Love Island's Mitch and Ella B accused of 'faking romance for fame' after split

01 September 2023 , 11:54

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Mitch and Ella B have split after leaving Love Island

Love Island 2023's couple, Mitchel Taylor and Ella Barnes, have announced their split, leaving fans in an uproar with some disgruntled followers accusing the pair of fabricating their relationship for fame.

The reality TV stars, who have been under scrutiny since their departure from the villa six weeks ago, confirmed their breakup through separate statements on their Instagram stories on Thursday, 31 August.

Mitchel, 27, cited geographical distance as the primary reason for their split, revealing that they reside at opposite ends of the country while Ella, 23, refrained from disclosing any specific reasons behind their decision but extended her best wishes to Mitchel.

However, this news has not sat well with some fans, who insist they had foreseen the couple's demise right after they left the villa. One disgruntled fan expressed their frustration, saying: "It irks me when couples fake a relationship. They should have just come out of the villa and said we tried in the villa, but in the real world, we're not compatible or things just won't work. Otherwise, it just looks like you’re trying to deceive the public for extra followers or engagement. Seems so disingenuous. I mean, we knew but still."

Love Island fans have questioned Mitch and Ella B's relationship (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)

Another fan wrote: "They were just pretending bc of all the things people were saying, he was never her type. I thought it would have last at least two months after their media tour though," while a third commented: "Faked until the last gig. Fair play."

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In the wake of recent events, Ella has taken flight for a holiday with series victor Jess Harding, while Mitch has opted for a fresh new look with a haircut. During their time in the villa, the duo stirred up quite the drama when Mitch chose to pair up with Ella, leaving Abi Moores in the lurch. However, their journey came to an abrupt end as Mitch and Ella were ousted from the show just days shy of the grand finale.

Despite their exit, the pair seemed to be spending quality time together outside the show, often featuring on each other's social media accounts, attending events, or simply enjoying each other's company.

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Charlotte McIntyre