Lexy Thornberry is left red-faced after accidentally groping Ben Giobbi on Love Island Australia

After admitting she was developing feelings for newcomer Ben Giobbi, Lexy Thornberry accidentally swiped his private parts on Thursday’s episode of Love Island Australia.

The 20-year-old student was sitting next to Ben by the edge of the pool, posing for photos with him, when she grabbed his genitals.

Seemingly meaning to make a play at the 25-year-old plumber’s leg, Lexy’s right hand swept over his privates in an awkward moment. 

Oops: After admitting she was developing feelings for newcomer Ben Giobbi, Lexy Thornberry accidentally grabbed his private parts on Thursday’s episode of Love Island Australia

‘Oh, f**k!’ she exclaimed after realising her mistake, covering her mouth with her hand in embarrassment.

But Ben didn’t seem to mind, and shot Lexy a cheeky smile in response.

Earlier in the episode, Lexy admitted she was developing feelings for Ben after they enjoyed a flirty workout together.

Hands on: The 20-year-old student was sitting next to Ben by the edge of the pool, posing for photos with him, when she grabbed his genitals

Making things awkward: Seemingly meaning to make a play for the 25-year-old plumber’s leg, Lexy’s right hand swept over his privates

‘I am getting butterflies, which is odd,’ a red-faced Lexy later confessed.

‘At the beginning with Ryan [Reid], I didn’t get butterflies. I just got a gut feeling that I wasn’t doing the right thing.’

A smiling Lexy then watched Ben do a series of chin-ups, clearly enjoying the view.

‘Oh, f**k!’ she exclaimed after realising her mistake, covering her mouth with her hand in embarrassment

‘I am getting butterflies, which is odd,’ a red-faced Lexy later confessed. ‘At the beginning with Ryan [Reid], I didn’t get butterflies. I just got a gut feeling that I wasn’t doing the right thing’

She added: ‘I think Ben is really sweet. I get really good vibes from him. 

‘Like, I haven’t had any gut feelings from him that he’s a bad person so far, which is a really good sign.’ 

Lexy previously admitted that she had her doubts about if Ryan, 25, was ‘genuine’ after he kissed Tayla Mellington. 

Love Island Australia continues Monday at 9pm on Channel Nine

Flirty friendship: Earlier in the episode, Lexy admitted she was developing feelings for Ben after they enjoyed a flirty workout together