Love Island stars Casey O’Gorman and Lucinda Strafford have sparked speculation that they are secretly dating after featuring in a video together.
The pair both found fame through ITV's insanely popular reality dating show - with 27-year-old Casey first appearing on season nine of the show in 2023 before returning to the villa this year to be a contestant on the All Stars spin-off series. Meanwhile, 24-year-old Lucinda first burst into the spotlight as a contestant during season seven of the show in. 2021.
Now the duo have sparked rumours they are embarking on a relationship together - and Love Island fans seem very happy about the idea thinking they would make a perfect couple. The rumour mill was sent into overdrive when Lucinda shared a TikTok video where she jokingly mocked Casey - only for her to reveal he was in the video too.
In the short clip, Lucinda started her post by declaring: "wassup TikTok" - a phrase that Casey frequently uses at the beginning of his own TikTok videos. Lucinda was clearly on a surprisingly empty train and pulled a funny expression as she peeped out the phrase. She then panned the camera over to Casey, who pulled a silly face of his own and said "wassup TikTok" too.
The duo then continued to joke about saying "wassup TikTok" while pulling faces before quickly falling apart laughing together. The seemingly flirtatious moment captured the imaginations of their fans and followers who were quick to suspect - and endorse - the beginning of a romance.
Bernice Blackstock suffers new blow in Emmerdale as she struggles with illnessOne impressed fan declared: “I do see Lucinda and Casey dating.” Another asked: “Wait is that her new bf.” And a further fan declared: “I could actually see @Casey O’Gorman and @Lucinda dating.” While others shipped the idea of Casey and Lucinda being an item - with one commenting: “Omg I love this duo.”
Love Island fans will soon have a whole new cast of attractive young singletons to swoon over - as the dating show has already confirmed when it will be back for the 2024 season. Reports this week revealed the show will hit screens on Monday 3 June and will reportedly run for eight weeks over the summer. Auditions for the 2024 season have been open since January - when Love Island: All Stars was airing.
The official casting call declares: "Have you got what it takes to be an Islander? How do you fancy finding love in the sun? ITV2 are looking for vibrant singles from across the UK who want to head to the sun, in search of love!
"The chosen cast will spend time in a luxury villa, getting to know one another, but to remain in paradise they must win the hearts of the public and their fellow Islanders who ultimately decide their fate on Love Island. If you think you’ve got what it takes, then we want to hear from you straight away."