Is Slade Parker OK? 'Love Island' star exits dating show ahead of recoupling

'Awwwwwwwww Slade don’t go,' said a 'Love Island' fan while another said. 'Will miss slade’s country accent'
PUBLISHED JUL 21, 2021
'Love Island' Season 3 contestant Slade Parker (CBS)
'Love Island' Season 3 contestant Slade Parker (CBS)

A bunch of hot singles got an opportunity of a lifetime after getting cast on popular reality CBS dating show 'Love Island'. The young singles not only get to spend their summer enjoying the pristine beauty of Hawaii while looking for love but also an opportunity to win a whopping $100,000! One of the lucky hot singles is none other than Slade Parker- a handsome hunk from Georgia.

The 27-year-old set hearts racing from the minute he set foot into the 'Love Island' villa. Slade definitely spiced things up when he was voted to go out on a date with Aimee Flores by the public. But things got really interesting when it was his turn to pick a partner for his second date. Slade wasted no time in immediately asking out Olivia Kaiser. Until Slade entered the villa, Olivia was with Javonny Vega. But her relationship with Javonny lacked chemistry and interest from her end, although he seemed to be head over heels in love with her. So with Slade's entry, Olivia's interest was sparked, which left Javonny feeling a bit insecure and questioning his time in the villa.

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What happened to Slade Parker?

Things were definitely heating up between Olivia and Slade, giving the audience hopes of watching some juicy drama unfold between the budding love triangle of Olivia, Slade and Javonny. But unfortunately, all our hopes and dreams of watching the drama went out the window when the 27-year-old announced that he has to leave 'Love Island' on account of some family emergency. 

Slade didn't reveal any further details about the nature of the emergency nor did he mention anything about it on his social media. His exit was featured on Paramount+'s 'Love Island: Uncensored' special that aired on Monday on the streaming platform. His abrupt exit left fans feeling a bit disappointed. A fan wrote, "Will miss slade’s country accent.  
#loveislandusa." Another fan wrote, "Awwwwwwwww Slade don’t go #LoveIslandUSA." "Slade!!!!! I pray your family is ok! #LoveIslandUSA," shared another fan.



 



 



 



 

Slade entered the villa with his eyes on Olivia, as she shares his same passion for the outdoors. Although Olivia seemed initially very interested in Slade and couldn't stop singing his praises, she surprised everybody by suddenly showing immense interest in Javonny even before Slade announced his exit. After watching Olivia's sudden change in heart, fans couldn't help but wonder if the producers informed Olivia about Slade's exit before his announcement. A fan commented, "Olivia tells jovanny that she’s not interested in slade at all and then a few hours later slade suddenly announces that he has to leave the villa? olivia you TRIED IT #LoveIslandUSA." "ALSO anyone else lowkey think they told Olivia Slade was gonna leave so it looks like she chose Javonny, whole time Slade was no longer a real option? #LoveIslandUSA," echoed another fan. "The producers must have told olivia that slade was leaving beforehand because aint no way she would have done that!! #LoveIslandUSA," pointed a fan.



 



 



 

'Love Island' Season 3 airs on Tuesday through Friday at 9 pm ET/PT on CBS. In addition, 'Love Island' will air on Sunday nights from 9 to 11 pm ET/PT for the remainder of the season. You can also stream the episodes on Paramount+.

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