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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Love Island star reveals if she's returning to ITV show for a THIRD time – and hits back at ‘cheating' claims
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LUCINDA Strafford has spoken out on her Love Island U-turn earlier this year and if she'll make another appearance in the villa. The reality TV beauty signed up to the All Stars series in January but quit days before entering the ITV2 spin-off show. 5 Lucinda Strafford has spoken out on her Love Island U-turn and if she'll make another appearance in the villa 5 Lucinda Strafford shot to fame on Love Island in 2021 Credit: Rex 5 Reality TV star Lucinda sat down for a chat with GK Barry on her Saving Grace podcast Credit: YouTube/Saving Grace She touched down in South Africa, before turning around and flying back to the UK. Lucinda has now made up her mind to never enter the Love Island compound again. She sat down for a chat with GK Barry on her Saving Grace podcast, and was asked what's in store for her next. Lucinda replied: 'Well I decided not to go on Love Island again. 'I kind of want to just travel. Not as much, I want to buy a house … "Apart from that maybe find a boyfriend. I think this is the time when I should probably have one. I dunno, I'm 25.' Grace reassured her: 'You have time!' A source told The Sun earlier this year: "Lucinda was asked to come and do Love Island again and she was really ready to give it another go. "But she ended up being in holding for too long and wasn't happy about it." They added: "It was a tough call but she decided to head home. She thinks it's for the best and this season just wasn't for her." EXCL Love Island chaos as star QUITS and flies home to the UK Lucinda also appeared to address her U-turn in a video on TikTok, saying: "If something feels off, it most definitely is off, you know yourself more than anyone else. "So definitely make sure to trust your gut. Also, if things are out of your control, let it have freedom of your mind, there's nothing you can do about it." Elsewhere on Grace's pod, the I'm A Celeb star quizzed Lucinda on her loyalty and asked if she'd ever been unfaithful in a relationship. Lucinda responded: "What would you say is cheating? Is messages cheating? OK. Then yeah. "Well like, I'm not going to lie, the thing is that I've had certain ex boyfriends that have gone on this whole thing of me 'cheating' and it was literally two messages that were not very flirty at all just 'nice to see you' messages. "And then we did argue and I apologised and that was that. "I personally don't think they're cheating. I didn't hide them. "It was something like next time a guy messages me I am going to be honest and say by the way this guy messaged me, and I messaged him back it was very short. "I've learned from my mistakes." Lucinda shot to fame when she appeared on the reality-dating show in 2021. As an islander in season seven, Lucinda entered as a bombshell on day nine before being dumped on day 28. During her time on the show Lucinda was coupled up with three different guys including Danny Bibby, Brad McClelland and Aaron Francis. After her UK Love Island stint, Lucinda headed down under for Love Island Australia around one year ago. Entering the Aussie villa on day two, she was then crowned runner-up on day 29 alongside then-beau Zac Nunns. 5 Lucinda is now an influencer Credit: Splash
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island star reveals if she's returning to ITV show for a THIRD time – and hits back at ‘cheating' claims
LUCINDA Strafford has spoken out on her Love Island U-turn earlier this year and if she'll make another appearance in the villa. The reality TV beauty signed up to the All Stars series in January but quit days before entering the ITV2 spin-off show. Advertisement 5 Lucinda Strafford has spoken out on her Love Island U-turn and if she'll make another appearance in the villa 5 Lucinda Strafford shot to fame on Love Island in 2021 Credit: Rex 5 Reality TV star Lucinda sat down for a chat with GK Barry on her Saving Grace podcast Credit: YouTube/Saving Grace She touched down in South Africa, before turning around and flying back to the UK. Lucinda has now made up her mind to never enter the Love Island compound again. She sat down for a chat with Advertisement READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND 'I kind of want to just travel. Not as much, I want to buy a house … "Apart from that maybe find a boyfriend. I think this is the time when I should probably have one. I dunno, I'm 25.' Grace reassured her: 'You have time!' A source told The Sun earlier this year: "Lucinda was asked to come and do Love Island again and she was really ready to give it another go. Advertisement Most read in Love Island "But she ended up being in holding for too long and wasn't happy about it." They added: "It was a tough call but she decided to head home. She thinks it's for the best and this season just wasn't for her." EXCL Love Island chaos as star QUITS and flies home to the UK Lucinda also appeared to address her U-turn in a video on TikTok, saying: "If something feels off, it most definitely is off, you know yourself more than anyone else. "So definitely make sure to trust your gut. Also, if things are out of your control, let it have freedom of your mind, there's nothing you can do about it." Advertisement Elsewhere on Grace's pod, the I'm A Celeb star quizzed Lucinda on her loyalty and asked if she'd ever been unfaithful in a relationship. Lucinda responded: "What would you say is cheating? Is messages cheating? OK. Then yeah. "Well like, I'm not going to lie, the thing is that I've had certain ex boyfriends that have gone on this whole thing of me 'cheating' and it was literally two messages that were not very flirty at all just 'nice to see you' messages. "And then we did argue and I apologised and that was that. Advertisement "I personally don't think they're cheating. I didn't hide them. "It was something like next time a guy messages me I am going to be honest and say by the way this guy messaged me, and I messaged him back it was very short. "I've learned from my mistakes." Lucinda shot to fame when she appeared on the reality-dating show in 2021. Advertisement As an islander in season seven, Lucinda entered as a bombshell on day nine before being dumped on day 28. During her time on the show Lucinda was coupled up with three different guys including Danny Bibby, Brad McClelland and Aaron Francis. After her UK Love Island stint, Lucinda headed down under for Love Island Australia around one year ago. Entering the Aussie villa on day two, she was then crowned runner-up on day 29 alongside then-beau Zac Nunns. Advertisement 5 Lucinda is now an influencer Credit: Splash 5 Lucinda found fame on Love Island in 2021 Credit: Rex
Scottish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New reality dating show uses AI to catch every lie – but can the singles handle the truth?
TRUTH OR DATE? New reality dating show uses AI to catch every lie – but can the singles handle the truth? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A JAW-DROPPING 90 per cent of people admit to fibbing on their dating app profiles, according to a stat cited in the first episode of Channel 4's latest reality show. A wild new experiment, The Honesty Box, is here to shake things up – and it's about to get seriously juicy. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Co-hosts Vicky and Lucinda get ready to open the Match Box Fronted by TV royalty Vicky Pattison, 37, and no-nonsense relationship guru Lucinda Light, 44, this brutally honest dating show is setting out to do what no app can: make people tell the truth. Set in a stunning villa in Cyprus known as Truetopia, singletons (aka Truetopians) are tested like never before. There's one simple rule: tell the truth about everything when you're summoned to the AI Honesty Box. The device is called EyeDetect and can identify tiny changes in a person's eye movements to gauge whether or not they are likely lying. No filters, no fibs. As a reward for telling the truth, they get cold, hard cash to boost their prize pot. So how much is honesty really worth? And when every little white lie costs them something, can the contestants remain true to themselves and the group? From awkward confessions to cringeworthy secrets, the Truetopians will have to face some seriously tough questions about what they've admitted to, cashing in their reality in exchange for getting one step closer to their true love in the villa. Luckily, they'll have the dynamic duo of Vicky and Lucinda by their sides. With years of experience in the chaotic world of reality TV, these iconic hosts are on hand to guide, challenge and support the contestants along this emotional rollercoaster. We caught up with them to play a hilarious game of 'Romantic vs Cynic'. To be a romantic is to always see the light and love in the situation, whereas sometimes our inner cynic creeps in to give us a reality check. Let's just say, Vicky's and Lucinda's no-nonsense advice on navigating the dating world might just change the way you approach relationships for ever. 4 DILEMMA ONE 'You love physical touch in public but your partner hates public displays of affection. Is this a dealbreaker or can you learn to live with the affection you get at home?' ANSWER: ROMANTIC Lucinda: 'Aw, I'm a romantic in this situation, for sure.' Vicky: 'That's actually mine and my partner's situation. 'Ercan [my husband] is not big on the old PDA, but I absolutely love it. He's definitely relaxed a bit, though.' Lucinda: 'But is he affectionate at home?' Vicky: 'Aw, yeah, he's like an octopus – can't keep his hands off me!' Lucinda: 'I used to maybe be a bit more into PDA, but I think in the future I'm probably going to be a bit more subtle out there in public.' DILEMMA TWO 'Your partner lies about previously having had more than one 'situationship' on the go at the same time. Does this affect your trust in them? Or do you accept that everyone has a past and feel self-assured that they only have eyes for you?' ANSWER: CYNIC Lucinda: 'You're a bit of a cynic about that.' Vicky: 'Lying is a red flag, full stop. I think once you start to tell lies like that, you get into a really grey area really fast and lose trust. 'I think: 'Well, if you're lying about that, what else are you lying about?' Don't ever lie to me. There's just no point. Tell us the truth.' Lucinda: 'Honesty is the best policy. Always.' 4 DILEMMA THREE 'Your partner forgets your anniversary but apologises sincerely. Do you forgive them and move on as you know they show you love all year round, or do you think it's a sign that they don't care enough?' ANSWER: LUCINDA – ROMANTIC vs VICKY – CYNIC Lucinda: 'I'm a romantic. It's just one day. If they're showing romance the whole year round, who cares? I'm not bothered.' Vicky: 'I'm approaching this from a slightly different standpoint. I just think the little things are important. Like remembering when you first kissed. 'I went mad when Ercan forgot Mother's Day. We don't actually have children – we have dogs. I just think it's important to celebrate the people you love. 'Anniversaries, Mother's Days, birthdays, whatever it is. Come on man, it's not that hard!' 4 You heard it here first! PDA isn't the be-all and end-all, honesty is always the best policy – and yes, Mother's Day includes dog mums too. Want to know how Vicky and Lucinda tackled more dating dilemmas? Watch Romantic vs Cynic here. And to see if the contestants in Truetopia face the same tough truths, stream The Honesty Box now on Channel 4
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
New reality dating show uses AI to catch every lie – but can the singles handle the truth?
A JAW-DROPPING 90 per cent of people admit to fibbing on their dating app profiles, according to a stat cited in the first episode of Channel 4's latest reality show. A wild new experiment, The Honesty Box, is here to shake things up – and it's about to get seriously juicy. 4 Co-hosts Vicky and Lucinda get ready to open the Match Box Fronted by TV royalty Vicky Pattison, 37, and no-nonsense relationship guru Lucinda Light, 44, this brutally honest dating show is setting out to do what no app can: make people tell the truth. Set in a stunning villa in Cyprus known as Truetopia, singletons (aka Truetopians) are tested like never before. There's one simple rule: tell the truth about everything when you're summoned to the AI Honesty Box. The device is called EyeDetect and can identify tiny changes in a person's eye movements to gauge whether or not they are likely lying. No filters, no fibs. As a reward for telling the truth, they get cold, hard cash to boost their prize pot. So how much is honesty really worth? And when every little white lie costs them something, can the contestants remain true to themselves and the group? From awkward confessions to cringeworthy secrets, the Truetopians will have to face some seriously tough questions about what they've admitted to, cashing in their reality in exchange for getting one step closer to their true love in the villa. Luckily, they'll have the dynamic duo of Vicky and Lucinda by their sides. Most read in Reality With years of experience in the chaotic world of reality TV, these iconic hosts are on hand to guide, challenge and support the contestants along this emotional rollercoaster. We caught up with them to play a hilarious game of 'Romantic vs Cynic'. To be a romantic is to always see the light and love in the situation, whereas sometimes our inner cynic creeps in to give us a reality check. Let's just say, Vicky's and Lucinda's no-nonsense advice on navigating the dating world might just change the way you approach relationships for ever. 4 DILEMMA ONE 'You love physical touch in public but your partner hates public displays of affection. Is this a dealbreaker or can you learn to live with the affection you get at home?' ANSWER: ROMANTIC Lucinda: 'Aw, I'm a romantic in this situation, for sure.' Vicky: 'That's actually mine and my partner's situation. 'Ercan [my husband] is not big on the old PDA, but I absolutely love it. He's definitely relaxed a bit, though.' Lucinda: 'But is he affectionate at home?' Vicky: 'Aw, yeah, he's like an octopus – can't keep his hands off me!' Lucinda: 'I used to maybe be a bit more into PDA, but I think in the future I'm probably going to be a bit more subtle out there in public.' DILEMMA TWO 'Your partner lies about previously having had more than one 'situationship' on the go at the same time. Does this affect your trust in them? Or do you accept that everyone has a past and feel self-assured that they only have eyes for you?' ANSWER: CYNIC Lucinda: 'You're a bit of a cynic about that.' Vicky: 'Lying is a red flag, full stop. I think once you start to tell lies like that, you get into a really grey area really fast and lose trust. 'I think: 'Well, if you're lying about that, what else are you lying about?' Don't ever lie to me. There's just no point. Tell us the truth.' Lucinda: 'Honesty is the best policy. Always.' 4 DILEMMA THREE 'Your partner forgets your anniversary but apologises sincerely. Do you forgive them and move on as you know they show you love all year round, or do you think it's a sign that they don't care enough?' ANSWER: LUCINDA – ROMANTIC vs VICKY – CYNIC Lucinda: 'I'm a romantic. It's just one day. If they're showing romance the whole year round, who cares? I'm not bothered.' Vicky: 'I'm approaching this from a slightly different standpoint. I just think the little things are important. Like remembering when you first kissed. 'I went mad when Ercan forgot Mother's Day. We don't actually have children – we have dogs. I just think it's important to celebrate the people you love. 'Anniversaries, Mother's Days, birthdays, whatever it is. Come on man, it's not that hard!' 4 You heard it here first! PDA isn't the be-all and end-all, honesty is always the best policy – and yes, Mother's Day includes dog mums too. Read more on the Irish Sun Want to know how Vicky and Lucinda tackled more dating dilemmas? Watch Romantic vs Cynic And to see if the contestants in Truetopia face the same tough truths, stream The Honesty Box now on Channel 4
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside The Honesty Box's Lucinda Light's life - from MAFS Australia to impressive career
Lucinda Light is best known for her appearance on Married At First Sight Australia in 2024 - but the star has also had an impressive career away from reality TV Lucinda Light has joined forces with Vicky Pattison to lead the brand-new E4 dating spectacle The Honesty Box, which made its debut on Monday (28th April). The fresh series throws 12 hopeful singles into a villa, affectionately dubbed Truetopia, pairing them up and challenging them with trips to The Honesty Box. There, they must spill the beans about their romantic histories among other topics, all while a lie detector stands by to snare any fibbers. Vicky is well-versed in the world of reality TV, and Lucinda is no newbie either, having gained fame from her stint on Married At First Sight Australia. Let's delve into Lucinda's background, her MAFS journey, and what she gets up to when the cameras stop rolling.... Who is Lucinda? Lucinda Light is a holistic counsellor, marriage celebrant, and a familiar face in reality television, reports OK!. She penned the book Shine Your Light: A Guided Journal for Deepening Your Emotional Intelligence and has established herself as an inspirational speaker, travelling globally to talk about her life lessons and promote her "toolkit of grounding exercises". With a hefty Instagram following of 642,000, Lucinda keeps her fans in the loop with regular updates on her professional endeavours and personal escapades. Her appearance on MAFS Australia in 2024 significantly raised her public profile, with Lucinda expressing to Daily Mail Australia: "The amount of opportunities that have come my way has been beyond my wildest imaginings. "I live in a quiet coastal town, so mostly I'm keeping things normal on a domestic level - cooking, enjoying nature, and getting good sleep. It's still quite surreal being recognised when I'm in Melbourne or elsewhere." Lucinda's MAFS journey 2024 saw Lucinda grace the screens as one of the brides on Married At First Sight Australia. Paired with Timothy Smith for the E4 series, their union didn't spark the flames of romance. While Timothy and Lucinda parted on amicable terms from the social experiment, it seems the friendship has since simmered down, with Timothy opting to block his former screen-spouse on all social media outlets. Taking to TikTok, Timothy expressed: "I wish Lu all the best in the future and there is no question that sometimes people's paths take different directions. And that's where it is." On the flip side, Lucinda took to Instagram sharing her sentiment: "In my heart, I've always held Tim with understanding and compassion. I take responsibility for any hurt I may of caused by sharing my feelings and hurts. There are no hard feelings my end and I still hold a lantern of hope for our friendship." Lucinda entered into the world of MAFS hoping to secure a partner. Quite intriguingly, she confessed that prior to joining the show, she hadn't watched television in two decades, having seen the casting call on social media. Speaking to The Spin Off, Lucinda recounted: "I needed something that would blast me into the stratosphere and really put myself out there. And of course, I wanted the husband." Who is Lucinda dating? Lucinda is reportedly flying solo at the moment, with no romantic entanglements on the horizon. In a candid chat last year about her post-MAFS love life, she confessed to Heart: "I'm absolutely carving out time next year to date, because I am looking for my husband and you know." She added, "I just want to meet someone that, yeah, we really get each other. I suppose our lifestyles are quite complimentary. And I mean, the truth is I don't really plan to slow down anytime soon."
