Love Island fans have spotted 'proof' Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown and Olivia Hawkins knew each other YEARS before both appearing on the ITV2 show together.
The revelation the two islanders were once pally before enjoying a stay in the South African villa comes following bombshell Zara, 25, branding Olivia, 27, the 'most two-faced' islander during Thursday night's episode.
As the latest installment this year's series of Love Island aired, viewers were quick to spot a feud brewing between Olivia and Zara, after the actress and ring girl took offence at Zara choosing her as the most two-faced Islander during a game of non-alcoholic beer pong.
But some fans of the ITV2 show pointed out how the potential beef between the two girls could be something due to their connection on the outside world.
"Wait, wasn't it proven that Olivia and Zara knew each other before?? Like, if it is, I get why they're beefing #LoveIsland," one viewer mused on Twitter on Thursday.
Another eagle-eyed fan shared a snap shared to Zara's Instagram page on May 21, 2020, with a comment from Olivia underneath the picture reading: "Fave photo of you!"
"Why are Zara and Olivia pretending they don’t know each other? this might explain why Olivia seemed overly offended at Zara calling her two faced #LoveIsland," Ruby Naldrett captioned her evidence on Twitter.
She went on to share 'exhibit b' - an interaction between Olivia and Zara nearly three years ago on Instagram, where both Love Island stars complimented each other.
Ruby also shared a screenshot of Zara commenting on one of Olivia's snaps in June 2020, writing: "Absolutely unreal babes."
"Ooooops the plot thickens," one Love Island replied to the pile of evidence suggesting Oliva and Zara were once BFFs.
"When will people realise its so fake," another added, as a third wrote: "This is definitely the context I felt I was missing yesterday #LoveIsland
The social media discover follows Thursday night's episode of Love Island, which saw fans predict a feud bubbling between Olivia and Zara.
New arrival Zara was dared to kiss the islander she feels is the most two-faced - with the bombshell opting to plant a couple of pecks on Olivia's cheeks.
While the boys watched on and laughed, ring girl Olivia was visibly fuming - going on to take to the Beach Hut and rant about how the incident left her feeling 'humiliated' in front of everyone.
"I feel like she's using me in her game. I feel like she wanted to humiliate me," she told the camera after the dare.
Olivia may not have been too happy but Love Island fans were loving the drama online.
"ZARA AND OLIVIA BEEFING OHHHHH THE DRAMA IS HERE FINALLY #loveisland," one wrote, whilst a second added: "THIS IS THE DRAMA WE WANTED I hope Olivia puts Zara in her place, would be funny #loveisland."
A third shared: "OLIVIA FIGHT ZARA I WANNA SEE DRAMA #LoveIsland," with a fourth penning: "Olivia and Zara are going to fight, finally some drama #LoveIsland."
*Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
