Love Island's Uma has spoken out about the "confusion" that followed her decision to quit the show.
In an exclusive chat with Digital Spy, the former 2024 Islander opened up about the moment which saw her choosing to leave with Wil in order to continue their romance on the outside.
This fire pit moment came after a challenging couple of days for the couple, following the events of Casa Amor.
Uma described the fan response since leaving the show as being "unreal", going on to say: "I'm so chuffed with the kind words that everyone has to say about me."
Related: Maya Jama confirms Stormzy split in joint statement
But she went on to explain: "I know there's been a bit of confusion around the whole situation as to why I would leave with Wil, but I hope watching all the stuff that we've done after [leaving the show], people understand a little bit more of why that was the case."
What to Read Next
Wil then interjected to say that "there was only confusion" from viewers "based on the way it was shown" on screen. Uma agreed, stating that nobody that was in the villa with them had been shocked by her decision.
"Everyone thought we were going to win in there," Wil added.
Related: Best streaming services
Following their dramatic and emotional exit from Love Island, Uma and Wil have been going strong.
The couple have also revealed that they are now boyfriend and girlfriend, with Uma sharing Wil's romantic way of asking on her Instagram Stories.
Following a date night, Uma revealed a display of candles and flowers that Wil had prepared as a surprise.
"Guys, I have just come back to the hotel room to this," she wrote in her since-expired Story. Wil, who shared her post, told his followers: "Ya boy now has a girlfriend."
Prior to that, in Uma's first Instagram post since leaving the ITV2 show, she had made it clear to fans that she and Wil were in a good place after returning to the UK.
She shared some snaps from their "first of many date nights", adding in the caption: "So happy to be out with my blueberry..."
Uma also went on to thank everyone for their "support and the lovely messages", signing off the post: "Lots of love to absolutely everyone."
Love Island airs on ITV2 and streams on ITVX.
Read more Love Island news on our dedicated homepage.
TV Editor, Digital Spy Laura has been watching television for over 30 years and professionally writing about entertainment for almost 10 of those. Previously at LOOK and now heading up the TV desk at the UK's biggest TV and movies site Digital Spy, Laura has helped steer conversations around some of the most popular shows on the box. Laura has appeared on Channel 5 News and radio to talk viewing habits and TV recommendations. As well as putting her nerd-level Buffy knowledge to good use during an IRL meet with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Laura also once had afternoon tea with One Direction, has sat around the fire pit of the Love Island villa, spoken to Sir David Attenborough about the world's oceans and even interviewed Rylan from inside the Big Brother house (housemate status, forever pending).
