24 March 2023 , 00:21
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Love Island star Jordan Odofin has denied the suggestion that he claimed on social media that he had a "fake relationship" with fellow Islander Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown.
Jordan, 28, and Zara, 25, both appeared on the latest series of the ITV2 programme, though they didn't actually meet in the villa as they were on the show at different times.
It was later revealed, following their respective returns to the UK from South Africa, that they had started dating.
There was however speculation about the romance earlier this week as Zara posted about red flags and loyalty, with her posts interpreted as having been about Jordan.
And it was subsequently announced that the relationship is nothing more than a "friendship" for now. Zara and Jordan have both issued statements confirming such recently.
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Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown and Jordan Odofin both appeared on Love Island earlier this year (Jonathan Hordle/REX/Shutterstock)It has since been suggested that the pair were in a "fake" relationship though, with it having been claimed that Jordan stated this himself on social media recently.
A fan wrote on Twitter earlier this week that Jordan had alleged on TikTok recently that him and Zara had "agreed to fake the relationship".
The social media user tweeted about Zara: "She is yet to respond to Jordan's accusation of planned breakup.
"If it was a planned relationship and she came out to make him look bad, then she is more evil than I thought she was and I am really waiting for her to say its a lie".
When someone else mentioned that Zara had posted about red flags before announcing the 'break-up', the person responded in reference to Jordan: "Exactly what I am saying, but the boy went on tiktok after to say, they agreed to fake the relationship or whatever you call 2 and half weeks".
A spokesperson for Jordan however has told the Mirror that no such TikTok post ever existed. The spokesperson added: "Jordan has stated officially [that] no such TikTok has ever been made".
The pair later revealed that they were dating
More recently though it's been stated that they are simply friends at the moment (Brett D. Cove / SplashNews.com)The spokesperson also told us: "Jordan met Zara for the first time after exiting the house, they quickly realised they had good chemistry and enjoyed each other's company. Currently they are just friends and where this will head is up to time and fate".
Zara had written in her statement about the romance earlier this week: "Hey everyone, Jordan and I would like to acknowledge the increasing public support for us to be seen as an exclusive couple.
"After a few dates since leaving the villa, we know that we definitely get along and enjoy each others company. It's been two and a half weeks of getting to know each other and for now, it's a fun friendship between us. We have a lot of respect for each other and that's what matters."