They may not have found love in the village, but they are trying in the outside world.
Former Love Island contestants Jordan Odofin, 28, and Zara Lackenby-Brown, 25, has confirmed that they are “definitely” dating and even planning to travel together.
The couple revealed that they started seeing each other after returning to the UK and have since enjoyed four dates together.
Praising each other’s ‘maturity’ and ‘vibe’, they also said there’s ‘no rush’ for things to get serious, but they really enjoy each other’s company.
Speaking in Reality with Will NjobvuJordan raved about his new flame.
Second Chance: Former Love Island contestants Jordan Odofin and Zara Lackenby-Brown have confirmed they are “definitely” dating, and even plan to travel together
He said, ‘I found her and she’s not going anywhere anytime soon.’
I like his energy. Aside from how it looks, of course, it’s the energy. When it’s just Zara and me, we vibrate.
Returning the compliment, Zara said: ‘I like that he’s mature. After being in the village, I know that there is not much maturity in those boys. This is a grown man.
‘The connection was there. We talk a lot about the show and how it would have been nice if they paired us up on the show, but these things happen. I think it shows that we would be authentic in any environment.’
When asked whether or not they already have an official title, Zara said: “We’re definitely dating.”
“There is no real sense of rush like there is in the villa. We are not trying to compare ourselves to the other islanders. I mean there’s a bit of pressure from the fans: they call us Jara.
We have kissed. It’s a natural good vibe, good chemistry.
Jordan added: ‘I’m happy. How am I so happy. I really can’t complain.
Taking it easy: The couple revealed that they started seeing each other after moving back to the UK and have since enjoyed four dates together
It would have been nice to spend time with Zara at the villa, but everything happens for a reason. With the way she’s doing with me now, I’m just enjoying it.
I see you are going somewhere. But I don’t like to push things, I like to go with the flow.
But I enjoy spending a lot of time with her. One thing I do know is that she likes to travel and I like to travel.
It comes after the couple beat up show bosses for not allowing them to pair up in the villa.
The couple said they felt ‘robbed’ when they entered the villa days apart, insisting it was obvious they would have been perfect for each other.
They said they felt ‘robbed’ by not having had the opportunity to meet in South Africa.
Zara told the sunday people: ‘They [the producers] I knew Jordan was my type even before I walked in.
‘I left the villa thinking that the man of my dreams does not exist, and days later Jordan arrived. I understand that they have stories to follow, but he deserved to find love.
Jordan said he had hoped to pair up with Zara at the villa, but learned that she had been kicked out of the show shortly after he arrived.
He said: ‘Before I went in, they asked me about my top three and I said Zara was my number one, so naturally I was looking for her.
Lost love: Praising each other’s ‘maturity’ and ‘vibe’, they also said there’s ‘no rush’ for things to get serious, but they do enjoy each other’s company very much.
Passing boats: The couple, who were reunited after returning to the UK, said they felt ‘robbed’ when they entered the villa days apart
End of the road: Jordan arrived after Zara was dumped and then left the villa with Ellie Spence (pictured)
“It made my experience in the villa very different – I was in a friendly couple the whole time.”
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It comes after Jordan admitted he slipped into Zara’s DMs to “shoot her shot” during a recent appearance on The Morning After podcast with Indiyah Polack and Sam Thompson.
He said: ‘At Aftersun, I talked about Zara. And on the way home, I was with my kids and I thought, ‘Should I text Zara right now?’
‘While addressing the DMs, [it said] ‘typing’.’
Surprised podcast host and former Love Island star Indiyah exclaimed, ‘Oh my god, that’s fate! You’re going to get married, you’re going to be together!’
When asked what Zara sent him, Jordan replied: ‘Oh, I saw you at Aftersun. There was a bit of conversation here and there.
Co-host Sam asked, ‘Did you get butterflies?’
Jordan replied: ‘Yes! I can’t lie, my brother stopped the car, my other son was there and yeah, we were kind of excited.
Jordan said his “usual guy” was not at the villa after learning that Zara had been dropped off before his arrival.
He said: ‘My usual guy wasn’t in the villa when I got there.’