Ex- weighed in on the show’sand admitted he failed to see anything wrong in entering the dating series as an 18-year-old.
The former bricklayer, 23, won the popular reality phenomenon with his back in 2021 and made his television debut at 21, himself.
Commenting on the debate that was sparked among the public after Amber Wise, 19, appeared as a bombshell on the current series, the star explained that he felt there was nothing ‘wrong legally’ with how the fixture operated its casting.
After viewers watched Amber shed tears over her tumultuous beginnings with , 22, they asked of recruiters, with some claiming it should be higher.
‘It depends on how you look at it. It’s nothing wrong legally. So why should there be anything wrong if it’s not wrong legally?’, according to Liam.
The Welshman continued exclusively sharing with Metro.co.uk: ‘Well the legal age to have sex [in England and Wales] is 16 and then you can go on the show at 18 – I’m not saying she should have sex on there – but you know, she’s above age to be on this show so she’s not doing anything wrong.
‘If a guy on the outside was 25 and he went with a 19-year-old, I think some people might have something to say, some people won’t.
‘But obviously the fact is, it’s on a TV show, all eyes are on it. People are just looking for something to criticise.’
He went on to share his own thoughts on the : ‘I think Sammy was coupled up with Amber and Sammy’s only like 22. It’s not much age difference.
‘It’s not wrong, but you know, it is whether they want younger people on the show or an older demographic on the show.
‘I think it’s always fun to have the older people on – I was only 21 when I was on the show, so I was young as well – but it’s nice when you’ve got a bit older, they’re a bit more mature. They know what they want…’
Amber wasn’t the first young islander to seek love on the show – last year’s contestant – daughter of Michael Owen – was also 19 when she entered the villa.
The pair of footballers’ offspring weren’t the youngest stars the show has ever made however, as Amelia Peters was 18 when she was on the line-up for juggernaut’s third season.
Liam years ago but since his time in the sunshine he has turned his attention to events – the first of which he’s gearing up to launch this weekend.
Hosting A Day of Ibiza Classics at Bambu in Swansea on the 15th of July via his brand new venture – Panda Events – the star revealed he was donating all profits to local cancer charity Velindre.
Sharing his close relationship with the foundation, the TV personality opened up about his own experiences with the disease and thanked them for helping his family members battle their illnesses.
‘It’s close to my heart and my family’s and many people around the town where I’m from, they’ve been treated and looked after by Velindre. So, it kind of made sense.’
Tickets for ‘A Day of Ibiza Classics’ at Bambu in Swansea on the 15th of July with Panda Events are available to buy .
