Love Island All Stars Viewers Investigate Samie and Lucinda's Friendship Feud
In a dramatic turn of events on Love Island All Stars, fans have been meticulously examining the truth behind the apparent feud between contestants Samie Elishi and Lucinda Strafford. The controversy ignited during a shocking recoupling episode that aired recently, leaving viewers questioning the authenticity of their off-screen friendship.
The Villa Confrontation That Sparked the Controversy
The tension between the two reality stars began when Lucinda, entering as a bombshell contestant, exercised her privilege to steal any boy she desired. Despite Samie's established connection with Ciaran Davies, Lucinda chose to couple with him, leaving Samie feeling completely blindsided by the decision.
In a subsequent conversation, Samie approached Lucinda with her concerns, stating: "Maybe I just forgot where we was, and was thinking we were on the outside. 'Cus we're good friends out here. And I feel like I'm the closest girl to you in her, like on the outside."
Lucinda's response proved equally revealing: "I don't think we're close enough to stop me from picking Ciaran." To further justify her position, Lucinda claimed that Samie had excluded her from the launch event for her fragrance line, suggesting their friendship wasn't as deep as Samie believed.
Viewers Uncover Timeline Evidence
Dedicated Love Island enthusiasts have since conducted thorough investigations into the timeline surrounding Samie's fragrance launch. When Lucinda raised the issue of not receiving an invitation, Samie immediately countered: "You weren't even in the country!"
Fans have verified that Samie's fragrance brand Elishi celebrated its launch on November 10th, 2025. Samie marked the occasion with an Instagram post on November 11th, describing it as: "last night was soo special✨ a room full of the most amazing supportive ladies I couldn’t of asked for more." The event was attended by fellow Islanders including Millie Court and All Stars contestant Sophie Piper.
Meanwhile, examination of Lucinda's social media reveals she was in New York City with her mother during that period, celebrating her birthday. Her Instagram posts from November 4th to 12th document the trip, including a video on Brooklyn Bridge captioned: "26 today ? feeling extremely grateful .. ?♡" and another stating simply: "I❤️NYC."
Fan Theories and Skepticism
Despite this apparent evidence, some viewers remain unconvinced. One sceptical fan commented: "Not necessarily because we know that they post content late sometimes to extend their trip on Insta, even when they come back home."
Others have suggested that even if Lucinda was abroad during the launch, she might not have received a physical invitation beforehand, leaving the friendship question unresolved. The debate continues among the show's dedicated fanbase, with many analysing every detail of their relationship history.
Evidence of Previous Friendship
Viewers have been resurfacing numerous examples suggesting the pair previously enjoyed a closer bond than currently displayed in the villa:
- Multiple vlogs and TikTok videos showing them together at dinners and nights out
- A holiday in Mexico during March 2025, with Lucinda captioning a post: "The moon and sun.. ??✨"
- Various social media interactions that indicated friendship before their All Stars appearance
This investigation into Samie and Lucinda's relationship coincides with fan curiosity about Lucinda's other fractured friendships within the Love Island universe, particularly her fallouts with Millie and Chloe Burrows, with whom she was previously very close.
The ongoing drama continues to captivate Love Island All Stars audiences, who remain divided about the true nature of the contestants' relationships both inside and outside the famous villa.
