the highest amount. The story came as a pleasant surprise to fans, who praised her for her integrity, calling her actions “commendable.”
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Love Island’s Olivia Attwood reveals upcoming TV show Olivia Marries Her Match – Dexerto
Love Island’s Olivia Attwood reveals upcoming TV show Olivia Marries Her Match Instagram: @oliviameetshermatchOlivia Attwood from Love Island just revealed that she is making her return to TV. Olivia Attwood is most known for starring in Season 3 of Love Island UK. While she didn’t win the competition, she did finish in third with her partner Chris Hughes. The couple continued to date after the show and even got their own series Chris & Olivia: Crackin’ On, which lasted one season. They ultimately called it quits after a few months together. In 2019, the reality tv star announced her engagement to athlete Bradley Dack. To celebrate their relationship, the couple starred in Olivia Meets Her Match, a TV series that went on for two seasons and showed their new life together. To give fans more of an insight into the next step of their relationship, marriage, Olivia recently announced that she is making a return to TV. What is Olivia Attwood from Love Island’s new show? She took to Instagram to show a few funny moments from Olivia Meets Her Match and revealed that the show is getting a spin-off. The reality TV star captioned the hilarious video and wrote, “Thank you for being patient with us…. What a joy to be able to say we are backkkkkkk…..OLIVIA MARRIES HER MATCH coming to @itv @itvxofficial soon!!!!!!.” The show will spotlight Olivia and the days leading up to her wedding with Bradley. Fellow Love Island Season 3 alum Georgia Harrison commented her support under the post and wrote, “Can’t wait xx.” She has not announced the official release date of the series yet, but it is expected to be released later this year. To stay updated on all things Love Island and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Island’s Lana mortified after wardrobe malfunction in front of everyone – Dexerto
Love Island’s Lana mortified after wardrobe malfunction in front of everyone ITVOne of Love Island’s new fan favorites, Lana Jenkins, suffered an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction, and at the worst possible time, as she gave a dance to another islander, with the rest of the cast watching on. In order to get the islanders familiarised with each other, a series of challenges were set to kick off Love Island 2023, which is airing on ITV2. Fans have already picked out a favorite, namely Lana and Ron, but Lana’s Love Island journey didn’t get off to the best of starts. Lana’s embarrassing skirt accident on Love Island Despite being coupled up with Ron, Lana opted to Shaq Muhummad when tasked with doing a “lap dance for the islander you fancy most.” But, only moments later, viewers had forgotten about her surprise decision, as she had an unfortunate accident immediately after beginning the dance. “My skirt split right open, right down the middle of my crack,” she would later explain. Perhaps because she was able to brush it off so well, viewers instead have redirected their focus on her decision to pick Shaq as the islander she “fancies most.” “Are we not gonna address how she picked shaq as the islander she fancies the most?” One commenter asks. “I was so confused as to why she chose shaq like what and felt bad when her skirt split,” another viewer said, but a fan responded that the skirt split was “karma” for her decision. As for Shaq, he’s currently coupled with Tanya Manhenga, so it remains to be seen what will come of this incident. If you’re trying to keep up with the Winter series of Love Island 2023, check out our guides: Where to watch Love Island UK 2023 in the US | All Love Island 2023 contestants: UK cast revealed | Love Island: How to vote for bombshells & your favorite couple | Winter Love Island 2023: Who is new host Maya Jama? | When does winter Love Island 2023 finish?
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Love Island’s Millie Court goes viral for playing the piano “like a six year-old” – Dexerto
Love Island’s Millie Court goes viral for playing the piano “like a six year-old” YouTube: Love Island / ITVLove Island contestant Millie Court has blown up on social media after showcasing her “talent” for playing the piano. The 24-year-old played “…definitely a love song” for the other couples during a talent show, making partner Liam swoon. The clip provoked a mass of memes from fans. Some fans on Twitter users have been bashing this year’s season for being “boring” and “toxic.” Others have branded contestants such as Priya and Jake “unlikable.” The series has even drawn over 25,000 complaints to OFCOM (the UK’s TV regulatory body) after Faye’s hour-long rampage. After a turbulent couple of months, the August 17 episode featured a talent show to lift everyone’s spirits. Little did Millie know, her piano playing skills would deliver infinite meme potential for her supporters. Topic starts at 5:26. Millie “the next Elton John?” Some fans fan certainly thinks so, along with Liam, who “fell in love” over Millie’s short performance. After Liam showcased his “cruise ship” style singing, some fans imagined a dream scenario between the couple… IMAGINE A DUO OF MILLIE ON THE PIANO AND LIAM SINGING I WOULD LAUGH SO HARD 😭 #loveisland pic.twitter.com/ldAeQBVtbx — fuck (@overdumbseason) August 17, 2021 …With the exception of fellow favorite Chloe, who was “trying not to laugh” during the whole thing. not chloe trying not to laugh at millie playing the piano😭 #loveisland pic.twitter.com/kEg3eHIAgz — cynthia (@misscynthiax) August 17, 2021 Some branded Millie’s piece as “grade 2,” while one user said she played “like a 6-year-old.” Not Millie playing the piano like a 6 year old #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/hAADyJkeYY — whoknows (@shalomspam) August 17, 2021 As always, ‘Love Island Art History’ was quick on the draw, comparing the scene to a classic painting by Pierre Bonnard. Millie playing the piano at the talent show / Misia at the Piano – Pierre Bonnard (c. 1902) #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/zunmB79jfp — Love Island Art History (@LI_arthistory) August 17, 2021 Other islanders were trolled for their talents Chloe’s capability for “foundation” math sent fans into a frenzy. One Twitter user commented on the “campness” of her chosen talent. Another simply stated that he “would’ve failed maths” if Chloe was his teacher. While Teddy rapped about his journey on the show (“one-girl-two-girl-three-girls-four…”) Twitter users “cringed.” This year’s unofficial Love Island commentator and journalist Jason Okundaye compared his rapping to “Iggy Azalea.” Other users suggested it should’ve been Chloe up there instead. For more bitesize chunks of Love Island drama, check out their official YouTube channel.
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Love Island’s Greg O’Shea claims Millie Bobby Brown slid into his DMs – Dexerto
Love Island’s Greg O’Shea claims Millie Bobby Brown slid into his DMs Instagram: @milliebobbybrown, YouTube: Virgin Media TelevisionThe spotlight is on Greg O’Shea from Love Island after his recent claim about Millie Bobby Brown. Greg O’Shea is most known for starring in Season 5 of Love Island UK back in 2019. He ended up winning the competition with his partner Amber Gill. The fan-favorite couple ultimately broke up right after the show. Now, Greg is making headlines for what he recently said about Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown. What did Greg claim about Millie Bobby Brown? During a recent appearance at the Six O’Clock Show, he name-dropped Millie and claimed that she slid into his DMs. He initially started the conversation by saying, “I don’t know if you want to tell Jon Bon Jovi’s son, but she slid into my DMs.” This was right after the news of Millie Bobby Brown getting engaged with Jake Bongiovi. He elaborated and said that, “Now, It was when I got my 15 seconds of fame after Love Island, she’s in my DMs. I’ll show you the image afterwards.” The reality tv star did not specifically mention what she said in the DM, but he did admit that when he and Amber unexpectedly parted ways after the show, Millie did not contact him anymore. “Fast forward two weeks later, unfollowed. She didn’t want anything to do with me”. At the time, there were rumors that Greg broke up with Amber via text, making Love Island fans very unhappy. The actress was a very public fan of the couple while on the show and frequently talked about them on social media. Amber usually reshared her posts on her Instagram. I mean, Millie Bobby Brown is a fan of Amber and Greg. TASTE. #LoveIsland #StrangerThings pic.twitter.com/FVHlBAf718 — Lisa Bee (@leebee4life) July 30, 2019 Millie has not responded to Greg’s claims as of yet. To stay updated on all things Love Island, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Island’s Haris Namani ‘exposed’ over “never been in relationship” claim – Dexerto
Love Island’s Haris Namani ‘exposed’ over “never been in relationship” claim ITVHaris Namani has been called out over his claim of “never been in a relationship” in episode one of Winter Love Island 2023. Haris entered the villa for the first time on January 16, along with nine other islanders and a new host, Maya Jama, for the show’s big launch. It wasn’t long before the stud was coupled up with Anna-May Robey (full list of couples here) and – as you would expect – the singles started to discuss their dating history. While Haris said on national television that he had never been in a “serious relationship” before, the Love Island detectives on Twitter are not satisfied with his answer. In fact, his ex-girlfriend has since gone viral. Love Island star Haris Namani challenges on girlfriend claim There also seems to be a consensus forming about Haris’ episode one claim, too… A lot of viewers think he is full of it. “Nahhh not Haris saying he’s never had a relationship + never brought a girl back to his [house],” Laura Schult tweeted. The original TikTok video was posted by Courtney Hodgson and after being reposted to Twitter, it has been viewed over 1.6 million times. It shows Courtney and Haris spending time together in bed, going on walks, and is captioned “chilling around each other’s houses.” “Men just lie unprovoked,” another user chimed in. A third user said: “I just don’t understand, why lie about this?” Others in the villa have already discussed previous relationships, of course, but with it only being the first week of the show things haven’t got too deep – yet. Another clip, this time shared by Daria29x on Twitter, shows Haris inside a plane and then on holiday with another girl. As the islanders don’t have access to social media inside the villa in South Africa, there’s been no way for Haris to respond to allegations that he has been lying about his dating history. After seeing these viral clips, though, some Love Island fans appear to have made their mind up already. Is he selling the dream already? If you want to know more about the new series of Love Island UK, we have everything you need to know: Where to watch Love Island UK 2023 in the US | Where to watch Love Island UK 2023: What channel is it on? | All Love Island 2023 contestants: UK cast revealed | When does winter Love Island UK 2023 start? Episode 1 date & release time | Love Island: How to vote for bombshells & your favorite couple | What is Casa Amor & will it be in winter Love Island 2023? | Winter Love Island 2023: Who is new host Maya Jama?
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Love Island’s Chloe Burrows admits she kidnapped her ex-boyfriend’s dog – Dexerto
Love Island’s Chloe Burrows admits she kidnapped her ex-boyfriend’s dog TikTok: @chloevstheworld, Instagram @chloeburrowsChloe Burrows from Love Island just revealed a moment where she may have taken things too far. Chloe Burrows is most known for starring in Season 7 of Love Island UK and being a fan favorite of the competition. Even though she did not win her season, she take home a large social media following and has over one million followers on Instagram. In fact, Chloe is currently the host of her own internet tv series Chloe Vs. The World. One of her recent guests was No Rules Podcast host Specs Gonzalez. And in this episode, she spilled a secret that involved one of her exes and a dog. What did Chloe Burrows from Love Island kidnap? Chloe revealed in the episode that she once kidnapped her ex-boyfriend’s dog after she thought he was cheating. “I was in the club and someone told me, so I went to his mum’s house and I took his dog. I put it in the taxi with me, and I kidnapped it,” she said. The reality tv star did admit that she was drunk at the time, and eventually gave the dog back. “I was so drunk I was like posting on Snapchat like, ‘I just took this boy’s dog,’ and then I work up in the morning and was with this dog. I was like, ‘Wow you need to go home’, and I just had to firm it,” Chloe said. Chloe did not reveal the ex-boyfriend she was talking about. She was recently in a relationship with her Love Island partner Toby Aromolaran. But, after being together for several months, she recently claimed he dumped her and caused her to go into a depression. To stay updated on all things Love Island and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Island’s Chloe reveals she was ‘depressed’ after Toby breakup – Dexerto
Love Island’s Chloe reveals she was ‘depressed’ after Toby breakup YouTube: Lionsgate Play, ChloeVsTheWorld, Love IslandChloe from ‘Love Island’ just opened up about her recent breakup with Toby on her new web show. Chloe is best known for her appearance on Season 7 of Love Island. It was during the game show competition that she met her former partner, Toby Aromolaran. The couple made it to the finale of their season and ended up finishing in second place. They remained a couple after the show. However, the reality TV star just confirmed that the two have now gone their separate ways after spending months together. What did Love Island’s Chloe say about their breakup? Chloe recently launched a TV show titled ‘Chloe Vs. The World,’ which is available to watch on YouTube. Her first episode featured her close friend and one of the winners of Season 7 of Love Island, Millie Court. It was released on April 4th. In the video, she revealed that Toby dumped her and that she called Millie crying. Millie was a supportive friend during her breakup and even planned a girls trip to Morrocco to cheer her up. 12 minutes into the video, Chloe recalled a moment when the girls were getting ready while on vacation and Millie started playing a song about heartbreak. Chloe called it ‘the saddest time in my whole life’ and said that she was ‘depressed’ on the trip. In defense of playing the sad music, Millie reflected on the fact that she was also going through a breakup. She was dumped by her Love Island partner Liam and announced it on social media back in July of 2022. Now, it seems that they are both feeling better and are even able to laugh off being dumped. Chloe and Millie now live together in the UK. To stay updated on all things Love Island, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Island winner Amber Rose Gill hits out at TikTok banning her account – Dexerto
Love Island winner Amber Rose Gill hits out at TikTok banning her account Instagram: AmberRoseGill/WikiMedia CommonsLove Island winner Amber Rose Gill has hit out at TikTok, claiming she keeps getting shadowbanned for her posts even though they aren’t explicit content. The rise of TikTok has given creators another platform to strut their stuff on, with videos getting hundreds of millions of views and channels racking up tens of millions of followers. A few new social stars, like Charli and Dixie D’Amelio, Addison Rae, and Bryce Hall have been born out of TikTok, but influencers with established followings have also benefitted. That includes UK influencer Amber Rose Gill, who won the 2019 series of Love Island. She’s racked up over a million followers, but claims her account is being stunted and shadowbanned by the platform. The 23-year-old took to Instagram to vent her frustrations, claiming she’s being affected while much worse content is allowed to stay online on the social media app. “I love getting shadowbanned on TikTok all the time,” she said on February 20. “Youse ask when I don’t post TikToks, its because I just get banned everytime I post something. Posted myself in a leotard and apparently, that’s nudity when I’ve seen a lot worse s**t on that app.” The reality TV star also showed off the post that landed in hot water, as it’s her showing photos of herself in a leotard with music playing. “This is what keeps getting down on TikTok,” she said. “This is not a violation. This is art.” Amber wouldn’t be the first creator to suffer problems with the app. Others, like Bella Poarch have been banned from commenting after being mass reported by trolls. It could be a similar thing happening to the Love Island winner – people reporting her – or it could just be that the app’s algorithm flags her uploads automatically. We’ll just have to wait and see if it happens again.
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Love Island’s Charlie Radnedge claims he’d beat KSI in a boxing match ‘blindfolded’ – Dexerto
Love Island’s Charlie Radnedge claims he’d beat KSI in a boxing match ‘blindfolded’ TikTok: Charlie Radnedge/YouTube: KSILove Island contestant Charlie Radnedge has claimed that he could take on popular YouTuber JJ ‘KSI’ Olatunji in a boxing match, even stating that he’d win while wearing a blindfold. The hugely successful British dating show ‘Love Island’ has continued to grip audiences ever since it came to prominence in 2015 and has certified its place in British pop culture. Famous for its incredible, dramatic, bizarre and downright hilarious moments, the TV series brings a host of contestants from around the UK who battle it out to stay in the villa for as long as possible to win the prize money. All with the aim of finding love. One star from 2022’s series Charlie Radnedge has his sights set beyond the villa, however, and is eyeing up a potential boxing match with YouTube star KSI. Charlie Radnedge wants to box KSI Since being evicted from the Love Island villa on Day 25 of Season Eight, Radnedge has been posting a series of TikTok’s in which he answers fans’ questions about his experiences and what he has planned next. When asked about when he was going to box KSI, Radnedge explained that a match isn’t on the cards as of writing. However, he believes that he could come out on top. He claimed: “I’d fight KSI in a heartbeat to be honest. He’s not really a fighter. He’s fighting some guy called [Alex] Wassabi coming up soon. But, yeah, I’d be able to beat him blindfolded I reckon.” Click here if the TikTok doesn’t load KSI hasn’t publicly responded to the call out, as of writing. However, he is likely preparing for his match with Wassabi on August 24. The collab wouldn’t be a complete surprise to fans given how KSI’s had his encounters with a potential Love Island contestant in the past. Radnedge might be out of the villa for now, but his 12k TikTok followers will no doubt be eager for him to step in the boxing ring.
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Love Island USA fans are gushing over Bergie’s ‘Lego’ speech to Carmen – Dexerto
Love Island USA fans are gushing over Bergie’s ‘Lego’ speech to Carmen PeacockSeason 5 Episode 8 of Love Island showed Bergie giving an adorable speech to Carmen about taking things slow – one Lego brick at a time. Bergie and Carmen are slowly becoming a fan-favorite couple on Season 5 of Love Island USA. The unsuspecting duo melted hearts across the globe in episode 8, when Bergie gave Carmen his adorable “Lego” speech. Although Carmen is currently coupled up with Victor, and Bergie is coupled up with Kassy, Bergie has admitted to Carmen that she has been his number-one choice since the moment she walked into the villa. Yet his feelings for Carmen go beyond looks, since the two share many of the same values. According to the contestants, both of them want to raise a family in Wisconsin with exactly four kids. Plus, they desire similar pacing, as well. Both prefer to start off as friends, then slowly see where it goes from there. Fans think Bergie and Carmen are an adorable Love Island match Although Love Island couples notoriously don’t last due to the raunchy setup of the reality show, fans think Bergie and Carmen could be an exception. After the Dairy Queen manager’s adorable speech to Carmen, perhaps something serious can come out of their budding romance. “I feel like we’re running the same race at the same pace,” Bergie told Carmen in his speech. “I can’t wait to build this relationship like a Lego set. One brick at a time.” One of the reasons this speech meant so much to Carmen is because she is obsessed with Legos. Also, his willingness to have a slow-burn romance with her is a breath of fresh air in comparison to Carmen’s relationship with Victor, where he has pressured her into moving faster than she is comfortable with. Following the adorable Lego speech, fans can’t help but root for Bergie and Carmen. “Bergie’s recoupling speech for Carmen was pretty damn sweet, I have to admit,” one fan wrote on the Love Island USA Reddit thread. “It was so cute it made me like him even more.,” another chimed in. “He seems like a sweetheart.” Tune in to Love Island tonight on Peacock to see what will come of Bergie and Carmen’s relationship.
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Love Island voters turn on Will after ‘cheating’ on Jessie in Casa Amor – Dexerto
Love Island voters turn on Will after ‘cheating’ on Jessie in Casa Amor ITVWill Young and Jessie Wynter have been fan favorites on Love Island since the beginning, but things have taken a turn for the worse after the farmer turned his attention to new Casa Amor bombshell Layla. Casa Amor is back and it’s delivering on the drama, as it does every single season in Love Island. A new group of boys and girls have arrived as bombshells to shake up the couples. Tuesday’s episode on February 14 has infuriated fans after Will kissed Casa Amor girl Layla. The pair were seen getting to know each on the terrace before Will leaned in for a surprise kiss! Layla tells Will: “You shocked me… You’re more chatty than I thought you would be,” with Will admitting: “I feel like I gravitate to you.” Love Island viewers ‘don’t like’ Will after kissing the new bombshell Farmer Will has previously been known for defending the ‘main villa’ girls who are coupled up if any of the boys have gotten to know new bombshells, so viewers had a lot to say on Twitter. One said: “Who is this Will? I don’t like him.” Another said: “Will is gonna regret this on movie night,” referencing the episode that airs routinely each season, stirring the pot and revealing each islander’s biggest secrets. Another tweet said: “Why is EVERYONE so unlikeable,” taking shots at this year’s cast. “We even lost Will. What is happening?” Will’s name has been trending since the episode was broadcast on ITV 2 and ITVX. Meanwhile, Tanya’s head is turned as she admits being ‘tempted’ while Shaq is also cracking on with other women. The Islanders at both Casa Amor and the main villa went head-to-head in the Raunchy Races challenge. When the Islanders received a text asking the shortest girls to snog the boy she fancies most, Tanya kissed Martin Akinola in Casa Amor. On Friday, the Love Island housemates will have to decide if they want to couple up with a new bombshell or stick with their original partner, but they won’t know if their partner has chosen to do the same until everyone is back in the main villa!
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Love Island UK’s Maya Jama responds to Leonardo DiCaprio dating rumors – Dexerto
Love Island UK’s Maya Jama responds to Leonardo DiCaprio dating rumors YouTube: Netflix, Love IslandAfter a lot of speculation, Maya Jama from Love Island UK is finally addressing the gossip around her dating Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio. Maya is a veteran host of reality shows, serving as one of the co-hosts for Season 1 of The Circle UK back in 2018 before becoming the host of Season 9 of Love Island UK. Season 9 premiered in January of 2023 with winners of the season Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanam ending up together. Now that we are in between seasons of Love Island, fans are tracking the dating life of contestants outside the villa. But they have also been keeping track of Maya’s love life as well. Is Love Island host Maya Jama dating Leonardo DiCaprio? Jama was recently seen wearing a necklace with the word ‘Leo’ on it. This led fans to think that she is in a relationship with actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Maya took to Twitter yesterday to lay all of the rumors to rest and denied being in a relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio. I’ve been minding my business on holiday & said I wouldn’t respond/pay attention to any of the silly stories anymore but you need to stop now, that is literally my star sign. We are not dating. Move on please https://t.co/p5vTTpSiWz — Maya Jama (@MayaJama) April 11, 2023 In fact, she said that the ‘Leo’ necklace represents her star sign, since her birthday is August 14th. One fan wrote, “Even I had a hunch, before even knowing your birthday, that it could be star sign related. People love to make a story.” In 2021, she was in a public relationship with NBA player Ben Simmons, but the couple called off their engagement a year later. She was previously in a relationship with British rapper Stormzy. Love Island UK is set to return with a tenth Season, with Maya returning as a host later this year. To stay updated on all things Love Island UK and the upcoming season, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Island US winner Timmy Pandolfi explains breakup with Zeta Morrison – Dexerto
Love Island US winner Timmy Pandolfi explains breakup with Zeta Morrison CBS / ITVLove Island US Season 4 winners Timmy Pandolfi and Zeta Morrison have broken up as “Romance ran thin,” according to Pandolfi. The popular show hosts a group of ‘islanders’ that will match with one another in order to win the final prize over 32 days. There will be no shortage of dating or romance, and some do go on to ultimately build a lasting relationship. Its popularity in the United Kingdom has resulted in other offshoots of the series, with editions in the United States and Australia. The two winners from season 4 in the US, Timmy Pandolfi and Zeta Morrison, have since split up, according to a video released by TMZ on January 23. Why did Timmy Pandolfi & Zeta Morrison split up? In the TMZ interview, Pandolfi states: “We’re not speaking, I don’t think she wants to be my friend,” as the reporter asks multiple questions about the relationship. The reporter then asks if it was because of the pressure from the show, having to keep up with the relationship after they won. Pandolfi replied: “There is a lot of pressure, there is business involved and people expect to see you together.” He then goes on to say that he and Zeta agreed to make the business move after the season ended, but the romance itself was “never able to be figured out on either side.” Morrison spoke of the breakup first in a YouTube video interview with Murad Merali. Saying that things “felt distant” as season 4 ended and Pandolfi was to head back to New York. She says that he did not accept her offer for a ride to the airport before he flew home and that once he was back, they were “good” for some time but things felt disconnected to her. Although Pandolfi does state he and Zeta agreed to move forward in a business state, it is not clear yet if the breakup will cause tension between that as well.
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When does winter Love Island UK 2023 start? Episode 1 date & release time – Dexerto
When does winter Love Island UK 2023 start? Episode 1 date & release time ITVThe new season of Love Island UK is here, with a new cast ready for this winter series in South Africa. Here’s everything you need to know about when to watch episode one. The popular ITV show is coming back with a bang this winter, with a new host Maya Jama and a whole new cast of hot single contestants. In an eight-week-long process, they are in with a chance of not just meeting the love of their life or somebody that’s their type on paper, but a 50,000 prize is also on the line for the winning couple. So, let’s take a look at when the winter Love Island season starts, and when episode one is set to air. When does winter Love Island 2023 start? Love Island UK returns with a winter season, starting on January 16, 2023. You can watch the episodes on ITVX in the United Kingdom, and for those based outside the UK (Europe, United States, and others) there are other ways to watch along. Check out our guide here. Love Island winter 2023: Episode 1 release times Episode 1 of winter Love Island 2023 releases on January 16, starting at 9 pm (GMT). For those in other locations, here are a few release times so you don’t miss it! When do Love Island winter episodes air? 1 pm PT – 4 pm EST – 3 pm CT – 8 am AET – 10 pm CET – What days is Love Island on? Episodes of Love Island winter season will air every day of the week except Saturday, which is used to give the cast a break and cleaning for the villa. For more Love Island news and updates, check out our news page or get to know all of this year’s Love Island winter UK cast here. That’s not all, though – remember there will always be some bombshell additions. If you want to know more about the new series of Love Island UK, we have everything you need to know: Where to watch Love Island UK 2023 in the US | Where to watch Love Island UK 2023: What channel is it on? | All Love Island 2023 contestants: UK cast revealed | When does winter Love Island UK 2023 start? Episode 1 date & release time | Love Island: How to vote for bombshells & your favorite couple | What is Casa Amor & will it be in winter Love Island 2023? | Winter Love Island 2023: Who is new host Maya Jama?
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Love Island star Gemma Owen follows Molly-Mae’s example with YouTube channel – Dexerto
Love Island star Gemma Owen follows Molly-Mae’s example with YouTube channel Gemma Owen & Molly-Mae / InstagramLove Island 2022 runner-up Gemma Owen has followed in the footsteps of previous contestant Molly-Mae Hague by starting her own YouTube channel. The latest installment in the series wrapped up at the start of August, following weeks of drama in the sun. Michael Owen’s daughter finished the season in second place with her partner Luca Bish, both of which saw their social media presence grow like never before. Gemma has over two million Instagram followers, for example, and is now looking to take some of those fans closer to their daily lives, after opening a YouTube channel. Gemma Owen starts YouTube channel The news shouldn’t come as a surprise to fans of the show, who have seen Molly-Mae come before her and grow a YouTube channel to a point where it has over 1.6 million subs. On top of that, Gemma has already been a viral hit on the platform without having a dedicated account. Some videos featuring the influencer have eclipsed 500,000 views already. The challenge ahead, of course, is to build up a following with regular content. On August 24, the 19-year-old posted on Instagram: “My first YouTube video is coming very soon,” asking fans what they would like to see. This comes just days after Gemma inked a PrettyLittleThing ambassador deal, a company Molly-Mae also collaborated with after life in the villa. In 2021, she was named creative director of the brand. At the time of writing, Owen has just 4,000 subscribers – but no videos posted. There is also no description in the ‘About’ section, leaving fans to their own imaginations about what’s to come from the channel. While she hasn’t given an exact date on when fans can expect to see the first upload, it’s only a matter of time before the Love Island faithful get closer to the celeb’s daily life. Based on the success of Molly-Mae, it is highly likely that vlog content with Luca will be the way forward for Gemma, though we will have to wait and see.
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Love Island star Coco reveals series secrets – Dexerto
Love Island star Coco reveals series secrets INSTAGRAM: CHLOE_LODGE/LOVEISLANDFormer Love Island star Coco has revealed some juicy secrets from the series in a recent podcast episode. The ex-Islander was voted out of the villa earlier this month, after a short romance with Andrew, before he re-coupled with Tasha. Coco has since opened up about Love Island producers “doing her dirty,” having a topless scene of her edited out, and behind-the-scenes filming secrets that viewers don’t get to see. During a recent episode of the ‘Saving Grace’ podcast, Coco revealed some eye-opening secrets. Love Island star spills the tea on series secrets When asked to share something viewers might not know about Love Island’s Casa Amor, Coco revealed that the contestants had six hour breaks from filming, where female and male contestants were not allowed to talk to each other, Coco said during the long breaks, she was “literally just sat with the girls, chilling” and “sunbathing”, while the other girls were desperate to talk to the boys. She also revealed that there’s a 24-hour break before the Casa Amor recoupling, where the girls and boys are separated from each other. “You share same-sex beds,” she said, “and then you wake up the next day, and get a text saying there’s gonna be a recoupling.” She continued: “You have one chat with your boy, and then there’s a massive break until the recoupling, so you literally don’t know whether you’re gonna be picked.” A lot of fans have been curious about how dark it really is in the Love Island bedroom, and according to Coco, it’s actually “really light.” “It’s not dark at all, it’s a very dim studio light, so you can see everything” she said. “You can see what anyone’s doing, you can see who’s kissing…” Coco also spilled the tea on some unseen beef she had with fellow Islander Jazmine, claiming that Jasmine was upset with her for kissing Andrew, whom they both liked. “She started going off on me, like ‘you’re not the kind of person I thought you were’” she said, “and I’m like ‘wait a minute, I’ve known you for six hours, what kind of person did you think I was?’” Coco believes that Jazmine was pretending to like Andrew to get some airtime, as according to her, contestants don’t get any airtime unless they “have a connection with someone.” Despite her very short stint at the villa, the bombshell has amassed over 100,000 followers on Instagram, and 140,000 followers on TikTok since appearing on the show. Love Island’s highly-anticipated finale is set to air on Monday.
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Love Island star Dr Alex reveals why he’s quitting Twitter – Dexerto
Love Island star Dr Alex reveals why he’s quitting Twitter Instagram: dralexgeorgeFormer Love Island star Dr Alex George announced he’d deleted Twitter on August 9. Citing mental health reasons for the move, he emphasized “trolling” wasn’t a factor. This isn’t the first time the show has sparked hard-hitting conversations around mental health. The #BeKind movement captured the zeitgeist of the late 2010s, following the deaths of stars Sophie Gradon, Mike Thalassitis and Caroline Flack. Fellow Love Island alum Belle Hassan has previously quit social media, and fans are growing concerned for current contestant Faye Winter. Dr Alex is the latest to speak up about his mental health, explaining his decision to quit Twitter in a poignant Instagram post. Speaking candidly in his caption, the A&E doctor encouraged his fans to “take necessary steps to protect our mental well-being.” He advocated for “creating boundaries where this could be affected.” While admitting that the platform has become “negative and demotivating” for him, he insisted “I have not made this decision because I have been trolled.” He closed by stating, “life is far too short… #CancelNegativity.” Season five winner Amber Rose Gill voiced her support for her friend. “Twitter is such a toxic place,” she said. View this post on Instagram Who is Dr Alex? The Wales-based star first attracted audience attention in 2018, after participating in season four of Love Island. Finishing on a high, he placed fifth along with partner Alexandra Cane. After his stint on the show, Dr Alex returned to his day-job while advocating for mental health in mainstream media. After a highly-publicized campaign urging the British government to prioritize children’s mental health, he was appointed Youth Mental Health Ambassador for the UK. While his Twitter may be gone, you can still check out his Instagram.
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Love Island movie night recap: Tanya and Shaq clash over unseen Casa Amor footage – Dexerto
Love Island movie night recap: Tanya and Shaq clash over unseen Casa Amor footage ITVLove Island viewers have been extremely excited about ‘Movie Night’ and it’s finally come! Tanya Manhenga and Shaq Muhammed go head to head after watching a few clips of Tanya’s behavior in Casa Amor. Over the past few weeks, we have seen a lot of drama on Love Island including Tanya picking Casa Amor bombshell Martin Akinola over who she was originally coupled up with Shaq. The iconic segment, ‘Movie Night’ sees the islanders watch a variety of unseen moments, which usually spark even more drama and Love Island viewers demanded that Tanya’s behaviour during Casa Amor be brought to light. Shaq and Tanya fall out over Love Island’s ‘Movie Night’ During the ‘Movie Night’ challenge, the girls answer the first question correctly and can therefore pick the first film. The girls can pick from a number of titles – including Free Will-Y, The Fast and the Curious, and No Time To Kai. After picking ‘The Fast and the Curious’, the ladies witness Casey’s behavior during Casa Amor leaving Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo fuming. The boys then answeared the second question correctly and therefore picked the second film. After picking ‘Catch Me If You Tan’, the islanders, including Shaq are shown clips of Tanya kissing bombshell Martin, which led to a heated argument between the two. Shaq shouts, “it was just a peck, yeah, he went to kiss you?” Shaq continues by calling Tanya a liar and she responds from the girls’ table, “I told you about my kiss. What else do you want me to tell you?” Dismissively, Shaq replies, “nah whatever. Shut up, man.” Meanwhile, Tanya’s former love interest Martin sat looking smug while munching on a tub of popcorn. Love Island viewers have loved the drama. ‘Nah Tanya’ ended up trending on Twitter with Love Island viewers blasting Tanya. On Monday’s episode, Tanya and Shaq took a step in the right direction after Tanya made a romantic gesture. Following a VIP party with guests Jax Jones and Calum Scott, the 22-year-old declared her love for Shaq in a speech in front of all the other Islander including Martin! The couple’s relationship had been through a lot before Casa Amor and was close to being over when Tanya decided to recouple with Martin, but now it seems that Tanya has firmly made her choice for Shaq.
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Love Island Season 10 fans shocked by Molly Marsh’s elimination – Dexerto
Love Island Season 10 fans shocked by Molly Marsh’s elimination Instagram: @loveislandHow Molly Marsh got eliminated from Love Island UK Season 10 left the viewers and the other islanders completely shocked. So far, several islanders have been dumped from the villa – including George Fensom, Charlotte Summer, and André Furtado. Season 10 Episode 19 was a very exciting episode for several reasons. It re-introduced Kady McDermott, who viewers know from Season 2 of the series. But, there was also some major drama. However, the show eliminated another islander from this season – Molly Marsh. Not only was she dumped, but it happened in a very unexpected way. How was Love Island’s Molly dumped from the villa? What the viewers and the rest of the islanders didn’t know, was that the person she takes their partner away from will leave the show. Kady decided to get to know Zachariah, taking him away from Molly. Instantly, Molly received a text alert that shocked the entire villa. “Molly, you are now single and therefore have been dumped from the island. Please pack your bags and say your goodbyes,” she read. Almost all of the other islanders seemed very shocked, with Kady even apologizing to her. Fans instantly took to social media to share their reactions to the jaw-dropping twist. And most seemed actually happy about it. Viewers were glad that she was dumped from the villa, based on her jealous actions between Zachariah and Charlotte. But, they couldn’t dismiss the fact that there is a chance she could make a return. MOLLY WAS DUMPED FROM THE VILLA FR. YALL WE REALLY WON!!! I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS!!!!! #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/UohOpSJbBq — yup. | India & Corey emmy nominated (@brvttie) June 24, 2023 Producers gonna put Molly in Casa Amor or something sorry #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/fAZMYngH6S — joannε (@j0ann3__) June 23, 2023 Even though fans saw her at the airport in the UK recently, anything could happen on Love Island. Make sure to always expect the unexpected. Living outside the UK? Not to worry, you can still enjoy all of the Love Island season 10 drama by using a VPN. Simply follow these easy steps: Download ExpressVPN – Follow the instructions to connect to a UK server – Create your free ITVX account – Exclusive offer: Dexerto readers get 3 months free (save 49%). With a 30-day money-back guarantee, you can stream Summer Love Island 2023 UK risk-free. To stay updated on all things Love Island UK and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission.
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Love Island fans torn over Ben Simmons forcing Maya Jama to return 800K engagement ring – Dexerto
Love Island fans torn over Ben Simmons forcing Maya Jama to return 800K engagement ring Twitter: Maya JamaAfter hearing that basketballer Ben Simmons has asked former fiance and current Love Island presenter Maya Jama to give back her engagement ring, social media users have begun debating whether or not she should have to give the piece of jewelry back. Back in September 2022, basketball star Ben Simmons and television presenter Maya Jama had split up just eight months after Simmons proposed to her. It was reported that the reason for their split was due to the two struggling to make time for each other and manage their respective work responsibilities and schedules. Simmons proposed to the now Love Island presenter back in 2021. However, over two years since then and the basketball star is now wanting Jama to give him back the engagement ring. One that’s allegedly worth $800K. Metro news claimed that Maya was “shocked” to receive a letter from Simmons, requesting that she give him back the ring. ‘Given Ben has never, until now, asked for the ring back, you can appreciate the letter came somewhat as a surprise to Maya,’ a source told The Sun. The source went on to add that, “Ben was really shocked when she left and didn’t give him the ring back…he was madly in love with her and thought it was forever so was really p***ed she didn’t give it back. It cost around $1 million and they were engaged less than a year.” The Daily Mail reported that the broadcaster received the letter on Friday afternoon, with sources for the outlet sharing that “Maya received a request from Ben’s representatives on Friday afternoon, asking her to return the engagement ring that he gave her as a gift last year…This was the first time that she has been asked by Ben to return it and, for the avoidance of any doubt, she has never refused to return it.” The same source then revealed that, “Maya is making arrangements to return the ring to Ben and wishes him all the best.” Fans of the two celebrities – as well as general Love Island fans – have begun sharing their thoughts and opinions online. The discourse surrounding whether or not Jama should have to give back the engagement ring sparking a major debate on social media. In one Twitter comment, YouTuber J.D. Cartere wrote, “If the gift is a teddy bear, okay this would be petty. But a £800,000 engagement ring? And we ain’t getting married? Give it back! Why would you even wanna keep that expensive symbol of our broken love?” On the flip side, some believe that the Love Island presenter should be able to keep the ring. Another Twitter user wrote, “A gift is a gift, once you give it, that’s it….grow up!” At the time of writing, Jama is yet to give the ring back to Simmons. However, when and if she does, we’ll be sure to keep you updated. For all the latest Love Island news, be sure to check out Dexerto’s full coverage here.
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Love Island Movie Night explained: When is the Movie Night episode? – Dexerto
Love Island Movie Night explained: When is the Movie Night episode? ITVLove Island’s Movie Night episode is always one of the most anticipated episodes of each season. As season 10 is in full swing, many viewers are wondering when the episode will air. Here’s everything to know. Love Island season 10 has already been named as one of the most dramatic seasons yet, with former Islanders returning to the villa, as well as some shock dumpings. Some couples are still standing strong, making viewers beg the producers to bring back the movie night episode for some extra drama and to truly test the couples. In one event, footage from the villa is released for all to see, which usually ends up in fights and tears, but when will the episode air? What is movie night in Love Island? Movie Night, also known as Mad Movies, is a game played on Love Island, showing a series of short films of the islanders from previous episodes in the series. In recent seasons, this has exposed some of the boys and girls moving mad in Casa Amor, while their partner is waiting to recouple with them in the other vila. By the same token, the producers also show sometimes misleading clips to test the strongest of couples, as seen with Jessie Wynter and Will Young in Season 9. One of the most dramatic fallout clips of Love Island movie night can be seen below, from Season 9. When is the movie night Love Island 2023? ITV2 has confirmed that Love Island’s annual Movie Night will return on Sunday, July 9. Looking at previous seasons, Movie Night – also known as Mad Movies – has typically taken place in week 6 of the series, roughly a week after the Casa Amor recoupling. After a few episodes covering the fallout of Casa Amor, movie night will test couples yet again by showing them clips from across the series, particularly from the Casa twist. Who will come out the strongest and weakest? We will have to wait and see. Where can I watch Love Island UK? If you live in the UK, you can tune into Love Island season 10 every night around 9pm GMT (except Saturdays). However, for those living outside the UK, you’ll need a VPN to enjoy all the Love Island UK drama. Thankfully, this is an easy process, simply sign up for ExpressVPN before connecting to a UK server. You can then sign up for a free ITVX account and enjoy the drama unfold! Exclusive offer: Dexerto readers get 3 months free (save 49%). With a 30-day money-back guarantee, you can stream Summer Love Island 2023 UK risk-free. If you click on a product link on this page we may earn a small affiliate commission. For more Love Island content, drama, and guides – check out the following: Where to watch Love Island UK 2023 in the US | Where to watch Love Island UK 2023: What channel is it on? | All Love Island 2023 contestants: UK cast revealed | How to vote on Love Island 2023: Summer Season 10 guide | Casa Amor coming back?
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Love Island fans have big suspicion as Tanya’s head turns in Casa Amor – Dexerto
Love Island fans have big suspicion as Tanya’s head turns in Casa Amor Motion Content GroupLove Island viewers have been very open about Tanya possibly turning her head with Casa Amor’s new boy, Martin Akinola. Following tonight’s episode, Tanya was very vocal about having a “connection” with Martin and Twitter users went wild as they speculated whether Tanya’s head has already turned, with many already predicting that she will bring Martin back to the main villa. After sharing a bed together on the first night and kissing him in bed on tonight’s episode, Tanya gushed over him as she admitted to the girls that she wanted to see “what’s there.” Shaq Muhammed, whom Tanya has been coupled up with from the main villa from day one, revealed to the boys that he would be “heartbroken” if Tanya came back to the main villa with a new guy. Love Island fans react after Tanya’s head turns for Martin Love Island fans were originally surprised by Tanya’s interest in Shaq after the couple had previously said that they loved each other, while others gushed over her chemistry with Martin. She had spoken openly about how some of his behavior has started to give her the “ick” following a row on Friday night. Needless to say, viewers had a lot to say about her head turning for Martin over on Twitter. One said: “Why do I feel like Shaq is in for heartbreak tomorrow 😖 #loveisland.” Another user said: “Me, watching Tanya tell Shaq she loves him last week and now her heads turned in 2 days.” On Friday, the Love Island housemates will have to decide if they want to couple up with a new bombshell or stick with their original partner, but they won’t know if their partner has chosen to do the same until everyone is back in the main villa.
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Love Island fans expecting Casa Amor to “ruin” fan-favorite couple already – Dexerto
Love Island fans expecting Casa Amor to “ruin” fan-favorite couple already Instagram: Love IslandWhile Ron and Lana are already the fan-favorite couple, some Love Island viewers are deviously looking ahead to Casa Amor. Just over a week has passed in the villa, but already Love Island has seen several couples begin to firmly coalesce. Perhaps the biggest fan favorites so far are Ron and Lana. They’ve been together since the initial coupling and captured the hearts of fans because of their chemistry and love of Harry Potter. But some viewers who aren’t fans are already plotting about how the upcoming Casa Amor could be the wedge that drives these two lovebirds apart. Love Island fans waiting for Casa Amor to “ruin” Ron and Lana Casa Amor is a temptation offered to contestants towards the end of the game where the group is split by gender, with either the men or women being sent to Casa Amor while the others remain in the villa. At Casa Amor, the contestants are tempted with six new bombshells, testing their existing relationship and leading to some devastating splits. Even though Ron and Lana seem solid, Casa Amor has bested tight couples in the past. Some fans think that will be the case for this pair. With over 4,000 likes, it does not appear that this is an unpopular opinion, proving that even the fan-favorites haven’t won over all Love Island viewers. Of course, Casa Amor is still a ways down the road so it’s possible that Ron and Lana wouldn’t even make it to that point. If they do, though, a lot of viewers are going to be watching with great anticipation.
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Love Island fans get ‘Yes Kai’ trending after challenging Olivia over apology! – Dexerto
Love Island fans get ‘Yes Kai’ trending after challenging Olivia over apology! ITVLove Island viewers have shown a lot of love towards Kai Fagan after arguing with ex Olivia Hawkins. Following the dramatic Casa Amor recoupling, Olivia, 27 and Kai, 24, returned to the main villa with new partners. Olivia was left demanding an apology from the PE teacher after a public fall out during re-coupling. Casa Amor is Love Island‘s test which sees the original islanders split up for a few days as the boys are introduced to six new girls and the girls meet six new boys. During this time, they get to know their new islanders and at the end of the test, they get to decide if they want to couple up with a new bombshell or stick with their original partner, but they won’t know if their partner has chosen to do the same until everyone is back in the main villa. Love Island fans back Kai after argument with Olivia On Monday night’s episode, Olivia asked for another apology from Kai for calling her “fake” during their fall out but Kai refused. Olivia said: “I wanted to pull you for a chat because when I went to Casa things were good, things were really good and I just want to know what made you have these feelings…Thinking I’m not genuine, that I’m fake, I just want to know where that’s come from.” “I feel like you’re happy with Max, I’m happy with Sanam,” Kai responded. “But that’s not the point I’m getting at,” Olivia elaborated. “You’ve said these things and I was really hurt at the fire pit when you called me fake. That’s not the person I thought I knew, they’re very strong things to say. I do expect an apology for those comments.” Kai responded, saying “I’m not apologising for anything… that’s how I felt at the time.” Love Island viewers have taken Kai’s side on the situation with ‘Yes Kai’ also trending on Twitter. Fans have also gone on to call Olivia a ‘hypocrite’ for expecting an apology from Kai when she also coupled up with a new partner. Kai is now coupled up with Sanam Harrinanan and Olivia is currently coupled up with Maxwell Samuda. In tonight’s episode, Kai and Sanam finally have their first romantic date.
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Love Island fans celebrate as Jake and Liberty breakup ends in tears – Dexerto
Love Island fans celebrate as Jake and Liberty breakup ends in tears Instagram: libertypoolexAfter weeks of despair, fans finally rejoiced as Liberty broke up with Jake during the August 19 episode of Love Island. The 21-year-old was greeted with an outpouring of love on Twitter, with supporters saying they “appreciate” her. The pair got together on day one, though Jake initially had his doubts. He confessed to former Islander Hugo Hammond early on that he “wasn’t sure if the attraction was 100% there.” His comments were later shown to Liberty during Love Island Movie Night. Liberty quickly became one of the best-liked contestants in the villa. Fans tipped her to win, despite the fact that Jake ended up in the bottom three on August 8. A viral TikTok posted August 13 revealed “uncomfortable” behavior from Jake. The contestant kept Liberty away from the rest of the group, despite her wanting to join them. Fans claimed he was “controlling” and “a red flag.” What was the final straw for Liberty? After seven turbulent weeks, Liberty decided to call it quits with Jake. In an emotional conversation with Faye, the fan-favorite admitted she “can’t pretend (she’s) happy” when she’s “not.” While confessing her feelings to Jake, the Islander stated she “didn’t feel like (he was) into her.” She expressed that if her partner truly did “love” her, he’d see past her “messiness.” Jake insisted he’d “never change for anyone,” and “if we’re not right for each other then that’s it.” The former couple agreed to “go their separate ways” before Liberty returned her gifted bracelet. Fans celebrated the break-up on Twitter Viewers stood by Liberty after the teary split. One Twitter user claimed that “she’s actually very secure.” Another said that she must be “mentally exhausted” after “loving someone who doesn’t love (her) back.” Liberty is mentally exhausted. No relationship should be like that, loving someone who doesn’t love you back #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/srsu2gukDK — Lazypops50 (@niamh99015568) August 19, 2021 Jake faced backlash for coupling up with Liberty in the first place. “Jake is doing more talking with the boys than he did in fighting for his relationship,” one user said. “Jake has never actually reassured Liberty,” said another. Jake has never actually reassured Liberty #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/M7KDbD5i7a — Holli 🍉 (@Holliaietan) August 19, 2021 Liberty also claimed a few celebrity supporters after the break-up. Radio presenter Greg James stated, “I love Liberty. She should win on her own.” Former Love Island winner Amber Gill said, “thank God Liberty realized.” Speaking of ‘the ick’…I get it with all the dates and challenges on this show (apart from Millie playing the piano which was comedy genius). That said, I am completely obsessed with this series and I love Liberty. She should win on her own. Jake can go suck his own toes — Greg James (@gregjames) August 19, 2021 Insiders are also Tweeting spoilers after the cliffhanger ending. Click at your own risk! With the final just days away, will Liberty leave with her head held high? Check out the highlights on the official Love Island YouTube channel!
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Love Island fans don’t think Bergie should be on the show – Dexerto
Love Island fans don’t think Bergie should be on the show InstagramFans of Love Island think 23-year-old contestant Bergie Bergersen is too sweet and innocent for the provocative dating series. Love Island USA has returned for its 5th season with a whole new set of singles looking for romance. Despite the season being just two episodes deep, fans of the reality dating series are already feeling protective of perhaps the most wholesome islander to date, Bergie Bergersen. Bergie is a 23-year-old Dairy Queen manager who “makes ice cream and smiles for a living” (per his Instagram bio.) His innocent persona has led fans to believe that he shouldn’t be on Love Island, adding that he’s too “inexperienced” for the raunchy show. Love Island fans don’t think Bergie is fit for the reality series The 23-year-old contestant was initially booted off in season 5 episode 1 after sacrificing himself so that his partner Anna could stay on the show. Yet his noble actions led the producers of the reality series to give Bergie a second chance, keeping him inside the villa. Bergie’s underdog charm has already granted the contestant an overwhelming amount of support from Love Island fans. Yet after revealing in episode 2 that he’s never been in a romantic relationship before, viewers are more certain than ever that Bergie is a mismatched fit for the villa. One fan expressed their opinion on Reddit, writing, “Bergie being as romantically inexperienced as he is and being thrown into Love Island is nuts. It’s like throwing a high school freshman into a 400-level college course.” Another Reddit user said in a separate thread that they would prefer to see a version of Love Island with more “average” people, like Bergie. “I want to see more bergies,” they wrote. “I want to see more genuine goodhearted people get these opportunities.” Tune in to Peacock at 9 p.m. EDT for new episodes of season 5.
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Who is on Winter Love Island 2023? All contestants so far – Dexerto
Who is on Winter Love Island 2023? All contestants so far ITVLove Island UK is back for its 2023 winter series in South Africa, with a group of contestants looking to find love and win the prize money of £50,000. Here are all the Islanders who have entered the villa so far, including the 12 Casa Amor bombshells. The premise of the wildly popular reality show Love Island is simple; find a partner, or risk being dumped from the villa, thus losing the chance to win their share of £50,000. It’s filled with twists, turns, betrayals, and some adorable couples, as well as plenty of hilarious moments. So, with the winter version of Love Island UK in full swing, here are all the Islanders that have entered the Love Island villa so far. Contents: All Love Island Contestants 2023 While there were only ten contestants that were originally announced, new cast members will be added to the show as the days go on. Here is everyone that has entered the villa so far: Olivia Hawkins Olivia Hawkins is a 27-year-old actress and ring girl, previously having been a ring girl for the likes of KSI, and has acted in films like James Bond, as well as being a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson. Tanya Manhenga Tanya Manhenga is both a 22-year-old biomedical science student and a Boohoo model. She stated she has Vitiligo, a skin pigmentation, and doesn’t care about covering it up all the time, stating “I think it’s a vibe.” Ron Hall Ron Hall is the show’s first partially sighted contestant after being blinded in one eye as a result of a football injury when he was eight years old. The now 25-year-old is a financial advisor looking for love in the villa. Kai Fagan Kai Fagan is a 24-year-old Science and PE teacher located in Manchester UK. He also plays semi-professional rugby after competing in rugby 7s for Jamaica while living there for most of his life. Lana Jenkins Lana Jenkins is a 25-year-old from Luton, UK. She works as a makeup artist and describes her time working with and on multiple celebrities during her career. Anna-May Robey Anna-May Robey is currently the youngest contestant in the villa during Love Island 2023, at only 20 years old. She works as a Payroll assistant and tells the tale of a man falling asleep during a first date in her interview. Will Young Will Young is a 23-year-old man from Buckinghamshire who works full-time as a farmer on his family’s land. He speaks of meditating, finding love, and stepping away from the busy life of the farm as he heads into Love Island 2023. Tanyel Revan Tanyel Revan is a Hair Stylist from North London. She’s 26 years old, making her one of the oldest contestants in Love Island 2023. She explores her love for men who can dance, stating she’ll fall “in love with him straight away.” Shaq Muhammad Shaq Muhammad is another contestant from London and works as a Security Officer in an Airport. He’s 24 years old and claims to be a very emotional person who’s taken to the Villa to find love. Haris Namani As the youngest male contestant in the Villa as of the beginning of Love Island, Haris Namani is a 20-year-old TV salesman who claims he’s never been in love. He’s come to the villa to learn what that is and find the right girl for him. Tom Clare 23-year-old Tom Clare is a semi-pro footballer from Barnsley, who was the first bombshell contestant to enter the show. He describes himself as “a good laugh” and “a good vibe.” Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown is a 25-year-old model, property developer, and aspiring artist from London. Zara explained that friends and family back home call her Queen Z because, as she explained on the show: “I think I’m larger than life, and I know how to get attention when I walk in a room.” David Salako David Salako is a 24-year-old money adviser from Essex. David says, “I’m very smooth with my words, and I’ve got the looks to match it up.” He went on to say in his intro: “I’m definitely ready for the competition. When you’re up against me, there’s no match. I’m a born winner.” Aaron Waters Aaron Waters is 25 years old and is a content creator and model from Melbourne. He originally took part in Love Island Australia season 3, and has joined the UK show to continue his search for love. After entering the new villa, Aaron explained: “I’m looking for something that I can actually build on, I don’t want a fling, I don’t want a situationship, I don’t want something that sparks and then dies away.” Jessie Wynter Jessie Wynter is a 26-year-old from Tasmania, who lives in Sydney working as an influencer and personal trainer. Jessie was also on Love Island Australia, taking part in the second series. After her entrance to the new series, Jessie explained: “I am a little bit of a kind of wild child, in a good way, but I like someone to be like, ‘Calm down.’” Ellie Spence Ellie Spence is a 25-year-old business development executive from Norwich. “I would describe myself as fun, flirty, a little bit unpredictable. I’m the whole package,” she told viewers in her introduction clip. “I’m coming for all of the boys in the villa, watch out, girls.” Spencer Wilks Spencer Wilks is a 24-year-old E-Commerce Business Owner from Bournemouth. “People definitely get the wrong impression when they see me. They just think I’m a f**k boy. Or, like, I’m a player. But I don’t think I am,” he told viewers. Samie Elishi Samie is a 22-year-old Senior Estate Agent Coordinator from London. “I’m a really honest person and I have no filter,” she told viewers about what she hopes to bring to the villa. “I won’t take rubbish from anyone, especially when it comes to guys!” Casey O’Gorman Casey O’Gorman is a 26-year-old recruitment consultant from Tring. “What I’m bringing is blue eyes, a cheeky smile, and a lot better chat than the other lads,” he said in his intro. “I’ve definitely got my eye on a couple of girls in the villa.” Jordan Odofin Jordan Odofin is a 28-year-old senior HR advisor from London. “My best feature would be my height because I’m 6’5″. It just makes me stand out,” he said in his first episode. “I think the other boys in the villa should be worried about me, because everyone’s up for grabs. No one’s safe. Claudia Fogarty Claudia Fogarty is a 28-year-old fashion brand owner from Blackburn. After her shock entrance at the end of the heart rate challenge, Claudia told some of the other islanders: “I’m getting older now, I’m definitely ready to settle. I’ve had the d*ckheads, the bad boys, I’m just ready for like, a genuine lovely guy now.” Rosie Seabrook Rosie Seabrook is a 24-year-old Industry Placement Advisor from Buckinghamshire. She said: “I’ve got a very flirty personality, I flirt with people when I don’t even mean to. I’m confident and witty which always makes for good conversation when I’m speaking with a guy.” Keanan Brand Keanan Brand is a 24-year-old Professional Rugby Player from Wigan. He described himself as “Energetic, caring and happy go lucky,” and added: “I’ve got the gift of the gab so I will definitely bring some fun, I want to go in, have a great time and find love!” Winter Love Island UK: Casa Amor 2023 cast On February 10, it was announced that the highly anticipated Casa Amor twist would be on its way shortly, and on February 11, a cast of six new boys and six new girls was announced. Here’s everyone from the 2023 Casa Amor lineup. Sanam Harrinanan Sanam Harrinanan is a 24-year-old social worker from Bedford. She says: “I’m laid-back and fun, but if there’s ‘that person’ then I mean business!” Speaking about who she’s drawn to in the villa, she said that “Kai is my number one. Job-wise, I think that we’d connect a lot and I think he’s cute!” Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo is a 25-year-old Dental Receptionist and Baker from North London. She explained: “I’ll be a girls’ girl, but only to the girls that are my girls. If I have a connection with someone, I can’t stop that connection just because of what’s gone on, because that wouldn’t be fair to myself.” Lydia Karakyriakou Lydia Karakyriakou is a 22-year-old Retail Customer Assistant from Glasgow. Speaking about the kind of guy she’s interested in, Lydia explained: “I’m looking for someone to bounce off, and someone who is able to support and care for me. Humour is a big thing, too so I’m looking for someone who’s not too serious and can have a laugh.” Lynda Flix Lynda Flix is a 22-year-old Healthcare Assistant and Singer from Salford, Manchester. Speaking about her personality, she said: “I’ll be fun, energetic, confident, and not afraid to speak my mind or express myself.” Sammy James Sammy James is a 27-year-old Beauty Buyer from Leicester, but she currently lives in Dubai. “I need someone to know exactly where he’s going in life, so they’re not intimidated by me,” she said. “I’m a go-getter. I’m also looking for someone with a big heart, someone that adores his family, and someone who’s a little bit silly.” Layla Al-Momani Layla Al-Momani is a 28-year-old Brand Managing Director from Kingston. “I think that I’ll be a standout Islander,” she said. “Regardless of being amongst a group of girls, I’ll prove that I stand out. I like to find out lots about people, so I’ll definitely be the one to ask the weird questions.” Martin Akinola Martin Akinola is a 27-year-old Senior Software Engineer from Dublin. “I’m excited to go in, cause some confusion, some little problems. It’s a 50/50 chance – win or lose – but I’m a winner,” Martin said ahead of his entrance to the program. Ryan Weekley Ryan Weekley is a 22-year-old Steel Erector from Nottingham. Ryan explained: “I like to play it cool, I’ll let a girl know if I’m interested but I’d never put pressure on anything. I do like eye contact, Tom’s been doing it a fair bit in there and the girls seem to like it.” Frankie Davey Frankie Davey is a 22-year-old Pro-Boxer from Ipswitch. Frankie says he’s “laid-back,” and adds: “I don’t usually have to do a lot of chasing… so it might be a little bit of a switch up in the villa. I’m aware that I might have to take the boxing gloves off and get the grafting gloves on.” Maxwell Samuda Maxwell Samuda is a 23-year-old Finance Student and Restaurant Host from London. Ahead of his entrance to the villa, Maxwell said: “I’ll definitely speak my mind, I won’t be afraid to go after what I want or tell it as it is.” Bayley Mummery Bayley Mummery is a 25-year-old Operations Manager from Surrey. Bayley explained: “I’ll be very open, I’m not afraid to talk about my feelings and give others advice if they need it. I’m also in there for myself, so I’m going to have to put myself first when it comes to the girls. If I tread on a few toes, so be it.” Kain Reed Kain Reed is a 21-year-old Energy Consultant from Gateshead, Newcastle. He says: “I’m fun, charismatic, and energetic. 90% of me is going in there for the girls, but I’d love to have a bit of lad banter while I’m in there as well.” Who has been dumped from Love Island? If you want to find out which Love Island contestants have been eliminated from the villa so far this series, you can check out our round-up here. When is winter Love Island UK 2023? The Winter version of Love Island UK started on January 16 and is located in South Africa. The show airs every day except for Saturdays around 9pm GMT on ITV2, and finishes around 10pm GMT. You watch the show on catch-up on ITVX. It will last for eight weeks, meaning we can predict that the show will end sometime in March. If you want to know more about the new series of Love Island UK, we have everything you need to know: Where to watch Love Island UK 2023 in the US | Where to watch Love Island UK 2023: What channel is it on? | All Love Island 2023 contestants: UK cast revealed | When does winter Love Island UK 2023 start? Episode 1 date & release time | Love Island: How to vote for bombshells & your favorite couple | What is Casa Amor & will it be in winter Love Island 2023? | Winter Love Island 2023: Who is new host Maya Jama?
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Love Island contestants and crew struck down by mystery illness – Dexerto
Love Island contestants and crew struck down by mystery illness ITV / INSTAGRAM: loveislandLove Island contestants and ITV producers have reportedly been hit by a “nasty” illness, just weeks into the show. They have only been in the villa for two weeks, and the Love Island singletons and production team are now suffering from a stomach bug, which has “torn its way through the set.” According to show insiders, islanders and crew members on the winter edition of the series have grown sick with diarrhoea as result of the illness. “Love Island might look very sexy on the television but behind the scenes, there has been a bug going around,” a source told The Sun. “As well as rushing to the Beach Hut for a chat, the islanders have also been dashing off to use the [toilet],” they claimed. “It has been pretty rough for some of them. Some of the production team have also been affected by the sickness bug,” the source added. “It has torn its way through the set and the aftermath has been less than appealing.” Drama in the Love Island villa Despite the illness, drama has been brewing at the villa and islanders are still going “all out” to attract a partner. Samie Elishi, the latest bombshell to enter the villa, is hoping to get to know Tom Clare. After telling him he’s at the top of her list, Tom revealed: “I can’t lie, I do fancy you.” The semi-pro footballer has been a couple with Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown, but they decided to end their romance over the weekend. Tom was previously coupled up with Olivia Hawkins before Zara’s arrival, and the two have battled for him ever since, with viewers accusing him of leading both of them on. However, during Sunday’s episode, Tom was seen sharing a secret kiss with Ellie Spence, despite rekindling his romance with Olivia. On Monday’s episode, Zara was left raging after Tanya Manhenga told her about the kiss. “Ellie confided in Will. He said, ‘Ellie kissed Tom on the f**king terrace.’ And no one knows,” she told her. Now, Zara has threatened to unleash chaos by exposing his antics to Olivia. Stay tuned. If you want to keep up with the action as it unfolds, find out when the newest episode will be airing.
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Love Island 2023 Casa Amor confirmed: New villa first look – Dexerto
Love Island 2023 Casa Amor confirmed: New villa first look ITVCasa Amor is making a return for winter Love Island 2023, with the much-anticipated twist confirmed at the end of episode 26 to the delight of excited fans. Love Island UK premiered its second winter series on January 16, and since then, viewers have been tuning in nightly to see what the contestants are getting up to in the villa, featuring plenty of drama and romance. Each year since 2017, about midway through the season, there is a huge twist in the form of Casa Amor. This sees couples split up, with half of the contestants being sent to a separate villa, where they will be introduced to new people. Meanwhile, back in the original villa, even more new cast members are brought in to meet the remaining islanders. After a few days there is a recoupling ceremony, where contestants will decide whether to couple up with a new islander, or stay loyal to their original partner. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the twist this series, and it was finally announced at the end of episode 26, shortly after Ellie and Jordan were eliminated following a public vote. The show teased that on Sunday night, “It’s time for Casa Amor,” with a series of clips of the stunning new villa. The teaser revealed a new bedroom, pool area, kitchen, fire pit, and more, with fans already excited to see what the cast will get up to in the new space. Casa Amor has caused plenty of drama and shocking moments for both fans and cast members throughout the seasons, and viewers have already been sharing their excitement on social media, excited to see how this batch of contestants will deal with the twist. People have also been speculating about who Casa Amor might break up, and are hoping for some iconic moments like in previous seasons. Casa Amor is set to begin in Sunday night’s episode (February 12) at 9pm GMT on ITV2. If you want to know more about the new series of Love Island UK, we have everything you need to know: Where to watch Love Island UK 2023 in the US | Where to watch Love Island UK 2023: What channel is it on? | When does winter Love Island UK 2023 start? Episode 1 date & release time | Love Island: How to vote for bombshells & your favorite couple | Winter Love Island 2023: Who is new host Maya Jama? | When does winter Love Island UK 2023 start? Episode 1 date & release time | Where is Love Island filmed?
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Love Island 2023 viewers already have a favorite “power couple” – Dexerto
Love Island 2023 viewers already have a favorite “power couple” Instagram: Love IslandAfter one episode, Love Island viewers are already backing Ron and Lana as the season’s power couple. The new season of Love Island has just barely begun, but viewers are already beginning to form impressions and opinions of the contestants. While some are already in hot water for their exploits before the doors to the villa even opened, others are seeing massive fan support. Although it’s early, these budding couples should be hopeful that they could carry that support all the way to a victory. First Love Island power couple already crowned According to The Daily Mail, Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins have already emerged as the early betting favorites to win the show. The two captured fan interest when Lana picked Ron to couple with initially, but their shared love of the Harry Potter novels has really endeared them to the Love Island viewers. Ron is also notable for being the first partially-sighted contestant in Love Island history, after being blinded in one eye during a football accident as a child. Already, Twitter has been flooded with fans showing their support for the new couple. It might seem premature to already be penciling in these two as a for-sure couple once Love Island ends, but they’ve drawn comparisons to several other notable couples who lasted outside the show. For now, fans have their hopes set on the make-up artist and car salesman to go the distance. Or, at least, they should be able to last until Casa Amor.
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Love Is Blind’s Shayne Jansen announces social media break after alarming Instagram live – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Shayne Jansen announces social media break after alarming Instagram live Instagram: @shaynejansen TikTok: @jmol03Shayne Jansen from Love Is Blind has fans concerned about his health following his recent Instagram live. Shayne is most known for starring in Season 2 of Love Is Blind. While he did end up saying ‘I do’ at the altar, his former partner Natalie Lee did not. He tried to find love on reality TV again and went on the first season of Perfect Match. But, his relationship with Too Hot To Handle’s Chloe Veitch also ultimately fell through. The reality tv star has still maintained a large social media following with over half a million Instagram followers, but a recent Instagram live from Shayne now has fans concerned about his health. Why are fans worried about Shayne Jansen from Love Is Blind? A concerned fan reshared a moment from Shayne’s most recent Instagram live on social media. In the clip, Shayne can be seen talking very fast and barely making coherent sentences. He also is heard breathing extremely loudly. The video has gone viral on TikTok with over 1 million views. Thousands of viewers have commented on the video and discussed his behavior. One fan wrote, “This is so sad. I genuinely hope he gets help.” Another fan brought up the fact that Shayne announced that his mother passed back in 2022, and that might be something he is struggling with. The viewer wrote, “His mom recently passed. Grieving is a tricky process for some. Bless his heart.” He seemingly responded to all of the concerns and took to Instagram to reveal that he is going to be taking a break from social media. The reality star hasn’t discussed his behavior on the live any further as of yet. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Vanessa Lachey under fire for asking couples about having kids – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Vanessa Lachey under fire for asking couples about having kids Instagram: @vanessalacheyThe Love Is Blind reunion is here, and fans think that host Vanessa Lachey might have crossed a line. After a frustrating delay, the Love Is Blind Season 4 reunion is finally here. It was hosted by Vanessa and Nick Lachey and filmed last night. Fans were already hesitant about the couple hosting the reunion in the first place, given their track record of how they hosted the ones in the past, but Netflix allowed them to continue anyway. While the reunion did deliver entertaining and messy moments between the cast, viewers are not happy with some of Vanessa’s comments. What did Vanessa Lachey say at the Love Is Blind reunion? During the reunion, Vanessa was constantly questioning the couples on whether or not they were planning to have kids together. Viewers instantly saw this as an uncomfortable and inappropriate topic for her to discuss, especially in front of the other couples. Vanessa was a terrible host! Pestering the contestants about having babies so so inappropriate! You don’t know if a woman may have difficulty w conceiving or maybe don’t want kids! That was so insensitive! #LoveIsBlindLIVE #LoveIsBlind — RandomThoughts (@RandomThought66) April 17, 2023 One fan also mentioned the fact that there is an unspoken pressure among this season’s cast of who is going to have a baby first. Man, as someone who doesn’t want to have kids, the pressure about “who’s going to have the first love is blind baby” is so stressful. Let the people live their lives. #LoveIsBlind — Erica 🌺 She / Her (@just_erica_) April 17, 2023 Bartise Bowden, who starred in Season 2 and made a brief appearance in the reunion, recently announced that he welcomed his first child. This makes him one of the first contestants from the show to have a child. So far, none of the couples from Season 4 have announced a pregnancy or any plans that they are trying to have a baby. The season was filmed back in 2022, so they have only been married for a few months and still adjusting as newlyweds. Vanessa has not responded to the backlash. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming season, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Natalie Lee addresses Vanessa Lachey backlash in new episode – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Natalie Lee addresses Vanessa Lachey backlash in new episode YouTube: @outofthepodsNatalie Lee from Love Is Blind just shared where she stands in the Vanessa Lachey drama. Natalie Lee is best known for starring in Season 2 of Love Is Blind. It was during the competition that she started a relationship with Perfect Match’s Shayne Jansen. The couple made it to the finale of their season before Natalie said no at the altar. They have since parted ways. One of the main talking points in the Love Is Blind universe right now are the hosts of the series. Specifically, co-host Vanessa Lachey has recently come under fire for her inappropriate questions to the Love Is Blind Season 4 cast during the reunion. So much so, that fans have started a petition to get both Vanessa and Nick Lachey replaced. The petition currently has over 40,000 signatures. Natalie recently shared her opinion on whether or not the backlash toward Vanessa is deserved. What did Love Is Blind’s Natalie Lee say about Vanessa Lachey? Natalie Lee has a podcast with fellow Love Is Blind alum Deepti Vempati called ‘Out of the Pods.’ In their newest episode, Natalie touched on the subject and shared her personal experience with Nick and Vanessa Lachey. She said that, “We really considered them as Mom and Dad during filming. They played this role of mentors to us.” The reality tv star also admitted that, while she didn’t fully agree with everything Vanessa said, the reaction from fans is too much. She said that, “I also agree with the criticism, but I also think that it’s almost unfair as well of how much backlash she’s getting. Like, it feels like a dogpile.” Vanessa Lachey has not yet responded to the petition and the reunion backlash. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Season 5 is looking for singles in three cities – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Season 5 is looking for singles in three cities YouTube: Netflix, Love Is BlindIf you’re looking for love and are a fan of Love Is Blind, this casting call for Season 5 might be the perfect opportunity for you to find that special someone. With Season 4 of Love Is Blind heading into its finale this week, Season 5 has already been approved by Netflix and casting for the show is underway. The series’ casting is done by a company called Kinetic Content. And, if you are looking for your perfect match, they may have just shared some good news for you. Where is Season 5 of Love Is Blind casting? The company recently shared on social media that they are considering applicants from three different areas for the upcoming season. Specifically, they are looking for single men, women, and non-binary people who live in Minneapolis, Denver, and St. Paul. Season 4 of the series was filmed in Seattle, and Season 3 took place in Dallas. They haven’t revealed the filming location of this season just yet. Their social media post has a link to the official casting call application. Even though the official filming dates for the upcoming season haven’t been released, the application does ask if you are available between October 1st and November 20th of this year. Kinetic Content hasn’t announced the cut-off date for the application. But, if you miss it, they are also casting for another popular dating show. The company is currently looking for singles in the Chicago area for Season 17 of Married At First Sight. Season 16 of the series was filmed in Nashville. The application asks if you are available for specific dates in June, August, and September of this year, which might be when the new season starts filming. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Marshall spills tea about Jackie in new podcast appearance – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Marshall spills tea about Jackie in new podcast appearance Instagram: @loveisblindnetflix YouTube: Nick ViallLove Is Blind Season 4 is officially over, but Marshall wants to make the record straight about his relationship with Jackie. Marshall Glaze was one of the fan-favorite contestants in Season 4 of Love Is Blind. But, his run in the show took a turn for the worse in the end when his fiancé Jackie Bonds left him for Josh Demas. Even though Marshall came to the reunion, Jackie and Josh did not come. Instead, they made an appearance in a pre-taped interview, where they confirmed that they are in a relationship together. Now, Marshall is finally able to tell his side of the story on his terms and just did in a brand-new podcast episode. What did Marshall from Love Is Blind say about Jackie? In a new appearance on the podcast The Viall Files, Marshall revealed a behind-the-scenes moment that when on between him and his ex. He shared a moment where Jackie looked at him and said, “I threw you under the bus in one of my interviews.” When he asked what she said, Jackie told him that he needed to be more aggressive. This comment caused an emotional break in their relationship. Marshall went on to say, “That brought me to my knees. I’d done everything for this woman. I was carrying our relationship. I was cooking, cleaning, working from home, making sure that everything was good when she got back from work.” The reality tv star did not hold back when he admitted that Jackie was not what she presented herself to be like. He said that, “We definitely talked a lot about the traits we want to see in our partner. Obviously, it’s evident that she didn’t quite live up to what she had said in the pods.” Jackie has not responded to any of the claims he made in the podcast. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming season, make sure to check our page here.
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Love is Blind’s Micah and Irina get labeled “Mean Girls” by fans – Dexerto
Love is Blind’s Micah and Irina get labeled “Mean Girls” by fans YouTube: NetflixBoth Micah and Irina are getting blasted by Love is Blind viewers for their treatment of their partners and other contestants. While the premise of Love is Blind is supposed to make for longer-lasting connections between partners, who match and propose solely based on personality and not looks, it also is the perfect recipe for dramatic reveals. It’s not uncommon for contestants to finally meet their fiancée for the first time and not love what they see, or even to begin to pine after other contestants who are already matched up once they get on the outside. After the first five episodes were released on March 24, two contestants – Micah Lussier and Irina Solomonova – were immediately targeted as the villains of Love is Blind Season 4. Warning: spoilers for the first five episodes of Love is Blind Season 4 to follow. Love is Blind fans label Micah and Irina “Mean Girls” The hatred from fans was largely due to a love triangle between Irina, fellow cast member Bliss Poureetezadi, and love interest Zack Goytowski. The two had a fairly contentious relationship due to their interest in Zack, who ultimately chose Irina. For Micah’s part, she and Irina were actually also in a love triangle with Micah’s current fiancée Paul Peden, but the two were good friends on the show and Micah often took Irina’s side. As a result, fans have consistently compared the two to the Mean Girls characters Regina George and Gretchen Weiners online. Fans point out several instances where the pair appears to take pleasure in the demise of other contestants’ relationships. “First impressions were not great. I was shocked at how Micah was after Paul broke up with Amber- it was disgusting behavior,” one person commented. Another agreed “[S]he couldn’t hide the glee. Not sure if her or Irina’s reaction was worse.” But fans also noted that it wasn’t just the other girls on the show the two treated terribly, but their own partners as well. “These girls are trying to flirt with other engaged men during the pool party,” one said with disgust. “[A]ssume these two guys are going to be regretting their choices. These ladies are absolute nightmares,” another wrote, referring to Zack and Paul. It definitely seems that Irina and Micah’s actions on Love is Blind have not endeared them to fans, making them some of the least-popular contestants in a while. As one commenter succinctly put it: “Don’t insult Regina and Gretchen like that, they’re steps ABOVE Micah and Irina.” For more Love is Blind news and updates, check out our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Marshall Glaze issues apology for past controversial tweets – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Marshall Glaze issues apology for past controversial tweets Instagram: @marshallglaze, @loveisblindnetflixOld tweets from Love Is Blind’s Marshall Glaze were just exposed and fans are not happy. Marshall Glaze was one of the fan-favorite contestants in Season 4 of Love Is Blind. Even though he didn’t find true love on the show, he did gain a large following on social media across all platforms. But, in light of past tweets that were recently exposed, his fanbase is now questioning if he hasn’t been showing his true colors this whole time. Did Marshall from Love Is Blind post offensive tweets? Fans were outraged to see resurfaced tweets from Marshall, specifically being offensive toward Black women. Because the tweets were made back in 2011, Love Is Blind viewers are upset that it took him this long to address his past comments. In fact, some are now taking back the empathy they had for Marshall after his ex-fiance Jackie Bonds left him for Josh Demas. So now Marshall’s old tweets popped up maybe he got what he deserved #LoveIsBlind #LoveisBlind4 pic.twitter.com/1QI0tPxHlF — nkemji (IM era👩🏾⚕️🩺)🖤🇳🇬♊️ (@itsmetheHBIC) April 21, 2023 Yesterday, he returned to Twitter to post a formal apology for his past tweets and asked his fans to forgive him. The post included a video of him apologizing to specific members of his family. It has nearly half a million views. I take full accountability for those tweets I sent years ago. I apologize. I pray for forgiveness so that we all can move forward as a unit in a world that is determined to divide us. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IlwmCCzS6K — Marshall Glaze (@marshalltglaze) April 22, 2023 He wrote, “I take full accountability for those tweets I sent years ago. I apologize. I pray for forgiveness so that we all can move forward as a unit in a world that is determined to divide us.” Before posting the apology, he said that he wasn’t going to post one in the first place in an effort for his actions to do the talking. One more thing and I’m logging out for the evening: — Marshall Glaze (@marshalltglaze) April 21, 2023 My apology to Black women is how I treat every single Black woman I encounter in my life. With respect and love. Words mean a lot but actions mean more. None of the Season 4 Love Is Blind cast have publicly responded to Marshall’s backlash. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Marshall is related to another reality tv star – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Marshall is related to another reality tv star YouTube: Netflix, Love Is Blind, TikTokTurns out, Marshall from Love Is Blind is not the only person in his family who is trying to find their true love on television. Marshall currently stars in the popular Netflix series Love Is Blind and is a contestant on Season 4. Warning: Contains spoilers for episodes 1-8 of Love Is Blind Season 4. Marshall is currently engaged to Jackie Bonds and they have moved in together. But, fans are now thinking that the couple have called it quits after Jackie was recently seen out with another contestant. Jackie was spotted out on a potential date with Josh Demas, the other contestant she was considering before choosing Marshall. A few days ago, Marshall revealed that he is not the only person in his family that has been on a dating show. Who is Love Is Blind’s Marshall related to? His cousin is none other than Season 17 Bachelorette contestant Justin Glaze. Justin was a fan-favorite in his season and finished in second place. Justin also went on to make an appearance in Season 8 of Bachelor In Paradise, in hopes to date Eliza Isichei, but their relationship fell through. Marshall revealed that the two are cousins when he Facetimed Justin in a recent TikTok. He posted the video in response to a fan asking if they were related. Justin answered the phone by saying, ‘Well, if it isn’t America’s favorite hopeless romantic.’ Marshall even asked Justin if he was jealous that he was cast in the better reality show – to which he responded, ‘Have I ever been the jealous type?’ The video has gone viral with almost 1 million views. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Jackie and Josh spark dating rumors after public outing – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Jackie and Josh spark dating rumors after public outing YouTube: Netflix, Love Is BlindLove might be in the air for Jackie and Josh, but this may cause ripples in the current season of Love Is Blind. Season 4 of Love Is Blind has brought drama, emotional moments, and several love triangles in just 8 episodes. With 30 contestants wanting to find love, there has never been a dull moment. Right now, all eyes are on contestants Josh Demas and Jackie Bonds. Jackie is currently engaged to contestant Marshall Glaze. But, Jackie was previously considering choosing Josh over him, before ultimately deciding to choose Marshall. But, this public outing might be signaling the end of their engagement ahead of the season finale. Warning: Contains spoilers for episodes 1-8 of Love Is Blind Season 4. Are Jackie and Josh from Love Is Blind dating? The two Season 4 contestants were recently spotted sitting next to each together at a baseball game. A fan was able to take a video of them together and the video already has 1 million views on TikTok. It instantly sparked dating rumors between the two, especially given their relationship on the show. Jackie and Josh haven’t responded to the dating rumors yet. Neither has Marshall. While the season has already filmed, they might decide to address the dating rumors during the Love Is Blind reunion, which airs on April 16th. One user commented, “This reunion is going to be more wild than the whole show.” Another viewer also pointed out that in the TikTok video, Jackie seems to be wearing a jacket that Josh has worn in a previous episode at Chelsea’s birthday party. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Jackie responds to the Marshall breakup drama – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Jackie responds to the Marshall breakup drama YouTube: Netflix, Love Is BlindJust when the drama seemed to be going away, Jackie from Love Is Blind has something to say about the Marshall breakup. One of the biggest surprises during Season 4 of Love Is Blind revolved around the love triangle between Jackie, Marshall, and Josh. Jackie and Marshall were one of the last-remaining engaged couples of the season, but fans recently got to see how their breakup unfolded in an unexpected way. Warning: Contains spoilers for episodes 10-11 of Love Is Blind Season 4. While Marshall was trying on his tux for their wedding ceremony, Jackie was filmed on a date with Josh. But it wasn’t until after she kissed Josh that she called off her engagement with Marshall, leaving fans devastated. A few days ago, Jackie went to social media to address their messy breakup. What did Love Is Blind’s Jackie say about the Marshall breakup? With a public post on Instagram, Jackie is setting the record straight on what really happened between her and Marshall. According to Jackie, the couple broke up before she even went out with Josh, but the show presented scenes in the wrong order, misrepresenting the sequence of events. She points out that her hair and clothes are different on the date with Josh than they were on the day that Marshall went to try on his tux. Jackie then confirmed that the crew behind the show are the people who pay for the engagement rings, which explains why she didn’t give her ring back to Marshall when he asked for it back. Now, it seems as though Jackie and Josh are in a relationship after fans recently spotted them out together. Marshall has not responded to Jackie’s claims. But, because the upcoming reunion is live, their relationship will most likely be addressed. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Chelsea surprises fans at watch party – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Chelsea surprises fans at watch party Instagram: @loveisblindnetflixA pop-up for Season 4 of Netflix’s Love Is Blind just came to Nashville, and fans were in for a treat from surprise guest Chelsea. As Season 4 of Love Is Blind is coming to a close, Netflix is sending the season out in style. On Friday, the streaming service hosted an event in Nashville that was nothing short of unforgettable. At the pop-up, fans had the opportunity to sit in a pod-like experience similar to the show and take advantage of photo ops. There was also a theatre where everyone got together to do a watch party of the season. Did Love Is Blind’s Chelsea go the pop-up? Fans were surprised to see Chelsea Griffin from Season 4 come to the pop-up and take pictures – but she wasn’t the only one who made an unexpected appearance. Fellow Season 4 contestant Brett Brown and Love Is Blind alum Cameron Hamilton also made it to the event and sat together in a panel to answer questions. Chelsea shared some behind-the-scenes photos of her interacting with fans at the event on her Instagram. One fan commented under her post and wrote, “It was SOOO fun! You are the sweetest!” Irina Solomonova, who was labeled as one of the ‘mean girls’ of the season, even chimed in under the post and wrote, “The cutest!” There is going to be one more Love Is Blind pop-up event, which is taking place in Los Angeles on April 14th, the same day the finale releases on Netflix. Not only will fans be able to experience the pods, but there will also be a speeding dating event where fans can have a pod date with none other than Season 3’s Cole Barnett. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Danielle Ruhl responds to rumors about the show’s conditions – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Danielle Ruhl responds to rumors about the show’s conditions Instagram: @dnellruhlDanielle Ruhl from Love Is Blind is speaking her truth about her experience on the reality tv show. Danielle Ruhl is most known for starring in Season 2 of Love Is Blind. She met fellow contestant Nick Thompson on the show and the couple ended up getting married. After the show wrapped, they decided to call it quits and recently got divorced in 2022. Recently, an article by Insider has been making headlines because it alleges that Love Is Blind is filmed under negative mental health conditions. As an alum herself, Danielle took to social media a few days ago to set the record straight. What did Danielle Ruhl say about Love Is Blind? In response to the article, Danielle posted a two-part video on Instagram sharing her personal experience on Love Is Blind. She detailed a behind-the-scenes moment where she had a panic attack while filming and was not being given the right mental health support from the show. Danielle said that, “After filming I did decide to take a leave of absence from work to attend an outpatient trauma therapy, but I mean, I’m still struggling.” She even revealed that the contestants have to sign a contract where it states that if they leave the show, they must pay a $50,000 fine. The reality tv star mentioned that the mental health struggles she got from being on the show became a problem in her former marriage with Nick. She said, “My mental health during this experience impacted Nick as well. It was really hard to navigate. Even after filming, it impacted myself, Nick and those who care about me.” Netflix has not responded to Danielle’s comments as of yet. The show has been renewed for Season 5. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Alexa Lemieux claps back at online comments about her body – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Alexa Lemieux claps back at online comments about her body Instagram: @mrsalexalemieuxFormer Love Is Blind contestant Alexa Lemieux is not standing for online haters harassing her. Alexa Lemieux is most known for starring in Season 3 of Love Is Blind, where she met her partner Brennon Lemieux. The couple got married in the finale episode of their season back in 2021 and are still happily married to this day. Recently, Alexa has been receiving body-shaming comments on her social media, with people even questioning if she is pregnant because of her apparent weight gain. With a new Instagram post, she seems to have put the haters to rest once and for all. Did Love Is Blind’s Alexa Lemieux respond to body comments? Alexa took to social media a few days ago to clap back at the weight comments with a message on body positivity. She wrote that, “I haven’t talked about my body on here in awhile, because I’m honestly so sick of it being a conversation. I’m tired of people guessing if I’m pregnant or not. I’m tired of people telling me either I’ve lost or gained weight. I’ve been focusing on my happiness and more important things than my size. It’s taken years for me to love myself at any size that I am.” Alexa closed out the post in a witty way and wrote, “Carbs and personality got me here and I’m not going anywhere.” Several reality tv stars have commented their support for her under the Instagram message, including Love Is Blind Season 4’s Bliss Goytowski. She wrote, “You are an inspiration, Alexa!” Daniele Gates from 90 Day Fiancé: Love In Paradise also chimed in and wrote, “All.Of.This”. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind’s Bartise Bowden welcomes his first child – Dexerto
Love Is Blind’s Bartise Bowden welcomes his first child YouTube: Netflix, Love Is Blind, InstagramAfter striking out on reality TV, Bartise from Love Is Blind may have just found his true love after all. Bartise is most known for starring in Season 3 of Love Is Blind, which premiered back in 2022. During his season, he was engaged to contestant Nancy Rodriguez. But, their relationship soon went south in the finale when he said ‘I do not’ at their wedding ceremony. This quickly painted him as the villain of the season. And, Love Is Blind isn’t the only dating show fans recognize him from. He also starred in the first season of Netflix’s Perfect Match and made it all the way to the finale. In the show, he partnered up with Too Hot To Handle alum Izzy Fairthorne, but the couple ultimately split up. Despite his public breakups, Bartise just made an unexpected personal announcement. Did Bartise from ‘Love Is Blind’ just have a child? A few days ago, Bartise took to social media to share that he has welcomed a son. While he hasn’t revealed the name of his first born, he did share several photos of them together. He posted the two of them on Instagram and wrote, “Might’ve been the villain on tv, but i’m gonna be the hero for him. Instagram, meet my little man.” Several reality stars have shared their reactions to the news, including Perfect Match star Shayne Jansen. He wrote, “Congrats big fella!! You’re going to be a great father and know you have a great support group behind you.” Georgina Hassarati from Season 3 of Too Hot To Handle also chimed in and said, “Congratulations Bartise he’s beautiful.” Is Bartise a single father? Back in January 2024, Bartise took to social media to expose the fact that the mother of his first-born child (who has been revealed to be Olivia Gross, someone whom he didn’t meet on either reality TV show) no longer sees their son and they are not in a romantic relationship any longer. A few weeks after the shocking IG Q&A, Bartise shared a video of himself and his new girlfriend but did not reveal who she is. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind, make sure to check our page here.
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Love is Blind Season 4: Where to follow the couples on Instagram – Dexerto
Love is Blind Season 4: Where to follow the couples on Instagram YouTube: NetflixLove is Blind Season 4 began on March 24, and if you’re looking to follow the engaged couples on social media, here’s everything to know about where to find each person’s Instagram profile. Netflix’s Love is Blind has been a huge sensation in the world of reality dating shows, with its first season debuting in 2020. The fourth season of the show began on March 24, with the first five episodes dropping in one go, and fans are already invested in the cast. By the end of the fifth episode, there were a total of five couples who had got engaged — if you want to follow any of them on social media, here’s where to follow each person on Instagram. Where to follow Tiffany and Brett on Instagram You can follow Tiffany over at @tcpenny and Brett at @the.brettbrown. Where to follow Jackie and Marshall on Instagram On Instagram, you can follow Jackie at @jackelinabonds and Marshall at @marshallglaze. Where to follow Irina and Zack on Instagram You can follow Irina on Instagram at @irina_solo and Zack at @zackgoytowski. Where to follow Micah and Paul on Instagram On Instagram, you can follow Micah at @micah.lussier and Paul at @paulpeden. Where to follow Chelsea and Kwame on Instagram You can follow Chelsea at @the.chelseagriffin and Kwame at @ayokwam. Of course, these couples may not still be together by the end of the season, so you’ll have to keep up with the new episodes as they air to find out how these couples fare. For more Love is Blind news and updates, check out our page here.
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Love Is Blind star gets round of applause after winning amateur boxing match – Dexerto
Love Is Blind star gets round of applause after winning amateur boxing match NetflixBrett Brown from Season 4 of Love Is Blind just knocked out a fellow reality TV star in the boxing ring during the first round. After appearing on the dating show, LIB contestants find themselves pursuing other interests outside of the pods. For some, that means exploring parenthood, like Season 3 star Bartise Bowden. And for others, it means going after completely new careers, like fourth-season alum Jackie Bonds joining Playboy. One former contestant who is also trying something new is Brett Brown. After meeting and marrying his current wife Tiffany in Season 4, he has taken it upon himself to learn how to box. In fact, he participated in his first-ever amateur boxing match, and let’s just say, he didn’t disappoint the LIB fanbase. On March 24, Brett faced off against The Circle alum Jack Atkins in a match in Las Vegas. Ultimately, the Love Is Blind star came out on top, taking Jack out with a KO in the first round. His Season 4 co-star Marshall Glaze captured the entire fight on a live stream, including the hit that ended it. Two days after the match, Brett took to social media to thank his fanbase for their support in a heartfelt post. Fans quickly flocked to the comments section of the post to congratulate him once again for the W. One fan wrote, “The knockout heard Across Las Vegas. Bro that was an unreal performance. Hats off to you and Jack for giving us a fight to remember.” Even his opponent, Jack, chimed in with a comment, writing, “It was a privilege throwing down with you and I’m glad I could make it a little interesting. If we run it back I’ll actually train and we’ll see what goes down.” It’s safe to assume that this might not be Brett’s first and only time in the ring. Maybe he and Jack will have that rematch after all. Only time will tell.
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Love is Blind Season 4 cast: Meet the singles – Dexerto
Love is Blind Season 4 cast: Meet the singles NETFLIXSeason 4 of Netflix’s reality dating show Love is Blind is back with thirty new singles ready to mingle. Here is the new cast. Love is Blind is a popular reality dating show where single men and women looking for love have to mingle, go on dates and get engaged from within purpose-built ‘pods,’ all before meeting in person. When a marriage proposal is accepted, the newly-engaged couples will then move in together and plan their wedding to find out if their physical connection matches their strong emotional bonds. Netflix released the full cast list for Season 4 in March, and it contains 30 brand-new singles from across Seattle, who are ready to fall head over heels in love. Here are the singletons of Love is Blind Season 4, which began on March 24. Love is Blind Season 4 cast Amber Age: 34 Occupation: Flight Attendant April Age: 29 Occupation: Sales & Marketing Coordinator Ava Age: 32 Occupation: Communications Specialist Bill Age: 33 Occupation: Real Estate Investor Bliss Age: 33 Occupation: Senior Program Manager Brandie Age: 39 Occupation: Real Estate Broker Brett Age: 36 Occupation: Design Director Chelsea Age: 31 Occupation: Pediatric Speech Language Pathologist Chris Age: 32 Occupation: Technical Recruiter Conner Age: 28 Occupation: Operations Manager Irina Age: 26 Occupation: Business Owner Jack Age: 30 Occupation: Software Sales Jackelina Age: 27 Occupation: Certified Dental Assistant Jimmy Age: 29 Occupation: Technical Product Manager Josh D. Age: 31 Occupation: Project Engineer Josh S. Age: 30 Occupation: Plant Operations Director Juan Age: 30 Occupation: Mortgage Loan Officer Kacia Age: 31 Occupation: Family Support Specialist Kendra Age: 33 Occupation: Social Worker Kwame Age: 33 Occupation: Sales Development Manager Marshall Age: 27 Occupation: Marketing Manager Micah Age: 27 Occupation: Marketing Manager Molly Age: 32 Occupation: Marriage & Family Therapist Monica Age: 31 Occupation: Elementary School Teacher Paul Age: 29 Occupation: Environmental Scientist Quincy Age: 36 Occupation: Gym Owner & Fitness Coach Ryland Age: 29 Occupation: Commercial Insurance & Real Estate Tiffany Age: 37 Occupation: Client Lead Recruiter Wendi Age: 28 Occupation: Aerospace Engineer Zack Age: 31 Occupation: Criminal Defense Attorney When will Love is Blind Season 4 be released? Season 4 of Love Is Blind started on March 24, 2023, with the first five episodes being added in one go. New episodes will be added each Friday until the finale. For more Love is Blind news and updates, check out our page here.
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Love is Blind Season 4 couples: Who got engaged? – Dexerto
Love is Blind Season 4 couples: Who got engaged? Netflix / Instagram: loveisblindnetflixEight episodes of Love is Blind Season 4 have dropped on Netflix so far, with fans already invested in the series — here are all the couples that got engaged in the pods. Love is Blind is a wildly popular Netflix reality dating show in which a group of singles has to get to know each other from within purpose-built pods, without seeing each other’s faces. Only engaged couples can see each other face-to-face, after which they will have an opportunity to get to know each other better, before deciding whether they want to go ahead with the marriage. The first five episodes of the new season dropped on Netflix on March 24, and saw a group of new contestants entering the pods looking for love. Here are all the couples that got engaged by the end of the first five episodes (Warning: Contains spoilers for episodes 1-5 of Love is Blind Season 4.) Who got engaged in Love is Blind Season 4? After the first five episodes, the couples who got engaged are as follows: Tiffany and Brett – Chelsea and Kwame – Micah and Paul – Jackie and Marshall – Irina and Zack – However, it’s worth noting that although these couples got engaged in the show, it doesn’t mean they are still together currently. Love is Blind Season 4 was all pre-filmed in 2022, so a lot may have changed since then. Whether any of these couples go on to actually get married remains to be seen in the rest of the episodes. If you want to find out who is still married from previous seasons of the show, you can check out our guide here. The next episodes of Love is Blind Season 4 are set to drop on April 7, and plenty of fans will no doubt be watching to find out how these new couples fare. For more Love is Blind news and updates, check out our page here.
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Love Is Blind fans react to unpredictable finale results – Dexerto
Love Is Blind fans react to unpredictable finale results Instagram: @loveisblindnetflixNow that the wedding ceremonies have happened in the Love Is Blind finale, fans are sharing their reactions. Season 4 of Love Is Blind has been filled with romantic moments and messy love triangles. But the finale episode just aired with four couples ready to take the next step in their relationship. It was in this episode that the remaining engaged couples walked down the aisle and said, ‘I do’ or ‘I don’t.’ Now, fans are starting to share their thoughts on the episode, which was filled with unexpected results. What did fans think about the Season 4 Love Is Blind finale? Despite Kwame’s mother not giving her blessing, Kwame and Chelsea ultimately did get married. And even though the couple tied the knot, fans are still at odds with Kwame. I cannot believe how out of sync Chelsea and Kwame are. Chelsea’s having a blast and Kwame is visibly not into it and sis cannot tell 😬 #LoveIsBlind #LoveIsBlindS4 #LoveisBlind4 pic.twitter.com/ilsZBOqOew — Kimisia (@RealityTvMimi) April 7, 2023 To the enjoyment of most of the viewers, Brett and Tiffany said, ‘I do’ at the altar. Their relationship has been a fan-favorite of the season, and viewers were delighted to see that Marshall even made a surprise appearance at their wedding. No but Marshall and Brett showing up for each other and expressing their love vocally for one another IS SO SPECIAL TO ME 😭😭😭😭 #LoveIsBlind #LoveisBlind4 #LoveIsBlindS4 pic.twitter.com/yGvhq7qYCa — zanaduxx (@zanaduxx) April 14, 2023 Fans were a little on the fence about Zack and Bliss, mostly because Zack chose Irina over Bliss as his first choice. But, the couple seemed to put the past in the past and got married. I honestly think Bliss and Zack defo need a bit more time together before getting married so really shocked they went ahead with it #LoveIsBlind — Simmysim 🇯🇲 (@SimmySimzx) April 15, 2023 Unfortunately, the only engaged couple that did not become Mr. and Mrs. was Micah and Paul. After Micah asked Paul to answer the wedding question first, he revealed that he didn’t think they were at that point in their relationship yet, causing Micah to walk away. Even though he was the one to call things off, viewers are still on his side. I feel sorry for Paul, he’s going to be made the bad guy but I personally feel like Micah made that decision by making Paul answer first. If she’d been confident in her choice and said I Do to Paul then he would’ve also said I Do #LoveIsBlind — soph ¹ᴰ (@Harry_SunfIower) April 15, 2023 But wait: it’s not over yet. The cast of this season is coming back this weekend for their first-ever live reunion. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and get a recap of what happens at the reunion, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind Season 4 cast addresses the reunion in the puppy pod – Dexerto
Love Is Blind Season 4 cast addresses the reunion in the puppy pod Instagram: @netflixSeason 4 of Love Is Blind just recapped the reunion in the most adorable way possible. Love Is Blind Season 4 has been an entertaining ride for both the cast and the viewers watching at home. And, after a rocky start and backlash about the hosts, there was recently a reunion that touched on some of the major moments of the season. After the reunion was filmed, the cast was given one more task, which was to address the messy moments from the reunion. But to do it all while cuddling with adorable puppies in the ‘puppy pod.’ And they did not disappoint with their responses. What did The Season 4 Love Is Blind cast say in the puppy pod? Netflix recently posted clips of what the cast said in the puppy pod on social media. One of the biggest moments of the Love Is Blind reunion was when Zack alleged that Irina only went on the show to get famous. Irina responded to Zack’s accusation and said, “I just feel like every single one of us was doing the best we could.” Micah, on the other hand, did not hold back when defending Irina. She said that “I don’t think Irina went on the show for fame. I think she went on for love. I think Zack saying that, in general, was uncalled for. He’s the one talking about his Instagram the whole show.” Another major talking point was when Paul shared that he didn’t see Micah being a mother if they were to have children together. Micah revealed in the puppy pod that she doesn’t exactly disagree with him. She said, “I think there is some truth to the statement that Paul made, and it was hard for us to see each other in that light. I think I struggled with it a little bit as well. I’m sure he’ll be a great father one day if he wants to.” To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind fans do not want Nick and Vanessa Lachey to host the reunion – Dexerto
Love Is Blind fans do not want Nick and Vanessa Lachey to host the reunion Instagram: @vanessalacheyThe reunion of Love Is Blind Season 4 is here, but fans are not excited about the hosts. Season 4 of Love Is Blind just wrapped, but the party is not over. Tonight makes history for being the first-ever live reunion of the series. Not only will viewers know how the newlyweds are doing, but some of the messy storylines throughout the show will finally be addressed. One of the biggest moments in Season 4 was when Jackie left Marshall for Josh, who she was recently seen out with. This will be the first time that all three of them will be in the same room together. This will also be the first time that Irina and Zack will be in the same room together after they called it quits and Zack got married to Bliss. While fans are excited to see how the night will unravel, they are not thrilled about who is hosting the event: Nick and Vanessa Lachey. Do fans like the Love Is Blind reunion hosts? Fans are taking to social media to share their disapproval of the hosts of Love Is Blind. Viewers are complaining that when it has come to reunions in the past, Nick and Vanessa are more interested in talking about themselves and their relationship than focusing on the cast. Nick and Vanessa Lachey need to bring it for the reunion. They can’t be telling cute stories about themselves. There’s a lot we need to get to.#LoveIsBlind — Two Time Emmy Winner Ali B (@wtflanksteak) April 15, 2023 And, when they actually ask questions for the contestants, fans are saying that they don’t ask the interesting questions that everyone has on their minds. someone other than nick and vanessa should host the live reunion. i don’t feel like they’re going to come with the right juicy questions #LoveIsBlind — leo’s groove (@elo_vo) April 16, 2023 With a lot of interesting storylines that have happened this season, fans want to make sure that the reunion is as entertaining as possible. Nick and Vanessa haven’t publicly responded to the backlash and are still in line to host the reunion. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and to get a recap of the reunion, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind fans love Zack blasting Irina for going on the show to ‘get famous’ – Dexerto
Love Is Blind fans love Zack blasting Irina for going on the show to ‘get famous’ Twitter: @LoveisBlindShowThe Love Is Blind reunion is here, and fans are so glad that Zack did not hold anything back from Irina. When it comes to Season 4 of Love Is Blind, one of the biggest storylines of the season revolved around Bliss, Zack, and Irina. Irina was Zack’s first choice in the pods, and the couple got engaged. But, when their relationship quickly went downhill, they called things off. Unexpectedly, he then asked Bliss for a second chance, to which she agreed. The couple got engaged and, fast forward to the reunion, are still happily married after tying the knot in the finale episode. The reunion was the first time fans got to see Irina, Zack, and Bliss all in the same room together. And viewers were certainly entertained after a certain comment from Zack. What did Zack say to Irina at the Love Is Blind reunion? During the reunion, Zack spoke with Irina and called her out for the real reason she joined the show. “If we’re real, you went on this show to get famous,” he said. The live audience had a shocked reaction, and while Irina mouthed the words ‘wow,’ she did not interject. Fans at home were so glad that Zack was able to get that off of his chest, calling it one of the highlights of the reunion. Zack is PISSED he’s going in! He said: “you came on this show to get famous” yassss!!! Get her Zack get her! #loveisblind #LOVEISBLINDreunion pic.twitter.com/M4kC8uQRb4 — Moíciara (@moiciaratoo) April 17, 2023 But, he did go on to say that he forgives Irina for everything that happened, to which Bliss chimed in and agreed. He even defended her actions by saying that, “… everybody who made a mistake on this show, it has been punishment enough for the entire world to see them at their worst.” To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming season, make sure to check our page here.
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Love Is Blind fans comment on “weird” relationship between Micah and Paul’s mom – Dexerto
Love Is Blind fans comment on “weird” relationship between Micah and Paul’s mom YouTube: Nick ViallEven though Paul broke Micah’s heart on Love Is Blind, she and his mom appear to still have a close relationship. For couples on Love Is Blind, each season ends with a choice between marriage and heartbreak. Breakups at the altar can be tough on the contestants, who have fallen in love over the last few months, but also on families that have met and connected with these potential new members. Micah and Paul made it to the altar in Love Is Blind Season 4, but they ultimately did not tie the knot as Paul made the decision to not say I do. It was devastating to Micah, but also to both her and Paul’s families who had grown close to their potential son or daughter-in-law. In fact, it seems Micah has remained close with some members of Paul’s family. Fans react to pic of Micah and Paul’s mom together Recently, a photo of Micah and Paul’s mother was found on Facebook, hanging out at a party along with Micah’s friend Shelby who was also featured on the show. When fans queried further on Micah’s Instagram, she confirmed that not only was she still in contact with Paul’s mom, but she considers her a friend. Micah also confirmed that Paul is aware of their relationship and “luckily” Paul supports it. While Paul is cool with his mom hanging out with his ex-fiancée, not everyone is okay with the situation. Viewers on Reddit agreed that it was “weird” for the two to be hanging out. “I’m trying to think of a circumstance other than the death of an ex where I’d feel comfortable hanging out with their parents later,” one Redditor said. Another went even further, saying “Poor Paul. Imagine trying to move on from a failed engagement (lol) and your mom keeping contact with your ex that she met a few times! Like what’s Paul gonna say, it’s not like he can prohibit them. I would be fuming. So toxic.” To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind and the upcoming seasons, make sure to check our page here.
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Love is Blind fans disgusted over Izzy and Stacey’s “cruel” obsession with Johnie – Dexerto
Love is Blind fans disgusted over Izzy and Stacey’s “cruel” obsession with Johnie Love is Blind viewers were shocked when Izzy and Stacey berated Johnie in Season 5, Episode 8 during the pod squad meetup. Love is Blind fans were outraged over Izzy and Stacey’s treatment of Johnie in Season 5, Episode 8. During the episode, viewers watched as the engaged couple verbally attacked Johnie, leading her to tears. Many fans of the hit reality series were under the impression that their bullying behavior towards Johnie was completely uncalled for, and reflected poorly on their own relationship. Why were Izzy and Stacey so obsessed with tearing down Johnie? Fans weighed in on their opinions of the troublesome dynamic between the contestants. Fans wonder why Izzy and Stacey from Love is Blind are so obsessed with Johnie Instead of Izzy and Stacey bonding over their love for one another, fans were more likely to catch the couple bonding over their dislike of Johnie. Throughout Episodes 7 and 8, Both Izzy and Stacey seemed keen on berating the former contestant. Despite the fact that she had moved on with Chris, the engaged couple couldn’t help but hurl insults at her throughout the pod squad meetup. As a result of their behavior, some fans began to wonder where their “cruel obsession” with Johnie stemmed from. Why did Johnie get them so worked up? According to some fans of the show, they believe Izzy could be suppressing some unresolved feelings for Johnie. As a result, he might be resentful of the fact that she’s now happy with Chris. “I think Izzy was lashing out at her because he realized he might have made the wrong choice,” one fan wrote on the Love is Blind Subreddit. “Since things with Stacy started turning for the worse because of the financial expectations issue, he was pissed at himself about that and pissed at Johnie for basically telling him she was happy he didn’t choose her.” They continued writing, “Knowing he had no recourse to get back together with her due to Chris, it read to me like major anger transference where he wanted to make her feel bad because he was feeling bad and jealous.” Another fan pointed out Stacey and Izzy’s behavior, writing, “They care WAY too much and are obsessed about Johnie!! If you are happy within your relationship then leave her alone. Clearly, they aren’t.” Stay tuned for all-new episodes of Love is Blind on Netflix to see what comes of Izzy and Stacey’s relationship.
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Louis Tomlinson explains why he “f***ing hates” Logan & Jake Paul – Dexerto
Louis Tomlinson explains why he “f***ing hates” Logan & Jake Paul YouTube: Zach Sang ShowWhen defending former bandmate Liam Payne, One Direction member Louis Tomlinson admitted in a podcast that he “f***ing hates” Logan and Jake Paul. Louis Tomlinson recently appeared on The Zach Sang Show. The former One Direction member spoke about his new music and upcoming album, Faith in the Future. Towards the end of the interview, Sang asked Tomlinson if he had any thoughts on the controversy surrounding bandmate Liam Payne. Earlier in the year, Payne was a guest on Logan Paul’s IMPULSIVE podcast. Fans of the musician criticized some of the comments Payne made at the time – which included him calling himself the “face of One Direction” and implying he’s had the most successful solo career out of everyone else in the band. Payne then went on to say that he wants to “fight Justin Bieber and KSI and believes he would win against both of them. When asked about the fellow 1D band member’s appearance on Logan Paul’s IMPAULSIVE podcast, Tomlinson defended Payne, calling Logan and his fellow hosts “disrespectful.” While Tomlinson initially said he “wasn’t going to comment ” on the matter, he then went on to call out Logan and the IMPAULSIVE crew. “He (Logan Paul) knew exactly what he was doing, the buttons he was pressing.” Tomlinson then went on to say that was his takeaway from the interview and from “whoever’s involved in that show, that annoying Paul brother himself, whoever the other weird guys were.” He then acknowledged that Logan “got so much out of it”, before finally admitting that he “f***ing hate[s] them Paul brothers.” Host Sang then said “there is a special place in hell for Jake Paul”, to which Tomlinson replied and said that he “knew there was a reason” he liked him. At the time of writing, neither Paul brother has acknowledged or responded to Tomlinson’s comments.
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Love Is Blind fans are prepared and hoping for a ‘messy’ reunion – Dexerto
Love Is Blind fans are prepared and hoping for a ‘messy’ reunion YouTube: Netflix, Love Is BlindThis season of Love Is Blind has brought all of the drama and the Season 4 reunion is expected to be juicer than ever. With 30 contestants who were looking for love, only 6 couples got engaged and only 5 are making it to the finale, which airs on April 14th. While this entire season has been interesting, fans have their eyes glued to the drama surrounding contestant Irina Solomonova. Irina and Zack Goytowski got engaged in the first few episodes of the season, but they ultimately decided to call it off. Zack later got engaged to Bliss Poureetezadi. This sparked the messiest love triangle of the season. Irina quickly became labeled as one the ‘mean girls’ of the season based on how she treated the others, alongside Micah Lussier. Warning: Contains spoilers for episodes 1-8 of Love Is Blind Season 4. Love Is Blind reunion has all eyes on Irina Recently, Irina posted a public apology to her cast members on her Instagram. She even stated that she privately apologized to everyone she may have emotionally hurt. Zack and Bliss have not publicly responded to her video, nor have any other Love Is Blind cast members. The video currently has 700K+ views. The trailer of the reunion, which is expected to air on April 16, did not feature Irina, so fans are on the edge of their seats to see is she will make an appearance and how the cast will react. One fan wrote, “on thé one hand im excited about the potential messiness of a live reunion. On the other hand, neither Vanessa nor Nick have come off as particularly “quick” and able to pivot and explore responses.” Also, the trailer revealed that this will be the first-ever live reunion in Love Is Blind history. This means that any tea that is spilled, whether expected or not, will all be caught on camera. To stay updated on all things Love Is Blind, make sure to check our page here.
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Louis CK explains why he doesn’t let Twitter influence his career on Joe Rogan podcast – Dexerto
Louis CK explains why he doesn’t let Twitter influence his career on Joe Rogan podcast YouTube: PowerfulJREPopular comedian Louis CK appeared on Joe Rogan’s podcast recently, where he explained why he doesn’t let comments on Twitter or other social media platforms affect his career. Since 1984, Louis CK has been one of the most popular comedians worldwide. He’s over a dozen awards for his work that spans through several comedy specials and even a self-named TV show. After taking a quick hiatus, Louis returned to comedy in 2018 and has continued his career since. His latest appearance was on August 18, when he was a guest on Joe Rogan‘s podcast. During the show, the comedian revealed why he doesn’t let users on Twitter and other social media platforms influence the way he handles his career. Louis CK doesn’t let social media control him While on the podcast, Louis CK and Joe Rogan began talking about people on social media making comments about his stand-up specials. “When you do stand up, the people that are in the audience have a vote on my act. Like, they actually have a direct influence. I give a giant f**k about them,” he explained. “If I read something by somebody that didn’t come to the show, who doesn’t go to comedy shows, who’s reacting to something that was written about a show… [and] I’m letting that person outweigh the rights of my audience… it’s irresponsible.” He went on to explain that it’s not just a case of seeing negative comments and resisting the urge to interact, he said that “you shouldn’t even be aware of it.” “F**k those people, they’re not there… they’re not involved,” he added. Later on in the clip, Louis explained that it’s a “soothing, fun sport” for people to be negative on social media.
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Louis Theroux’s viral ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ sound becomes full song amid TikTok fame – Dexerto
Louis Theroux’s viral ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ sound becomes full song amid TikTok fame YouTube: Amelia DimoldenbergAfter the success of the catchy ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ rap on TikTok, documentary filmmaker Louis Theroux and producers Duke & Jones have released a full re-recorded version of the unexpected hit. In the past few years, TikTok has become a thriving hub of content, and is a place where new trends are constantly emerging, and spreading to For You Pages across the globe. Music forms a huge part of a lot of content on the app, and viral songs can often be the catalyst for new trends that take TikTok by storm and garner millions of views and likes. Louis Theroux is a prominent documentary filmmaker and journalist who has received high praise for the work he’s done throughout his career, and he has inadvertently become the latest surprising viral TikTok star. In April, he rather unexpectedly went viral on TikTok when producers Duke & Jones decided to remix a clip of Louis reciting a rap on Amelia Dimoldenberg’s popular ‘Chicken Shop Date’ YouTube series. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load The rap originally featured on an episode of Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends which first aired in 2000, and features the now-iconic lyrics, “my money don’t jiggle jiggle, it folds.” Duke & Jones’ original TikTok of their remix now has over 50 million views, with many users absolutely loving the catchy tune. Full version of ‘Jiggle Jiggle’ is released Thanks to the overwhelming success, Duke & Jones along with Louis have now released a full version of the song. On TikTok, they posted a clip of Louis in the studio, recreating the lyrics that have now become so familiar to millions of users on the platform, revealing that the track would be out the following day. Click here if TikTok doesn’t load The full song is now available on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, and features a longer version of the catchy remix that users loved so much on TikTok. “This needs to hit top charts and win rewards,” one YouTube comment read, with another TikTok commenter saying: “No way you actually got him to make it a song.” It looks like this tune could stick around on TikTok for some time, as fans are hoping that the full version of the song will also be a huge success.
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LosPollosTV has perfect response to “gaining” 2M Twitch followers overnight – Dexerto
LosPollosTV has perfect response to “gaining” 2M Twitch followers overnight Instagram/LosPollosIGTwitch streamer ‘LosPollosTV’ is one of the fastest-rising personalities on the platform, but in spite of his growing success, he never expected to gain over 2 million followers overnight – yet, that’s exactly what happened. On February 3, something very strange occurred with his channel; the last 13 days saw the streamer average about 400 new followers per day, which is a nice gain, all things considered. However, on February 3, his follower count skyrocketed to absurd totals. According to the third-party stat-tracking website Socialblade, LosPollosTV saw an increase of 2,334,448 followers – completely unheard of for Twitch (at least from a realistic standpoint). Streamers gaining an outrageous amount of followers isn’t anything new, though, thanks to the bots plaguing the platform. As Dexerto has previously reported, Chance ‘Sodapoppin’ Morris saw a gain of 3 million followers in one day back in December. Although it’s quite likely that LosPollosTV was just on the receiving end of some bot followers, that didn’t stop him from posting a cheeky “thank you” message for all the support. Taking to Twitter, the rising streamer uploaded a video of him filming his computer monitor as his follower count increased to 2.9 million. I’m speechless… I love you guys so much ♥️ pic.twitter.com/TWpiRFkO6d — Los 🍇 (@LosPollosTV) February 3, 2021 “There it is! 2.9 million! Yo, it’s literally crazy. Your life can really just change overnight and I want to thank everybody who followed,” he began, sounding sincere before turning his sarcasm level up. Read More: Why is Corpse Husband so successful? – “All 2.4 million of you!” he joked. “I want to thank all of you guys. Um, thank you for the support. Thanks for the love. 2.9 million, chat we fucking did it. We fucking did it, man!” When asked by out-of-the-loop fans how he managed to gain so many followers overnight, LosPollosTV kept the jokes coming and simply replied: “Grinding.” For his part, the streamer was a good sport about what was probably just another bunch of bot follows, and so far, Twitch hasn’t reverted his stats back to where they were before. Hopefully, however, the streamer can keep on rising and it won’t be long until he hits 2.9 million followers for real.
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LOTR fan meets Ian McKellen while dressed as Gandalf during pub crawl – Dexerto
LOTR fan meets Ian McKellen while dressed as Gandalf during pub crawl New Line CinemaA LOTR fan dressed up as Gandalf for his birthday – and had a chance encounter with actor Ian McKellen during a pub crawl. As one of the most beloved characters in popular culture, Lord of the Rings’ Gandalf is always an easy cosplay choice. Sir Ian McKellen began his journey as the wizard in 2001’s Fellowship of the Ring. Since then, he’s played the character several more times in films and video games. Interestingly enough, the legendary performer had a chance run-in with another Gandalf while walking the streets of Bristol in England. LOTR fan dressed as Gandalf randomly bumps into Ian McKellen TikToker scarletlearmonth recently posted a video of her friend, Ben Coyles, meeting Ian McKellen in England. Coyles was enjoying a night on the town with friends to celebrate his 22nd birthday when the surprise meeting occurred. The best part was that Coyles had dressed up for the pub-crawling festivities in full Gandalf garb. In the video below, Coyles and McKellen can be seen posing for a few photos together. Speaking to The Lancashire Telegraph, the TikToker who posted the clip, Scarlet Learmonth, said of the encounter: “It was such a shock, but also a beautiful and magical moment. I am so unbelievably happy for Ben and to be part of this exciting occurrence.” Another of Coyles’ friends, Felix Spencer, had also been along for the pub crawl. According to Spencer, the group was headed to the penultimate stop on their pub crawl adventure when someone suddenly approached him from behind and asked if the cosplayer would like to “meet the real Gandalf.” Spencer said he thought the stranger was joking at first until he turned around and took note of Ian McKellen’s presence. Needless to say, this marks one birthday celebration that Ben Coyles and his friends won’t soon forget.
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Loserfruit reveals why she decided to leave the Click Crew content house – Dexerto
Loserfruit reveals why she decided to leave the Click Crew content house Instagram: LoserfruitYouTube star Kathleen ‘Loserfruit’ Belsten has revealed why she decided to leave the Click Crew’s famous Sydney content house just eighteen months after moving in, and what her plans are now that the Click House is no more. Loserfruit has already had a huge 2020. Alongside Nathan ‘Crayator’ Ryan and Team Liquid content creator Fasffy, the 27-year-old led a 36-hour livestream with the Click Crew to raise more than $300,000 for the Australian bushfire crisis. In the behind-the-scenes world of the Click Crew, however, the content house that the group had established back in mid-2018 was coming to an end, at least in part. Eighteen months, and a house swap later, Lufu headed out the door. Why did the Click House come to an end? According to the Australian star, who broke down the main reasons why she had walked out the Click House door in a YouTube video, the house began to drift apart after the group made the call to switch locations a year in. Whereas the first house boasted Lufu, Cray, Brodey ‘Bazza’ de Meur, Elliott ‘Muselk’ Watkins, and Marcus Butler, the second house began to shrink. Muselk never moved into house two, and Belsten’s boyfriend Marcus left Click soon after. All of this, as well as the fact the group who were left, seriously slowed down production of their regular videos, to the point where they released nothing in January and February 2020, made it all feel like it “wasn’t Click.” “It just didn’t feel like the Click House to us anymore, and if it didn’t feel like the Click House then why were we doing it in the first place,” Loserfruit said. “Basically, we realized that it just wasn’t useful [to be in the same house], because we could still make Click videos and not live in the same house. It was that kind of vibe, we started to ask why we were in the house together. “That all came alive in the second house even more so, where we never filmed, we never did anything. The only thing we really did do together was stuff for my videos, so at least I was capitalizing on it where I could, in the end.” Lufu believes Click will be better after ditching the house Click Crew’s lavish Sydney content house may be coming to an end after two years housing some of Australia’s biggest online stars, but Loserfruit doesn’t think it’s going to be a bad thing for the group at all. Sure, it will be “scary,” she admitted, and the Aussie YouTuber knows she’s going to be “sad the house has ended” for a while, but if it means Click can continue to grow again, and not get stuck because of the house, she’s game. “We were already seeing each other a lot, and when you see your best friends every day, you don’t have new things to say, so when you then have to film together on top of spending time together it’s like ‘what do I say, what do I do?’” she said. “I don’t think our houses crumbled, both were incredibly successful, and I believe that. They were great, and now they’re just coming to their rightful end. I think it’s the best decision we have made. We had to end the Click House.” For mobile readers, the related segment begins at 3:46 in the video below. While Loserfruit living at the Click House has come to an end, the Click Crew — which also includes Fortnite stars LazarBeam and MrFreshAsian — itself is far from over. In fact, their multi-month hiatus just ended with a new video. Lufu also believes it will be for the best. “It will give us more pure energy for our content,” she said. “It’s going to make everything we do with Click so much better. It’s sad we don’t have the house the way it was, but I think it’s for the best.” Keep your eyes peeled for new Loserfruit videos too. The 27-year-old has her hands full moving out of the Click House, and has confirmed she’ll be “doing a lot fewer streams,” but the Aussie will be back on YouTube soon enough.
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LosPollosTV banned from Twitch after watching PG movie – Dexerto
LosPollosTV banned from Twitch after watching PG movie Twitter: LosPollosTVPopular Twitch streamer Louis ‘LosPollosTV’ Sammartino has been handed a 24-hour ban from the platform, reportedly after showing a scene from the movie Super Size Me on a broadcast. The streamer, who once set the record for the longest ever livestream at 195 hours, confirmed the length of the suspension on Twitter on May 27. Although Twitch does not publicly disclose the cause of bans, viewers of his stream suggest that it was after a scene in the 2004 film ‘Supersize Me’ briefly showed a prostate exam taking place. According to one viewer, Sammartino “was literally watching supersize me a McDonald’s documentary that’s [rated] PG and a dude was getting a medical exam. The doctor checked his rectum.” The ban has caused some controversy over Twitch’s consistency with punishments for community guidelines violations. It’s less than a week after Imane ‘Pokimane’ Anys escaped a ban for showing “inappropriate” content, due to a prank from a troll. On Twitter, the streamer confirmed that it was only a 24-hour ban, but explained that he had more serious matters on his mind, revealing that his former girlfriend had been diagnosed with cancer, and asking everyone to keep her in their prayers. Only a 24 hour suspension, it’s ok… But that’s the last thing on my mind right now, my ex gf just got diagnosed with cancer… I’m in shock… I fuckin love that girl.. Please send some prayers, I can’t process this rn — Los 🍇 (@LosPollosTV) May 26, 2020 Twitch under fire for inconsistency The precise cause of LosPollosTV’s ban cannot be verified, but Twitch users have criticized the platform on the understanding it was due to the Supersize Me clip. “People are questioning why he got banned for this and Pokimane showed p*** without any punishment,” one user said. Another replied “This is what we mean. Poki doesn’t get banned and we say okay as long as that’s the new standard but NOPE. Not even a week later…” Another user offered a possible explanation for Twitch’s action; that they may have felt obligated to ban the account simply to remove the offending material. “The most serious offense about this situation in Twitch’s mind is continuing to host material that violates TOS on your account, thus forcing them to suspend your account to remove it themselves.” Twitch says that it always takes context, as well as past behavior into account. But, this is not enough of an explanation for fans whose favorite streamers appear to get harsher treatment than others.
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Loserfruit admits Twitch career could be coming to an end – Dexerto
Loserfruit admits Twitch career could be coming to an end Twitter: loserfruitPopular Australian content creator Kathleen ‘Loserfruit’ Belsten might be nearing the end of her online career as the social media celeb admitted she’s “falling out of love” with the lifestyle. At 28 years of age, Loserfruit has paved her way as one of the biggest personalities in the gaming industry. From her time in the Click Crew, to being selected for the second Icon Series skin in Fortnite, she’s accomplished a great deal through content creation. With more than 2.5 million followers on Twitch and over 3.3 million YouTube subscribers, she’s amassed an enormous community over the years. However, her time as an online entertainer could soon be winding down. After years of helping lead the charge for female content creators, Loserfruit is now “falling out of love with making content,” she admitted on March 21. “[Had] this gnawing feeling for a while that I should do something different and provide something to this world – but have no idea what.” Closing in on eight years of activity online, Losefruit appears to be seeking a big change from her current career. “Just can’t fight this feeling some days that what I love to do/used to love to do isn’t helping. I still need to find another purpose that can provide something to the world.” While she doesn’t quite have that “something” figured out for now, Loserfruit reassured fans she isn’t moving on just yet. “I still get happiness from making videos. I will take no break because I will go mad not doing anything. “I just maybe need to rework the way I do things and dedicate some days to doing something different.” ty for reading. I will take no break, because I will go mad not doing anything. I just maybe need to rework the way I do things and dedicate some days to doing something different 🙂♥️ — PWR Loserfruit (@Loserfruit) March 22, 2021 Despite taking lengthy breaks from streaming in the past, fans of Loserfruit can still expect to see her online in the immediate future. Perhaps with a different schedule or even a new video game release, her passion might be reinvigorated. Just how long she intends to keep going as a full-time content creator remains up in the air though.
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Loserfruit explains why she needed to take a break from streaming – Dexerto
Loserfruit explains why she needed to take a break from streaming YouTube: LoserFruitPopular Australian streamer Kathleen ‘Loserfruit’ Belsten has explained why she needed to put a temporary pause on creating content and take a break for herself. As one of Twitch’s most popular female streamers, Losefruit can usually be found entertaining thousands of fans with her content – be it playing something like Grand Theft Auto or just having a chat with them. Though, recently, the Australian content creator decided to hit pause on things and took a week-long break. After making her return, Lufu has explained why that break was much-needed and revealed what she did with her time off. In her explanation video from March 28, the popular streamer said she had to take a break because of a few main points. “I felt super overwhelmed by life, the things on my to-do list were never-ending,” she said. “I wasn’t proud of one of my videos. I wasn’t proud of who I was in videos,” the streamer added, noting that she didn’t feel “present” in some recordings and would find herself wandering somewhere else while “robotically” recording. “There was too much going on that I couldn’t focus on one thing,” Loserfruit continued. Timestamp for mobile viewers of 1:20 The Aussie also added that at one point she was “constantly exhausted” and felt like being “really mean” online. “I’m a very hesitant and shy person but I was almost about to type some mean comments some people’s way – let’s bring out the hate on other people so I can feel better about myself – and I don’t think that’s healthy,” she also noted. As for actually taking a break, Lufu said that she spent a few days wanting to stream but ultimately didn’t – though she still worked by recording an episode of her podcast. Instead, she did productive things for herself and though she thought about taking a further week’s break, she didn’t. As a result of taking a break and getting a few small wins out of it, Loserfruit implored anyone else that is in a similar boat to take time for themselves – even if it is a few minutes, and not a full week. That, she added, can make you feel a bit more confident about yourself and bring you back to where you need to be.
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Loren Gray reveals how an Uber driver exposed her cheating boyfriend – Dexerto
Loren Gray reveals how an Uber driver exposed her cheating boyfriend Loren Gray, YouTubeTikTok star Loren Gray has uploaded her first storytime video to YouTube, describing how an Uber driver revealed one of her past boyfriends had been cheating on her in a surprising turn of events. Loren Gray boasts a massive audience on TikTok, garnering over 41 million followers and over two billion likes for her viral videos on the platform. As a hugely popular social media personality, it makes sense that her dating life would also include fellow internet stars — but one such romantic escapade in 2016-2017 took a turn for the worse, according to her storytime video on the topic. While Gray never gave a real name for the young man she was seeing at the time, who she claimed was well-known on social media sites “way before” she rose to fame, she was highly interested in him and assumed that he reciprocated the feeling. However, he would often ghost her attempts to hang out in person — and while they did meet up IRL several times, she got the feeling that he wasn’t as invested in a serious relationship as she was. On her way home from his house in an Uber one night, Gray said that her driver claimed to knew who she was, and even accused her of getting physical in the back of his car with the young man she was seeing during a previous ride. Gray immediately denied these accusations and asked her driver when such an instance had occurred, to which he purportedly answered: “about a week ago.” The driver then told her that he’d picked up the boy from a Dave & Busters location with another girl during this time — a location he liked to frequent — causing Gray to put together pieces of the puzzle to form a damning conclusion. “Honestly, I wasn’t even that mad,” she admitted. “I was more disgusted by the whole situation. [It was a] very degrading and weird situation all the way around.” (Topic begins at 4:00 for mobile readers) Of course, Gray’s storytime video has fans wondering who the social media star actually was — and while we may never know his real identity, her story acts as a timely reminder to always put yourself first if someone isn’t willing to commit.
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Los Angeles mural depicting Logan Paul’s infamous ‘Suicide Forest’ video stirs controversy – Dexerto
Los Angeles mural depicting Logan Paul’s infamous ‘Suicide Forest’ video stirs controversy Logan Paul, YouTubeA mural painted in Echo Park, Los Angeles, depicts popular YouTuber Logan Paul hanging from a noose – likely in reference to his divisive vlog in Japan’s ‘Aokigahara’ Suicide Forest. While the mural appears to have been created in late January, the artwork continues to stir up controversy in mid-February, with some Echo Park residents feeling that the mural represents an anti-LGBTQ+ message. Although the mural clearly depicts Paul in his outfit taken during the offending vlog from early 2018, one local citizen noted that his jacket features a rainbow – which they interpreted to be the LGBTQ+ flag. “I immediately knew what it was for because I saw the pride flag on his shirt, so I immediately knew it was directed at LGBT community and that was heartbreaking,” resident Buffy Winkler said of the piece. However, others across the internet have noted that the mural obviously represents Paul, with even the likes of news YouTuber Philip DeFranco expressing confusion at claims to the contrary. “I just don’t think that it makes sense, given the blatantly obvious evidence with this situation for there to be any water given to the argument that this is an attack on the LGBT community,” DeFranco argued. The implementation of the mural likewise follows Paul’s divisive comments on the LGBT community, where he claimed that he would be “going gay” for the month of March as part of his New Year’s resolution. Paul has yet to comment on the mural, and Los Angeles police have yet to receive any reports against the art.
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Loren Gray joins TikTok ‘You Did Not Break Me’ campaign with powerful video – Dexerto
Loren Gray joins TikTok ‘You Did Not Break Me’ campaign with powerful video TikTok: Loren GrayTikTok star Loren Gray has joined one of the application’s most powerful movements to raise awareness of sexual assault, posting an emotional video with the lyrics ‘You Did Not Break Me.” Those lyrics are from Sia’s hit song Elastic Heart, which was released in 2015. The track has made a comeback in 2022 on TikTok, following a post from toleditsx_ back in March, creating a trend called ‘You Did Not Break Me‘. It has since evolved and become a movement for sexual assault survivors to not just share their stories, but empower others to speak out against their abusers as well. The movement is 65,000 videos strong at the time of writing. On May 26, it was given another boost as one of the platform’s most-followed accounts joined the campaign – Loren Gray. Loren Gray posts ‘You Did Not Break Me’ TikTok Loren Gray is an American model, singer, and social media influencer who has over 54 million followers on her TikTok account. Back in May 2020, Gray opened up about her experience of being sexually assaulted at 12 years of age, stating: “I had my innocence stolen from me in the basement of someone I trusted,” as seen in a report from People. “I struggled to put the pieces together as to why this had happened to me. It took two months for me to finally tell my parents. I felt dirty, hopeless, broken and worthless. I was confused and scared. I felt like it was my fault.” Two years on, she has responded with strength, posting a video also with Sia’s music in the background. The caption says: “Some days are harder. #saawareness” The clip starts with the line “Let’s be clear I trust no one…” and proceeds to show a flash of several news articles about her sexual assault. It then ends with the line “I’m still fighting for peace” and shows a clip of her in tears. TikTok users support Loren Gray in replies In the article from People, Gray – who was 18 at the time – explained that sharing her story made her stronger. “I was always afraid to tell people my story, fearing people would view me differently and I would lose those I cared about,” she added. “I’m 18 now and I’ve realized that my past does not define me. It was never my fault and I never deserved it.” Read More: How to get the shook filter on TikTok – “I came out stronger and I’m so proud of myself… There is light at the end of the tunnel and if my story can help even ONE person, then to me it’s a story worth telling.” A flood of supportive messages can be seen in the replies to her latest TikTok. One posted: “Stay strong, we are so proud of you,” while another said: “Thank you for sharing your story. You are not alone and never will be. Stay strong!” A third user posted: “I am so sorry this happened to you. We are all here for you Loren.” TikTok ‘You Did Not Break Me’ posts Many others have posted similar content – with one admitting they cried while putting their clip together. https://www.tiktok.com/@deena.sheridan_/video/7100246170487852294?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 https://www.tiktok.com/@maddywilson43/video/7100706520752573702?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 The TikTok campaign is growing every day as users come together to not just share their stories, but shine a light on some of the darkest problems in society. If you have been affected by this story or been a victim of violence of any kind, there is support available. In the United Kingdom, there are some government-approved helplines to contact, and in the United States, you can use the National Domestic Violence Hotline here.
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Loren Gray posts cryptic message amid breakup rumors with Ari Elkins – Dexerto
Loren Gray posts cryptic message amid breakup rumors with Ari Elkins Loren Gray, YouTubeFans of the TikTok star Loren Gray have found strong ground for speculation that Loren has broken up with her boyfriend Ari Elkins. Gray has also posted a cryptic message, fueling the rumors. Fans of Loren Gray first noticed that the star unfollowed Ari Elkins, who appears to have done the same to Loren’s TikTok page. At the same time, Loren scrubbed her social media of photos of and with Ari. One of her recent TikTok videos is Loren recording her mirror reflection with the caption “it’s ALWAYS the one he told u not to worry about.” This quickly prompted likely speculation that Loren had broken up with Ari. Loren Gray posts cryptic TikTok Some of the tweets on Loren Gray’s official Twitter might have been made with reference to this alleged breakup. “Boys are so predictable it’s sad,” she tweeted on January 6. Followed up by another tweet on January 8 that reads: “hello my loves > An outpour of positive reinforcement flooded the comments under her latest TikTok video, with fans sending uplifting messages directed at the star. “I’d be so embarrassed if I were him you are so beautiful,” reads one comment. Neither Loren nor Ari have made any statements regarding those allegations or explained why they decided to unfollow each other at the time of writing.
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Loren Gray explains why she “appreciates” hate messages in her DMs – Dexerto
Loren Gray explains why she “appreciates” hate messages in her DMs Loren Gray, YouTubeTikTok star Loren Gray is a massive presence on the platform, once hailed as the site’s most-followed creator — but being a social media celeb isn’t always a cakewalk, as she revealed in a video on May 21. Gray is a huge face on multiple social media platforms, boasting over 19 million followers on Instagram and 43 million followers on TikTok, where she once reigned as the most popular account before being overtaken by Charli D’Amelio. Despite her status as a TikTok sensation, Gray receives a sizable amount of mean comments online, which she exposed in a collaboration with BuzzFeed Celeb on YouTube. In the video, Gray read through her message requests on Instagram — messages from accounts that must be approved by the recipient before engaging in a conversation. While many of these message requests were compliments, Gray admitted that she does receive a slew of negative comments, as well, one of which she read aloud for viewers. The message in question was simple: “I hate you Loren.” However, Gray’s response was decidedly surprising, with the TikTok star claiming that she actually “respects” and “appreciates” critics who keep their comments private between the two of them. “Sometimes, people will send hate messages to my DMs,” she explained. “Which I actually think is quite nice, since they’re keeping it between us, and not like, publicly commenting. ….I really appreciate it. It’s to the point, and she didn’t do it publicly. She made it private, and she wanted to let me know how she feels. I respect it.” That wasn’t the only surprise to come out of Loren’s BuzzFeed collaboration; she likewise revealed the shocking amount of proposals she receives in her Instagram requests, and even admitted that a fan had proposed to her in-person during her live tour — an incident that she described as “kinda awkward.” (Topic begins at 2:30) Gray is far from the only TikTokker who deals with hate and over enthusiastic fans, by far; fellow stars Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae have spoken out at length against hateful comments and harassment, with Gray’s DM exposé acting as the latest testament to the double-edged sword of being an online entertainer.
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Lord Aethelstan claims VTubers shouldn’t be stuck to “traditional standard” in face reveal – Dexerto
Lord Aethelstan claims VTubers shouldn’t be stuck to “traditional standard” in face reveal Twitch: Lord AethelstanVTuber Lord Aethelstan’s face reveal turned heads in the community — and not just for his looks. The popular Twitch star used his unmasking as a statement, saying “there’s no rules” and creators shouldn’t be stuck to “traditional standard of VTubing”. Lord Aethelstan is one of Twitch’s most popular male VTubers, going from just a static PNG to a fully-fledged 2D model on his rise up the platform. Now he’s shown off his fleshy 3D form during an October 12 face reveal that was as dramatic as it could have been. Of course, the castle-dwelling vampire had to come out wearing a thick suit of armor, clunking around his room and knocking down green screens like nobody’s business. But once the helmet came off and his face shown off, he was surprised by the reaction: “I thought most of you guys already knew what I looked like,” he laughed. However he used the hype around his face reveal to show the VTubing world that there’s more than the “traditional standard” of schedules, karaoke, and faceless content creation. VTubers should be able to do whatever they want because “there’s no f**king rules”. Aethel highlighed VShojo star Kson as an inspiration for switching between her human and VTuber forms, and that’s something that should be celebrated if creators want to do so. “The only reason I became a VTuber was because it’s really fun. I like being on camera too — it’s good fun both ways. There’s so much stuff you can’t do when you’re just a flesh streamer. There’s so much stuff you can’t do when you’re a VTuber. “I don’t think VTubing should be kept as this sacred thing where you’ve got to have a schedule written out and do the idol [stuff] and karaoke all the time. I think, for someone like me, I couldn’t live up to the traditional standard of what VTubing is. Not to say there’s anything wrong with it, but I think you don’t have to if you don’t want to. Aethel also believes VTubing as a medium can grow if the community — not just the creators, but fans — embrace ingenuity. Streamers like Onigiri have pushed the limits with immersive cooking streams with their VTuber model. But if someone just wants to log onto Twitch and YouTube and play some games with their face in the bottom right rather than an anime avatar, that’s fine too. “Do one day of face cam, one day of VTubing — it doesn’t matter. You don’t have to fit into a cookie cutter idea of what a VTuber should be. “I don’t want to make it seem like anyone who follows the traditional VTubing [model] — there’s nothing wrong with that either. Do whatever you want. That’s the main point of it. Show the face if you feel like it.” Ultimately, VTubing should be an inclusive environment. If streamers are confident, they should be able to show off their face without fear of retribution without the whole “immersion-breaking thing” some bring up. “There’s a lot of VTubers who went to TwitchCon and a lot of people who do face reveals, and that should be celebrated. If they feel confident and happy enough in their own skin to show off what they look like, it should be celebrated for sure. “I was pretty nervous to show my face as a VTuber. I don’t really care about what I look like — I’m confident in whatever is going on with me — but I was worried like what if my guys in the castle… were freaked out by having a face on screen. I wasn’t sure. But I knew in my heart of hearts that I’m going to do both. “I know everyone in the castle is so chill and I think as long as I think it’s going to be fun and it’s going to be enjoyable and a good time for everybody… they’d be down for whatever.”