Emotions were running high for Luca Bish during Monday night’s episode of Love Island: All Stars as he broke down in tears.
Luca, 25, was left disappointed after new bombshell Tina Stinnes chose to couple up with Scott Thomas on Sunday night, sending India Reynolds home.
And Luca struggled to hold back tears in emotional scenes as he reflected on how different his journey has been this time in the villa.
After India’s dumping, Kaz Crossley was quick to check in on Luca in the wake of Tina picking Scott over him, he said: ‘It’s India’s night, there’s no point in me sitting here being upset.’
Catherine Agbaje pointed out that Luca wasn’t interested in any of the girls in the villa, adding: ‘You basically said none of us were your type!’
But Ronnie Vint responded: ‘I don’t think that’s a problem, do you? If you met seven people and didn’t fancy them?’
Emotions are running high for Luca Bish during Monday night’s episode of Love Island: All Stars as he broke down in tears
Luca, 25, was left disappointed after new bombshell Tina Stinnes chose to couple up with Scott Thomas on Sunday night, sending India Reynolds home
However, later in the evening Luca became more emotional and was comforted by pal Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Curtis Pritchard.
Rushing over to comfort him, Ekin-Su said: ‘You’re doing great I promise you’ and have him a hug.
Sitting down at the beanbags, Luca admitted to her: ‘It feels so different to the last time.’
But Ekin-Su insisted that he has grown since he first appeared on Love Island series eight in 2022.
She said: ‘You’re a much better version of you than you were before I promise you. You’re genuine, not leading anyone on and going with how you want to feel.’
Fans rushed to X – formerly known as Twitter – to commend Luca for showing emotion with many wishing they could give him a hug.
They wrote: ‘Luca’s emotion is so prominent on Love Island. Hopefully it teaches the men watching that showing emotion is healthy;
‘Feeling bad for luca bish on love island was not on my 2025 bingo card; Oww i just wanted to give him a big hug!!; Poor Luca. Hope the dudes OK;
And Luca struggled to hold back tears in emotional scenes as he reflected on how different his journey has been this time in the villa
Luca was comforted by pal Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu who rushed over to hug him, she said: ‘You’re doing great I promise you’
Fans rushed to X – formerly known as Twitter – to commend Luca for showing emotion with many wishing they could give him a hug
‘Did not expect to be feeling bad for Luca Bish on all stars this year’.
Ekin proved she is close friends with Luca as she comforted him and a close friend to Luca has said that the pair have helped each other ‘through highs and lows’ on the outside.
A close friend to Luca told MailOnline about his friendship with Ekin, they said: ‘Luca and Ekin have a lovely friendship, both were a source of support and advice to each other following their breakups with Gemma [Owen] and Davide [Sanclimenti].
‘They’ve met up a few times over the years since their series and kept in sporadic contact. They’ve always been there for each other through any highs and lows.’
Whilst friends don’t think there’s anything romantic there, claiming Ekin often refers to Luca as her brother, they are not surprised at all to see her comforting him as they say ‘she knows despite his joking around that Luca can be vulnerable and emotional so we know she’ll be looking out for him to make sure he’s ok.’
It comes after viewers claimed Luca ‘looks sad’ and like he ‘doesn’t want to be’ on the show.
They took to X to write: ‘Luca seems so sad… is it just me?’; ‘Luca doesn’t seem like himself wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up leaving early’.
‘Can someone check on Luca pls he seems proper sad always’; ‘I am convinced Luca is only in here for the money. He looks bored as hell’.
‘Does Luca really want to be here?’; ‘Why did Luca agree to do this show? If you’re worried about the outside, go find someone on the outside then’.
‘I feel like producers are paying Luca good money because he literally just looks bored and miserable. If Jacques comes in as a bombshell he might crack a smile.’
It comes after viewers claimed Luca ‘looks sad’ and like he ‘doesn’t want to be’ on the show.
They took to X to write: ‘Luca seems so sad… is it just me?’; ‘Luca doesn’t seem like himself wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up leaving early’
In response to the comments from fans that the fishmonger seems downcast, Luca’s sister put out a statement on his Instagram account on Saturday
‘Why does Luca seem sad this season?’; ‘Luca is so chilled this season, im not falling for it just yet’; ‘Luca is just there for the vibes , he’s not there to form any connection’.
In response to the comments from fans that the fishmonger seems downcast, Luca’s sister put out a statement on his Instagram account on Saturday.
One fan questioned: ‘He’s coming across so lovely but can’t help but think he’s sad. Does he want to be there?’
Taking to his Instagram story to clear things up, his sister Claudia explained: ‘I definitely don’t think it’s that he ‘doesn’t want to be there’ at all.
‘I think it’s just a case of him knowing he’s not got a romantic connection with anyone in there as of yet, whereas everyone else has gone pretty head first quite quickly.
‘I watch the show like a HAWK and pick up on the little shots of him messing around and laughing with them all in the background of different scenes which is so reassuring. He is still bringing the one liners – we can’t all smiles 24/7.’
She admitted: ‘He’s surprisingly the biggest overthinker so he’s likely just soooo in his head about being the only one in the villa with no connection. Someone will come in for him I’m sure.
‘Very proud of him for not forcing it for the sake of it and it’s lovely he’s not shying away from his vulnerable side.’
It comes after Luca told how he’d leave the villa if his ex Gemma Owen came in as a bombshell.
Following their split just months after coming runners up in the show, Luca has hinted that there’s no love lost as he joked he’d do a runner if they came face-to-face on the programme.
It comes after Luca told how he’d leave the villa if his ex Gemma Owen came in as a bombshell (pictured on the show in August 2022)
Speaking to MailOnline and other press ahead of his appearance in the new series, Luca quipped: ‘I’d walk out!’ when asked how he’d feel if the influencer strolled through the doors.
Emphasising his point, he then joked: ‘I’d probably say “I’m a Love Islander, get me out of here!”‘
However, he seemingly wouldn’t have an issue if she wanted to return to the show for her own chance of love, adding: ‘I’d back her all the way and just hope she has a better experience than last time.’
But while his fellow islanders including Marcel and Gabby have hinted at a possible reconciliation with their ex, Luca insisted that there’s no going back for himself and Gemma.
He remarked: ‘No, you can read a book twice but the ending never changes. That’s how I look at stuff like that. Sorry Gemma!’
It comes amid claims that Gemma is dreading Luca will talk about the breakup on the show.
A source told The Sun: ‘This is the last thing Gemma wants because in the last year she’s tried to keep her personal life private.
‘Their break-up was shrouded in secrecy and neither has discussed it, but it did not end well.
‘He hinted he was blindsided by the break-up when she posted it online and this is his time to spill the beans.’
Love Island: All Stars continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
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