Love Island fans have erupted in outrage after it was revealed that Marcel Somerville is considering returning to the All Stars edition of the show while still married to Rebecca Vieira. The 38-year-old, who appeared in Love Island Season 3 back in 2017, has faced backlash from viewers who feel he should resolve his personal issues before returning to the reality TV spotlight.
In February, it was reported that Marcel walked out on his wife after she was accused of cheating on him with a US pop star. Rebecca later admitted to the infidelity, offering a public apology for her actions. Despite this turmoil, Marcel is reportedly in talks with Love Island producers about returning for the upcoming All Stars season.
However, fans are furious at the prospect of Marcel joining the show while still legally married. One viewer expressed their disapproval, saying, “Marcel coming on this show is just diabolical. Grow up and file for divorce, Sir.” Another added, “Right, because I do NOT want married people going on this show, even if they are going through a divorce. Finish the divorce.” Others criticized both Marcel and the producers, with one fan writing, “He shouldn’t even be ALLOWED to be there. Producers are just as much at fault for casting a married man.”
Despite the backlash, insiders have suggested that Marcel is looking for a fresh start after everything he’s been through in his personal life, though it’s unclear whether he will go through with his All Starsappearance. Producers are reportedly eager to have him back, with one insider saying, “Fans are dying to know who is going back into the Villa.”
Marcel has previously opened up about the emotional toll of his split with Rebecca, sharing his heartbreak on Instagram. He discussed the overwhelming feelings of anger, loneliness, and grief, as well as his commitment to focusing on his son, Roman. Marcel stated, “He’s my No1 Priority Forever” and emphasized that he would take time to heal and prioritize his mental well-being.
Rebecca, for her part, publicly apologized for her actions, admitting to the hurt she caused Marcel and their families. In a social media post, she said, “I’ve made a huge mistake, I’ve embarrassed not only my husband but myself and both our families. I love you beyond measure, with no doubts, with no question, you are my beginning and my end, my forever love.”
While Marcel and Rebecca’s relationship continues to be rocky, fans are still upset at the idea of him returning to Love Island amid this ongoing personal crisis. The question remains: will he focus on healing his marriage, or will he take another shot at love on national television?
