Love Island: All Stars has been rocked by viewer accusations that two contestants are 'acting' for the cameras, with fans particularly convinced that one islander is strategically 'playing it safe' to secure victory in the ITV2 reality series.
Scott's 'Performative' Romance Under Scrutiny
The villa experienced significant turmoil following the first dumping of the series, which saw AJ Bunker and Charlie Frederick sent packing. Amid this chaos, dedicated viewers have turned their attention to Scott van-der-Sluis and his coupling with Leanne Amaning.
Scott and Leanne have been paired since day three, when Scott selected Leanne after making a bombshell entrance. Their relationship received increased screen time during a romantic mountain picnic date, where they discussed their growing connection and future plans, including potential visits to Wales and family introductions.
Viewer Skepticism and Predictions
Despite their seemingly genuine interactions, many fans remain unconvinced about Scott's sincerity. Social media platforms, particularly X (formerly Twitter), have been flooded with comments suggesting Scott is being 'performative' and strategically maintaining his current coupling to enhance his chances of winning the £50,000 prize.
One viewer questioned: 'Is Scott into Leanne or is he acting?' while another declared: 'Scott is so PERFORMATIVE.' A more detailed analysis came from a fan who wrote: '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.'
This sentiment was echoed by others predicting Scott will eventually ditch Leanne to pursue a coupling with Millie Court, who was recently voted favourite girl by viewers. One comment read: '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.'
Charlie Frederick's 'Acting' Accusations
Scott wasn't the only contestant facing accusations of inauthentic behaviour. Before his dramatic dumping, former Made In Chelsea star Charlie Frederick found himself at the centre of similar criticism.
Fans became convinced the fitness coach was exaggerating his persona for dramatic effect, particularly after comparing his current appearance and voice to clips from his 2018 Love Island appearance and E4's Made In Chelsea. One viewer noted: 'He went from posh boy to wanna be road man on Love Island,' while others questioned the authenticity of his vocal delivery.
Millie Court's 'Savage' Dumping Moment
The episode's most dramatic moment came when Millie Court, having been voted favourite girl alongside Scott as favourite boy, was tasked with selecting islanders for dumping. In what viewers described as a 'savage twist,' Millie chose to send Charlie packing despite their romantic involvement since day one.
This decision followed days of tension after Charlie secretly kissed Jess Harding behind Millie's back, with viewers branding his behaviour 'gross and disgusting' and declaring he 'needs to be humbled.'
Fan Reactions to Millie's Decision
Social media erupted with praise for Millie's decisive action. One fan wrote: 'Put some respect on Millie! ABSOLUTE SAVAGE.' Another celebrated: 'Millie standing up & making the nation proud by sending Charlie home, THAT'S MY GIRL.'
Additional reactions included: 'I genuinely didn’t think Millie had that in her omds' and 'Millie gagged everyone and I’m obsessed.' One particularly enthusiastic viewer declared: 'I take back everything I ever thought about Millie. She's a WOMAN!! I can't believe she's sending Charlie packing. This is the kind of karma I dream about. SHE ATE.'
Millie explained her decision by stating she was 'going with her heart' after noticing multiple 'red flags' in Charlie's behaviour over recent days. Meanwhile, Scott used his favourite boy status to save Whitney and Jess Harding, resulting in AJ Bunker's departure.
The dramatic episode has set the stage for continued tension in the villa, with viewers now closely watching Scott's movements and celebrating Millie's newfound assertiveness as Love Island: All Stars continues its explosive run on ITV2 and ITVX.
