The basketball player's date with new bombshell Harley didn't go down too well with viewers, though
If Michael has painted himself as the villain of this year's 'Love Island' over the past few days, another man has emerged as the hero.
Let's be honest - we all knew that Ovie was a good guy from the way he handled the whole Anna situation. She brought him back from Casa Amor and then unceremoniously dumped him when she realised that she wanted to get back with Jordan. Although he wasn't happy about it, he remained dignified and didn't make things weird or awkward. In fact, he's generally been a very chilled, funny and calming presence in the villa.
And although it seems that he and Amber are determined not to get romantically involved, last night showed just how much of a gent he really is. The way that he comforted her as a friend, and later calmly spoke to Michael about his shoddy treatment of her has won him a LOT of new fans.
He even went on a date with new bombshell Harley last night, but people were having none of it.
Look, just give him the €50k and be done. He can stay coupled up with Amber if he wants to. Anyone except Tommy and Molly.
No joke, where do I sign up to be Ovie's friend???? @LoveIsland #LoveIsland
— Vanessa (@VanessasBubble) July 16, 2019
OVIE IS A MAMA’S BOY, HE’S 6ft7, HAS AMAZING BANTER, TREATS PEOPLE WITH RESPECT, IS JUST FUCKING BEAUTIFUL! MARRY ME #loveisland pic.twitter.com/mlQtPBuP1Y
— 𝓮 (@minstrivia) July 16, 2019
period. what he just did for Amber without being asked... THAT’S love. doesn’t matter if it’s platonic or romantic, it’s the most authentic act of love I’ve seen this season. #loveisland https://t.co/feuBw2mCjb
— aisosa eholor | media makia (@sosaeholor) July 16, 2019
2019 winners ladies and gentlemen. Make it happen. #loveisland pic.twitter.com/URU3owDbiV
— Kate Jane (@KateJane1988) July 16, 2019
“Nahhh take me back home to Amber”#loveisland pic.twitter.com/anqdbZBUpn
— reina (@reinasHOH) July 16, 2019
Ovie: 'haha yeah I've had fun, it was a good date'
Ovie really:#LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/ull0rLDpCJ— Ben (@Moss_XCV) July 16, 2019
ovie is just an absolute sweetheart.. he don’t chat shit behind people’s backs.. he looks out for his friends and keeps giving us iconic moments of the series.. an absolute deserving winner of this year’s love island 💛#loveisland pic.twitter.com/en6gUzAls2
— sab (@sabrinajg11) July 16, 2019
This girl ain't for Ovie.. our king deserves more #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/PAXSVo027J
— GemGem (@GemGemReddin) July 16, 2019
Me observing Ovie’s date #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/fFkPRCDR2j
— rihbabii 🐙💞 (@tsarinarih) July 16, 2019
We all need an Ovie in our lives like he just fixed Amber and Michael's situation just by calling out Michael for being a dickhead without saying the words that's the type of friend we all need not like the other islanders who push you into something that's broken #loveisland pic.twitter.com/GosO7e0OXL
— zara (@Team_breezy_x_) July 16, 2019
After one chat to Ovie, Michael ‘cleared the air’ with Amber. #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/DLQYx1waRE
— T Robbins (@Tishrobbins_uk) July 16, 2019
Just wanna thank Ovie’s parents for doing it right tbh #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/jYq8eE0q5v
— - (@65014762g) July 16, 2019
OVIEEEE - I can’t love this man any more than I do #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/KyAYMw3qfo
— Ana Ferreira (@anitacrida123) July 16, 2019