It was the catchphrase that grated on the nation.
But Curtis Pritchard couldn't help but wheel out the phrase 'young lady' yet again on the Love Island reunion episode on Sunday night, as he endured an awkward chat with his ex Amy Hart.
Sat between her and current flame Maura Higgins - who he came in fourth place with in last week's finale - Curtis turned to Amy and said ''
The catchphrase that grated on the nation! Curtis Pritchard couldn't help but wheel out the phrase 'young lady' yet again on the Love Island reunion episode on Sunday night
This was met with an eye-roll from the feisty blonde, who had been sensationally dumped out of the blue by Curtis during the series, prompting her to leave the villa devastated.
After using what has unfortunately become his trademark phrase again, Amy mocked him by repeating it under her breath, scoffingly.
Fans noticed this and took to Twitter to share their feelings about hearing the 'cringe' and 'patronising' phrase again.
'Amy laughing at Curtis calling her "young lady" has been me for the entire series,' one person tweeted.
Awks: As he endured a chat with his ex Amy Hart, Curtis used what has unfortunately become his trademark phrase again, leaving Amy to repeat it under her breath, scoffingly
Over it: This was met with an eye-roll from the feisty blonde, who had been sensationally dumped out of the blue by Curtis during the series, prompting her to leave the villa devastated
A second remarked: 'Even Amy takes the mick out of curtis’ “young lady!”'
A third annoyed viewer typed: 'Curtis needs to stop calling Amy an "amazing young lady” it’s so patronising!'
A fourth penned: 'Amy finally realised that young lady is weird!'
'Amy taking the p**s out of "young lady" ugh that’s my bad b***h!' a fifth penned, followed by: 'He called Amy “young lady” and even she rolled her eyes!'
Young Lady II: Maura Higgins was also in on the awkward catch-up
Someone else posted: 'Amy is so visibly biting her tongue... "young lady" grrrr!!!!'
Another penned: 'Amy is my idol - firstly scoffing at the gross “young lady” comment and then saying she’s too busy for romance!'
'As much as I have missed love island being on I have not missed Curtis calling Amy a lovely young lady annoying wee f**k!' came another tweet.
#YoungLadyGate: Fans noticed this and took to Twitter to share their feelings about hearing the 'cringe' and 'patronising' phrase again
Rounded off by: 'Amy said “young lady” SHE’S US!!!'
Fans had already taken to social media across the series to express their irritation with Curtis' 'creepy' phrase, with many likening him to 'an 80-year-old granddad' or a '40-year-old teacher'.
Curtis left Amy broken-hearted after he cruelly dumped her following his short stint in the Casa Amor villa, and the pair of them and Maura looked like they'd rather be anywhere else during the live broadcast on Sunday.
Adding insult to injury, Curtis awkwardly admitted that he still would have dumped Amy if Casa Amor hadn't happened.
Cringe: Host Caroline Flack ensured there was plenty of drama during the cringe-inducing chat, bombarding the trio with tricky questions
Host Caroline Flack ensured there was plenty of drama during the cringe-inducing chat, bombarding the trio with tricky questions.
However, the TV star left the islanders wriggling with embarrassment when she asked Curtis whether he would have ditched Amy.
As Amy looked on, there was a seriously long silence as the ballroom dancer carefully pondered his answer.
He then admitted that he would have in fact ended his relationship with Amy regardless, stating that their romance wasn't '100% right'.
The ex factor: As the trio looked like they'd rather be anywhere else, Curtis awkwardly admitted that he still would have dumped Amy if Casa Amor hadn't happened
Tense: The TV star left the islanders wriggling with embarrassment when she asked Curtis - who was sandwiched between his ex and Maura - whether he would have ditched Amy
He continued: 'It would have ended up happening anyway I think.'
When asked if she had anything to say to Amy, Maura replied: 'I'm not gonna lie, it is awkward.'
But she went on to say that she and Amy left on good terms and hoped they could be friends, adding that 'the past is the past.'
Dancer Curtis addressed Amy for the first time since she left the villa, where he once again opened up about breaking her heart.
Poor girl: He then admitted that he would have in fact ended his relationship with Amy regardless, stating that their romance wasn't '100% right'
Face-to-face: Dancer Curtis addressed Amy for the first time since she left the villa, where he once again opened up about breaking her heart
Speaking to his ex, who looked sensational in a black, lace strapless gown, he said: 'It was a hard time, it was not the best thing that ever happened but hopefully we can be friends, I would like to be friends in the future.'
While Amy replied that she just wanted him to be happy, adding that was the reason she left.
Viewers watching at home were quick to comment on Twitter about the cringe scenario, with many commenting on how awkward the reunion was.
'Making amy, Curtis and maura sit together is the most awkward thing eskkkkk,' wrote one viewer.
Having their say: Viewers watching at home were quick to comment on Twitter about the cringe scenario, with many commenting on how awkward the reunion was
While another remarked: 'I was cringing when Amy, Curtis and Maura were all sitting on that sofa together you could just cut the awkward tension with a knife.'
'The whole Curtis and Maura thing with Amy was just unbearably awkward. #LoveIsIandReunion #LoveIsland,' tweeted a third.
With another adding: 'This is the most painfully awkward thing I've ever witnessed. Why put Amy through that? #LoveIslandReunion.'
Closure: 'It was a hard time, it was not the best thing that ever happened but hopefully we can be friends, I would like to be friends in the future'
Despite the harsh words from her ex, Amy appeared in high spirits as she later left the studio following the Love Island Aftersun wrap party.
Looking glamorous with her sexy new haircut, the blonde giggled away as she made her departure alongside fellow Islanders including Jourdan Riane and her boyfriend Danny Williams.
Amy was clearly putting her love life woes firmly behind her as she beamed and waved to fans following an eventful night.
What heartbreak? Despite the harsh words from her ex, Amy appeared in high spirits as she later left the studio following the Love Island Aftersun wrap party
Happy couple: Meanwhile, Curtis and Maura continued to put on a united display as they exited the building following the bash
Meanwhile, Curtis and Maura continued to put on a united display as they exited the building following the bash.
The lovebirds, who recently consummated their relationship, shared a kiss in the back of their car as they were watched by adoring fans.
Clearly relieved to be away from the awkwardness that was their joint interview with Amy, the duo were all smiles at the end of the evening.
Love Island returns for a winter version early next year.
Kiss kiss: The lovebirds, who recently consummated their relationship, shared a kiss in the back of their car as they were watched by adoring fans
Time to go: Clearly relieved to be away from the awkwardness that was their joint interview with Amy, the duo were all smiles at the end of the evening
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