Love Island star Luca Bish's family have issued a response after emotional scenes on the show.
On last night's All Stars episode, the reality star was seen getting tearful after Tina Stinnes coupled up with Scott Thomas.
As he was comforted by Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and others, Luca admitted his stint felt "so different" from the last time he was in the villa, as he was reassured he was doing "really well" and was a "better version" of himself.
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In a statement issued on Luca's Instagram Stories, his sister responded to a comment praising Luca for showing emotion and vulnerability.
"Wish I could break into the villa and give him the biggest hug," she wrote. "Genuinely the proudest family & we love nothing more than him being in touch with his emotions.
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"First time round he was much younger, which in turn means you experience things differently. He's gone back in there older and more knowing of what he wants (and doesn't) in his next partner."
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She suggested he was "probably overwhelmed that everyone else has found their match" and that he is "the little duckling without connection (even if it also means staying true to himself)".
"We all have our moments but despite the wobble, he's shown over the last few days he's becoming more settled," she continued.
"I swiped left to about 3,000 men before finding my human and he's expected to find one to love forever out of 7. I truly believe it'll happen for him soon enough. He has soooo much to give."
In a separate post, the family admitted it was "THE toughest episode" to watch, and later praised Ekin-Su for taking "the temporary sister role".
Love Island airs on ITV2 and streams on ITVX.
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