“Toby’s mum inviting Chloe over for a Sunday roast is the most Irish thing ever.”
It’s no secret that Love Island’s Toby has secured a very special place for himself in our hearts.
In the early days of his journey in the villa, we didn’t know what to make of him, and his constantly turning head.
Since then, however, he’s undergone some pretty big growth, and emerged as a fan favourite.
Last night saw Irish fans grow even more fond of the footballer after he was visited by his mum, who hails from Co. Mayo.
Toby became very emotional shortly after his mum Victoria and his sister Shauna arrived in the villa.
Over on Irish Twitter, it didn’t take long for fans to detect Vicky’s Irish accent, and Toby’s official Instagram account quickly confirmed that she is indeed Irish.
Brb crying into our phone #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/gGu42voUAj
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) August 22, 2021
In an Instagram story, the account wrote: “Toby’s mum is indeed Irish. She’s from a place called Mayo!”
We absolutely love to see it.
Former contestant Matthew MacNabb celebrated Victoria’s arrival on Instagram, writing: “Tbf we do have some Irish representation on Love Island still! @tobyaromolaran mum is from Mayo.”
Over on Twitter, fans were delighted to learn of his Irish roots.
One viewer tweeted: “Toby’s mum is Irish??? Ok so now every Irish person in the UK has to vote for him & Chloe OBVIOUSLY.”
Toby’s mum is Irish??? Ok so now every Irish person in the UK has to vote for him & Chloe OBVIOUSLY
— Keira Gilleechi (@gilleechi) August 22, 2021
Another fan wrote: “Did we know Toby’s mum was Irish? Just when I thought I couldn’t love him more.”
Did we know Toby’s mum was Irish? Just when I thought I couldn’t love him more ❤️ #LoveIsland
— Angela Dorgan (@angela_dorgan) August 22, 2021
A third said: “Toby’s mum inviting Chloe over for a Sunday roast is the most Irish thing ever.”
Toby’s mum inviting Chloe over for a Sunday roast is the most Irish thing ever 😂 #LoveIsland
— Grainne (@GraceGrainne) August 22, 2021
One fan wrote: “Toby’s mum being Irish is the biggest shock of the series.”
My winner of Love Island 2021, the Mayo man Toby 💚❤️ knew he had a big Irish head on him #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/QRdjou98HB
— Seán Ó Raghallaigh (@RaghallaighJ) August 22, 2021
Another viewer photoshopped the Mayo jersey onto a picture of Toby and wrote: “My winner of Love Island 2021, the Mayo man Toby.”
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly creator Paul Howard highlighted the importance of getting the footballer to play for Ireland.
Toby’s mum is Irish!!! Can we not make the mistake we made with Rice and Grealish? Cap him NOW!!!!
— Paul Howard (@AkaPaulHoward) August 22, 2021
He wrote: “Toby’s mum is Irish!!! Can we not make the mistake we made with Rice and Grealish? Cap him NOW!!!”
