{"id":54468,"date":"2025-01-28T18:16:08","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:16:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/love-island-fans-celebrate-as-jake-and-liberty-breakup-ends-in-tears-dexerto\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T18:16:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:16:08","slug":"love-island-fans-celebrate-as-jake-and-liberty-breakup-ends-in-tears-dexerto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/love-island-fans-celebrate-as-jake-and-liberty-breakup-ends-in-tears-dexerto\/","title":{"rendered":"Love Island fans celebrate as Jake and Liberty breakup ends in tears &#8211; Dexerto"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u201cappreciate\u201d 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 \u201cwasn\u2019t sure if the attraction was 100% there.\u201d 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 \u201cuncomfortable\u201d behavior from Jake. The contestant kept Liberty away from the rest of the group, despite her wanting to join them. Fans claimed he was \u201ccontrolling\u201d and \u201ca red flag.\u201d 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 \u201ccan\u2019t pretend (she\u2019s) happy\u201d when she\u2019s \u201cnot.\u201d While confessing her feelings to Jake, the Islander stated she \u201cdidn\u2019t feel like (he was) into her.\u201d She expressed that if her partner truly did \u201clove\u201d her, he\u2019d see past her \u201cmessiness.\u201d Jake insisted he\u2019d \u201cnever change for anyone,\u201d and \u201cif we\u2019re not right for each other then that\u2019s it.\u201d The former couple agreed to \u201cgo their separate ways\u201d 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 \u201cshe\u2019s actually very secure.\u201d Another said that she must be \u201cmentally exhausted\u201d after \u201cloving someone who doesn\u2019t love (her) back.\u201d Liberty is mentally exhausted. No relationship should be like that, loving someone who doesn\u2019t love you back #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com\/srsu2gukDK \u2014 Lazypops50 (@niamh99015568) August 19, 2021 Jake faced backlash for coupling up with Liberty in the first place. \u201cJake is doing more talking with the boys than he did in fighting for his relationship,\u201d one user said. \u201cJake has never actually reassured Liberty,\u201d said another. Jake has never actually reassured Liberty #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com\/M7KDbD5i7a \u2014 Holli \ud83c\udf49 (@Holliaietan) August 19, 2021 Liberty also claimed a few celebrity supporters after the break-up. Radio presenter Greg James stated, \u201cI love Liberty. She should win on her own.\u201d Former Love Island winner Amber Gill said, \u201cthank God Liberty realized.\u201d Speaking of \u2018the ick\u2019\u2026I 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 \u2014 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!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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 \u201cappreciate\u201d her. 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