‘I will play the game’ says ‘Messy’ Mitch as he vows not to make same mistakes on return to Love Island All Stars
MITCHELL Taylor has vowed to "play the game" as he prepares to return to the villa for Love Island All Stars.
The 27-year-old earned the nickname "Messy Mitch" for his antics in the summer - and now he's back to cause even more mischief.
Mitch had his heart broken after love interest Molly got the ick and coupled up with his best pal Zach.
Going in for round two next Monday, he's keen to avoid being "vulnerable".
He said: "I think I went in with my heart on my sleeve the first time and got hurt and this time I am just going in to enjoy myself and if a connection happens, a connection happens.
"Honestly when I went in for series ten, you saw me and Molly, I went for Molly, I wanted her. And with this one, I am not going to make myself that vulnerable. I am going to play the game."
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Despite this, Mitch wants to ditch his notorious nickname.
"I’ll be honest, I don’t really plan on being Messy Mitch", he said.
"It just depends on what day of the week it is. I wear my emotions on my sleeve and what you see is what you get.
"I am very honest and very opinionated and I think that’s what people like me for. If I don’t agree with something, I’m not going to hold it back."
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Mitch faced controversy weeks after he left the villa.
He was dropped by his management team after he was thrown out of a party and accused of making homophobic comments.
However, he vehemently denied using offensive language and insisted he didn't throw money at a homeless person as had also been claimed.