Love Island: All Stars became a trending topic after a dramatic recoupling ceremony. Viewers responded strongly to an interaction between Whitney Adebayo and Lucinda Strafford, centered on Whitney’s use of the phrase “Charge it”.
The reality TV show, now in its third All Stars season, airs on ITV2 and streams on ITVX. It gathers former contestants for another shot at finding love. The most recent recoupling, where girls chose their partners, led to significant tension. A specific conversation about Whitney’s comments upset Lucinda, which has now become a major talking point for the show’s audience.
The Recoupling and the “Charge It” Moment
The latest episode of Love Island: All Stars featured a girls’ choice recoupling. This is a standard format on the show where the female contestants decide which male islanders they want to be partnered with. These ceremonies often cause high emotions as they can break up existing couples and create new ones.
Following the ceremony, Lucinda was seen talking to fellow islanders Millie Court and Jess Harding. She was visibly upset and referenced comments made by other contestants.
Lucinda said to Millie and Jess: “Whitney was saying ‘Charge it’ and Belle said, ‘Nah, we ain’t charging this one’โฆit’s like chill out. I don’t deserve to be spoken to like that.”.
This brief moment, shared in the episode, sparked immediate discussion online. Lucinda’s reaction suggested she felt the comments were disrespectful or dismissive of her feelings. However, the show did not broadcast the full context of Whitney and Belle’s original conversation, leaving viewers to interpret the meaning of “Charge it” and why it was said.
What “Charge It” Means and Fan Reaction
The phrase “Charge it” is slang, often short for “charge it to the game.” It means to accept a negative situation or a loss as an unavoidable part of an experience and to move on without dwelling on it. It is similar to saying “it is what it is” or taking something “on the chin”.
Fans of the show quickly took to social media to share their thoughts. The reaction was mixed, with some viewers finding the phrase overused and others debating the situation’s fairness. Many comments were posted on a popular Facebook thread about the episode.
One fan, Francesca Marland, wrote: “If Whitney says charge it once more think I’ll lose it.” This sentiment was echoed by others, with Sally Sallyann adding, “If i hear ‘charge it’ one more time I’m gonna lose my . I rather hear ‘like like like’ over this charger it.”.
Some fans defended Whitney, suggesting the show’s editing might not tell the whole story. Louise Farmer commented, “The episodes are an hour long, you don’t see everything, only what they want you to see. Nobody knows her as an individual.” Another viewer, Rowena Sweeney, doubted Whitney would be disrespectful, writing, “Yeah like whitney would ever ‘charge it’ she would backhand anyone for speaking to her disrespectfully.”.
Context of Drama in the All Stars Villa
The “Charge it” conversation did not happen in isolation. It followed a highly dramatic recoupling where Lucinda chose Ciaran Davies. This decision was notable because another islander, Samie Elishi, had also been coupled with Ciaran. Samie’s reaction to losing her partner was emotional.
While making her selection, Samie said: “My journey in the villa was lovely up until this very moment but it’s never smooth sailing in this place so you’ve got to take the rough with the smooth I guess.”.
This context is important because it shows the recoupling directly affected several people. Samie felt hurt, Lucinda made a bold choice that changed the villa’s dynamics, and the aftermath included candid conversations among the islanders. The tension was high, which likely contributed to the sensitivity around the “Charge it” comments.
Other islanders were also dealing with personal struggles. Tommy Bradley, the youngest contestant this season at 22, opened up about feeling insecure. He shared with Samie that he believed his age was an issue with the other women in the villa, making it hard for him to form a connection.
Whitney’s Journey and Other Villa Feuds
Whitney Adebayo has been a central figure in the villa’s drama recently. Prior to the recoupling, she was involved in a public argument with Charlie Frederick. During a game called “All Eyes on Me”, Charlie was asked which islander was playing the “biggest game.” He pointed at Whitney.
Charlie claimed: “Whitney is playing a little game over there.” Whitney immediately fired back, “What game am I playing?” before storming off from the group. She later stated, “That’s on some b, I actually hate s like that.”**.
This clash highlights existing tensions. Whitney was originally coupled with Jack Keating. Their relationship has been a topic of fan discussion, with some viewers calling their interactions “awkward” or “forced”. In one memorable scene, the pair shared a kiss on the terrace followed by a high-five, which many fans found unusual.
Meanwhile, other feuds are brewing. New bombshell Scott van-der-Sluise clashed with Charlie after accusing him of “having his cake and eating it” regarding his connections with both Millie and Jess. This led to a heated exchange where Charlie told Scott to “shut your mouth,” and Scott responded by telling him to “f**k off”.
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How to Watch Love Island All Stars
For viewers who want to catch up on the drama, Love Island: All Stars airs nightly at 9 PM in the UK. It is broadcast on ITV2 and is also available for streaming on ITVX. The show features a mix of returning fan favorites and new bombshells entering the villa, ensuring the relationships and conflicts are constantly evolving.
The current couples after the latest recoupling are Curtis Pritchard and Millie Court, Lucinda Strafford and Ciaran Davies, Leanne Amaning and Scott van-der-Sluise, Belle Hassan and Sean Stone, Whitney Adebayo and Konnor Ewudzi, Helena Ford and Tommy Bradley, Jess Harding and Jack Keating, and Samie Elishi and Shaq Muhammad.
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