My pal Deji is a proper gentleman

Friend says he is very respectful

- JANINE YAQOOB

AS Love Island is rocked by claims of toxic masculinity, one man has risen above the villa’s sexist double standards.

Deji Adeniyi, one of six lads brought in to turn heads in Casa Amor, has won over viewers with his sweet nature and for sticking up for the girls.

Pal Jay-Sim says being a gentleman and showing respect to women is exactly the kind of man Deji is.

He says: “From what I’ve seen, I’d say he’s just being himself. Everything so far is what I’ve expected from him.

“He’s been true to himself, and his calm but funny character has been shown on the show. As far as I’ve seen, people see him as respectful.”

Musician and producer Jay-Sim, whose full name is Jordan Simbarashe, has been pals with Deji for eight years.