The drama between Love Island exes Teddy Soares and Faye Winter has reached fever pitch, with the former couple trading barbed insults in a public feud that shows no signs of cooling down. Since their breakup in 2023, the pair have been anything but subtle about their lingering resentment, and Teddy’s latest Instagram Story has taken their war of words to a scorching new level.
On Monday night, Teddy, 30, set social media ablaze with a pointed dig at Faye, 26, that left little to the imagination. Posing confidently on a croquet green, sharply dressed with a cigarette dangling from his mouth and a mallet in hand, Teddy joined the viral celebrity “likes” trend—only to use it as a weapon. His Instagram Story didn’t hold back, with a caption that read like a laundry list of grievances aimed squarely at his ex:
“I lied. I like being single, I like doing whatever I want. I like not having my day ruined at 8am. I like my peace with no manipulation.”
Fans immediately clocked the not-so-cryptic jab, with many interpreting it as Teddy accusing Faye of being manipulative and a daily source of frustration during their relationship. The post sent shockwaves through Love Island fandom, reigniting discussions about the pair’s messy split.
But Faye’s no stranger to clapping back. Just last month, she delivered a savage swipe of her own when responding to fans hoping for a reunion. One Instagram user commented on Teddy’s post, “Get back with Faye!! You were a great couple x,” to which Teddy replied with a cool, “God’s plan,” and a prayer emoji. Faye, however, wasn’t having it. On TikTok, she responded to a similar plea with a brutal, all-caps “GOD FORBID” that racked up over 1,000 likes and left fans “in tears of laughter” at her unapologetic shade.
The exes’ ongoing feud is a far cry from the romance that once captivated Love Island viewers. While many couples from the hit show go on to build lasting relationships off-screen, Teddy and Faye’s love story crumbled after their time in the villa, leaving behind a trail of cryptic posts and pointed jabs. Both have been vocal about moving on, with Faye reportedly staying celibate for two years and seeking therapy to process the fallout, while Teddy was recently spotted cozying up to a new woman who bears a striking resemblance to his former flame.
As the shade-throwing escalates, one thing is clear: any hope of reconciliation is, in Faye’s words, “DEAD ON ARRIVAL.” With both stars refusing to back down, fans are left wondering just how much hotter this Love Island love war can get. Stay tuned—this drama is far from over.