‘Love Island’: Corbin Was ‘Panicked’ Parmida Would Reveal Something Incriminating About Their Split, Says Body Language Expert

During the Love Island USA season 8 reunion, Corbin and Parmida revealed that they split after leaving the Villa. Corbin said that at this stage, they are only friends. According to a body language expert, though, he appeared to have some concerns about what his former girlfriend might say. He sent Parmida nonverbal signals indicating that she shouldn’t say too much.

Corbin and Parmida revealed their breakup during the ‘Love Island’ reunion

Corbin and Parmida left the Villa as an exclusive couple. While they posted on social media with one another, fans soon began to wonder if they’d broken up when the posts stopped. During the reunion, Corbin confirmed that this was the case.

“Are we together? No. Not in relationship terms,” he said. “But as friendships? Yes.”

A body language expert said Corbin seemed alarmed when Parmida spoke

As Parmida discussed her relationship with Corbin, body language expert Inbaal Honigman with Casino.ca noted that he seemed uneasy. He seemed to worry that she could reveal something that painted him in a negative light.

“While Parmida talks, Corbin gazes intently at her face,” Honigman explained. “His brow furrows and he tightens his lips, keeping his eyes closely on her and wishing that she doesn’t say anything too incriminating about him or their relationship. The intensity of his gaze reveals his fear that she could make him sound really bad. Corbin’s tight lips and jutting tongue are like a message to Parmida, asking her to say as little as possible so that he’s not painted as a villain.”

Despite his apparent concerns, Parmida spoke positively about their relationship. He visibly relaxed when he revealed that she wasn’t going to say anything bad about him.

“Corbin visibly relaxes when Parmida speaks positively about the memories they’ve made together,” Honigman said. “His shoulders soften and his tight lips relax, as he overcomes the fear response. For a moment, he was really panicked about where the conversation could go, but his stress response instantly vanishes when Parmida makes a choice to focus on the positives.” 

She said he seemed uneasy as he spoke too

According to Honigman, Corbin seemed uncomfortable the entire time they focused on his relationship. He seemed to consider whether or not he should tell the truth about their split. Despite his concerns, Honigman believes he ultimately opted for the truth.

“Corbin is hugely uneasy talking about having split from Parmida,” Honigman explained. “He shuffles uncomfortably in his seat before answering, then leans forward, showing that he has decided to be truthful. For a moment there, he was considering whether he could sugarcoat the story.”