LOVE Island’s Jacques O’Neill broke his social media silence after Paige Thorne moved on saying ‘I’d be in a darker place without you’.
The 23-year-old quit the villa earlier this month, but not before telling partner Paige that he wanted to make her his girlfriend when she came out of the villa.
Love Island’s Jacques O’Neill has broken his silence on social media[/caption]
However, Paige has since coupled up with Adam Collard and the Geordie bombshell asked her to be exclusive earlier this week.
Taking to Twitter on Saturday, Jacques updated fans on how he was getting on now he was back home.
Sharing a picture of himself looking tanned and relaxed after an evening out, he wrote: “I just want you all to know that I’m in such a better place mentally.
“A huge reason for that is because of all the love and support I have received!
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“I’d be in a much darker place if it wasn’t for all of your kind words, so thank you again I appreciate it so much.”
Jacques’ fans were quick to reply, with one writing: “It’s so important to be kind, as you never know how someone is feeling, just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there… keep your chin up and just remember who you are @Jacques9oneill peace 
bro.”
Another added: “You did the right thing leaving Jacques your health os more important & there are bigger and better things coming for you, & you have a mass support army take care x.”
A third tweeted: “Healing is more important than anything you left a a massive hole in the villa that no one could replace just you come back stronger you were amazing and we love you !!!!”
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The Sun previously revealed Jacques was approached by Celebs Go Dating bosses after leaving the Love Island villa.
But the lad is said to have turned down their £60,000 offer – because he wants to wait for villa lover Paige.
A source said that execs at the E4 dating show think their experts Anna Williamson and Paul Brunson could prove really valuable guides for the troubled rugby lad.
The source said: “It’s very early days and bookers for Celebs Go Dating have only really just got started.
“But an Islander always makes for a great signing and Jacques is a real stand-out, particularly because he’s already shown that he’s willing to put the work in and really change.
“But Jacques wants to wait for Paige so it may well be too late by the time she emerges.”
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
