Kendall Washington, one of the contestants on ‘Love Island USA’ Season 6, was not really a popular figure in Casa Amor. After the show, his phone was hacked, and several explicit videos of him were leaked online without his consent. Unsurprisingly, the internet was not kind to him following the leak, as he faced a lot of online hate, including homophobic slurs.
Amid the chaos, there’s been a surge in Reddit speculations and YouTube discussions about Kendall’s sexuality. Some are convinced he’s gay despite his relationship with Nicole Jacky while others think he’s bisexual. But before addressing these rumors, let’s first break down the whole story and everything that transpired.
Kendall Washington’s Phone Hack Sparks Drama: Nicole Jacky’s Reaction and Family’s Concern
Following the leak, Kendall initially couldn’t access his phone to address the situation, but once he did, he posted on Instagram: “What a way to get my phone back y’all.” He explained that the videos were stuff he shared with someone in confidence and trust and he was bummed out that they were no longer private.
The reality star expressed gratitude to his fans for continuing to have his back during this tough time. Many fans on social media defended Washington, saying the leak was messed up, and that private stuff doesn’t define his sexuality.
Kendall Washington’s sister, Taylor, also spoke up online and admitted that she was worried about his mental health and asked ‘Love Island USA’ to give him all the support he needs. She brought up how mental health is not easy to deal with in reality TV. “If y’all have a history of suicide from people on your show, I’d really hope you all get a handle on this expeditiously.”
Meanwhile, Kendall’s girlfriend from the show, Nicole Jacky, initially stayed out of the drama and took a break from social media. She opted to keep quiet about the whole situation while she figured things out. At the Season 6 reunion on August 19, Nicole finally broke her silence on the leaked videos, and let everyone know how frustrated she was with Kendall’s dishonesty.
Nicole revealed Kendall had been lying to her about the video, saying it was from years ago and sent to an ex-girlfriend. The reality, however, turned out to be completely different, and Nicole was understandably left annoyed. She eventually discovered from another contestant, JaNa Craig, that the video wasn’t from too far back in the past. It was actually sent to someone on a dating app right before Kendall Washington even showed up on the show.
At the reunion, Nicole said: “If you say you love somebody, in the moment, when you’re telling me about something you need to be honest.” She also didn’t hold back in recognizing how serious the privacy breach was, saying, “Obviously, the video is not OK. Nobody deserves that.”
Even with all the drama and betrayal, Nicole and Kendall confirmed during the reunion that they were very much still a couple. They decided to stick together despite everything that went down. The reunion special was absolutely filled with intense and heated conversations, and the whole drama between Kendall and Nicole was definitely one of the biggest and most talked-about moments of the entire show.
Love Island Fans Speculate on Kendall Washington’s Sexuality: Gay, Bisexual, or Something Else?
Many fans are speculating that Kendall Washington might be gay, thanks to the leaked explicit content. Apparently, the clips show him in compromising positions, making people jump to conclusions based on that alone. The leaked videos, which included uncensored images of Kendall’s private parts, most notably his backside, are being dissected all over Twitter right now, with ‘Love Island’ viewers diving into speculation and making all kinds of assumptions.
There’s a big debate going on about Kendall Washington’s sexuality, with some Twitter users arguing that he might actually be bisexual instead of being strictly gay. It’s safe to say it’s all up in the air and people are weighing in with their own takes.
Nicole Jacky’s reaction at the reunion made it seem like she might be quite upset because she knows more about Kendall’s sexual orientation than what’s been out in the open, possibly including details about him using a gay dating app. Fans have mixed opinions on this, with some thinking Kendall might be a closeted gay man, while others are convinced he’s actually bisexual. Needless to say, his public image is really complicated and confusing right now.
The public reaction as a whole has been intense, with some homophobic comments and a lot of skepticism about bisexuality, adding more fuel to the already heated and contentious debate. While some people are backing Kendall Washington and calling out the invasion of privacy as totally wrong, others are using the situation to make nasty judgments about his sexuality and behavior, turning the whole thing into a bit of a mess.
If you’re eager to catch all the drama and juicy moments from the show, the ‘Love Island USA’ Season 6 reunion special is currently streaming on Peacock.
