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Stephanie Colderick

Love Island Jay's family shares heartbreaking story behind his tattoo

While Love Islander Jay Younger has already been caught up in a lot of drama on the show, many fans have also been wondering about his bicep tattoo. Jay is currently coupled up with Ekin-Su Culculoglu after she secretly kissed him while she was coupled up with Davide Sanclimenti.

Jay's relatives are now managing his social media accounts while he is in the villa and have taken to TikTok to explain the meaning of the tattoo after many fans asked about it. The tattoo is actually in memory of Jay's best friend.

Posting to TikTok the family said: "In 2017, Jay's best friend, Danny, suddenly passed away." They also explained how the tattoo recognised Danny's Sri Lankan roots and finished the TikTok with: "Loved by many and will always be remembered RIP Danny Priyadharshan."

Many viewers have spotted the tattoo (Jay Younger/TikTok)

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Although not explicitly explained in the TikTok video it is believed that Jay's tattoo means brother in Sir Lankan. Another Love Island tattoo has been explained in the series as fans were left in confusion over Luca Bish's 1995 tattoo.

Jay entered the villa as a late bombshell with fellow Islander Remi Lambert, who was the second contestant to be dumped from the villa after Danica Taylor caused controversy by choosing to couple up with Luca. Shortly after entering the villa Jay also caused drama when he clashed with Jacques O'Neill within minutes of being in the villa.

After a rocky start in the villa Jay now looks to be settled with Ekin-Su, after she chose not to re-couple with Davide and picked Jay instead. Elsewhere on Love Island Dami Hope has begun to hint at his feelings for Indiyah Polack, while he is currently coupled up with Amber Beckford.

Despite remaining with Amber since the start of the show cracks are beginning to show in their relationship and many fans are wondering if the pair will remain together.

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