Jake Cornish speaks out after quitting Love Island: All Stars
He quit the show after three days
Following THAT dramatic launch show on Monday 15th January, Love Island: All Stars fans were left shocked to the core just hours later, when news emerged that Islander Jake Cornish had sensationally quit the show.
Jake made the decision to leave the South African villa after the public chose to pair him with series seven co-star and ex-girlfriend Liberty Poole, and now Jake has broken his silence on the matter.
After his exit scenes aired on Wednesday 17th January, Jake has now released a statement to reveal the real reason for his exit.
He said: "After a few amazing days in the Villa, I’ve made the decision to leave Love Island: All Stars as I’ve realised that now isn’t the right time for me to find love as I would never want to force a connection.
"I have no regrets whatsoever as I’m so glad I got to enjoy my time in the Villa reuniting with some familiar faces as well finally getting an opportunity to clear the air with Liberty. I wish her and all of the other Islanders the very best and will be cheering them all on from home."
News first broke that Jake had left the villa around lunchtime on Tuesday 16th January, with reports saying he'd left after three days following an emotional chat with host Maya Jama.
Rumours were rife that Jake being paired with his ex was a factor in his decision, as well as none of the girls choosing to pair with him in the opening episode.
On Wednesday 17th January, ITV/STV bosses then confirmed the news, revealing Jake's exit scenes would air during the evening episode.
Jake told his fellow Islanders: “Everyone can we go to the fire pit for a minute. I was here to find love and there is no one here I have that connection with. I just want to let you all know I am going tonight.”
Check out which former Islanders are rumoured to be bombshells on All Stars:
Gemma Owen - Series 8
Jon Clark - Series 1
Chris Hughes - Series 3
Kem Cetinay - Series 3
Ovie Soko - Series 5
Anna Vakili - Series 5
Shaughna Phillips - Series 6
Chloe Burrows - Series 7
Teddy Soares - Series 7
Paige Thorne - Series 8
Jacques O'Neill - Series 8
Jake first appeared on Love Island back in 2021, where he coupled up with Liberty Poole on Day One. The couple seemed unbreakable during series seven, until Liberty decided to break things off just days before the final, over concerns about Jake's true intentions.
The couple then quit the show just one day before the final, with Liam Reardon and Millie Court going on to win.
Love Island: All Stars continues every night at 9pm on ITV2/STV2.
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