Former Love Island star Zac Nunns has publicly addressed his ex-girlfriend Lucinda Strafford's dramatic return to reality television, offering a surprisingly candid perspective through social media posts. The development comes as Lucinda makes her fourth appearance across the Love Island franchise, this time as a bombshell contestant on the highly anticipated All Stars edition.
Snapchat Revelations Spark Conversation
Zac Nunns, who formed a romantic connection with Lucinda during Love Island Australia's fifth season, has taken to Snapchat to share his unfiltered reactions to her television comeback. The couple famously finished as runners-up during their season together before ultimately parting ways in February 2024, citing the challenges of maintaining a long-distance relationship.
Initial Criticism and Subsequent Clarification
In his initial response to Lucinda's All Stars entrance alongside fellow bombshell Curtis Pritchard on January 23rd, Zac didn't hold back his criticism. Replying directly to a fan's comment on the platform, he wrote: "Anyone who has done the show 4 times is taking the p--s let's just be real with ourselves."
He further elaborated during his regular show review, acknowledging the personal awkwardness of the situation: "It's always awkward when I'm reviewing a season and an ex walks through the doors Imao. A big reason we didn't work out was because a third show was on the table while we were still together."
However, Zac's perspective appeared to soften following the January 25th episode. In a subsequent Snapchat story, he clarified that no lingering animosity exists between them, stating that if Lucinda performs well in the villa, "that's great."
Broader Reaction from Reality TV Community
The bombshell entrance has generated significant discussion beyond Zac's personal commentary. Curtis Pritchard's ex-girlfriend, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, created viral moments of her own by commenting "Just choked on my Nando's" on the official Instagram announcement of his return, a remark that has since garnered over forty thousand likes.
Other Love Island alumni have joined the conversation, with season five winner Amber Gill simply responding "You're kidding me" to the casting news, while fellow contestant Sammy Root questioned the decision-making process with his comment: "Who's idea was that."
Lucinda's Reality Television Journey
Lucinda Strafford first entered the Love Island universe during the show's seventh UK season in 2021, making her villa debut on day nine before being eliminated alongside Aaron Francis on day twenty-eight. Her search for romance continued internationally when she joined Love Island Australia two years later, where she met Zac Nunns and developed the relationship that would ultimately lead to their second-place finish.
Now returning to the franchise that launched her public profile, Lucinda has expressed her renewed determination to find lasting love within the All Stars villa, telling producers she's finally ready to discover "the one." Her participation marks an unprecedented fourth appearance across different iterations of the globally popular dating show.
