“Marvel at the complete lack of affection” — Love Island UK fans react to Meg and Dejon’s recoupling

Meg and Dejon from Love Island UK Season 12 | Image via Instagram/ @loveisland
Meg and Dejon from Love Island UK Season 12 | Image via Instagram/ @loveisland

During the dramatic Casa Amor reunion in Love Island UK Season 12, Meg and Dejon's previously strong relationship was tested. Though Dejon showed chemistry with newcomer Andrada, the landscape of the villa changed drastically when Meg, Dejon's initial companion, observed him return alone. Although Meg remained faithful, there was a subtle strain in the air as suspicions about motives and trust persisted.

Meg demanded answers from Andrada during the ceremony, which led to a public altercation that exposed more serious rifts in their relationship. Fans have since examined the emotional fallout more carefully, including Meg's cold manner and abrasive remarks that alluded to an unresolved matter, despite Dejon's assurances that he was connected to Meg.

Viewers quickly analyzed the fallout on social media. Many cited the villa's simmering animosity and mounting mistrust. While some condemned Dejon's obviously contradictory actions between Casa and the villa, others explained Meg's quiet as a calculated tactic.

Responses varied from referring to the situation as a strategic move to speculating that Meg's actions were influenced by secret information, all of which pointed to a reconciliation that made viewers wonder how sincere their relationship is.

A fan of Love Island UK shared,

"I marvel at the complete lack of affection between #Meg and #Dejon. If my hubby had come back from a few days away in the early days of our relationship, I would have been all over him like a rash, but all we get from them is a peck on the cheek & zero eye contact! #loveislanduk"

Another admirer wrote on X,

"So why isn’t dejon giving meg the same energy he gave to billykiss?? what a weirdo #LoveIsland #LoveIslanduk"
"😩 Dejon and Meg we r tired of yous and Emma you’re talking to a brick wall she’s gonna keep going back to him #Loveislanduk," a comment read.

More Love Island UK viewers shared their opinion on the whole Meg and Dejon situation.

An X user expressed,

"Did anybody notice Dejon couldn't even Look 👀‼️at them when they walked in? Meg's eyes were on stalks but Dejon kept his head straight like he's not interested. Yeah right! #LoveIslandUK"
"I know understand why I don’t like Meg and Dejon it’s because I hate when people play with my intelligence and Dejon playing this strategy bullshit is annoying because he thinks he can play with our intelligence🫠🧍‍♂️ #LoveIslandUK," a tweet read.

Dejon’s strategic recoupling sparks drama on Love Island UK Season 12

Tensions were high during the Love Island UK recoupling ceremony when Dejon returned to the main villa after Casa Amor had been physically separated. He acknowledged that he felt a connection with Casa bombshell Andrada, but events ultimately brought him back to his first partner, Meg. Viewers immediately questioned if his choice was motivated by loyalty or just circumstance, which paved the way for the two to have emotional altercations.

Meg seemed genuinely relieved to see Dejon again in the tense situation, but her happiness was fleeting. Their friendship came into stark relief when Andrada later disclosed that she had developed "a really good connection" with Dejon during Casa Amor. Meg took the matter head-on and demanded an explanation for her partner's emotions.


Head to ITVX or ITV2 to watch all the episodes of Love Island UK Season 12.

Edited by Sroban Ghosh