Lucinda Strafford from Love Island addressed rumors on Sunday’s episode that she’s dating Huayi Huang, the CEO of a clothing company, and that he’s financially supporting her.
During a recent elimination on the show, 26-year-old finalist and current partner to Sean Stone received a serious accusation.
During the voting round where former contestants chose the couple least likely to succeed, Jack unexpectedly voted for his friend Sean and Lucinda, shocking Sean in the process.
He hinted that he’d seen online Lucinda was dating the CEO of Peppermayo, a clothing brand.
Jack said he’d seen something on social media about a possible issue you were having with someone who owns a clothing company.
Defending herself, she said: ‘Yeah that has been an ongoing thing for ages that has been online.’
Later that evening, Lucinda comforted Sean, letting him know that any rumors he’d heard about what was happening with her weren’t true.
Sitting by the small fire pit, Lucinda stated clearly, ‘I’m definitely not in a relationship, and I’m not casually dating anyone either.’
‘I just want to make it very, very, very, very clear that I am all for you and I love you.’
Lucinda hasn’t publicly addressed her relationship with Huayi, but the Daily Mail reported he has previously supported her expensive lifestyle.
A source told the publication: ‘He funds her lavish lifestyle.
She enjoys lavish dates, including fancy dinners and weekend getaways in the UK, and travels internationally with Huayi on sponsored trips with the brand Peppermayo.
Lucinda has enjoyed at least eight lavish trips courtesy of the Sydney-based company. These include stays at events like the Miami Grand Prix and Coachella, with all costs – including luxury accommodations, travel, meals, and drinks – fully paid for.
It is also understood she has received an array of new outfits.
Last March, photos surfaced of Huang and Lucinda having a heated argument while on vacation at a Mexican resort, sparking rumours of a possible romance.
Although at the time, she insisted to reporters that the two were ‘just friends’.
Lucinda has also shared videos on Snapchat of the couple at parties and downing shots together.
Lucinda’s former boyfriend has hinted that she’s now seeing someone who isn’t a contestant on the show, seemingly alluding to Huayi.
Zac Nunn, who Lucinda met on Love Island Australia, shared on Snapchat that she’s now with someone who is okay with her continuing to appear on dating shows, even while they’re together. He believes everyone on the show should know about this arrangement.
Lucinda loves sharing her life online and isn’t afraid to show it off. For example, she recently posted a TikTok of herself smiling and dancing at a basketball game.
The caption reads: ‘Dance if you are on your 8th Peppermayo brand trip in 8 months’.
She also gives viewers a look inside the Tower Penthouse at The Londoner hotel in Leicester Square, a suite that usually costs over £7,000 per night.
Lucinda frequently receives lavish gifts, like enormous bouquets of roses worth a small fortune, which are often delivered to her hotel rooms. She also enjoys traveling to events by helicopter.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Peppermayo for a comment.
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2026-02-23 14:50