Love Island star Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown has predicted that Olivia and Kai will split during Casa Amor.

Zara had a rocky time in the villa until she dumped last week, having previously been involved in a love triangle with Olivia and Tom.

Despite the drama, Zara and Tom remained as a couple throughout the majority of her time on the show, though he eventually coupled with bombshell Ellie, and Zara was sent home.

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Meanwhile, the latest recoupling saw Olivia pick Kai, but Zara doesn't seem to think the relationship will last.

When asked who was the most likely to split in Casa Amor, Zara told Digital Spy: "This is really difficult because I feel like people are splitting and swapping around as it is, but probably Liv and Kai."

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On the flip side, she also revealed which couples she believes are the most compatible.

"I personally believe Shaq and Tanya," she said. "I think they're going from strength to strength and I feel like their feelings are genuinely genuine."

Zara continued: "And also Will and Jessie. I think they could really go the distance, but I guess they've just got to keep focusing on each other.

"Jessie, of course, has got to do the big move over to the UK, or Will's got to move over to Australia. But I think he's probably going to stay on the farm."

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Despite her premature exit, Zara was fast becoming a fan favourite and many are calling for her return during Casa Amor.

When asked if she'd be up for it, Zara told us: "Short answer: yes. Of course, it's not up to me, but I don't think my journey is over, and they sent in someone that I'm really interested in, Jordan, after I left. So I feel like it would be nice to explore that in there."

Love Island airs nightly on ITV2, and is available via catch up on ITVX and BritBox.

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