Lexi Webster
On Day 26 of Love Island Australia Season 2, contestant Gerard Majda chose to leave the show. The 23-year-old personal trainer and social media influencer shared that he wants out and is finished after newcomer Todd Elton coupled up with his former flame Jessie Wynter. Gerard addressed his co-stars, saying, I've come in here, I've been looking for love, I've given it my all... and you know, it's come up short. His unexpected exit was met with shock, with Jessie seen breaking down in tears.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Name | Gerard Majda |
| Occupation | Personal trainer and social media influencer |
| Season | 2 |
| Year | 2019 |
| Day of Entry | 1 |
| Day of Exit | 26 |
| Reason for Exit | Newcomer Todd Elton coupled up with his former flame Jessie Wynter |
| Post-Show Relationship | Jordan Cayless (2019) |
| Current Partner | Aspiring singer Bec Voysey |
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What You'll Learn
Who is Gerard Majda?
Gerard Majda was a contestant on Season 2 of Love Island Australia. The 23-year-old personal trainer from Perth joined the show in search of love and a confident girl who knows what she wants.
Gerard entered the villa on Day 1 and left on Day 26. During his time on the show, he coupled up with multiple girls but never found one he wanted to pursue. He then grew close to Jessie Wynter, saying he had "finally found a spark", before she was taken by Todd Elton.
Gerard addressed his co-stars around the fireplace, saying:
> "I've come in here, I've been looking for love, I've given it my all... and you know, it's come up short... It's been awesome. It's been so much fun. Getting to know every single one of you... I've made friendships I'm going to have forever."
Since leaving the show, Gerard has returned to his career as a personal trainer and become a social media influencer. He often shares insights into his fitness regime and food plans with his 100k Instagram followers. He also dated his Love Island Australia co-star Jordan Cayless in 2019, but the pair later split up.
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Why did he leave?
Gerard Majda chose to leave Love Island Australia on Day 26, the same day newcomer Todd Elton coupled up with his former flame Jessie Wynter. Before announcing his departure to his co-stars, the 23-year-old personal trainer and social media influencer shared that he "wants out" and is "finished" in a piece to camera.
Gerard explained that he had "been looking for love" and "given it my all... and you know, it's come up short". His decision was met with shock, with Jessie seen breaking down in tears. "I want out, I'm finished!" he told the group. "I've come in here, I've been looking for love, I've given it my all... and you know, it's come up short," he added.
Gerard's decision to leave the show was unexpected, with viewers at home expressing disappointment and describing him as the most genuine contestant. "Gerard was too good for that villa," one person shared on Twitter. "There's so many terrible men on the planet but Gerard was not one of them," wrote another.
Gerard left the show feeling happy about his decision and with no regrets. "I'd done everything 100 per cent and I left with no regrets and nothing unsaid to anyone," he said. "I'm very happy with the decision and the feeling of relief I got once I said it. I think it just reassured me that it was the right choice." He also made many lifelong friends during his time on the show, including Cynthia, Adam, and Sam.
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What happened to the other contestants?
Gerard Majda was not the only contestant to leave *Love Island Australia* of their own accord. Kim arrived on Day 2 of Season 1 and chose Josh to couple up with, leaving Tayla single. However, Kim received the fewest votes and was subsequently dumped from the island. Similarly, the public voted between Cassidy and Mac, and Cassidy was dumped from the island after receiving the fewest votes. On Day 30, the girls chose to dump Jaxon, which automatically left Shelby single.
Erin, Eden, Justin, and Amelia were the only islanders to couple up with one person consistently throughout their time in the villa. Grant Crapp and Tayla Damir were the winners of Season 1, but Tayla confirmed that they were no longer together just two weeks after winning the show.
Season 2 of *Love Island Australia* premiered on October 7, 2019, and was filmed in Fiji. The show averaged around 200,000 viewers for its linear broadcasts, increasing to an average of 511,000 when including viewers from Nine's streaming service, 9Now.
Season 3 was set to be filmed in Port Douglas, but due to border restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, filming was relocated to Northern New South Wales in late August 2021.
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Did he find love?
Did Gerrard find love?
Gerrard Majda, an Islander on Season 2 of Love Island Australia, entered the villa on Day 1 and chose to leave on Day 26. He was looking for a confident girl who knew what she wanted. He had been single for just a year before entering the show and admitted that he didn't enjoy being out of a relationship.
While on the show, Gerrard formed a strong bond with Cynthia, a 23-year-old model from Brisbane. He chose not to couple up with anyone else to keep her safe, and the pair have remained friends. He also shared that he had feelings for Jessie, saying, "I've got no doubt that Jessie did have feelings for me, and she does care about me a lot. She's a lovely person and she's in there for the right reasons. I wish her all the best." However, it seems that his love for her was unrequited, as he left the show still searching for love.
Since leaving the show, Gerrard has reunited with another contestant, Vanessa, for a lunch date, but they are reportedly just friends.
Although it is unclear if Gerrard found love immediately after leaving the show, he did mention in his exit interview that he made "lifelong friends" during his time on the island.
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What was his experience like?
Gerard Majda, a 23-year-old model from Brisbane, was an Islander on Season 2 of Love Island Australia. He entered the villa on Day 1 and chose to leave on Day 26.
Gerard was looking for a confident girl who knew what she wanted. He said he wasn't very good at being single and was excited to meet someone special in the Villa. He formed a strong bond with Cynthia while on the show, choosing not to couple up with anyone else to keep her safe. The pair remained friends after the show. Gerard also became close with Adam and Sam.
Gerard left the show because of his relationship with Jessie Wynter. He said:
> "I've got no doubt that Jessie did have feelings for me, and she does care about me a lot... It might have been at the expense of mine, but that's just how it goes. I wish her all the best... I'm very happy with the decision and the feeling of relief I got once I said it. I think it just reassured me that it was the right choice."
Gerard said he left the show with no regrets and that he was happy with the way he left.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, Gerard Majda chose to leave Love Island Australia.
Gerard left the show because he felt that he had "given it [his] all... and it's come up short".
After leaving the show, Gerard returned to his work as a personal trainer and social media influencer. He also dated his Love Island Australia co-star Jordan Cayless in 2019.
