Belle Hassan has admitted to sending playful late-night messages to her fellow Love Island contestant, Joe Garratt, just before they both joined the All Stars villa. Belle described Joe as her close friend and a source of comfort. Despite attempting to keep their relationship strictly friendly, they find themselves flirting occasionally.
In an interview with The Mirror, Belle expressed her fondness for Joe, emphasizing that their bond has always remained platonic due to their timing with relationships. She humorously mentioned their rule of refraining from flirting before 10 pm.
Recently, Belle’s father, Tamer Hassan, shared his pride in her, jokingly mentioning his vigilant eye on her. Belle disclosed that although boys may feel intimidated by her father’s tough reputation, there is nothing to fear as he is a loving and protective figure.
Joe, who previously coupled up with Lucie Donlan and then Arabella, was unexpectedly eliminated from the villa in a dramatic twist. In a post-exit interview, Joe reflected on his time on the show, explaining his decisions during the recoupling process and his preference for letting love unfold naturally.
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