Love Island's Brad admits he wish Lucinda left the villa with him

WARNING: MAJOR SPOILERS

Author: Alex RossPublished 15th Jul 2021
Last updated 15th Jul 2021

There's been a lot of grumblings by fans during the current series of Love Island, with many complaining the 2021 series just doesn't have the drama that has featured in past years, but that all changed over the last two nights!

After Tuesday night's cliffhanger ending, Love Island viewers were hyped to tune into last night's (Wednesday 14th July) show to discover the decision made by Brad McClelland and Lucinda Strafford.

Bosses threw in an almighty curveball earlier this week by making new couple Brad and Lucinda chose between themselves who would be dumped after being voted the least compatible by the public.

Despite many thinking it would be a difficult and awkward decision, Geordie lad Brad was quick to volunteer to leave, telling Lucinda to stay and take her opportunities, much to the anger of their fellow Islander Faye Winter.

HOWEVER, despite urging Lucinda to stay, it sounds like 26-year-old Brad had a change of heart when he got back into the real world.

Speaking to Love Island bosses following his departure, he said: "On the night, it was one of them situations where, I didn’t want her to leave with me. The way we had a connection, it would be really nice to take what we had and continue it on the outside. I woke up this morning and I wish we had left together. I want to see where that could have went. Not being able to speak to Cind, or ask her where she’s at, I want to know how she’s woke up this morning."

It sounds like Brad is up for seeing Lucinda when she leaves the villa, going on to say: "I’d love to go to Brighton and meet these people we’ve spoken about, put the faces to names. Vice versa, bring her to Amble. Just see how we are on the outside."

But when asked if he's going to wait for Lucinda, the laborour confessed: "Do you wait for like six weeks, hoping that she isn’t with someone and then missing opportunities? Or do you rush in and forget about Cind and move on… I’m in no rush.

"I didn’t expect to find anyone like her in there. To answer that question, I really don’t know. My gut instinct would be to wait it out, see where it’s at and continue on, just to see if it was a good thing. It started off more than well. It was unreal. It would be sad not to see how it would go on the outside."

Check out how to follow all of this year's Islanders on Instagram:

Liberty Poole

Instagram: libertypoolex
Age: 21
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Waitress & Marketing Student

Hugo Hammond

Instagram: hugohammond
Age: 24
From: Hampshire
Occupation: P.E Teacher

Shannon Singh

Instagram: shannonsinghhh
Age: 22
From: Fife
Occupation: Model

Sharon Gaffka

Instagram: sharongaffka
Age: 25
From: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport

Jake Cornish

Instagram: jakecornish7
Age: 24
From: Weston-Super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer

Kaz Kamwi

Instagram: kazkamwi
Age: 26
From: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger

Brad McClelland

Instagram: brad_mcclell
Age: 26
From: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer

Chloe Burrows

Instagram: chloe__burrows
Age: 25
From: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive

Toby Aromolaran

Instagram: tobyaromolaran
Age: 22
From: Essex
Occupation: Semi-Pro Footballer

Aaron Francis

Instagram: aaronfranciis
Age: 24
From: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host

Faye Winter

Instagram: faye__winter
Age: 26
From: Devon
Occupation: Lettings Manager

Chuggs Wallis

Instagram: chuggswallis
Age: 23
From: Surrey
Occupation: Business Owner - Customised Hats

Liam Reardon

Instagram: liamreardon1
Age: 21
From: Wales
Occupation: Bricklayer

Rachel Finni

Instagram: rayfinn
Age: 29
From: London
Occupation: Luxury Travel Specialist

Lucinda Strafford

Instagram: lucindastrafford
Age: 21
From: Brighton
Occupation: Online Fashion Boutique Owner

Millie Court

Instagram: milliegracecourt
Age: 24
From: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Buyer's Administrator

Teddy Soares

Instagram: teddy_soares
Age: 26
From: Manchester
Occupation: Senior Financial Consultant

AJ Bunker

Instagram: andreajanebunker
Age: 28
From: Hertfordshire
Occupation: Hair Extension Technician

Danny Bibby

Instagram: dannybibby
Age: 25
From: Wigan
Occupation: Plumber and Clothing Brand Owner

Georgia Townend

Age: 28
From: Essex
Occupation: Marketing Executive
Instagram: georgiatownend_

Tyler Cruickshank

Age: 26
From: Croydon
Occupation: Estate Agent
Instagram: tylercruickshank_

Abigail Rawlings

Age: 27
From: Beaconsfield
Occupation: Tattoo Artist
Instagram: abigaillouiserawlings

Amy Day

Instagram: _**amyday**_
Age: 25
From: Surrey
Occupation: Performer

Mary Bedford

Instagram: mary_bedford
Age: 22
From: Wakefield
Occupation: Model

Lillie Haynes

Instagram: lillie.haynes
Age: 22:
From: South Shields
Occupation: Trainee Accountant

Kaila Troy

Instagram: djkailatroy
Age: 28
From: Dublin
Occupation: DJ

Salma Naran

Instagram: salma.naranx
Age: 20
From: Dublin
Occupation: Model/Influencer

Clarisse Juliette

Instagram: clarissejuliette
Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Brand Owner/Influencer

Medhy Malanda

Instagram: medhymalanda
Age: 24
From: Luton
Occupation: American football player/model

Harry Young

Instagram: harryyoung__
Age: 24
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Car salesman

Matthew MacNabb

Instagram: matthew_macnabb
Age: 26
From: Belfast
Occupation: Strategic Marketing Consultant

Dale Mehmet

Instagram: dalehuncho
Age: 24
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Barber

Jack Barlow

Instagram: jackcbarlow
Age: 26
From: East Sussex
Occupation: Racing driver

Sam Jackson

Instagram: samjacksonn98
Age: 23
From: Clitheroe
Occupation: Maintenance Engineer

Priya Gopaldas

Instagram: priyagopaldas
Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Medical Student

Aaron Simpson

Instagram: aaronsimpsonn
Age: 24
From: Kent
Occupation: Footballer

Brett Staniland

Instagram: twinbrett
Age: 27
From: Derbyshire
Occupation: PHD Student and Model


Meanwhile, whilst Lucinda contemplates villa life without Brad, and Toby and Chloe get over their recent argument, brand new bombshell AJ Bunker made her entrance, ready to stir up some drama with the Islanders.

Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.

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