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They had a complicated romance on Love Island but now former Islanders Paige Throne and Jacques O'Neill have sparked rumours they have got back together a year after featuring on the hit ITV show.
The 25-year-old paramedic and the 24-year-old professional rugby player were contestants on season eight of Love Island which aired last summer.
Paige was an original Islander and made it within touching distance of the finale before being dumped from the villa - and leaving the gates wide open for Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu to ultimately win the show.
While Jacques entered the villa as a bombshell on day 7 - only to quit the series voluntarily 30 days later; but not before enjoying a string of dates with Paige.
Love Island stars Jacques O'Neill and Paige Throne have sparked reunion rumours (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)The duo have now ignited speculation they may be getting ready to date once again in the real world as fans have noticed some flirty exchanges between the couple.
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Taking to Instagram, Paige shared a snap of herself relaxing at a cafe and earring a chic Ralph Lauren pinstriped shirt as a dress.
She captioned the moment: “Name a more iconic duo other than shopping and brunch, I'll wait.”
The update caught the attention of sports star Jacques who suggested he influenced what Paige decided to wear.
Jacques sent a flirty response to Paige over this image (Instagram)
Jacques is a professional sportsman (Getty Images)He commented: “Told you you'd look pretty in Ralph Lauren, should listen to me more often.”
The exchange didn’t go unnoticed by Love Island fans who bombarded the pair with comments.
One follower remarked: “we've been wanting this for sooooo long!!” - with another commenting: “both are ment for one another.”
The interaction between Paige and Jacques comes after he hinted he was holding a flame for the reality star beauty.
He told OK! recently: "I have no bad blood about her at all and she has nothing against me whatever happened happened it was on a show and it's been done.
"Whenever I see Paige I am going to speak to the girl. I've got nothing against her. She's a lovely girl and I'm always gonna care for her. It's as simple as that."
He added: “Once you have feelings for someone it doesn't just go, you're always going to care for them no matter what, so that's how I see Paige right now.”
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When Jacques walked away from Love Island last summer, Paige went on to couple up with Adam Collard - but the romance imploded once they departed the show and tried to make things work in the outside world.
Paige coupled up with Adam Collard after Jacques quit Love Island - but their relationship imploded last October (Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)The relationship came to an explosive end in October last year amid allegations 26-year-old Adam had cheated on Paige.
Adam denied he had been unfaithful, saying in an interview at the time: “I think she knows the truth about all of that, and to be honest I’m not bothered about anyone’s opinion, only hers.”
He added: “I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for her. She’s great, so as long as she knows all of that.”