Love Island Winner Amber Gill Mocks Curtis Pritchard's Villa Return
Amber Gill, the triumphant winner of Love Island in 2019, has unleashed a brilliantly savage takedown of her former co-star Curtis Pritchard, following his latest return to the iconic villa. The television personality, now 28, rose to fame when she and her then-boyfriend Greg O'Shea clinched victory on the ITV2 dating series, where Curtis also competed, finishing in fourth place alongside his partner at the time, Maura Higgins.
Curtis Pritchard's Repeated Love Island Appearances
After their relationship ended shortly after the show, Curtis has made multiple comebacks to the Love Island universe. This week, he entered the All Stars spin-off as a Bombshell, marking his latest attempt to find romance on the programme. This follows his participation in Love Island Games in 2023 and a third-place finish on last year's All Stars edition with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
Amber Gill's Viral TikTok Reaction
Watching Curtis's arrival on screen, Amber took to TikTok to post a video that quickly went viral. In it, she humorously questioned the necessity of his repeated appearances. "I’m not being funny but how many times do we need to see this guy do the salsa?" she began. "I mean, like, all love but it’s been seven years man, how many times do I have to watch him with the budgie smugglers on waltzing about the place with a headpiece on doing the splits and that. Like how many timesssss!"
Social Media Buzz and Fan Reactions
The news of Curtis's return was announced on the show's official social media account, featuring a shirtless picture with the caption: "Bringing Bombshell confidence and hoping for less drama this time round, Curtis is dancing back into the All Stars Villa!" This sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and former islanders alike.
- Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu commented: "Just chocked on my Nando’s," garnering over 300 replies.
- Amber responded with: "You’re kidding me."
- Ronnie Vint wrote: "Anyone wanna coffee," a nod to Curtis's infamous coffee-making habit from his first stint.
- Sammy Root questioned: "Who's idea was that."
One fan expressed fatigue, stating: "This has to be the last love island all stars I’m sorry how many times can we recycle." Similar sentiments were echoed regarding other returning contestants, such as Lucinda Strafford, with comments highlighting the repetitive nature of the casting.
Curtis Pritchard's Perspective and Personal Life
During his initial time on Love Island, Curtis became famous for his morning coffee routine, which turned into a viral moment. Reflecting on his All Stars return, he shared: "I feel like I’m in a different stage in my life. The idea of settling down is a serious idea in my life right now. I haven’t found my true love… that sounds so cheesy doesn’t it. So, I thought, let’s give it another go."
He added, "It follows me everywhere! In hindsight, if I do find a girl this time, I will perhaps cuddle her in bed rather than make coffee… so Amy taught me a lesson." Curtis reportedly "jumped" at the opportunity to return after splitting from his partner, performer Sophie Sheridan, towards the end of last year. The pair had met during a pantomime production of Cinderella in Wolverhampton in 2021, with rumours of a rekindled romance after his Love Island Games appearance.
Broadcast Details and Conclusion
Love Island All Stars continues to air on ITV2 and is available for streaming on ITVX, keeping fans engaged with its mix of familiar faces and new drama. Amber Gill's witty critique has added an extra layer of entertainment to the show's ongoing narrative, highlighting the public's mixed reactions to recurring contestants.
