Love Island fans claim villa stars have hard-launched as a couple – but say ‘I’m not buying it’

LOVE Island fans think two villa stars have hard-launched as a couple – and they’re “not buying it”. The entire Love Island cast has been busy since the ITV2 show came to a close, with podcast, radio and event appearances. Elicia Bailey and Ethan Ellis cuddled up for snaps at the National Reality TV Awards Credit: Smart Pictures uk While some lauded the pairing, saying how good they looked together and how well-matched they seemed, others weren’t convinced Credit: ITV And two bombshells in particular have raised eyebrows after posing together and looking cosy. Elicia Bailey and Ethan Ellis cuddled up for snaps at an event for brand Oh Polly, as well as at the National Reality TV Awards – with fans taking to Reddit to discuss it. Sign up for the TV newsletter Thank you! While some lauded the pairing, saying how good they looked together and how well-matched they seemed, others weren’t convinced. One commented: “I fear I’m the only one not buying it. Elicia and Ethan entered Love Island together during the fourth week of the recent season, and failed to find a connection with anyone while there Credit: ITV Whisperings started during the Love Island final, when Maya Jama was interviewing the ex-Islanders, managing to get some of them to spill some post-show tea Credit: Splash Playing it coy, Elicia and Ethan hinted that they had got to know each other better since the show ended – and their cosy appearances at events in the real world have fuelled the rumours Credit: Smart Pictures uk On Day 38, Elicia was dumped from the Island, with Ethan following suit two days later, neither finding love Credit: ITV “Both of them gave me the vibes that they were slightly scorned by their lack of opportunity on the show. “It seems to me like they’re creating an outside world storyline and they’ll split in time for a possible All Stars appearance. “I could be wrong and if so then I wish them the best but just a thought.” They weren’t alone in their opinion, with another agreeing: ‘Oh I’m def not buying it but I do feel like they could’ve been a good match in the villa.’ Most read in Showbiz Another chimed in: ‘I don’t buy it at all… we didn’t see her talk to Ethan let alone consider him.’ Elicia and Ethan entered Love Island together during the fourth week of the recent season, and failed to find a connection with anyone while there. On arrival, Elicia coupled up with Finley and Ethan chose Priya, causing waves in the villa. Finley’s flirtations upset Ellie, while Priya failed to find an attraction to Ethan, with Elicia later cracking on with Aidan. On Day 38, Elicia was dumped from the Island, with Ethan following suit two days later, neither finding love. Yet whisperings started during the Love Island final, when Maya Jama was interviewing the ex-Islanders, managing to get some of them to spill some post-show tea. Playing it coy, Elicia and Ethan hinted that they had got to know each other better since the show ended – and their cosy appearances at events in the real world have fuelled the rumours. Comment now