Love Island fans touched by "genuine" Ron and Lana moment
Love Island spoilers follow.
Love Island fans adored the touching moment between Ron and Lana in tonight's (February 26) episode, where the couple officially became boyfriend and girlfriend.
In what was otherwise a fairly low-key episode, Ron and Lana had a touching moment late in the episode in which they made their relationship official.
"I did not think for one second that I would meet anyone as good as Lana," Ron told the diary room before sitting down on the balcony to chat with Lana.
It's official! 💞 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/wqUY2YfAAy
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) February 26, 2023
Ron and Lana sat down and spoke about the recoupling and Lana's speech in which she said was "falling" for Ron. Lana clarified that she wanted to say that in her speech to prove to Ron that she can open up about her emotions, which is something she previously struggled with.
"We've known how each other feel for a long time. We've been holding back on saying it. I know we talk about being stronger than ever. I don't think anyone comes close to us," Ron said.
"I've never had a relationship or anything like that so for me its like a massive thing. We've said to each other about being exclusive but that's not enough for me. I want the title. I want you to be my girlfriend. I'm asking you will I be my girlfriend?"
"I met him on day one… I actually knew this was going to happen, I predicted it." ❤️🥺 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/XzP7ENuVLs
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) February 26, 2023
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A giggly and visibly-happy Lana immediately said yes and the two embraced.
Ron then stuck his head over the balcony and announced the news to the rest of the Islanders, who all cheered for the new, official couple. Lana then said in the beach hut that the moment was perfect and Ron couldn't have done it any better.
Love Island viewers agreed with fans on social media expressing how much they appreciated the grown-up, genuine conversation that was held in a private manner rather than an elaborate moment that could have rung false.
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One fan wrote: "Awww so happy for Lana and Ron …. I just knew they’d end up happy."
Awww so happy for Lana and Ron …. I just knew they’d end up happy 😁😁😁
— Una Whiting (@una_whiting) February 26, 2023
Another fan wrote: "One thing I like about Ron asking Lana he didn’t need to do some massive gesture, just them two together was enough for Lana & that says a lot."
One thing I like about Ron asking Lana he didn’t need to do some massive gesture, just them two together was enough for Lana & that says a lot 🥲 #LoveIsland
— Shaye Smith (@xshayeamber_) February 26, 2023
Meanwhile, another Love Island fan wrote: "Ron has redeemed himself and him and Lana are my favourite couple. Also, I like that they’ve not done any OTT gestures, like tonight he made her his girlfriend and it just a lovely moment between the two of them."
Ron has redeemed himself and him and Lana are my favourite couple. Also, I like that they’ve not done any OTT gestures, like tonight he made her his girlfriend and it just a lovely moment between the two of them #loveisland
— UFO (@Umr3000) February 26, 2023
So, while many Love Island viewers will be hoping for more exciting and dramatic episodes in the coming days, we now have our first official boyfriend and girlfriend on this series of the show.
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Love Island airs nightly on ITV2, and is available via catch up on ITVX and BritBox.
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