Love Island's Lucinda Strafford has responded to claims she had a boyfriend back at home while she was in the villa.

During her time on the show, a report broke that claimed Lucinda was still in a relationship with Brighton footballer Aaron Connelly.

After being dumped from the villa, the 21-year-old has rubbished the rumours, insisting she's not dating anyone and was ready to find love on Love Island. "I am completely and utterly single," Lucinda told MailOnline.

"Never in a million years would I go on Love Island if I was in a relationship, and I'm sure if I had a boyfriend, he wouldn't be very happy with it either. We ended quite dramatically at the start of March but then we made friends, and we share a dog, it's a shared dog and he's been looking after it."

Lucinda continued, "He had no idea I was going on Love Island, and it was a shock to him. Apparently, he drove me to the airport, which is a complete and utter lie, I got a taxi. Hopefully, he's moved on and I definitely have. It was a funny rumour!"

The Islanders arrived on the show as a bombshell alongside Millie Court, before coupling up with Brad McClellard. He was later dumped when the couple were voted the least compatible, and Lucinda later coupled up with Aaron Francis.

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But it wasn't to be - after the pair received the fewest public votes and were dumped from the villa, Lucinda revealed they are no longer together.