I was on Love Island and saw ‘game player’ Ron first hand – it’s not what it looks like, says Olivia Hawkins

LOVE Island star Olivia Hawkins has thrown her support behind Ron Hall after he was accused of ‘game playing’.

Olivia, 27, is backing 26-year-old Ron after he was ambushed in the villa following comments he made about making it to the final.

The financial adviser said he had noticed as a viewer of the show himself, that “the ones who have their drama nice and early” end up “cruising” to the final.

Olivia lost her place in the villa on Friday night and she has since watched back Ron’s comment, which he made to Sanam, Kai, Tom and Samie.

Speaking exclusively to The Celeb Report, Olivia – who is “best friends” with Ron’s girl Lana Jenkins – has backed him.

The ring girl and actress said: “I saw the clip last night and I think he stated that couples in the past… it was along the lines of couples that have a rocky start always end up having smooth sailing at the end.

“But I think was taken out of context. He was probably just going over what we’ve seen before.

“I don’t think that means he’s playing a game. I hope not because Lana’s my best friend. I’d be really upset if he was.”

Olivia even added: I’m rooting for them to win.”

After making his remark, Ron and Casey O’Gorman also came to massive blows over Rosie Seabrook – and then Lara and Rosie got involved.

In the latest instalment, which aired on Monday night, Samie Elishi waded in and pulled Ron aside to ask if he is ‘game playing’.

Lara was left in tears as she struggled to work out why her fellow islanders were ganging up on Ron.

Viewers, meanwhile, accused the villa of ‘gaslighting’ and ‘bullying’ Ron and some have threatened to contact TV watchdog Ofcom to complain.