Now, just a few weeks after Gabby dumped the former Blazin' Squad member, Marcel has broken his silence as he walked the red carpet at the TV BAFTA Awards last night.
Speaking to the Daily Star ahead of the prestigious awards show, Marcel said, "I’ve spent so much time with Gabs over the past 10 months. All of the special things we have done together...it feels like she should be here with me now but I’m here by myself.
"In my head I’m not even close to thinking about going after someone else at all."
Marcel's words come after his representative released a statement on his behalf last week. He said, "Sadly the rumours are true, Gabby and Marcel have split up. Marcel can't really defend his actions as he knows he did wrong and will regret it forever."
He then continued, "Marcel is upset that he broke the heart of someone he loves and someone that he shared so many special moments with, but with all the good times there are difficult times, and sadly Marcel and Gabby had been in a bad place at this stage.
"Gabby was a special part of Marcel's life, and he hopes one day she can find it in herself to forgive him. He knows what he did was wrong and is extremely sad about how he has hurt Gabby."
See all of the phrases that best sum up Love Island 2017:
"100 my type on paper"
Used by eventual winner Amber Davies almost every episode! We think she's got a 'type'.
Marcel Somerville breaks his silence over Gabby Allen split
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"Salty"
Often used to describe an Islander during a heated argument in the Love Island villa.
"100 my type on paper"
Used by eventual winner Amber Davies almost every episode! We think she's got a 'type'.
"Muggy/Mugged off"
Poor old Mike Thalassitis was often called 'Muggy' by his fellow Islanders. The word was used to describe someone who had deceived or disrespected one of their mates.
"I've got a TEXT!"
The classic Love Island phrase used by Islanders when producers send a text to their phone to make them aware of an elimination or a task.
"When I was younger I used to be in the Blazin' Squad"
Marcel couldn't wait to tell his fellow Islanders about his Blazin' Squad days. 😂
"Stick it on him/her"
"Stick it on him/her" was used by the Love Island 2017 cast when they were discussing flirting and sexual activity.
"Melt"
One of the favourite words use by the cast of Love Island in 2017. Often used by the likes of Kem and Chris during discussions about the girls, the boys would say, "I'm acting like a total melt".
"Putting all my eggs in one basket"
As the couples tried to pair up to stay on the show, many of them chose to stick with just one girl/boy, leading the newcomers to tell them they were "putting all of their eggs in one basket."
"What a sort"
Often used by the Islanders to describe a physical attraction towards a girl or boy. Kem often described Amber as "a sort".
"Pied"
Used to describe when somebody has been dumped or dismissed. Poor old Camilla was left 'pied' when Jonny dumped her for Tyla Carr.
"Salty"
Often used to describe an Islander during a heated argument in the Love Island villa.
"100 my type on paper"
Used by eventual winner Amber Davies almost every episode! We think she's got a 'type'.
"Muggy/Mugged off"
Poor old Mike Thalassitis was often called 'Muggy' by his fellow Islanders. The word was used to describe someone who had deceived or disrespected one of their mates.
"I've got a TEXT!"
The classic Love Island phrase used by Islanders when producers send a text to their phone to make them aware of an elimination or a task.
"When I was younger I used to be in the Blazin' Squad"
Marcel couldn't wait to tell his fellow Islanders about his Blazin' Squad days. 😂
"Stick it on him/her"
"Stick it on him/her" was used by the Love Island 2017 cast when they were discussing flirting and sexual activity.
"Melt"
One of the favourite words use by the cast of Love Island in 2017. Often used by the likes of Kem and Chris during discussions about the girls, the boys would say, "I'm acting like a total melt".
"Putting all my eggs in one basket"
As the couples tried to pair up to stay on the show, many of them chose to stick with just one girl/boy, leading the newcomers to tell them they were "putting all of their eggs in one basket."
"What a sort"
Often used by the Islanders to describe a physical attraction towards a girl or boy. Kem often described Amber as "a sort".
"Pied"
Used to describe when somebody has been dumped or dismissed. Poor old Camilla was left 'pied' when Jonny dumped her for Tyla Carr.
"Salty"
Often used to describe an Islander during a heated argument in the Love Island villa.
But despite walking the red carpet alone at last night's TV BAFTAs, it wasn't all bad news for Marcel.
For the first time in history, Love Island picked up a BAFTA award for Reality and constructed factual, beating the likes of Celebrity Hunted, Old People’s Home For Four-Year Olds and The Real Full Monty.