Love Island’s Whitney Adebayo reveals truth behind ‘legal battle’ with ex Lochan over racist claim
Love Island star Whitney Adebayo has opened up about her reported legal battle with ex Lochan Nowacki ahead of her upcoming stint on the new series of All Stars
20:00, 06 Jan 2026Updated 20:14, 06 Jan 2026
Whitney Adebayo has opened up about her ‘legal battle’ with ex Lochan Nowacki(Image: ITV)
Love Island’s Whitney Adebayo has spoken out about her feud with ex Lochan Nowacki ahead of the All Stars series – and revealed how she would feel if he entered the villa. The pair originally met on Love Island in 2023, coming in second place on series ten.
They split up last year, with Whitney claiming that Lochan had called her skin “dirty” during their relationship – which he strongly denies. Lochan went on to reveal that he had filed a lawsuit against Whitney over “defamatory comments made about his family”, with the pair continuing to clash online.
Now, Whitney has opened up about the legal dispute, confirming that it never reached court. When asked whether All Stars would be a break from the court case, Whitney told The Mirror and other press: “I’ve never had a court case so this is genuinely news to me. I’ve just been focusing on my business – my hair business, my podcast. No, no court case.”
Whitney is one of the islanders returning to Love Island for All Stars(Image: ITV)
When asked how she would feel if she came face-to-face with Lochan again in the villa, Whitney said: “I mean we’re all on our different journeys. Good luck to him. I’ve got to focus on myself.”
Last month, The Sun reported that the exes had come to an agreement over their dispute after instructing legal teams. “People who know both Lochan and Whitney have said the dispute has now been ended and that they’re just moving on with their lives,” an insider told the publication.
Speaking to The Mirror and other press today, Whitney said that Love Island: All Stars had come at a good time for her as she planned to leave the tough 2025 she’d had behind her.
“Talk about timing. It’s January, bikinis, with the girls, dating new boys,” said Whitney, who turned 28 in November. “Definitely a good entrance into 28.”
As for whether she’ll be getting involved in the drama in the villa, she said that she’s not afraid to speak her mind. “I always stand up for what’s right.
Whitney and Lochan dated from 2023 until last year(Image: Instagram/ @whitneyadebayo)
“I wouldn’t necessarily say drama. It’s more so what I think is right or wrong. I would like to think I’m always on the right side of history because I am very honest. I might tell you a joke but I can never tell you a lie.”
Whitney added that when it comes to finding love, she’s not as picky this time. “I don’t have a type. When you hit 28, how can you have a type? Time is ticking. Characteristics yes, but physical no. At this age, it’s too shallow.
“I don’t have red flags but I have things that I do definitely like. I like dark honour, I like honestly, I love kindness. Those are my top three.”
Love Island: All Stars begins on Monday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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