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31 View commentsA fan favourite Love Island couple announced they have 'partied ways' in separate Instagram statements on Wednesday.
Matilda Draper and Sean Stone, both 24, released a message on their social media to announce their shock split, just weeks after they departed the villa hand-in-hand.
Despite enjoying a loved-up date outside the villa, the couple have opted to continue their journey without each other.
Matilda penned: 'Just wanted to come on here to tell you guys that Sean and I have decided to part ways.
'We are still good friends & I'm so grateful to have shared such an incredible experience with him.
A fan favourite Love Island couple announced they have 'partied ways' in separate Instagram statements on Wednesday
Matilda Draper and Sean Stone, both 24, released a message on their social media to announce their shock split, just weeks after they departed the villa hand-in-hand
'We appreciate all of your support throughout our time together and all the love you have shown us. love you all [pink heart emoji].
Quickly after Matilda posted a statement, Sean shared the exact same message but added: 'We both believe this is the best step for us moving forward.'
Just a week ago, Sean posted a loved-up photo of him and Matilda cuddled up during a dinner date.
He captioned his post: 'Date Night with my @matildajdraper❤️'
Matilda's shock split comes during her party holiday with her Love Island pals Grace Jackson and Harriett Blackmore in Ibiza in recent days.
Her split shortly follows after Grace andReuben Collins split up after they struggled to make things work on the outside world due to their busy schedules and long-distance relationship.
Speaking exclusively to MailOnline, Reuben confirmed their relationship is over and revealed things haven't been easy since leaving the ITV2 show as he has been dealing with the death of his beloved grandad.
He explained: 'I can't speak for her, but since we came out it has been quite busy and there's a lot to deal with.
Despite enjoying a loved-up date outside the villa, the couple have opted to continue their journey without each other
Matilda was the first to announce their shock split
Quickly after Matilda posted a statement, Sean shared the exact same message but added: 'We both believe this is the best step for us moving forward'
Just a week ago, Sean posted a loved-up photo of him and Matilda cuddled up during a dinner date
Matilda's shock split comes during her party holiday with her Love Island pals Grace Jackson and Harriett Blackmore (pictured) in Ibiza in recent days
Her split shortly follows after Grace and Reuben Collins split up after they struggled to make things work on the outside world due to their busy schedules and long-distance relationship
'And for myself, before I went in we were caring for my grandad who was living with us as he had a terminal cancer. When I came out I had a week with him before he passed.'
'So coming out and dealing with the new environment and dealing with the stuff at home, there was a lot going on and we were both very busy.
'I'm quite mentally strong and try to remain as positive as possible but coming back, I've had a lot to deal with.'
Reuben was still with Grace when his grandad passed away and said she was 'very supportive' and sent him flowers.
He added: 'We've both been very busy and with the long distance it was difficult. I wish her all the best, she wishes me all the best. There are no bad feelings. We had a great experience together.'
Speaking on his aim to find love on the show, Reuben said: 'My family and grandad wanted me to go on it. My grandad said go do it as it was a once in a life time opportunity and he was watching and cheering us on.
'The aim of the show is to find love, but I think the most important thing for my family was that I had a great experience and if I could find love on top of that it would be a great bonus.
'Even for myself, I'm a hopeless romantic, so of course I want to find love.'
