Love Islandcontestant Josh Goldstein is back home following the death of his sister.
Josh, wholeft the showwith fellow contestant Shannon St. Clair during Thursday’s episode after learning that his older sister Lindsey had died, shared an update on social media Saturday after the pair made it to Massachusetts.
“We want to thank everybody for not only the support throughout the show but the support in this tough time, dealing with the loss of my sister. It’s been a hectic couple of days but we made it back, we’re with family, and we’re just mourning right now,” he added. “We appreciate all the well-wishes and all the support. It means a lot.”
Josh went on to share that he knew “it brought my sister joy” to watch his relationship with Shannon, 24, deepen.
“My sister was the reason I was on this show. She was one of my best friends and the reason why I met this beautiful lady right here,” he continued. “I know that it brought my sister joy to watch us grow our relationship and really take it to the outside world.”
“We’re gonna to be okay. It’s going to be a long journey, but it’s going to be okay,” Josh added.
Shannon — who has been coupled up with Josh since day one and officially became his girlfriend during Wednesday’s episode — also reflected on how the couple owed a debt of gratitude to Josh’s sister.
Josh Goldstein and Shannon St. Clair.Josh Goldstein/Instagram
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While breaking the news of his sister’s death to his fellow islanders on Thursday’s episode, Josh remembered Lindsey as an “unbelievable person.”
“I just want to tell you guys that me and Shannon are going home today. Unfortunately, my sister passed away last night. I just got word,” he shared. “It’s unexpected but she lived an unbelievable life. And I just need to be home with my family right now to support them.”
Speaking to local Massachusetts paper theEagle-Tribuneahead of the premiere, Lindsey said she advised her brother to consider joining the show after watching the U.K. version.
“I was with my friend and we couldn’t believe how much Josh looked like one of the guys on the show,” she said. “I told him all about the show and told him he should fill out the application. And he did. And he kept moving along in the process.”
“He really deserves it,” she added. “I can’t wait to see him.“Love Islandairs Tuesdays through Fridays (9-10 p.m. ET), and Sundays (9-11 p.m. ET) on CBS and Paramount+.
source: people.com
