Love Island UK star Lucinda Strafford has split from Love Island Australia's Zac Nunns.
The 24-year-old influencer and the 25-year-old New Zealander began a romance on the Australian version of the hit ITV2 dating show last year.
The couple, who had been together for months, had both flown out and visited each other in the UK and Australia to make their long-distance relationship work.
However, the pair no longer follow each other on social media and Lucinda has deleted all traces of Zac from her Instagram, although he still has a few photos from their time together.
To confirm the news, Zac took to his Instagram Story to share his “heartache” over the breakup in a statement.
Love Island UK star Lucinda Strafford has split from Love Island Australia's Zac Nunns
The 24-year-old influencer and the 25-year-old New Zealander began a romance on the Australian version of the hit ITV2 dating show last year
He wrote: “Hey guys, I just thought I'd let you know that Lucinda and I have decided to go our separate ways.”
“I don’t feel too good about the situation and really appreciate the support so far.”
Chron Australia revealed the couple had parted ways, leaving Lucinda, who appeared in the seventh season of the British show, to “pursue her opportunities on Love Island: All Stars” – despite the show ending next Monday.
An insider exclusively told Chron Australia that Zac is “heartbroken” over the devastating split.
Just last month, the former lovebirds, who came second on the reality show, were spotted packing on the PDA at an event in Sydney, Australia.
The couple couldn't keep their hands off each other as they attended their new management's New Year's Eve party.
The event marked Zac and Lucinda's first trip to Sydney since finding love on the dating show.
Lucinda also shared a sweet TikTok of the couple ringing in New Year's Eve together during a romantic date night.
The couple had both jetted off and visited each other in the UK and Australia to make their long-distance romance a success – pictured in Paris
The couple now unfollows each other on social media and Lucinda has deleted all traces of Zac from her Instagram
To confirm the news, Zac took to his Instagram Story to share his “heartache” over the breakup
Chron Australia revealed the couple have parted ways so Lucinda can “pursue opportunities on Love Island: All Stars”, which ends next week
The couple previously announced plans to move in together.
“After the show ended I traveled straight to the UK with Lucinda, then we went to Paris, Portugal and traveled around the UK together. “We had the best time,” Zac told 9Entertainment.
“At some point I will move in with Lucinda in the UK.”
Lucinda filmed Love Island Australia in Mallorca last year and left the show with her new partner Zac, who flew to the UK and stayed at her home in Brighton.
According to friends, Lucinda, who appeared on Love Island UK in 2021, was “infatuated” with Zac and was desperate to make their long-distance relationship work.
A friend said: “When Lucinda signed up for Australian Love Island she didn't think she would leave the show with someone like Zac. “He ticks the right boxes and she's in love.
“Of course there is a lot of distance between the two but Zac is keen to make things work and there has been discussion about a move to the UK.
“They will wait and see how things develop, but the main thing is to keep an eye on this space.”
Zac is a former electrician but is now studying media and communications and is taking a break from his studies to star in Love Island Australia.
Lucinda filmed Love Island Australia in Mallorca last year and left the show with her new partner Zac, who flew to the UK and stayed at her home in Brighton
The reality star previously moved abroad for love, moving to Brazil to be with a former girlfriend before the relationship failed, prompting him to return to Australia, where he normally lives.
Lucinda linked up with Brad McClelland and Aaron Francis during her time on the UK version of Love Island, having previously dated former Brighton footballer Aaron Connelly before entering the villa.
She took part in the show at the same time as eventual winner Millie Court.
Following her time on the series, she resumed her relationship with her ex-footballer, but the pair struggled to make things work and eventually ended the romance for good.
A source told The Sun: “Everyone thought Lucinda and Aaron would make a real breakthrough this time.”
“Aaron was pretty broken up when she decided to do Love Island but they came out looking stronger than ever.”
“In the end they just couldn't work it out and decided it would be better for both of them if they stayed single.”
The couple, who came second on the show and were spotted packing on the PDA together last month, recently announced plans to move in together