In a dramatic turn that’s got Love Island fans buzzing, Zach Noble and his villa buddy Mitch Taylor have seemingly thrown some serious shade at Zach’s ex, Molly Marsh, just months after their heartbreaking split. The duo, who rose to fame on the hit reality show, appear to be teaming up in a not-so-subtle social media jab that screams “bad blood” – and it’s got everyone talking!
It all kicked off in July when Zach, 28, and Molly called time on their two-year rollercoaster romance. What started as a fairytale connection in the Love Island villa had its ups and downs, but fans were hopeful they’d make it work. However, a recent Instagram post from Zach suggests things didn’t end as amicably as initially portrayed.
On Saturday, Zach dropped a carousel of snaps on his feed, showcasing his ripped physique during a gym session, his adorable pet pooch, and a massive new back tattoo that’s turning heads. Captioned simply with “WORKIN,” the post seemed innocent enough – until Mitch jumped into the comments like the “Messy Mitch” we all know and love (or love to hate).
“Finally get to see the real Zach,” Mitch wrote, punctuating it with a tears-in-eyes emoji and a red heart. Ouch! When a nosy fan pressed him with, “@mitcheltaylor Have we not been seeing ‘the real Zach’?”, Mitch didn’t hold back, replying with a blunt “no.” Zach, far from denying it, chimed in with a side-eye emoji and a laughing-crying face, basically co-signing the dig without saying a word.
Molly, 24, hasn’t clapped back yet – and she might not even see it directly, since Zach has unfollowed her on Instagram, while she’s still following him. Talk about a one-sided digital breakup! This comes after Molly confirmed the split in July amid swirling rumors sparked by their radio silence on social media.
In her statement, Molly kept it classy: “I just want to confirm the rumours. Myself and Zac have split up and are no longer together. We have parted ways as friends and thank you all for your love and support of our relationship over the past 2 years. Molly.”
A source close to the pair insisted there was no drama: “Nothing bad has happened between Zac and Molly. They just made the decision to split on a mutual basis. The pair have no bad blood between them and will continue to be friends. Sometimes relationships work, and sometimes they don’t, but they want to continue to be friends and cherish the couple of years they have spent together and are both grateful for Love Island bringing them into each others lives.”
But let’s rewind to how this love story began. Zach and Molly first locked eyes on day one of Love Island series 10 in 2023. Molly was initially coupled with Mitch, while Zach was paired with Catherine Agbaje. Sparks flew between Zach and Molly, but things got messy when bombshell Kady McDermott swooped in and stole Zach during a recoupling, dumping Molly from the island in a shocking twist.
Undeterred, Molly made a triumphant return during Casa Amor, and the pair rekindled their flame. They powered through to the final, finishing in fourth place and capturing hearts along the way. Post-villa life brought challenges like long-distance, leading to a brief split after seven months. But love prevailed – or so we thought – as they reunited and even shacked up together in August last year.
Fast-forward 11 months, and it’s over for good. Meanwhile, Mitch has been venting his own post-fame frustrations, recently moaning about being “tired of his normal job” and “working full time” after tasting stardom. Could this be why he’s stirring the pot with Zach?
Adding to the villa drama, sources are whispering that another Love Island alum, Ella Thomas, might be eyeing a comeback. A insider told The Sun: “Ella is single again and is in very early talks. When she was on the show the first time she wasn’t scared to steal men in the villa – she’ll make amazing TV if she does sign up.”
As for Zach and Molly? This latest swipe has fans divided – is it harmless banter, or a sign of deeper resentment? One thing’s for sure: in the world of Love Island, the plot twists never stop coming. Stay tuned for more tea!