LOVE Island fans have worked out why Grace Jackson and Reuben Collins were doomed from the beginning.
The Sun revealed yesterday that the model, 25, and footballer, who were dumped from the villa ahead of the final, struggled to make it work in the real world thanks to their conflicting, busy schedules.
But fans aren’t surprised that their romance has ended and said they spotted signs that they were incompatible from day one.
Some have suggested that Grace was never been into Reuben in the first place.
One wrote: “This is one relationship we could see NOT working out. Reuben is just not her type.”
This unsurprised fan posted: “No way. Cant believe it. Ohh, wait, i can, he was jarring.”
A third said: “Guess they didn’t prove the public wrong.”
A fourth added: “OMG you don’t say. She just wants fame and would take joey back in a heartbeat.”
The pair decided to call it quits as they struggle with the distance.
A source close to the couple said: “Grace and Reuben have come to the mutual decision a romantic relationship isn’t right for either of them at this time.
“Grace wishes Reuben all the best and vice versa. They will remain friends and have no bad feelings towards each other.”
An insider added: “They have both been very busy since leaving the villa and the long distance has been difficult for both of them.”
Grace is based in Manchester, while Reuben lives in London.
Grace was a very successful model prior to entering the villa and has been inundated with offers since leaving the show.
The couple were seen looking loved up just last week as they attended a film premiere together.
They gained a huge following during their time in the villa over the summer – as they connected after a tricky few weeks for Grace.
The blonde beauty initially entered as a bombshell on day 12 and instantly reconnected with her former flame Joey Essex.
The pair had briefly dated last summer.
Things were going well, but then Jessy Potts entered the villa and Joey dumped Grace for her.
Grace then decided to move on by coupling up with Blade Sidiqui after Casa Amor, however she decided to just be pals.
Things then started to blossom between her and Reuben – and the pair left the villa very happy and looking towards the future, despite being dumped as part of a cruel game.
Speaking to The Sun after her exit, Grace said: “Whether I made it to the final or if I didn’t, I was really pleased just to be there.
“I think, ultimately, what I went in for, I found. I’m enjoying my time with Reuben so much. So, whether it meant I left when I did or made it to the final, it wasn’t a massive deal in that sense.
“I’d found what I wanted so I was happy to go at any point.”
She gushed about their romance going ‘really well’, and revealed their plans for the future, saying: “We’re planning date nights. I’m going to go and meet the rest of his family. He’s going to be coming to see my friends and family and just making it work.
“He’s London, I’m Manchester. But I’m hoping to move to London soon anyway.
“I’m really excited to get on the outside with him.”
