They narrowly missed out on reaching the end of the series as they were dumped from the South African villa on Friday’s Love Island.
And following their exit, Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu proved there’s no bitterness between them and the remaining contestants as they’ve revealed who they’re throwing their support behind ahead of Sunday’s epic finale.
In quotes exclusively obtained by MailOnline, OG Islander Mike, 24, and Casa Amor’s Priscilla, 25, have tipped their pals Luke Trotman and Siânnise Fudge to win the debut winter edition, hailing the pair as the ‘princess and princess’ of the ITV2 dating series.
Love Island EXCLUSIVE: Axed contestants Mike Boateng and Priscilla Anyabu have tipped Siânnise Fudge and Luke Trotman (pictured) to win ahead of Sunday’s finale
During their time on the show, the ex-police officer and the model often praised footballer Luke and beauty consultant Siânnise’s blossoming romance, but admitted they didn’t initially believe the pair would last due to their contrasting personalities.
Mike explained: ‘If you’ve got Luke T and you’ve got Siânnise, individually you’re thinking, “It’s never going to work”.’
However, after spending time with the couple, he insisted they surprisingly developed a ‘beautiful’ relationship: ‘All of a sudden you put them together and it’s like, “How did we not see it?” I love them!
‘The prince and princess of the villa. Luke T complements Siânnise. Siânnise knows how to reign him in, because Luke can be a bit of a loose cannon.’
So close yet so far: OG Islander Mike, 24, and Casa Amor’s Priscilla, 25, missed out on reaching the end of the series as they were dumped from the South African villa on Friday’s Love Island
Loved-up: In quotes exclusively obtained by MailOnline, the couple hailed their pals Luke , 22, and Siânnise, 25, the ‘princess and princess’ of the ITV2 dating series
‘And do you know what, he really does make her feel like a princess and everyone sees it and that’s genuine.’
Operations manager Priscilla echoed her boyfriend’s comments as she enthused: ‘He literally restored all hope of love and happiness. They’re joined at the hip as well.’
Before Mike set his sights on Priscilla, the hunk attempted to pursue Jess Gale following his doomed relationship with Leanne Amaning.
Despite ditching VIP hostess Jess, 20, for the Londoner during his stint in Casa Amor, Mike insisted there’s no hard feelings between him and his former love interest.
Short-lived: Before Mike set his sights on Priscilla, the hunk attempted to pursue Jess Gale following his doomed relationship with Leanne Amaning
‘We’re so close’: Despite ditching VIP hostess Jess, 20, for the Londoner during his stint in Casa Amor, Mike insisted there’s no hard feelings between him and his former love interest
Revealing the couple are ‘incredibly close’ to finalist Jess and her partner Ched Uzor, the muscle-bound star explained: ‘Ched’s come in and brought the best out in Jess. That’s credit to Ched and his character – he’s an amazing guy. They were probably our closest friends in the villa’.
Priscilla added: ‘Ched and Jess – it’s ‘Chess’ – checkmate! He really compliments her and he really cares about her.
‘You can really see it. He does it in the most subtle ways, but it goes such a long way with Jess.
‘And Jess is pretty much like me, she doesn’t really show her feelings, so Ched actually managed to bring that out. She was saying, “I’m such a cool girl all the time, I don’t want him to think I’m not interested. I am into him.”‘
‘They’ve been raised well’: The axed stars also shared their verdict on Mike’s fellow OG Islander Paige Turley and her beau Finley Tapp
The axed stars also shared their verdict on Mike’s fellow OG Islander Paige Turley and her beau Finley Tapp.
Claiming they’re wise beyond their years, the younger brother of The Apprentice’s Samuel Boateng said: ‘Individually I think they’re both real people.
‘They’ve been raised well. Their actions in the villa – especially Finn and how he speaks – you’d never know he’s 20! They’re a beautiful couple – and they’re in love.’
Gushing about the ‘inseparable’ duo, British-Ugandan beauty Priscilla added: ‘Paige is just a character. She’s has so much banter, but is so down to earth.
‘At the same time she’s a smart girl, too. And you have to love her shouting “Finn!” I’m going to miss that. Even his “Paigey baby!”. They’re joined at the hip, they are inseparable.’
The three couples will also battle it out against contestants Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott, who found love with each other following their failed stints with Nas Majeed and Natalia Zoppa respectively.
Revealing he encouraged the pair to get to know each other, Mike said: ‘Demi and Luke M are beautiful. I was a massive advocate for them in the beginning.
‘I was a massive advocate for them in the beginning’: The three couples will also battle it out against contestants Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott, who found love with each other
‘I knew as soon as that window of opportunity was there, I spoke to Luke M and I said, “Listen, Demi, open your mind to the possibility, because she’s an amazing girl and you’re an amazing guy!”
Priscilla added: ‘They’re just two of the happiest people I’ve ever met – so upbeat! Luke is chilled but so happy.
‘He’s always smiling. Demi, she’s so happy but she’s excited and bursting full of life. So it’s like they balance each other. And it’s just a whole big bundle of joy!’