Catherine Agbaje was left "massively" shocked after she and Elom Ahlijah-Wilson were dumped from 'Love Island' on Wednesday night (12.07.23).
Catherine Agbaje was left 'massively' shocked after she and Elom Ahlijah-Wilson were dumped from Love Island
The pair finished bottom of a public vote for the least compatible couple, but the 22-year-old commercial real estate agent insists she has a "genuine" connection with the 22-year-old masseuse and fitness trainer.
When asked if she was shocked at being dumped, Catherine said: "Massively, It wasn't something I saw coming at all.
"When I heard our names I was shocked because I know what me and Elom have is genuine and we are so compatible.
"I’m sad to be leaving everyone, I’ve genuinely made friends for life in the villa who I’m going to miss so much but I’m happy to be leaving with Elom. Not everyone gets the chance to find someone that they have a connection with, so I can’t wait to continue what we have on the outside.
"The girls have become my sisters so it was emotional saying goodbye to them but I’ve told them it’s not goodbye, but see you later."
Catherine brought Elom back from Casa Amor, effectively ditching Scott Van Der Sluis in the process, but she left things on "great terms" with the footballer.
She added: "It’s all love with Scott, we left on great terms.
"My connection with Scott was good, we bonded over living in Ireland and it felt right at the time but everything happens for a reason and we weren’t meant to be."
Elom also admitted he was "really shocked" to be voted off the Island.
He said: "I was really shocked because Catherine and I have such a strong connection, everyone in the villa could see that which is why I think everyone was so surprised with the result.
"It is 'Love Island' though, so you have to expect the unexpected."
'Love Island' continues tomorrow at 9pm on Virgin Media Two and Virgin Media Player, proudly sponsored by Virgin Media Mobile.
The reality show can also be seen on ITV2.