"Growing" — Love Never Lies: South Africa star Clayton chimes in on his connection with Simo

Love Never Lies: South Africa premiered on Friday, November 29, 2024. Couples with ongoing disputes joined the experiment to strengthen their relationships. One such pair was Clayton and Wilfred, who struggled to overcome their trust issues. While Wilfred hoped to mend their relationship, Clayton began reconsidering his commitment after developing a connection with a new single, Simo in episode 2.

Simo was one of the singles who joined the residents of Villa Umjolo in episode 2, Temptation Walks In. He was partnered with Clayton, who immediately recognized him since they followed each other on social media. As they started getting to know one another, Clayton realized he was growing closer to Simo both emotionally and mentally.

"My connection with Simo is growing. Especially the physical connection," he said.

While the Love Never Lies: South Africa cast member wanted to continue exploring his connection with Simo, his partner Wilfred struggled to internalize his absence. Staying with five other members at Villa Umgowo, he felt uneasy and missed Clayton, hoping he would remain loyal to him. However, Clayton had already started second-guessing his relationship with Wilfred.

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"I didn't expect you here" — Love Never Lies: South Africa star Simo on seeing Clayton

The show's premiere revealed that Clayton and his partner, Wilfred, were dealing with ongoing trust issues. Wilfred worried that Clayton would not remain loyal since he had previously cheated on him. Moreover, the lie detector test exposed Clayton's tendency to flirt with others in his partner's absence. Consequently, Wilfred feared it would not take much for Clayton to stray from his path.

In episode 2, Clayton took accountability for his mistakes and acknowledged that his actions hurt Wilfred. Despite the reassurances of the Love Never Lies: South Africa cast member, Wilfred struggled to put his worries at bay.

After a while, host Minnie separated the couple and sent Wilfred to Villa Umgowo, while Clayton remained in Villa Umjolo. While the cast members thought they were separated to reflect on their issues, they did not anticipate that Villa Umjolo residents would be coupled with new singles.

When 24-year-old Simo introduced himself to the cameras, he described himself as a "bubbly personality." He confessed that he was attracted to good-looking men and those who could make him feel like he was the center of attention. The Love Never Lies: South Africa cast member preferred a partner who would care for him and allow him to do the same.

Clayton immediately recognized Simo when he entered the villa. Both men knew each other from social media and were surprised to see one another on the show.

"I didn't expect you here," Simo said.

Nonetheless, they were happy to be paired with each other and looked forward to having a good time together. Simo revealed he was looking for "some adventure" and hoped Clayton would reciprocate. Meanwhile, Wilfred got emotional reminiscing about Clayton. He worried that the future and what it had to offer might hurt their relationship.

After a while, the couples at Villa Umjolo went out on dates to spark connections. During their date, Simo expressed that he participated in the social experiment to find the love of his life, impressing Clayton. They enjoyed each other's company and fed each other strawberries.

When Clayton stated that his love language was words of affirmation, Simo interjected that he looked "hot." Their growing chemistry increased the Love Never Lies: South Africa cast member's difficulties because Simo reciprocated his needs well.

"Although I love Wilfred, there are a lot more people that could be my type. So, I need to rethink everything and also think of a plan moving forward," he said.

At Villa Umgowo, Wilfred confided in Pretty that he missed Clayton and prayed he wouldn't succumb to temptations.

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Episodes of Love Never Lies: South Africa can be streamed only on Netflix.