Matilda Draper has garnered a lot of support from fans since departing the Love Island villa, largely due to her blossoming romance with TOWIE star Roman Hackett. Nevertheless, a recent episode of their joint podcast, Raw and Reality, has caused quite a stir.
In the first episode, during a game of ‘Say it or Shot it’, Matilda was asked if she actually liked Sean Stone.
During the podcast, an instance where Matilda hesitated, rolled her eyes, and opted for a shot instead of a direct response sparked accusations from fans. They labeled her as “insincere” and accused her of faking her feelings for Sean during her time on the reality show.
Fans React to Matilda’s Admission
A snippet from the podcast quickly circulated on TikTok, sparking a range of responses. Some viewers felt disillusioned by what they perceived as Matilda’s lack of honesty regarding her sentiments towards Sean, given her previous claims of liking and even loving him.
Comments ranged from accusations of her being fake to suggestions that she was in it for the money. On the flip side, others backed her up, pointing out that many Love Island couples pretend to have feelings and that Sean himself had been unfaithful during Casa Amor, which made their relationship more complicated.
Matilda’s Perspective on Her Relationship with Sean
During the podcast, Matilda opened up about how she never really felt a romantic connection with Sean and saw him more as a friend. She explained that in the villa, she had to “work with what you’ve got,” but once she was outside, it became clear that their bond was purely platonic.
This honest revelation shed light on why their relationship didn’t last long after the show, despite their impressive finish in third place.
Sean Stone’s Take on Their Split
Sean Stone has also shared his thoughts on their breakup, saying it was mainly due to their busy schedules after leaving the Love Island bubble.
He expressed appreciation for their time together and didn’t rule out the chance of getting back together down the line. Sean described their relationship as tough to maintain outside the villa but wished Matilda all the best as she moves forward.
