Joanna Chimonides said she is disappointed Michael didn't leave the villa with her after she was dumped from Love Island.
The 22-year-old said she has been "left in limbo" following her surprise exit, but says she is ready to go back to 'see where things go'.
The Islanders were forced to chose between her and Michael in a brutal showdown that saw them voted as one of the most unpopular couples in the villa.
After leaving, she said: "I’m a bit gutted that I’m not in the villa for a bit longer, so I had the opportunity get to know Michael more, but I had an amazing journey and an amazing experience.
"Everything in life happens for a reason and maybe it was just my time to leave the villa.
"Part of me expected Michael to leave with me, however I don’t want to be in control of someone’s life journey and if he wants to continue in the villa, to get to know someone else or see where things go, I’ve got respect for that.
"It is a bit disappointing but I’d never hold that against him."
The recruitment consultant added: "I am a bit in limbo about how I’m feeling about Michael.
"We got along well and had lots in common and laughed together but for me I need to put it on pause and then we can see what happens when he leaves the villa.
"I would 100 per cent go back in to the villa if I was given the chance to relive the experience again and also see where things go."
Joanna also had interesting thoughts on who she thinks will win on Monday, June 29, she said: "I think Belle and Anton are going to go the distance and win and I will be very supportive of Belle."
*Love Island is on ITV2, evenings from 9pm
