Love Island’s Connor Newsum might not have discovered love within the villa, however he actually left a trendy affect.
The season 6 contestant turned his days in Fiji right into a style present, rocking an assortment of vigorous swim trunks, together with an American flag speedo. The tiny bottoms captivated viewers, with many followers taking to TikTok and X to touch upon the look.
The speedo went on to turn into an artifact when Connor opted to depart the merchandise behind when he was despatched dwelling throughout episode 16. He hung the garment above the villa’s bed room door, and his fellow Islanders all saluted the bottoms earlier than telling Connor goodbye.
Following his exit, Connor solely opened as much as Us Weekly in regards to the speedo and its affect.
“I’ve had these shorts for thus lengthy and all of my outdated mates, once I bought out, hit me up and had been like, ‘We noticed you on TV carrying the shorts,’” Connor defined. “Clearly, I left them within the villa for everybody to take pleasure in, however I purchased them for the 4th of July [years ago] and have worn them each 4th of July since.”
Connor informed Us he’s a bit “unhappy” that he didn’t get to put on them this yr however teased he can be spending the vacation in a distinct pair of speedos. “I beloved these shorts,” he gushed.
Throughout his time on the present, Connor sparked connections with JaNa Craig and Leah Kateb. Followers watched Connor and Leah’s connection shortly fizzle (on her facet) with out him being absolutely conscious that she stopped having emotions for him. Leah grew nearer to Miguel Harichi and selected him over Connor when it was time to recouple. Her resolution despatched Connor packing.
Exterior of the villa, Connor informed Us he’s been attending to know his fellow dumped Islander Cassidy Laudano. “She bought out and I used to be like, ‘Hey, so what’s up?’ We’ve been texting and, perhaps, doubtlessly making some life plans,” Connor shared. “We bought alongside rather well. We had quite a bit in widespread.” (Cassidy was dumped shortly after Connor earlier than Casa Amor.)
