Love Island's Lucinda Stafford Breaks Up with US Co-Star Boyfriend Before All Stars Season Three!

Table of Contents

• Lucinda Stafford Splits from Mert Okatan
• Details of Their Relationship
• Lucinda's Love Island Journey
• What’s Next for Lucinda?

LOVE Island’s Lucinda Stafford has ended her relationship with her US co-star boyfriend ahead of the upcoming All Stars series three.

The , marking her third time in the villa, recently disclosed that she was dating fellow contestant Mert Okatan from the .

Currently, Lucinda seems to have erased all signs of Mert, who

appeared in series seven of the dating show and has also unfollowed the Dutch reality star.

Mert appears to have reciprocated the action, as there is no sign of the Brighton beauty on his profile, having also unfollowed Lucinda.

She is now single just weeks before the launch of 2026’s Love Island: All Stars, which may lead to her being considered for participation on the show.

This would mark the star’s FOURTH appearance on a reality program, having participated in the UK version, along with Love Island Australia and Love Island Games.

The Sun has reached out to Lucinda for a comment.

She won Love Island Games with Isaiah Campbell, with the duo taking home the $250K prize.

Following their victory, the couple expressed their intention to continue dating after their time on the show.

However, in a surprising turn of events, just weeks after leaving the with Isaiah, Lucinda announced her new relationship with Mert.

The new couple publicly shared their budding romance with affectionate photos from a date in .

In the sweet snapshots, Lucinda captioned: “In our own little world.”

The couple had been getting to know each other during the Love Island Games, until Mert was eliminated after a viewer vote.

During his exit interview, he confessed he would “wait for Lucinda.”

Lucinda first gained fame in the 2021 season of Love Island.

The blonde beauty had hearts racing when she entered with and it wasn’t long before she paired up with .

However, there was a cruel twist in their budding romance as the laborer chose to leave the villa.

Lucinda then traveled to Australia and appeared on in 2023.

There, she coupled up with lad Zac Nunns, but they separated in February 2024.

If she participates in the new season, it will be her fourth time in the villa.

Eze Chidiebere Paul

I'm dedicated to creating high-quality content that informs, inspires, and delights. If you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get in touch. Happy reading!