Love Island's Blu Chegini says he's 'not a women hater' as he teases All Stars return
Love Island star Blu Chegini has insisted he is not a "woman hater" as he hits back at claims from his time in the villa. During his time on the ITV2 dating show, he ruffled feathers with his behaviour.
He turned up as an original star on the latest series and was initially coupled up with Alima. The pair quickly established they were in a friendship couple, and Blu made a beeline for Shakira, even sharing a kiss in the hideaway.
However, days into the series, he was dumped in dramatic scenes when he had to go head-to-head with Shea. It comes after one huge TV star looks completely unrecognisable as she reveals latest facelift
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Blu's Love Island journey wasn't over, though, as he strolled back into the villa last month. He attracted backlash during his time on the show due to how he acted towards Alima.
Having said he wasn't interested in her because she was not his "type," Blu was labelled dismissive and even racist by some viewers. He later addressed the claims, stating he didn't have a type and his comment was misinterpreted.
Now, Blu has hit back again as he said: 'I am not a women hater I was paired up with Alima I didn't see a connection with her I'm now being called a racist because she is a a black girl.
He added: "I got back lash for saying Alima wasn't my type, I wasn't her type either. She didn't get backlash." Blu continued: " Maya Jama was cold towards me because I was opinionated or maybe the whole Alima controversy has turned her off me.
"I am now working on communication, personal development. I was angry in the show, I struggle with English as I was schooled in Spain." Blu went on to insist: "I love women, I have respect for women. I couldn't play the villain card, it's not in my nature.
"If I could have chosen other girls in the first four days it would have been Meg, Megan or Shakira." Speaking of the other girls to Simon Gross on Instagram live, he explained: "I don't have a connection with Helena.
"Gabby is my type. We might go on a date." Blu explained that he wouldn't say no to appearing on Love Island All Stars as previous contestants head to the South African villa for a second chance at finding love.
"I would do All Stars if I was still single but it be my third or fourth time. I can't do what Casey [O'Gorman] did. We will see." Blu said of the Islanders' decision at the time of his dumping: "We asked them for their point of view as we were both really stubborn in that situation. We weren't going to budge, so we had to get them to make the decision.
"I felt like I had a stronger bond with everyone in there, obviously, I'd been there a bit longer. I was constantly trying to make a connection and exploring everyone. I was making moves as quickly as I could, as opposed to Shea, who was a bit more laid back.
"Everyone had their own thoughts. But listen, someone's got to go at the end of the day. The way it went was better than I thought it would have gone; I had some nice things said about me, and that meant a lot to me."
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