Love Island fight never shown on air revealed – as two stars had to be separated by bosses

LOVE Island’s Tanya Manhenga has revealed she had a fiery on-air showdown with Zara Lackenby-Brown that was never shown on TV.

The Villa pals clashed after a misunderstanding with Zara’s show rival Olivia Hawkins.

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Tensions were already running after Zara called Olivia “doubtful” during a game of beer pong, but it was the explanation behind the comment that sparked the argument.

In her YouTube vlog, Tanya shared with her boyfriend Shaq Muhammad: “I had an argument with Zara that no one saw and never aired. Me and Zara had a fight. She said ‘I gotta fucking talk for you’.

“It was because I had a conversation with Zara, she vented about why she was upset with Olivia that night. And I said, ‘Why did you even choose her, in the game?’ And she said, ‘Cause I know her and I’m comfortable,’ and I said, ‘Oh, that makes sense. People are going to love that at home on TV because you guys are friends.” And she said, “I know.”

Tanya forwarded the conversation to Olivia, who immediately misinterpreted it as Zara targeted her to make a good TV.

Despite Tanya’s protests, Olivia confronted Zara, causing her to snap at Tanya for misrepresenting her.

Then all hell broke loose.

Tanya continued, “Then I got up and went right after her, then we got separated. I was taken outside and the boys told her to go to the beach shack.”

Olivia reflected on her falling out with Zara after leaving the villa in an exclusive interview with us.

When asked if there was any animosity between them, Olivia said: “Absolutely not. We once worked together on a music video.

“We had stayed in touch through social media. But I would say we were workmates, not so much friends.

“When she walked in, it was nice to have a familiar face. I didn’t expect to argue with her from everyone there.”

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