Love Island’s Paige Thorne has been backed-up by her family and friends from the word get-go – and especially since she entered the villa.
On Monday (August 1), ITV2 viewers will know which couple has been crowned the 2022 winners and there is much suspense over who that will be, with Paige and her hunk Adam Collard making it to the final week.
However, ahead of the unveiling fans are in store for a shock dumping which will air on Sunday along with Meet The Parents making an explosive return on the same episode.
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With loved ones stepping into the villa just 24 hours before this years live final – there has been much talk with who will be heading to Spain.
Daily Star investigates which friends and family members could land in the villa for Paige.
Paige lied to her family
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It is believed that the Welsh beauty shares a close bond with her entire family, especially her mum, Beverley Palmer and dad, Gareth Thorne.
But when it came down to spilling the beans about being on Love Island she couldn’t bring herself to share the news, especially with her dad who is thought to be quite protective of his only daughter.
Paige did eventually open up to her mum, who offered up some words of advice.
In an interview before entering the villa, Paige explained her mother had warned: “Make sure I don’t show my fiery side too much and I’m like, ‘hmm, I promise!’ Obviously I won’t be on my worst behaviour.”
However when it came to her other siblings and dad, Paige decided to lie and instead made up a story she was taking a ‘work trip’, OK! reported.
Dad was not happy about Love Island stint
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According to reports, the former paramedic’s father was initially not happy that his daughter had first lied to him about being on the ITV show.
It is understood that Gareth had worried about what would be aired on the programme and felt nervous it could be things he wouldn’t approve of.
Paige did eventually open up to her dad about her TV adventure before heading off to Spain.
The Swansea-born lass explained that her dad had never watched the programme so was unsure of what to expect.
Speaking before her television debut, she said: “My dad did have reservations at first but he hasn’t watched the show so he doesn’t know what it’s about. He’s come round though.”
Caring brothers
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Paige has two caring brothers, Fletcher and Stuart Thorne – with both proudly attending their sister’s graduation ceremony in pictures shared on Instagram.
She attended Cefn Hengoed Community School and went on to become a NHS worker while her brother Fletcher trained as a skilled carpenter.
Not much is known about Stuart but it is believed he shares two children with his beloved fiancée – and the pair also reside in Swansea.
The Welsh bombshell hadn’t told her brothers about her Love Island stint and they didn’t find out until she was actually on the ITV2 programme.
Confessing to her cover-up plan before entering the show, she said: “My brothers had no idea. I just told them I was going away with work.”
Protective friends
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Paige has a number of very loyal friends who have always had her back.
After Casa Amor was underway and it appeared that Jacques O’Neil was making moves with bombshell Cheyanne Kerr, the NHS worker’s pals lashed out to protect their chum.
During an appearance of Love Island: Aftersun, her vocal pals urged Paige to ditch Jacques who had not been faithful.
Host Laura Whitmore asked Paige’s friend, Morgan about her opinion on the matter, she quizzzed: “Obviously you are Paige’s mate, if you could give her any advice this week in Casa what would it be?”
Morgan responded: “I definitely tell her to have a bit of fun in there,” as Laura interjected: “Do you think she should get to know other guys?”
“I think she should explore anything she wants to explore, I mean Jacques is clearly doing it,” fumed her pal.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
