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"Love Island’s Whitney Adebayo Breaks Silence on Split from Co-Star and Boyfriend Lochan Nowacki, Admits She’s ‘Heartbroken’"

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Love Island’s Whitney Adebayo Breaks Silence on Split from Lochan Nowacki

Whitney Adebayo, 27, has opened up about her split from Love Island co-star and boyfriend Lochan Nowacki after two years together. The couple, who met on the 2023 series and finished as runners-up, announced their breakup last week. Whitney initially hinted at the emotional fallout with a since-deleted post stating, “I’m broken,” suggesting Lochan ended the relationship.

[IMAGE: Whitney and Lochan during their Love Island stint, smiling in matching swimwear]

In a candid TikTok video from her Becoming Her series, Whitney revealed Lochan “stopped choosing her” on April 4, leading to their split. The diary-style series, which blends poetry and personal reflections, dedicated an episode to addressing the breakup. Whitney dismissed rumors of infidelity, calling it a case of “right person, wrong time,” and admitted to feeling “heartbroken” as she adjusts to single life.

[IMAGE: Screenshot of Whitney’s TikTok video with tearful caption: “He walked away”]

Vulnerability as Strength
Whitney launched Becoming Her to counter superficial social media trends. “I’ve been craving depth beyond makeup tutorials,” she explained. “We’re all navigating life—why not talk about it?” She cited a quote that inspired her: “Maybe the thing you’re most scared of is the thing you should be doing.” The series has resonated with fans, with many thanking her for normalizing emotional honesty.

[IMAGE: Whitney in a contemplative pose, journaling for her series]

Clapping Back at Critics
Not all feedback has been supportive. Critics labeled her vulnerability “cringe,” prompting Whitney to defend her approach: “Since when is honesty cringe? TikTok dances were once ‘cringe’—now everyone does them.” She added, “Heartbreak is real. People can literally die from a broken heart.”

[IMAGE: Collage of fan comments praising Whitney’s authenticity]

Mutual Respect Post-Split
Both Whitney and Lochan shared respectful Instagram Stories confirming the breakup, thanking fans for support. While Whitney focuses on healing, she urged followers to embrace authenticity: “This is your sign to create content that matters. They’ll catch up later.”

[IMAGE: Lochan’s Instagram Story post: “Thank you for the love during this time”]

Whitney’s journey—from Love Island star to advocate for emotional transparency—highlights the pressures of public relationships and the power of vulnerability. As she navigates life post-split, fans continue rallying behind her mantra: “Healing isn’t linear, but it’s worth it.”

[IMAGE: Whitney smiling in a recent post, caption: “Growing through what I go through”]

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