LOVE Island All Stars is not Lucinda Strafford’s first rodeo. In fact, it is the fourth time the blonde bombshell has made a memorable entrance into the villa.
But on this occasion, the has left her fans bewildered as they are convinced she has a secret boyfriend back home – but I know the truth.
Love Island fans are convinced that Lucinda Strafford has a secret boyfriendCredit: Instagram
Lucinda and Peppermayo owner Huayi Huang were seen on the beach last yearCredit: PUBLISHEDDRAFT
She regularly tags his company with pictures of romantic gifts and from stunning holidays
And Lucinda very occasionally will post with Huayi Huang himself
I can reveal what’s really going on with the billionaire fashion brand owner at the centre of the sensational claims, as insiders confide about Lucinda’s ‘very close’ relationship with Huayi Huang and reveal the lengths her family will go to to protect her – even as her latest feud with Belle Hassan hots up.
Last year, I first revealed images of in Mexico with the clothing brand Peppermayo owner Huayi. At first glance, it looked like a lover’s tiff on holiday.
But it was a brand trip. In fact, Lucinda has been on more than eight luxurious getaways with the Australian-based fashion brand owned by Huayi and his partner, Georgia Wright.
He’s a very savvy businessman and has grown very close to Lucinda.
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But while most other influencer trips feature other social media stars, the Peppermayo ones often seem to be just Lucinda and Huayi.
And when one of Lucinda’s former partners, Zac Nunn, said who is happy for her to go on shows despite being in a relationship, the questions swirling around her and Huayi only heightened.
But insiders tell us the whole thing has been blown out of proportion, saying: “Yes, she does go on trips with Huayi, and he does spoil her.
“He’ll get her flowers and pay for everything, but it’s because he knows it’s good for the brand to get people talking.
“He’s a very savvy businessman and has grown very close to Lucinda, but they insist it is not in a romantic way. She’s not going to chuck that friendship away.
“It’s bankrolling some seriously amazing trips. She has and always will have the last laugh. ”
In the last year, she has been to Bali, and Saint Tropez, to name a few.
Huayi and his business partner Georgia, who both try to stay away from the limelight, have not commented on the rumoured romance.
In fact, it’s claimed that Huayi and Georgia were together when they set up the company.
It started out with them uploading clothes on . Then, in August 2012 they set up a Facebook page called “Peppermayo Boutique”.
Huayi was working as a lawyer at the time, but quit as soon as the business took off.
‘Not a girls’ girl’
Sources tell us: “Huayi was with someone for eight years, but they split when Lucinda came on the scene and started working closely with the brand.
“Lucinda has been accused of being at the centre of the split – and the whispers started that she wasn’t a girls’ girl.”
Her reputation has really struggled to recover, and eyebrows were raised when she decided to do Love Island once again.
She first appeared in the seventh series of Love Island UK in 2021 and then came back to the Australian version two years later in 2023.
Lucinda is often pictured on brand trips for the clothing company – and huge bunches of flowersCredit: Instagram
Her mum Nancy has been by her side throughout her rise to fame – always ready to defend herCredit: Instagram
Lucinda appeared to be having a row on the beach – but insisted they were just friendsCredit: PUBLISHEDDRAFT
Lucinda and Huayi have grown close over the years
In October of last year, she appeared on and won with Isaiah Campbell – landing herself an £182,000 prize.
Despite the impressive paycheck, the romance was short-lived, and Lucinda sine admitted she didn’t enjoy the experience.
She admitted: “I am not going to lie, I didn’t really enjoy aspect of things, just because I’m not really competitive. It’s not something I would normally do.”
But it seems she couldn’t resist another pop at making cash – and arrived as a bombshell last week on Love Island All Stars.
Belle bombshell
She wasted no time in creating great telly – and viewers were left gobsmacked as Belle turned on her after discovering she had grown close to Sean.
Sean Stone and have been getting to know each other, but were kept apart for the last couple of days, with Belle .
But while Belle was away Candyman Sean, 26, made the decision to heat things up with Lucinda – creating a love triangle.
Revelling in the drama of it all, Lucinda gushed: “We’re naughty Sean!”
The fun ended as soon as Belle returned, as she with an expletive-filled rant.
It was all too much for Lucinda’s family, who.
They said: “After tonight’s episode, we just wanted to remind everyone that Love Island is a TV show. It’s about exploring connections and being true to yourself, which is exactly what Lucinda is doing.
Lucinda appeared on Love Island The Games just last yearCredit: NBC
She is currently in a heated feud with Belle Hassan on Love Island All StarsCredit: ITV
Lucinda did not enjoy being on the recieving end of Belle’s rage, pictured on show
She has been getting to know Sean in the villa
“The hate she’s receiving is not okay on any level. Please remember that she will be coming out of the villa and seeing these comments, just like her family and friends are too.
“Words have impact, and this kind of negativity is unkind and damaging. Let’s remember to be kind. Not only to Lucinda, but to everyone.”
It’s certainly not the first time her family have been forced to speak out; in fact, insiders tell us they are a huge force behind her fame and success.
Has anyone else been harassed by their ex-partner’s mum?
Zac on Lucinda's mum
Mum Nancy, Dad Stephen and her three brothers Euan, Rory, and Fraser have shown time and time again to have her back.
Our source said: “Lucinda is very close to her family – she’s only really just moved out properly.
“Her mum, Nancy, is her biggest cheerleader and will actually go to great lengths to protect her.
“She’s really reaped the of Lucinda’s fame and often travels with her around the globe. She will be in full defence mode right now.
“She’ll get Lucinda pulled out of the show if she thinks she needs to. There is no way she is leaving her there to struggle. ”
‘Her biggest cheerleaders’
Her dad owns a very profitable company called Strafford Self Drive, which her brother Fraser has now taken over.
Last year, Nancy was accused of ‘harassing’ Lucinda’s ex Zac Nunn, who she was with after . They had a rather messy split, with Zac accusing Lucinda of cheating.
In a post, he wrote: “Has anyone else been harassed by their ex-partner’s mum? Honestly, like Martha from Baby Reindeer, it’s so weird and uncomfortable.”
He added: “My mum could never [harass someone]. But to be fair, Baby Reindeer was set in the UK, so maybe there’s been some crossover collaborations between them.”
The star has made some serious cash off the back of the Love Island franchisesCredit: Getty
Lucinda dated Zac Nunns after meeting on Love Island AustraliaCredit: Instagram
She won Love Island Games with Isaiah Campbell last year
She could also be found in the comments defending Lucinda, insisting: “She never lies.”
And this series, Lucidna’s brother Rory has been the one to step in to support her.
When a TikToker user – Brandi Unscripted – posted a video about her rumoured romance with Huayi, he is alleged to have hit back with a vile homophobic slur.
He is reported to have commented: “Get your facts straight, you d*ke.”
Insiders tell us there is no way the family will just sit back and watch her suffer on TV, saying, “Her mum will do everything in her power to make sure Lucinda comes out of this smelling like roses and even richer.”
But as the rumours continue to swirl about her secret boyfriend and the villa turns on her, could this be the first time that she comes out of the show with no love, in any sense of the word?
Lucinda first found fame on Love Island in 2021
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