In a decision that left everyone speechless, Yana Marks chose to save her ex-boyfriend, Kye Lambert, during a dramatic recoupling ceremony on Love Island Australia. Faced with sending home either Kye or another boy, Cooper, Yana broke down in tears before making a choice that she insisted was about fairness, not rekindling romance. The move has sent shockwaves through the villa, leaving other islanders questioning her motives and worrying about the future of Kye’s new connection with Lacey.
The Emotional Recoupling Ceremony
The tension built as host Sophie Monk arrived to announce a surprise recoupling. The two newest islanders, bombshells Tamara and Mateo, were given the power to choose who they wanted to pair up with. The ceremony took a stunning turn when Mateo, who had previously shown interest in both Isabel and Yana, decided to couple up with Lacey.
This left Yana, Cooper, and Kye as the final three islanders without a partner. Yana was given the sole power to decide which boy to save, condemning the other to immediate dumping from the villa. The pressure was immense, with Soph reminding Yana she was choosing between a boy she was “in love with a matter of months ago” and someone she had only just met.
Overwhelmed, Yana broke down. “I can’t even talk,” she cried, before finally making her choice. “I would like to couple up with this boy because I think he has really gotten along with everyone in this villa already,” she stated. She added that she believed he was able to make “genuine connections” and she wanted to give him another shot. She then revealed her decision: she saved Kye.
The villa was stunned. Kye’s reaction was one of pure disbelief. “I’m a bit shocked,” he said. “I’m speechless, I’m pretty gobsmacked that I’m sitting here.” Reflecting later, he told cameras, “I don’t know if I deserved to be saved by Yana. It’s made me look at her in a different way.”
Yana’s Explanation and a Private Chat
Following the recoupling, Yana immediately pulled Kye aside for a private conversation to clarify her reasons. She wanted to make it clear that her decision was not a signal that she wanted to get back together.
Yana told Kye, “Before anything, I just want to let you know, I didn’t pick you to be with you. I picked you because I know that you have a connection in here, and I want you to pursue that. ‘Cause I know she likes you a lot and you like her a lot. And I know that Cooper didn’t really have a connection here, and I wouldn’t feel comfortable…trying to get a connection with him.”
She further explained that she wanted to give him the chance to explore his relationship with Lacey, even though she admitted that watching it would “kill” her. Kye appreciated the gesture, responding, “Yeah, I’m actually stunned. I don’t even know what to say, like, thank you. I don’t even know how I’m here, actually, if I’m honest with you.”
The Aftermath and Villa Reactions
Yana’s decision has created a complex web of emotions in the villa. The other girls were left with many questions, particularly about how this would affect Kye’s current connection. Gabby voiced a common concern, noting that having exes share the same bed was “not a good sign.”
Kye’s partner, Lacey, was also caught in the middle. She had been unexpectedly chosen by Mateo during the recoupling, but her connection with Kye was now under a microscope. In a later episode, the boys were tasked with dumping one of the girls, and Lacey was sent home. In her exit interview, she spoke about her genuine feelings for Kye.
Lacey revealed, “My relationship with Kye, I felt like it was very misunderstood. Not many people got to see how genuine it was.” She also confirmed that there was “unfinished business” between them and that they planned to see each other on the outside.
Kye was visibly upset by Lacey’s departure, but the villa quickly received two new bombshells, Boston and Mia, whose arrival soon shifted the dynamics once again.
A Shared History and a Steamy Challenge
The history between Yana and Kye adds layers to their villa dynamic. The two had previously dated for a year and a half before a tough breakup. Their past was a source of immediate drama when Kye first entered the villa as a bombshell, leaving Yana shaking and in tears.
Their chemistry, however, was still evident. In a later X-rated “forbidden fruit” challenge, the ex-couple caused a stir with a very suggestive performance. Kye held a banana at crotch height while Yana knelt and took a bite, which led to a passionate kiss. The moment shocked fellow islanders and viewers alike, with some fans on social media calling it “shameless” and “wild,” while others noted their undeniable spark.
The new couples formed after the explosive recoupling were Yana and Kye, Gabby and Jotham, Mick and Tamara, Connor and Isabel, Mateo and Lacey, and Ross and Sharn.
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