The once-celebrated romance between Love Island stars Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki, which began in the 2023 villa, officially ended in April 2025. Their split, confirmed after nearly two years together, sent shockwaves through their fanbase. Now, as Whitney enters the Love Island All Stars 2026 villa, the details of their breakup and its contentious aftermath have come back into focus.
The End of a Love Island Journey
Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki first connected during the show's famous Casa Amor twist in week five of the 2023 series. Their partnership proved transformative, ultimately leading them to become the season's runners-up, finishing just behind winners Jess Harding and Sammy Root. Despite a strong start, rumours of trouble began to circulate long before their separation was made public.
It was Whitney herself who confirmed the split in early April 2025. In a heartfelt TikTok video posted later, she revealed that it was Lochan who initiated the breakup. "This year, April 4th, felt like a cruel reminder of winter's chill," she said in a voiceover. "It was the day he chose to stop choosing us, the day he chose to stop choosing me. And just like that, I found myself alone."
Allegations and Legal Threats
The aftermath of the split grew increasingly complex. Following the initial announcement, Whitney alleged that Lochan had made racist remarks towards her during their relationship—a claim he has consistently denied. The situation escalated in August 2025 when Lochan revealed he was preparing to take legal action against Whitney for what he deemed defamatory comments.
However, the potential court case never materialised. The matter appears to have been settled privately. When questioned about the legal battle ahead of her All Stars appearance, Whitney offered a simple statement to tabloids: "There was no court case." Prior to the split announcement, Lochan had shared a cryptic Instagram post describing his life as a "whirlwind of emotions lately," hinting at the underlying turmoil.
Speculation and Denials
In the days leading up to her confirmation video, Whitney posted another TikTok lip-syncing to lyrics asking 'what does she have on me', which sparked immediate speculation that infidelity may have been a factor. Whitney directly addressed these rumours in her follow-up video, stating, "I wish I could tell you there was someone else, something that would make it easier to understand." She suggested the breakup may have been a case of 'right person, wrong time'.
Both parties shared similar, formal statements on their Instagram Stories at the time. Lochan's message read: "Unfortunately Whitney and I's relationship has come to an end. Thank you for all the love and support you've shown us through our journey, we're forever grateful."
As Whitney steps back into the spotlight on Love Island All Stars, her past relationship with Lochan Nowacki remains a significant chapter in her story—one marked by a very public romance, a painful separation, and a legal dispute that was ultimately resolved away from the public eye.
