Love Island’s Mitch breaks silence on Ella B split and reveals the ‘real reason’ for break up
MITCHEL Taylor has broken his silence after splitting from Ella Barnes and revealed the real reason for the break-up.
The Love Island stars announced today they'd called time on their romance just weeks after leaving the villa.
Mitch, 27, has spoken out following the shock news and told his Instagram followers his reason behind the decision.
He wrote: "As you have most likely seen Ella's post sadly our relationship has come to an end.
"We had no intentions of ending but with our busy lives at the moment and living the other side of the country it made it extremely hard for it to work."
Mitch added: "I wish Ella nothing but the best as she is a lovely girl and deserves the world."
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In her statement today, Ella, 23, wrote: "Just wanted to come on here and keep you all updated, as you deserve to know as I wouldn’t be where I am without you.
“Unfortunately myself and Mitch have decided to end our relationship. I really wanted things to work out and I’m gutted that our journey has come to an end.
“I wish Mitch all the best and hope he finds happiness. It’s time for both of us to start a new chapter."
The split comes after Abi Moores - who Mitch was previously coupled up with in the villa - claimed he flirted with her behind Ella's back.
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She told : "I do think there is still something there with Mitch - he's still quite flirty, and very close and friendly with me, when I've seen him out at events.
"I think Ella B is a bit threatened by me saying that we had a better connection - but I'm not going to lie."
When asked if she'd be open to getting back together with Mitch, Abi replied: "Never say never."