Lucinda Ends Relationship with Mert After Love Island Games

Lucinda Strafford has officially ended her relationship with Mert Okatan following their time together on Love Island Games. This split comes just weeks before she entered the All Stars villa.

Background on the Relationship

Lucinda, who gained fame as a contestant on Love Island, previously won a substantial prize of $125,000 on the Love Island Games with Isaiah ‘Zac’ Campbell. Despite their victory, Lucinda and Zac did not maintain their relationship post-show. Shortly after, Lucinda rekindled her romance with fellow contestant Mert Okatan, with whom she was coupled for a week.

Reasons for the Split

Their romance, however, was short-lived. Lucinda ended things with Mert shortly before her appearance on All Stars. Their breakup became public as they unfollowed each other on social media and deleted all photos together in December 2025.

In a podcast episode on ‘Ami Charlize’s Private Story’, Lucinda elaborated on her decision to split from Mert. She expressed disappointment but explained the difficulties they faced. “He couldn’t really speak proper English, and while there was a connection, communication was challenging,” she noted. Lucinda emphasized that while they both shared feelings for each other, the language barrier was significant. “I feel like I need depth, but it was just hard to have normal conversations,” she added.

Mert’s Reaction

Following the breakup, Mert has been publicly critiquing Lucinda’s actions on social media. He labeled her behavior as “childish” after she was seen with fellow Islander Sean Stone in the All Stars villa. Mert raised questions regarding the authenticity of Lucinda’s relationship with Sean, prompting discussions among fans.

Conclusion

Lucinda’s journey through Love Island Games and now All Stars demonstrates her continued quest for love. Despite her challenges with Mert, she remains a dynamic figure in the reality TV landscape.