Love Island's Anton faces backlash
Love Island's Anton has been facing backlash for his decision to re-couple with Lucie instead of Yewande.
His family have taken to Twitter to defend him, 'I really don’t feel like it’s fair to say that Yewande’s elimination was down to Anton.'
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Please can we get a girl in the villa to make Anton smile like this more pls #TeamAnton #LoveIsland
Last night's episode saw Yewande dumped from the villa after Danny chose to re-couple with new girl Arabella.
Her fellow islander Anton has been facing backlash for choosing to save Lucie over Yewande.
Lucie found love in the villa with dumped islander Joe and many felt Yewande deserved that chance too.
Anton's family jump to his defense
The islander's family have been managing his social media accounts.
They took to Twitter writing, 'Guys, I really don’t feel like it’s fair to say that Yewande’s elimination was down to Anton.'
When you realise there's just 1 hour to go until Unseen Bits. Don't miss the juicy exclusives, tonight 9pm, @ITV2. #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/T2B5junflw
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) 22 June 2019
'He’s been very close friends with Lucie throughout his time in the villa and she made it clear to him that she wishes to stay.'
'We’re gutted that Yewande is no longer in the villa... we love you @yewande_biala.'
Guys, I really don’t feel like it’s fair to say that Yewande’s elimination was down to Anton. He’s been very close friends with Lucie throughout his time in the villa and she made it clear to him that she wishes to stay. We’re gutted that Yewande is no longer in the villa
— ANTON DANYLUK OFFICIAL (@Anton_Danyluk) 24 June 2019
Fan reactions
While some fans believe Anton made the wrong decision...
Anton saying it’s love island not friend island and yet chooses to couple up with his friend who has someone waiting for her at home?? Okkkkkkkk #loveisland
— Kate Walsh (@kate_moynihan) 24 June 2019
The whole UK when Anton chose Lucie after the speech sounded like Yewande#LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/8PIlbqQzv4
— Sachin (@sxchin101) 24 June 2019
Thinking about how the producers made Anton go before Danny so there was no way Yewande could’ve been saved #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/EeOUko6N3L
— Evelyn (@evelynxyvonne) 24 June 2019
Is Anton mad!?? “We came in here for Love not friends”. What did you just do with Lucie????
— Milly (@NotOnTwirra) 24 June 2019
Others feel he's not to blame for Yewande's exit...
'totally not antons fault !!! he chose the right person.'
totally not antons fault !!! he chose the right person. it wasn't his decision to make anyways it was dannys
— (@pignolisbutera) 24 June 2019
Anton had to pick before Danny so how could it possibly be Anton’s fault?! He couldn’t pick Yewande when Danny was still to pick! Honestly some people on social media are completely ridiculous ♀️
— Kimberly Rainey (@kimberlyg01) 25 June 2019
He’s done everyone proud, it’s not his fault or Lucie’s at all. I think they both really care for each other and may stick too, I wish them the best of luck x
— Charlize Kenyon (@charlizekenyon) 24 June 2019
Meanwhile, Joe has said he would have the left the villa if it was Lucie that was dumped and not him.
The former islander opens up in a brand new interview which you can read about here.
Love Island returns to Virgin Media Two tonight from 9pm.
