Love Island favourite Teddy Soares has addressed speculation he has split up from Faye Winter, whom he met in the 2021 villa.

Rumours have been doing the rounds for some time now regarding their alleged separation, and things were only exacerbated yesterday (February 3) after Faye posted a lingerie-clad video of herself captioned by: "Valentines isn't just for couples it's also a time to fall in love with yourself".

"I am confused... are they still together with Teddy or no?" questioned one follower in the comment section, before another added: "Have you split with teddy????"

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Finding himself in the spotlight for reasons he'd rather not be, Teddy addressed the situation today (February 4) via Instagram Stories.

"Everything you have been reading in the press is false," a message to his fans began.

"I have had nothing but love and respect for Faye since we first met. I do not wish to comment on rumours speculating our relationship and ask for you to respect our privacy at this time. Love Teddy x."

Uploaded to both of their accounts, the last picture featuring both Teddy and Faye dates back to December 8 on the Avatar: The Way of Water premiere's red carpet.

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Last summer, Faye gushingly reflected on the pair's relationship while stopping by the FUBAR Radio studio.

"I came out [of Love Island] with exactly what I went in there for. And it's weird because that's what people always say to me, 'Oh my god, you and Teddy', and I'm like when we went in there, we were from completely different sides of the UK, and we never would have met.

"So, we have to give everything and every thanks to Love Island."

Love Island airs nightly on ITV2, and is available via catch up on ITVX and BritBox.

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