'Sleeping in bae's top': Love Island's Montana Brown and Alex Beattie defiantly put on a united front... amid rumours they have 'secretly split'

They have found themselves at the centre of speculation their romance has come to an end just days after wrapping Love Island's third series. 

But Montana Brown, 21, and her beau Alex Beattie, 22, appear to be putting on a united front in face of the claims and have taken to social media to declare their affection for one another. 

While Geordie lad Alex insisted that he and his girlfriend are very much together, Montana told fans she had chosen to sleep in her man's t-shirt while battling with the new found distance between them. 

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United front: Montana, 21, and Alex, 22,  brushed off recent speculation of having 'secretly split' over the weekend, when they took to their social media accounts

United front: Montana Brown, 21, and Alex Beattie, 22, have brushed off recent speculation that they have 'secretly split'

Now they have touched back down in the UK, Alex is based in Newcastle and Montana in London. 

According to reports, the duo had not seen each other since since leaving Love Island on Sunday night, but Montana hinted at a reunion by sharing a photo of herself in Alex's top to her Instagram page.

Following a night out with her girl pals, she posed in the sleeveless grey garment and added the caption: 'Sick night with. Y girls! Sleeping in baes top @alex.beattie see you very soooooon. (sic)'

The brunette beauty cut a glam figure while sporting flawless make-up and her dark tresses down past her shoulders in a tousled style. 

'Sleeping in baes top': The brunette beauty paid homage to her beau by choosing to go to bed in his t-shirt before hinting she'll see him soon

'Sleeping in baes top': The brunette beauty paid homage to her beau by choosing to go to bed in his t-shirt before hinting she'll see him soon

'No we definitely haven't': Alex, meanwhile, defiantly insisted he and Montana are very much still together

'No we definitely haven't': Alex, meanwhile, defiantly insisted he and Montana are very much still together

Alex, meanwhile, has been seen reaffirming his relationship status on Twitter amid claims he and Montana have 'secretly split'. 

Addressing the rumours, Alex insisted that hadn't been the case, replying directly to one fan who had asked about the couple: 'No we definitely haven't [split]. Just trolls being trolls.'

A source told The Sun: 'Montana is keen to follow her dreams as a TV presenter and has been attending meetings this week to get the wheels in motion.

'She doesn't like partying and isn't a big drinker so personal appearances in nightclubs aren't really her thing.

'Instead she is ambitious and very much a career woman – her relationship with Alex is going to take a back seat.' 

Long time apart: According to reports the duo, who coupled up on the show, had not seen each other since leaving the show until the reunion on Sunday night

'Montana is keen to follow her dreams as a TV presenter– her relationship with Alex is going to take a back seat': According to reports the duo, who coupled up on the show, have not seen each other since leaving the show but will put on a united front for Sunday's reunion

MailOnline have contacted their representatives for comment. The duo are set to reunite on Sunday for Love Island's final episode of spin-off show Aftersun. 

The reports come after Montana admitted she hadn't felt ready to tell Alex that she loved him, despite him telling her while the duo were still starring on the hit dating series. 

Montana revealed that it would take her more time to reciprocate her flame's feelings during an episode of This Morning.  

'I don't love Alex yet, no,' the graduate confessed in a live video clip from location as her slightly red-faced beau looked on.

Talking after their surprising boot from the summer smash-hit ITV2 series, just a day before the final, Alex gushingly confessed: 'In my eyes, I do love the girl. The whole island thing was intense but out relationship was really strong.'

Cringe confession: Montana revealed that it would take her more time to reciprocate beau Alex Beattie's feelings of love after she was voted off Love Island

Cringe confession: Montana revealed that it would take her more time to reciprocate beau Alex Beattie's feelings of love after she was voted off Love Island

And when asked by Ruth Langsford if she felt the same way about the hunk, Montana candidly revealed: 'I don't love Alex yet no.'

With everyone left in a state of shock and her man turning red beside her, the beauty explained the statement.

'I don't want say it when I don't mean it yet. When I say it, it will mean more,' she revealed. 

Not reciprocated: The stunning graduate, 21, shockingly revealed she 'didn't love Alex yet' in a live video clip from location as her slightly red-faced beau looked on This Morning

Not reciprocated: The stunning graduate, 21, shockingly revealed she 'didn't love Alex yet' in a live video clip from location as her slightly red-faced beau looked on This Morning

'When I say it, it will mean more': With everyone left in a state of shock and her man turning red beside her, the beauty explained the statement

'When I say it, it will mean more': With everyone left in a state of shock and her man turning red beside her, the beauty explained the statement

Shrugging off the embarrassment, Alex proved to be every inch the supportive boyfriend as he admitted: 'Love is a massive thing. It if takes her more time then that's fine. 

'I'm easy going and chilling. I'm comfortable with her emotions at the moment,' he assured that he was fine with her emotion. 

The pair were then asked by former Love Island contestant Chloe Crowhurst if they would be able to make things work in the real world due to their long distance. 

'We'll make it work': Despite recent rumours, defiant Montana proved she was still smitten enough in their relationship as she hit back at reports with a loved-up selfie over the weekend

'We'll make it work': Defiant Montana proved she was still smitten enough in their relationship

Perfect pair:  Montana found romance with Alex Beattie before they were voted off Love Island

Perfect pair:  Montana found romance with Alex Beattie before they were voted off Love Island

Defiant Montana proved she was still smitten enough in their relationship: 'We'll make it work even though we live miles apart. 

'Distance not a problem. If anything it'll make up stronger. Bring us closer,' she continued as Alex looked on. 

This comes after Montana claimed she was 'encouraged to be bitchy' due to the stressful environment.

She admitted was 'guilty' of saying some things 'in the heat of the moment', following a dramatic few days which saw her bad-mouthing her friends Gabby Allen and Camilla Thurlow. 

She told the Daily Star: 'We were all encouraged to be bitchy. It was in the heat of the moment and I have been guilty of saying some things.' 

Let's get physical: Montana has defended having sex on screen, insisting she and Alex weren't the couple who were at it the most

Let's get physical: Montana has defended having sex on screen, insisting she and Alex weren't the couple who were at it the most

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