Former Love Island All Stars champion Casey O'Gorman has found himself at the centre of a social media storm after publicly calling out fellow islander Samie Elishi for her return to the show. Fans have branded his reaction as "messy" after he dredged up an old video where Samie mocked his own multiple appearances.
The 'Receipts' and The Reaction
The drama unfolded shortly after it was revealed that Samie Elishi would be entering the Love Island All Stars villa in South Africa as a bombshell, alongside Konnor Ewudzi and AJ Bunker. Casey O'Gorman, a veteran of the show with four appearances and one win under his belt, took to Instagram to respond.
In a now-viral reel posted on 19 January 2026, Casey referenced a TikTok video Samie had made the previous year when he was announced for the All Stars series. In that clip, Samie had laughed at his return, comparing him to 'Lord Farquaad' and suggesting his repeated appearances had become a "joke".
Casey simply played the old video in his new post with the caption: "Samie Elishi is going back into the villa for the third time. Let's just see what she said about me going into the villa for the third time last year." He signed off with a sarcastic "Cheers, Samie."
Fans and Fellow Islanders Weigh In
Despite Casey's implication of hypocrisy, the court of public opinion largely sided with Samie. The comment section was flooded with criticism for O'Gorman's move.
One fan wrote: "Casey honey this is MESSSSSSY," while another defended Samie's track record, stating: "You kept returning until you won. Samie barely even got a shot at it first time and second time she was in it late late." A third added context, saying: "The poor girl got done over last time! We don’t count that as a second time."
The criticism wasn't limited to fans. Fellow Love Island alumni also joined the fray. All Stars contestant Sophie Piper commented pointedly: "Just cause you didn’t get the call up this time ?" to which Casey replied, "Nice one Soph." Other islanders like Ronnie Vint, Kaz Crossley, and Mitch Taylor also reacted with laughing emojis and cryptic comments.
Background and Broader Context
This exchange comes amid reports that Casey was effectively "banned" from the latest All Stars series, with host Maya Jama previously telling him "enough" when he teased a return. Meanwhile, Samie Elishi is on her own quest for love.
Samie first appeared on Love Island series nine in 2023, entering on day 14. She eventually coupled up with Tom Clare, and the pair finished in third place. Their relationship lasted only a month after leaving the villa.
Her second stint was on All Stars series 2, where she again entered as a bombshell, this time targeting Luca Bish. Unsuccessful in her pursuit, she was dumped from the villa on day 27. After brief rumoured links to Sam Thompson and Harrison Solomon, she is now single and back in the villa for a third attempt.
The online spat highlights the often-intertwined and long-lasting drama between Love Island contestants, where past comments can resurface years later to fuel new controversies.
