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Love Island All Stars officially returned for its 2025 season this January 15 bringing back some of the most iconic former contestants in the hopes of finding love once again. Among the returning Islanders is Ronnie Vint, who previously appeared in the 2024 season. During the first few episodes of the new season, Ronnie openly expressed his feelings for Harriett Blackmore, his former partner from the show.
In a conversation with fellow Islanders Kaz and Montel, Ronnie was asked if he still had feelings for Harriett, to which he reflected on his past relationship with her and the evolving dynamics between them, saying,
"Do I love her? I love her, yeah,"
Ronnie and Harriett's journey: From Love Island 2024 to Love Island All Stars
The relationship between Harriett and Ronnie
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Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint initially met during the 2024 season of Love Island. After being coupled with other contestants at first, the pair formed a connection in the early stages. However, their relationship faced some challenges when Ronnie’s attention shifted towards Tiffany, a new bombshell in the villa.
Despite these complications, Ronnie and Harriett reconciled and continued their connection, only to be eliminated on Day 26 of the show, before Casa Amor took place.
After leaving the villa, Harriett and Ronnie continued their relationship for several weeks. However, in an interview in September, Ronnie mentioned that while their time together was positive, he felt reluctant to make things official due to the external pressures placed on relationships after leaving the villa.
The breakup and subsequent developments
By early September, the relationship between Harriett and Ronnie had ended. Harriett confirmed the breakup publicly, expressing that while she had deep feelings for Ronnie, their relationship had not worked out. She stated in an interview with The Sun on September 11, 2024,
"I love him so much but it just didn’t work as a relationship and that’s fine."
In the aftermath, Ronnie addressed speculation surrounding his relationship with Harriett. After being seen with another woman in Milton Keynes, he clarified that he had not been unfaithful.
"There is nothing else, and she knows that," he said in a statement to The Sun.
He explained that they had maintained open communication, reassuring Harriett about the situation.
Ronnie’s reflections ahead of Love Island All Stars
With the return of Love Island All Stars, Ronnie Vint found himself face-to-face with Harriett once again, as she entered the villa as part of a surprise twist. When asked how he felt about the possibility of seeing Harriett again, Ronnie responded diplomatically, stating,
"I don’t know until that happens, but there’s no hard feelings towards her...The memories and the experience I had with her, I’ll always appreciate that."
However, during a conversation with fellow contestant Kaz, Ronnie admitted that his emotions were still deeply tied to Harriett.
"It's just so deep," he explained during the Love Island All Stars episode, acknowledging the weight of their past relationship.
Kaz inquired if Ronnie still had feelings for Harriett. Ronnie responded affirmatively that he loved her. He also emphasized that he would respect whatever decision Harriett made, even if it meant she chose someone else.
"If it ain't me, I'm a big boy, I'll get up and go again," he added.
Ronnie’s desire to right wrongs
Ronnie also expressed a desire to rectify past mistakes, indicating his intention to improve himself and the way he approaches relationships. He told Kaz during the Love Island All Stars episode,
"I want to right a lot of wrongs,"
When asked if he knew how to make amends, Ronnie reflected on his growth, stating,
"I just feel like I'm in such a better place like in my head and I know what I want."
Ronnie further acknowledged that if Harriett chose someone else or if he were eliminated from the villa, he would be able to move on.
"In a week’s time if she picked someone else or I’m gone, I go in my head," he said.
Catch all the action on Love Island All Stars, airing Sundays to Fridays at 9 PM on ITV2 and ITVX. Tune in for the latest twists and turns!
