EXCLUSIVE: ‘Why would you risk the disappointment?’ Chris Hughes claims he wouldn’t ‘need’ to return to Love Island as he reflects on Adam Collard’s surprise comeback
Chris Hughes has claimed he would not ‘need’ to return to Love Island while reflecting on Adam Collard’s surprise comeback during the last series.
The 29-year-old, who appeared on the 2017 episode of the ITV2 programme, wondered why a former contestant “would risk the disappointment” of not finding love a second time.
When asked about the 2018 contestant’s second stint at the villa, he exclusively told Web: “Actually, I spoke to Kem [Cetinay] that night, right after the episode [of his arrival].’
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Why would you risk the disappointment?’ Chris Hughes has claimed he would not ‘need’ to return to Love Island as he reflects on Adam Collard’s surprise comeback
On the red carpet at Thursday’s NTAs in London, Chris continued, “I watched the last series and it was one of the few that I watched to the end.
“And I said to him, ‘We kind of like it … coming back to that, we’ve had the amazing experience. It’s like you don’t have to because our experience was so good. Why would you want to risk disappointment?”
“I don’t know why he went back inside. To each their own, I guess. Maybe he just sat at home and wanted out of there. Maybe he wanted to find love.
Opinions: After appearing on the 2017 episode, the 29-year-old questioned why a former contestant “would risk the disappointment” of not finding love a second time (Adam pictured in 2022)
“Everyone has their own reasons for it. I don’t know, obviously I’m sure he had good reasons for it and thought he did when he started it.’
However, Adam recently revealed he had returned to the show a second time purely for financial reasons, adding that he could be “set up for life” after the move.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Adam – who tied for fifth with his ex-girlfriend Paige Thorne – said he would love to get even a “small piece” of former Islander Molly-Mae Hague’s million-pound success.
![Pal: When asked about the 2018 contestant's second stint at the villa, he exclusively told MailOnline: 'Actually, I spoke to Kem [Cetinay] that night, right after the episode [of his arrival]' (Chris, left, and Kem, right, pictured)](https://www.spamchronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/1665768921_663_Chris-Hughes-says-he-wouldnt-need-Love-Island-return-as.jpg "Chris Hughes says he wouldn't 'need' Love Island return as he ponders Adam Collard's comeback 3")
Pal: When asked about the 2018 contestant’s second stint at the villa, he exclusively told Web: ‘Actually, I spoke to Kem [Cetinay] that night, right after the episode [of his arrival]’ (Chris, left, and Kem, right, pictured)
When asked by pal Mickey Seers why he agreed to return to the show, the personal trainer said, “Right, I’ll just clear that up now.”
“Paige is amazing and we’re flying right now, but anyone who goes on Love Island – it’s series eight now – people know what’s coming out of it.”
“Everyone has seen Molly-Mae [Hague] absolutely life shattered and to be fair she shattered her relationship [with fellow Islander Tommy Fury] too, but even if you can get a little piece of it.
Adding, “If you’re at the mansion long enough, you know you’re set for life.”
“You get a few followers, if you have a business like me that will help reinforce that and that puts you in a better position and after that there’s going to be loads of really good opportunities.”
He continued, “So yeah everyone comes and says I’m here to find love and that, yeah you kind of are and obviously that’s unreal but nobody’s stupid.”
Confused: He said: ‘I don’t know why he went back in. Each for himself I think. Maybe he just sat at home and wanted out of there. He might want to find love.