Olivia Buckland and Rykard Jenkins got viewers talking with their under-the-covers antics on Thursday (9 June) night’s show, and in scenes to air on tonight’s episode, Rykard confirms everyone’s suspicions.
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Olivia and Rykard have got frisky in the 'Love Island' villa
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In a quiet chat with Tom Powell, he confesses he and Olivia did sleep together, but begs him to keep their frisson a secret.
He says to Tom: “We knew if it comes up it can ruin things. It can ruin things for me, for her, but I’m just so happy. She’s so nice. She’s honestly like my best mate. I love her. So I just want her to do her thing.
“It’s weird because we’re so tight, you don’t understand. We’ve got a chemistry that is just tight chemistry. That is my girl. Trust me. That is my girl.”
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Rykard made his confession to Tom
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However, during a catch up in the Beach Hut, Rykard makes a completely contrasting admission, admitting that he’s actually more attracted to Rachel Fenton, and was hoping to pair up with her in the next re-coupling.
“With Olivia, she likes Adam. Olivia likes Adam. So I want her to pursue Adam and be happy,” he says. “She wants to be happy. So we’re friends and we’re going to support each other.
“With Rachel, I am attracted to her. I feel like there’s potential, there’s more potential with me and Rachel.”
Meanwhile, Olivia is busy denying anything has happened between them, saying in the Beach Hut: “Me and Rykard have had a spoon but nothing’s ever come of it. That doesn’t really mean anything. I spoon all my friends. It’s nice isn’t it?”
With the recoupling just moments away, can Rykard bury any feelings for Olivia or will his heart rule over his head?
‘Love Island’ airs tonight at 9pm on ITV.
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'Love Island' Contestants 2016
The 2016 'Love Islanders'(01 of12)
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Scott Thomas(02 of12)
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Scott, 27, is an entrepreneur and club promoter from Manchester and has been single for six years. He is the brother of 'Coronation Street' star Ryan (Jason Grimshaw), and 'Emmerdale' star Adam (Adam Barton). He says: "They support me, but I want to do this on my own. I've been brought up with it so I'm prepared in a way, but it's my turn now. It doesn't scare me, that side of things." (credit:ITV)
Cara De La Hoyde(03 of12)
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Cara, 25, is an international circus performer from Kent and has been single for ten months.She says: "I was on 'First Dates' a couple of years ago. He paid for the dinner which was alright, but he loved himself." (credit:ITV)
Daniel Lukakis(04 of12)
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Daniel, 23, trained as an osteopath and physiotherapist and is now a model. He’s from London and has been single for a year. He says: "I was scouted by David Gandy. I was in the gym, and saw him, and I'd followed his career for a very long time so we had a chat and he put me in touch with his agent, who signed me." (credit:ITV)
Sophie Gradon(05 of12)
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Sophie, 30, is a marketing manager from Newcastle and has been single for seven months. She says: "I used to date Danny Cipriani. Suddenly I was in the papers being called a 'Kelly Brook lookalike', which is nice, as she's stunning!" (credit:ITV)
Javi Shephard(06 of12)
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Javi, 27, is a Surveyor from York and has been single for seven months.He says: "She has to be perfect! She has to be intelligent, athletic and healthy, and just have something about her. She should just be fun. I want a girl with good energy, who makes me happy." (credit:ITV)
Zara Holland(07 of12)
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Zara, 20, is the current Miss Great Britain. She’s from Hull and has been single for two years. She says: "I do like tall, dark and handsome. I like a guy to have nice dress sense. I'd love it if he turned up in a blazer and a baby blue shirt! Not that I'm being picky or anything…" (credit:ITV)
Nathan Massey(08 of12)
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Nathan, 24, is a carpenter from Essex and has been single for seven months. He says: "I knock around with a few of the TOWIE lot - Tommy Mallett's one of my best mates." (credit:ITV)
Malin Andersson(09 of12)
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Malin, 23, is a make up artist from Bedford and has been single for two months.She says: "I was on 'Take Me Out' about four years ago, but I didn't get a date. I think I was too fussy. I kept turning my light off!" (credit:ITV)
Rykard Jenkins(10 of12)
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Rykard, 25, is a personal trainer from Kent and has been single for five months. He says: "I hate it when all girls talk about is how many followers they've got on Twitter. Life's about so much more than that." (credit:ITV)
Olivia Buckland(11 of12)
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Olivia, 22, is a sales executive from Essex and has been single for eight months. She says: "I like a guy with tattoos, messy hair, and muscles. And I like a guy with confidence." (credit:ITV)
Tom Powell(12 of12)
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Tom, 24, is a barman and fitness instructor from Wales and has been single since Christmas.He says: "I talk to my granddad about my love life. He's my hero. He taught me everything he knows. He's with my nan and they're very happy, so he must be doing something right." (credit:ITV)