The now international franchise has made a splash so big that audiences all over the world are tuning in.
What really happened between him and Courtney Boerner?
Does he have any regrets from his time on the show?
Did he have a feeling he was going to go home?
Gomes spilled all during our exclusive interview.
From the beginning with Courtney, I felt she had a strong personality and she had attitude.
This is attractive to me, when the girl’s expressing what they’re feeling.
But you don’t have to pretend you are the person you are not.
If you don’t like something, you tell me.
If you like me, and you want to know [more about] me, you tell me.
Courtney came to me and was like, “I see the other guys as my friend.
With you, I want to know something more.
I feel that” so I was happy.
I like that, because if I like someone, I’m going to say so.
But to be guessing?
I don’t like it much.
Did you have expectations or a plan in place before going onto “Love Island”?
No, I put it in my mind that there are no expectations.
I’m here to enjoy myself.
I’m not going to stress myself [like], ‘I need to find love.'"
Love appears when we are ready for the love, not when you push yourself to find the love.
Normally, the best relationships we have appear when we’re not expecting them.
What was it that you were expecting?
It’s normally that way.
I’m open if I find someone, I’m going to give my best.
Like, “Hey, I want to know you more.”
I [had] just met her.
If you are not comfortable as we are, tell me.
I was set on the way I was knowing her.
I cannot speak for myself 100% as for when we were in the villa.
But I did the maximum I could.
But if you want something more, tell me, because I don’t want to guess.
I didn’t know, so how can I show you something I don’t know?
Did Felipe think that his connection with Courtney was one-sided?
[Courtney] assessed that your conversations were one-sided, but what’s your response to that?
I don’t give opinions on the relationships of others.
I don’t like it, because I don’t know what they have in mind.
I don’t know what they are experiencing.
Some people are playing games.
You cannot trust everyone here on five days, seven days.
You need time for that."
But guys came to the villa and she turned her head.
She was telling me, “This is not possible.”
It is possible in the villa.
Your feelings can change so much inside.
She thought I was like, “I don’t care if you lose me or not.”
I was feeling more that way with her.
Did Felipe know he was going home?
What was your gut reaction when she ended up picking Bryce Fins over you?
You do what you think is the best for you."
You either have one, or you’re going to lose both of them.
All the people who venture to have two things in the villa it becomes more drama.
I don’t believe you could do that.
Do you have any regrets about your time on the show?
I don’t have any regrets.
I was really happy.
Even when I left, I felt like I did my best inside.
No I followed my feelings and I’m happy about that.
You have to tell the person who is next to you what you’re feeling.
It doesn’t matter if she feels the same as you or not.
She wants the person to answer, “I love you too.”
No they don’t have to answer what you want to hear.
This is the biggest thing I learned you do your best.
If something goes wrong, you [have to be] good with yourself.
I gave it my best, and I said what I had to say.
Now that you’ve been through this experience, you’re back in Dubai.
What is on the horizon for you?
Well, I’m focused on my work now.
I have a busy week.
There are some secrets we cannot share now we are waiting for confirmation.
Let’s see how it goes.
Those are going to be the next steps.
I’m talking with my manager, so we’ll see.
Let’s live day by day.
This interview was edited for clarity.
