Billy Jervis was dubbed the villain of Love Is Blind UK Season 2, but the man from Bangor is ready to tell his side of the story. In an exclusive and revealing interview, the former contestant opens up about the intense fan backlash, the infamous “onion gate” drama, and how a magical pod engagement turned into a complicated reality.
If you thought you knew Billy from the show, this might change your perspective.
Addressing the “Villain” Label: “I Do Care What People Think”
Unlike many reality stars who claim to ignore the hate, Billy is surprisingly vulnerable about the impact of negative comments. “It was hard at first,” he admitted. “I’m still navigating through this; this world is completely new to me.”
He argues that viewers only saw a sliver of his true personality, heavily influenced by editing. “They’re just seeing what they see on face value… They don’t look at how it might be edited, what else I do, what my views and my background are.”
Despite the portrayal, Billy stands by his actions. “I know that I’ve come across as the bad guy in some aspects. But I look back and I’m proud of what I’ve done, and I think I’ve done some good in there as well.”
Setting the Record Straight: Onions, Cake, and Cabin Crew
Billy directly addressed the moments that made him a meme:
- Onion Gate: “We had onions in the house. She says, ‘Should we get onions?’ And I was like, ‘We don’t need onions because we’ve got onions.’ Obviously, as you see that snippet, it’s like, ‘What, so you don’t like onions?’ I love onions.”
- The Cake & Cabin Crew Drama: He laughingly referenced the other bizarre reasons for his villain status: “And apparently, I hate cabin crew!… I love cake as well. I love Guinness.”
His defense? “All you’re seeing is a snippet of my life. Seven weeks in a 40-minute duration. You can’t do it.”
Life Beyond the Villa: The Army, His Family, and Moving Forward
The interview revealed a much more complex person than the show presented:
- A Serving Soldier: Billy is still actively serving in the British Army with three years left on his contract. He joked about the “cringey” moment the show hit #1 on Netflix with him in a pink cowgirl hat, knowing his fellow soldiers would “rip him” for it.
- A Proud Irish Son: He shared a hilarious story about his mum, a “proud Irish mum,” who couldn’t keep the secret of him applying for the show, forcing him to lie to her about even getting on.
- The Wedding Day Magic (& Stress): He described his wedding day to Ashleigh as “one of the most magical days of my life,” but also detailed the intense, long hours of filming that began at 5 a.m.
His Final Message to Viewers
Billy’s hope is that with time, people will see the “real” him. “Anybody that meets me in the street for the first time, the common line is, ‘Oh, you’re actually so nice in person’. I’m not a monster!”
What do you think? Did the show give Billy an unfair “villain edit,” or were his actions justified? Share your thoughts in the comments!
