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Love Island's Lucinda Strafford has been hit by claims that she got back with her ex-boyfriend, footballer Aaron Connolly, before entering the villa earlier this month.
The pair are thought to have dated for two years and recently grown close again following allegations he breached Covid-19 lockdown rules by inviting a woman to his house for sex in March.
According to The Sun, the Premier League star considers her his girlfriend and is still dogsitting Lucinda's pet bulldog while she tries to find love in the villa.
Secret relationship? Love Island's Lucinda Strafford has been hit by claims that she got back with her ex-boyfriend, footballer Aaron Connolly (pictured together), before entering the villa earlier this month
A source said: 'It was meant to be a big secret because there are strict rules about it.
'No one wants to watch a dating show where the stars are really pining for lovers back home.
'Aaron was only too happy looking after Lucinda’s dog. It makes him feel like they are still the couple they are.'
MailOnline has contacted Love Island representatives for comment.
In a relationship? According to The Sun , the Premier League star considers her his girlfriend and is still dogsitting Lucinda's pet bulldog while she tries to find love in the villa
Bending the rules? A source said: 'It was meant to be a big secret because there are strict rules about it.'
It comes after The Sun previously reported before
