Love Island’s Jacques O’Neill gets cosy with Antigoni Buxton amid romance rumours

LOVE Island’s Jacques O’Neill and Antigoni Buxton enjoyed a cosy night out after romance rumours.

The Greek beauty, 26, and rugby player Jacques, 23, looked in good spirits as they headed for dinner in Manchester.

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Antigoni Buxton and Jacques O’Neill enjoyed a cosy night out togetherCredit: BackGrid

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The pair dined at a swanky Manchester restaurant amid romance rumoursCredit: BackGrid

The pair smiled for photos as they visited high-end Mexican and Japanese eatery Peter Street Kitchen earlier this week.

Antigoni looked stunning in a white ruched midi dress from Zara, with a thigh slit and strappy white heels.

She accessorised her look with a mini Louis Vuitton handbag and wore her signature blonde curls loose over her shoulder, as she tossed them to one side.

The TV beauty completed her look with a bronzed makeup palette and subtle eyeshadow.

Jacques looked equally stylish in a patterned black hoodie and a pair of light grey cuffed ankle trousers.

The pair were seen exchanging glances as they strolled through the city.

In one photo, Antigoni leaned against her co-star with his arms wrapped around her waist.

In another snap, the pair were seen laughing as they headed to the swanky restaurant.

The pair have grown closer after leaving the villa and developed a strong bond.

Jacques, 23, entered the villa on day seven as a bombshell, while Antigoni, 26, arrived ten days later.

Unfortunately the singer didn’t have much luck finding the one, and her stint only lasted eight days, before the boys decided to dump her from the island.

Meanwhile, Jacques – who was in a couple with Paige Thorne, 24 – walked from the show earlier this month, and unfortunately the paramedic has since then cracked on with Adam Collard, 26.

Since arriving back in the UK the Antigoni and Jacques have met up a few times.

Last week, they headed up north to Manchester and the beauty filmed them in the car.

When they arrived Antigoni treated Jacques to a meal at her mum Tonia Buxton’s popular restaurant chain, The Real Greek.

Shortly after the rugby lad left the villa, Jacques revealed his secret close relationship with Antigoni as they had lunch with her family.

The ex-Islanders enjoyed a “family” lunch with Antigoni’s celebrity chef mum Tonia and Jacques’ mum Janet.

They enjoyed some alfresco dining at Bluebelles café in London, before posing for a snap together.

Jacques quit the show after struggling to cope.

The star received a lot of backlash for how he acted during Casa Amor, but Antigoni had his back.

Jacques kissed Cheyanne Kerr, 23, behind Paige’s back – which left fans fuming.

During a recent interview with Digital Spy, Antigoni was asked which islanders she thinks have been portrayed in a bad light.

She explained that Jacques’ personality hasn’t been shown in full.

Speaking to the publication, she revealed: “In terms of a fair light, I feel like Jacques has been put in quite a bad light and he’s actually really lovely.”

“He’s definitely got this laddish/boyish side that can tow the line of being a little bit too cheeky sometimes, but that’s only one side of his personality.

“And there’s another side of his personality that’s really sweet and sensitive and caring.”

She continued: “I don’t think viewers are really going to see that, which is a shame, but hopefully they will do over the coming weeks.”

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They have grown close since leaving the villaCredit: Instagram