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Love Island’s Indiyah addresses Marlon Lundgren Garcia kiss after Dami Hope split

Indiyah Polack responds to viral kiss video with Marlon Lundgren Garcia following her reported split from Dami Hope


Pop Culture & Art January 11, 2026 1 min read

Love Island star Indiyah Polack has broken her silence after a viral video surfaced showing her kissing Inside co-star Marlon Lundgren Garcia, following reports of her split from longtime partner Dami Hope.

Indiyah and Dami met during season eight of Love Island and quickly became one of the show’s most popular couples. They remained together for more than three years, making their reported breakup during the Christmas and New Year period particularly surprising to fans. Speculation intensified after Dami shared a cryptic Instagram message suggesting an emotional ending to the relationship, though neither party initially explained the reason for the split.

Following the circulation of the video, Indiyah addressed the situation directly via Instagram Stories. In a brief statement, she acknowledged the footage and accepted responsibility, writing that she had made a mistake and understood the hurt caused. She added that she would not be commenting further on the matter.

Marlon Lundgren Garcia, who appears in the video, also responded during a livestream. He stated that he was single at the time of the incident and described the kiss as part of his private life, pushing back against claims questioning his intentions. Marlon is a Swedish-born American streamer who met Indiyah while appearing on Inside, the Netflix reality series produced by the Sidemen.

Allegations gained traction online after TikTok users claimed to have seen Indiyah and Marlon together publicly in London. Another video, reportedly filmed in early December 2025, further fueled cheating claims, though no independent verification has been provided.

At present, Indiyah has made it clear she does not plan to elaborate further. Dami Hope has not publicly commented on the situation. The story continues to attract attention as fans await any additional statements from those involved.

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