Paul Danan has been a mere shadow of his former self on Love Island so far. Last year he was probably the loudest one in the group, and though he certainly wasn’t the most likeable, he was the most memorable.

This year however Paul seems subdued in comparison. He confessed to Shane Lynch and Lady Victoria Hervey that he was feeling very lonely on the island, and felt like the rest of the group wouldn’t care whether he was there or not. He also admitted to missing last years group, including Victoria’s baby sister Isabella Hervey.

Shane and Victoria did try to reassure Paul, but I think he’s right. The group just don’t want him there. They seem wary and distrustful of him, and no one has really bonded with him so far.

Paul admitted that he is used to being the centre of attention in a group, the “life and soul of the party”, he is finding it difficult accept the fact that this year there are bigger characters than him and that he can’t command everyones attention as he may have done last year.