I was on Love Island and Molly’s done nothing wrong – she doesn’t owe Mitchel anything, says Liam Reardon
LOVE Island legend Liam Reardon has defended Molly Marsh after she was slammed for leaving Mitchel devastated when she cracked on with Zachariah.
Last night fans hit out at influencer Molly after she secretly snogged Zachariah on the terrace – and then giggled as she told Mitchel immediately after.
Liam – who shot to fame on the ITV2 dating show in 2021 – said musical theatre performer Molly does not “owe” Mitchel any loyalty after just a week in the villa, as he insisted it’s “Love Island not Friend Island”.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Liam said: “I’ve seen a lot of criticism towards Molly and I think it’s just nonsense.
“She’s in Love Island, do what you’re supposed to do.
“She’s been there a week, she doesn’t owe people anything. Same as Zac, he doesn’t owe Mitch anything.
“They didn’t know each other a week ago.
“They are in there to do a job and to find someone, to find love.
“That’s what it’s for – it’s not Friend Island, as much as you make friends along the way, you are there there to find love.”
Liam said it’s unfair that Molly has been criticised for getting to know two guys at the same time.
“Molly is doing exactly what I think she should be doing and I think good on her,” he said.
“Everyone else criticising, they have never stepped foot in the villa, so don’t judge.
“Mitch seems like a lovely lad, with good morals but I think he’s let his emotions get the better of him.
“The girl he likes is exploring something with another guy and he is kind of throwing his toys out of the pram.
“I understand it’s not nice to see someone you like flirt with someone else.
“But I think the more he acts like this is pushing Molly away.”
Mitch ended his romance with Molly the day before because she couldn’t reciprocate the feelings he has for her.
And on Tuesday’s episode, he forced a smile as Molly explained she had taken her romance further with Zach.
Writing on Twitter, one viewer said: “Molly is the worst. gleefully running to tell mitch she and zach kissed and then asking for a hug afterwards.”
Another tweeted: “Ew why is Molly running to tell Mitch she kissed Zach when Mitch ended things with her literally yesterday.”
Zach is currently coupled up with real estate agent Catherine Agbaje, 22, but he also left Catherine devastated when he cracked on with Molly.
Love Island has since been reported to Ofcom as viewers demanded Zach should be kicked out of the villa after the mayhem.
Mitch brutally dumped Molly while they were in bed on Monday night as tensions exploded on Love Island.
And now viewers have warned they’ll report Zachariah for his behaviour.
One person wrote: “Zach being a d*** and won’t apologise??? Yeah? Ok lemme go on the ofcom website and complain.”
A second person added: “Calling Ofcom rn omg get zach off asap.”
A third penned: “Ofcom Where is their number or email. Zack needs to go.”