In a dramatic turn of events on Love Island: All Stars, returning bombshell Curtis Pritchard wasted no time in setting his romantic sights on Millie Court during Sunday night's explosive episode. However, Millie couldn't resist poking fun at his acting abilities, setting the stage for a tense and entertaining encounter.
Curtis Pritchard's Bold Romantic Move
Curtis made a bold and calculated move by whisking Millie away to the secluded Secret Garden, clearly aiming to turn her head and make a lasting impression. As he attempted to turn on the charm, Curtis immediately launched into his favourite subject: dancing. He asked Millie directly if she could dance, to which she replied with a hint of amusement, 'I went to a drama club, like an after school club.'
Trying to keep the conversation light and engaging, Curtis admitted, 'I did that one time as well to be fair…after Hollyoaks…' Millie quickly quipped back, 'You needed it.' Refusing to be rattled by the playful dig, Curtis brushed off the comment and confidently invited Millie to dance, attempting to impress her with a few slick and practised moves. The big question remains: will Curtis' hip movements and dance skills be enough to truly win Millie over in the high-pressure villa environment?
Villa Tensions and Impending Recoupling
Elsewhere in the episode, tensions soared dramatically as night fell in the Villa. Curtis suddenly received a text reading, 'Can all Islanders gather around the firepit immediately.' With the Islanders visibly on edge, bombshell Lucinda Stafford then received another text announcing, 'Islanders, tonight there will be a recoupling in which the girls will choose which boy they want to couple up with.'
The message continued, specifying that 'As the newest arrivals, Curtis and Lucinda will have the first choice.' The Villa now braces itself for yet another explosive recoupling, set to leave the Islanders in shock once again and potentially reshape the entire dynamic of the show.
Viewer Suspicions and Accusations of 'Acting'
This fresh drama comes just days after Love Island viewers spotted clues that two of the ITV2 stars have been 'acting' on screen. Many fans are fuming that one Islander in particular is 'playing it safe to win' the competition, rather than genuinely seeking a romantic connection.
The couples had finally appeared to be settling down after many were switched up earlier in the week, following a dramatic recoupling triggered by a series of bombshell entrances. However, with the first dumping taking place on Thursday, the villa was once again rocked into chaos as AJ Bunker and Charlie Frederick were sent packing.
Amidst all this chaos, dedicated fans of the ITV2 series believe they have spotted one Islander 'playing safe to win' by sticking rigidly within his current couple and essentially 'acting' as if he likes his partner. They have speculated that eventually, this singleton will dump the girl he's currently coupled up with, setting his eyes on another All Stars beauty.
Scott van-der-Sluis Under Scrutiny
Scott van-der-Sluis, who has been coupled up with Leanne Amaning since day three when he chose her after his own bombshell entrance, is the primary subject of these viewer suspicions. The duo had been featured on screen relatively infrequently until last night, when they were seen heading out on a romantic date—a picturesque picnic amongst the mountains.
During this intimate date, the couple opened up about how their romance was progressing and admitted they were interested in taking things even further. Scott asked if Leanne would visit him in Wales and expressed curiosity about whether her family would approve of him as a potential partner. Despite these seemingly sweet exchanges, viewers were far from convinced that Scott was being genuine.
Many hit out on social media, stating they felt he was 'acting' and 'playing safe to win', with predictions that he will later couple up with Millie Court. One viewer penned on X, formerly Twitter, 'Is Scott into Leanne or is he acting?' Another chimed in, 'Scott is so PERFORMATIVE.' A third added, 'Scott’s playing it safe with Leanne, he really wants to win it this time, 4th times the charm, he doesn’t like her at all he wants Millie & he’ll go for her now she’s been voted favourite girl, better chance of winning.'
As a fourth viewer penned, 'Leanne should make the most of this, as Scott’ll be off when he thinks the time is right to hook up with Millie and win the cheque.' Someone else concluded, 'The only reason I don’t fully trust Scott is because he knows his main audience and what they want.'
Charlie Frederick Also Accused
Scott is not the only star that viewers have accused of acting. Fans also hit out at former Made In Chelsea star Charlie Frederick before he was dumped from the villa. He found himself in the middle of a complex love triangle between former show winners Millie and Jess, before being brutally dumped by Millie and exiting the ITV2 show.
Fans were convinced that the fitness coach had been playing up for the cameras in a bid to bring extra drama and remain longer on the series. While this time round, Charlie lasted a week, when he first appeared on the series in 2018, he was voted out after just five days in the villa.
Looking back at old clips of Charlie from his time on E4's Made In Chelsea, fans were quick to point out he both looks and sounds very different now. Under a clip shared to social media, one fan wrote, 'Me forgetting this scene, also what’s up with his voice...?' Another chimed in to agree, 'He went from posh boy to wanna be road man on Love Island,' as a third penned, 'No way is that Charlie’s voice.' A fourth concluded, 'What is going on with Charlie’s voice? He was either putting on a posh voice then or that’s his real voice on Love Island.'
As the Love Island: All Stars saga continues to unfold, viewers remain glued to their screens, analysing every interaction for signs of genuine romance or strategic gameplay. The villa promises more shocks, recouplings, and dramatic twists in the episodes to come.
