What Led to Love Island’s Matilda Draper Facing Backlash After Sean Stone Revelations

Since leaving the Love Island villa, Matilda Draper has generally been a favorite among fans, especially thanks to her new relationship with TOWIE star Roman Hackett. However, her recent podcast with Roman, called Raw and Reality, stirred up some controversy.

In the first episode, during a game of ‘Say it or Shot it’, Matilda was asked if she actually liked Sean Stone.

Her pause, eye-roll, and choice to take a shot instead of giving a straight answer led fans to accuse her of being “disingenuous” and pretending to have feelings for Sean on the show.

Fans React to Matilda’s Admission

A clip from the podcast quickly made the rounds on TikTok, generating a mix of reactions. Some viewers felt let down, believing Matilda had been dishonest about her feelings for Sean, especially since she had previously said she liked and even loved 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.