Love Island winners Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak have finally gone on their first date after an awkward interview on This Morning today. The pair appeared together on the ITV show following their successful run in the Majorca villa, but things turned awkward when Lorenzo admitted they hadn't planned any dates yet.
Awkward Interview
During the interview, Lorenzo said: "As we've left the villa, we're still in the same place, exclusively dating," with Julia adding: "Yes, we are still dating." He remarked on the "crazy few days" and said "everything needs to settle down," before adding: "Then we're going to go on some lovely dates."
He also admitted they hadn't said the word love to each other yet, telling hosts: "Feelings are developing, it's in the right position… so I feel like give it some time…" When asked how she felt, Julia quickly added: "Where's the date?" Lorenzo said he planned to take her to a rooftop bar, joking they could use their £50,000 prize pot.
First Date
Following the interview, the pair finally went on their first date, with both sharing snaps from a restaurant. Lorenzo was seen sipping an Aperol Spritz opposite Julia, who posed for a photo for him.
Speaking after their win, Lorenzo described it as "very surreal," saying: "I did not think this would happen eight weeks ago walking in there. What an honour; very privileged, very humbled." Julia added: "We feel very grateful and it's crazy, coming from Casa I had no idea I would make it through Casa and then win. What has happened?! We loved it and enjoyed every second, and always lived in the moment."
Addressing Doubts
Asked what they'd say to those who doubt their relationship, Julia said: "That's natural, people will have doubts. We know what we have got and we believe in ourselves and being there for each other. Watch this space!"
Lorenzo shared: "We haven't gone through some of the stages the other couples have - L bombs, girlfriend/boyfriend, and I didn't want to rush anything. I'm a slow burner, and we've only known each other for four weeks and I have loved every second of that and putting pressure on that just because the show was coming to an end would have ruined things."
He added: "We have built this amazing connection and amazing foundation, and now I want us to experience the next milestones in the real world. Julia really changed my time in there - I was quite passive until Casa and the minute I got there, there was an instant spark and that's where it changed for me and I put my foot on the gas."
