Axed Love Island star Alima reveals secret connection with Islander that ‘wasn't shown' after hidden romance is exposed
Alima was in a couple with Remell before he got dumped from the villa as the "least popular boy".
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He sealed his fate when he snogged bombshell Poppy behind Alima's back, and shared a bed with her for two nights at the Sleepover.
Alima was then cracking on with Ben and things were heating up, but she was in a couple with Conor and was left vulnerable when he recoupled with new bombshell Billykiss.
Scottish beauty Alima spoke about her journey on AfterSun last night and told Maya there was one more boy that had caught her eye.
Maya asked her: "Is there anybody that you regret not getting to know better?"
"Erm I think probably Harrison, there was something there, I don't know if that got shown," she replied.
"Then obviously I went for him in the Snog, Marry, Pie challenge.
"And then we had a conversation but I said listen, you are in a pickle when it comes to Toni and Helena, so I'm going to remove myself from the situation."
Harrison has since been seen snogging Casa Amor newcomer Lauren.
Meanwhile, Alima and Ben left things on good terms.
But last night he was seen enjoying a three-way kiss with two Casa Amore beauties in a challenge.
Watch shock moment Alima explodes at Remell after sleepover kisses with Poppy as Emily breaks down over Conor
Asked about pursuing something with Ben outside of the villa, Alima said: "Do you know what, I've watched the episode, and I'm like, I don't know.
"For me, I know he has to crack on. But because I've seen it with my eyes it's sickie. So we'll see."
Alima also revealed she won't be friends with Remell on the outside.
She said they no longer need to be civil as they're not living under one roof.
It comes after Alima had a slow start in the Love Island villa and fans accused the show of hiding her earlier on in the series.
They previously called Alima a "supporting character" in the villa.
Fans accused the show of giving Alima a poor edit. One said: "I would like to report a missing person. Her name is Alima and if you do see her let us know."
Another wanted to know: "Does Alima even enjoy her time in the villa? I feel like that villa is so toxic and that's why she's always missing from group settings and just vibing alone w her mans."
Another raised the alarm, writing: "MISSING ALERT Alima's been missing from our screens! If she returns please contact me!"
And a fourth said: "Is it just me or have these two been properly stitched up in the edits? Barely seen them the last 3 or 4 eps…I think one of those two are definitely out next."
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
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