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Will Justine Ndiba and Jack Fowler win 'Love Island Games'? Fans root for new 'power couple' after Ray Gantt and Imani Wheeler's exit

Justine Ndiba and Jack Fowler upped their game by strategically saving Courtney and Scott, leading to the elimination of Ray and Imani

SUVA, FIJI: Justine Ndiba and Jack Fowler solidified their "power couple" status, seizing the opportunity to save one couple facing elimination. Their influence became particularly evident following Imani Ayan and Ray Gantt's visible fallout, ultimately placing them in jeopardy.

They upped their game by strategically saving Courtney Boerner and Scott van-der-Sluis, leading to the elimination of Ray and Imani.

Throughout the season, Justine and Jack have remained rock solid. Their connection has stayed strong, even with all the twists and turns that typically happen on the show.

What makes this couple special isn't just how long they've stuck together but also the fact that they bring a lot of maturity to the island. They handle things in a really grown-up way.

One notable instance was Jack's response to witnessing Justine kiss Michael Boateng during the spin-the-bottle challenge. Instead of getting caught up in drama, Jack's mature way of handling things has earned him a lot of fans, showing how strong their connection is.

Jack and Justine didn't let anything stop them from reaching the finals; in fact, they actually saved themselves by winning a big challenge. The twist was that some of the islanders who had been sent home earlier were coming back to the show to decide which couples would make it to the finals.

These islanders didn't want Jack and Justine to make it to the top, and they would have for sure voted them out if given the chance. But luckily, Jack and Justine won the challenge and secured their spot in the finals.

Justine Ndiba blamed for Ray Gantt's elimination 

After Ray was out, he was quick to start saying Jack manipulated Justine into doing it.

Justine then tried to explain that Imani didn't have "good intentions" for Ray, but Ray quickly responded, "Imani has got nothing to do with me," leaving fans confused. 

"Sorry what does Ray mean by "Imani has got nothing to do with me. That's your girl mate, no?? And Justine was right because Imani was plottig with Zeta and them so Jack and Justine was just supposed to overlook that? Sleep it off mate, at home of course," one viewer wrote on social media. 

Viewers were quick to support Justine, adding that she was right on her part, playing the game strategically.

"It’s Love island GAMES NOT love island friendship or besties island. Just unserious," wrote another fan. 

Other fans also backed Justine's decision stating how they support both her and Jack. 

"Now this is a challenge I love seeing my girl @JustineJoy312 thrive in. She killed it and so did Jack," one social media user said.

Other fans reminded how viewers shouldn't be "too emotional" about Ray being eliminated as that is a part of the game. 

"Chile some of y’all are so sensitive about Jack and Justine sending Ray home, if you have seen The Traitors or The Challenge then you will understand it’s just a game and you shouldn’t be too emotional about it," one said.

Justine Ndiba reveals Jack Fowler 'saved her life' 

On November 16, Justine talked to The Messenger and spilled the beans that she's allergic to chickpeas, and how Jack proved himself as a "good listener." 

Justine explained, "We were separated during lunch, and he came rushing over, asking, 'Justine, did you eat the salad? There's chickpeas in it.' He's saving my life. That's when I realized this guy really cares about me."

The reality TV star also shared that they both weren't really focused on the romance part of the competition.

"We both went in with the same idea of focusing on the game. When we approached it with that mindset, everything else just fell into place naturally," Justine added.

What to expect in 'Love Island Games' finale episode?

Host Maya Jama shocked both viewers and current Love Island contestants in the last episode of the season. In a surprising twist, seventeen islanders who had previously been eliminated made a jaw-dropping return to the villa.

These seventeen contestants were given the power to cast 17 votes that would ultimately decide the fate of the remaining islanders. "Seventeen ex-islanders, seventeen votes," Maya said.

The current islanders, who thought they were safe in their couples, were taken aback as the returning contestants walked in with determination in. 

In a tense moment, Maya revealed the task at hand. The seventeen returning islanders would each cast a vote, adding up to a total of 17 votes. These votes would decide the fate of the remaining contestants, determining who would reach the finals. 

The trailer for the upcoming episodes showcased that the returning contestants, fueled by a desire to complete their Love Island journey, were shown ready to play an incomplete game. 

'Love Island Games' final episode will be aired on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 9 pm ET on Peacock.