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Thursday's recoupling on Love Island has seen some surprising new couples forming, after Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu finally made a decision between three of the Island's boys. The power was with the girls after actress Ekin-Su 27, received a text which read: “Islanders, tonight there will be a recoupling in which the girls will choose which boys they want to couple up with.

Love Island star Afia Tonkmor has admitted she's not watched the ITV2 dating show since leaving the villa.The 25-year-old lounge host from London was the first contestant to be given the boot from the 2022 series.Jacques O'Neill decided to couple up with Paige Thorne, leaving Afia single.She took part in a Ask Me Anything session on Reddit on Wednesday (June 29) and answered some questions from fans.READ MORE: Love Island fans call for Tasha and Paige to ‘couple up’ after steamy kissOne Love Island viewer asked: "How much does the edited version of episodes that we see reflect what people are really like in the villa? Is anyone given a harsh/favourite edit compared to what they're really like?"Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE Afia replied: "To me it seems mostly accurate, however I haven't been watching I've left."Conversation later turned to Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope coupling up after their partners Ikenna Ekwonna and Amber Beckford were given the chop.Another Reddit user said: "Quick question: during the post-dumping interview why was all the blame put on Indiyah and not Dami? Were Indiyah and Amber really bffs after one-two weeks?"Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comShe responded: "Hey, so in my opinion they were very close when I was in there, things could of changed."I did feel like it was.

Love Island star Ikenna Ekwonna revealed what he managed to sneak into the villa during his time on the show.The 23-year-old appeared on the Love Island: The Morning After podcast alongside former islander Amber Beckford where they answered questions sent in from listeners.Although Amber admitted to not bringing in anything, Ikenna said he shared one piece of contraband around which is how bosses caught him.READ NEXT: Love Island Danica's hottest snaps - braless displays, lingerie and sexy cowgirlPodcast host Kem Cetinay asked the two dumped islanders if they snuck in anything from the outside world that they shouldn't have.Ikenna admitted he managed to sneak in two things before he was caught by bosses after one of his fellow islanders 'baited' him out.He said: "It's nothing even major but in there they take anything branded from you, but I wanted to sneak in some Nike shorts."Amber then reminded him of the chewing gum he also brought in as she admitted to asking for some every night.He said: "I had a whole packet! but I got baited out one night."Amber interrupted saying: "They took it because of Ekin-Su!"Ikenna then replied: "I got baited out, that's one mistake I'll never do again, never give it."They also spoke about some of the challenges they had to do during their time with Amber saying the one with the girls was in shells sexy dancing was "awful".She said: "It's just cringey, I was like 'no, I'm going to have a panic attack' I blacked out and can't remember it."Kem said you just have to embrace the moment with Amber agreeing saying it was funny.The 24-year-old then said her favourite challenge was the mechanic one with the boys.The two dumped islanders then spoke about the two couples they think could go all the

Love Island star Amber Beckford claims that Jacques kicking off at Paige for snubbing him to speak to Jay was down to his ego.The dumped islander also told Kem Cetinay and Arielle Free on the Love Island: The Morning After podcast she's not sure if his head could be turned if another girl entered.It comes after viewers saw the 23-year-old get angry during Monday's episode at his former partner who was getting to know bombshell Jay.READ NEXT: Love Island stars and their stunning lookalike siblings - Anna Vakili to Sophie PiperDuring the episode, Jacques had asked Paige if she wanted to join him in the pool, to which she agreed.Although when he walked away from the kitchen and Jay entered, Paige got into a conversation with him and ditched the pool invite.It was clear to viewers this bothered the rugby player who seemed to get in a huff over the situation.Speaking about this on the podcast, host Kem said he would also sulk in that situation with Ikenna agreeing.Asking whether it's nice to see a more sensitive side of the 23-year-old, dumped islander Ikenna said it shows he cares for Paige.He said: "Yeah I think it just actually shows he cares for Paige as. I feel like that's pretty nice for him to show."Amber admitted to being close to him in the villa before revealing he was angry in the episode because of his ego.She said: "I think it's just a bit of an ego thing to be honest.

Love Island stars Amber Beckford and Ikenna Ekwonna have revealed what it's really like living with 'drama starting' Ekin-Su.The two dumped islanders were guests on the Love Island: The Morning After podcast where Ikenna admitted being in the villa with the 27-year-old was "a bit much"It comes after Monday night's episode saw the bombshell at the centre of more drama after she relayed information to Paige and Jacques that she wasn't supposed to.READ NEXT: Love Island Danica's hottest snaps - braless displays, lingerie and sexy cowgirlDami was "reading" Gemma's mind where he suggested her head could be turned from Luca if another guy more suited to her walked in.With Gemma agreeing, Ekin-Su quickly told some other islanders what the 19-year-old had said, even though they all agreed to keep the conversation private.Word quickly got back to Luca who was left less than impressed that his partner didn't come to him first.Gemma was left raging at Ekin-Su and accused her of "creating drama" in the villa after taking different parts of the conversation and merging them together.Speaking about the 27-year-old on the podcast, Kem asked the former islanders if they thought Ekin-Su was getting involved with the situation for no reason as Arielle claimed she "loves the drama".Amber added: "Ekin-Su was just being Ekin-Su wasn't she?"Wanting to find out more, the podcast host then asked Amber and Ikenna what she was like to live with.Although it seems the pair were holding back slightly as there was a long moment of silence before they both awkwardly laughed.After they didn't answer Kem decided to chime in and suggested it must have been intense.Ikenna replied: "Yeah it's a bit much."Podcast host Arielle that despite the drama Ekin-Su

Love Island contestant Amber Beckford has branded Luca Bish a "bit of a brat" following Monday night's heated episode.The 24-year-old spoke about Luca's relationship with Gemma Owen in the villa on the Love Island: The Morning After podcast alongside fellow dumped islander Ikenna.They were reflecting on the behaviour viewers have seen so far of the Brighton fishmonger with podcast host Arielle Free saying he loses his head quite easily.READ NEXT: Love Island Danica's hottest snaps - braless displays, lingerie and sexy cowgirlIn Monday's episode, viewers saw tensions rise in the villa after word got back to Luca that Gemma had agreed with Dami's prediction that her head could be turned if someone else suited to her entered.Luca was left unimpressed that Gemma didn't pull him aside first to tell him what had been discussed as it was her ex-boyfriend Jacques who revealed what had been said.It was clear the 23-year-old was angry with the situation as he sat down to discuss it with Gemma, although this isn't the first time viewers have seen the couple share a heated exchange.Picking up on this, Arielle Free said that Luca had a "skill" of losing his head quite easily which we've seen during his conversations with Gemma.Awkwardly laughing at her statement, former Love Islander Ikenna said she was "brutal".Ari continued: "He does though doesn't he right? Like him and Gemma come on! He's really in love with her we get it but he keeps doing things to really push her away in my opinion."Amber then interjected saying that Luca is "a little bit of a brat".Podcast host Kem Cetinay then asked Amber and Ikenna what it is really like between Gemma and Luca inside the villa.He said: "A lot of people say that it's even [with how they both

Love Island's Gemma Owen is no stranger to the spotlight as the daughter of former Manchester United and Liverpool footballer Michael Owen. But despite fans of the ITV2 show knowing who Gemma's famous dad is, the international dressage rider seems to have kept the news pretty quiet amongst her fellow Islanders.

Love Island viewers spotted a blunder with one of the couple’s names on a text on Sunday evening. Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope coupled up on Friday night’s recoupling after previously sharing their first kiss during a game of truth or dare .

Love Island contestants were aware of Gemma Owen’s famous dad when they arrived in the villa. Islander Ikenna Ekwonna revealed that the stars were told she was the daughter of Michael Owen in unaired scenes just days after they moved in. On companion show Aftersun last night, the former islander, 23, shared the secret to host Laura Whitmore.

Love Island 's Amber Beckford has been left "stunned" by her former partner Dami Hope's relationship with Indiyah Polack following her departure from the villa. Amber, 24, had been chosen by the public to partner with Dami, 26, and Indiyah, 23, was partnered with Ikenna Ekwonna from the first day in the villa. Before Amber and Ikenna, 23, were dumped from the villa in a shock double elimination last week, Dami had already started to express an interest in Indiyah, unbeknownst to Amber and Ikenna.

Disgusted viewers of Love Island have said the producers have a "foot fetish" after showing scenes of Luca Bish sucking on Gemma Owen's toes were shown on Saturday night's show. Viewers took to Twitter to share their thoughts about the incident, which showed Luca giving Gemma a foot massage before putting her toes in his mouth.

Love Island is set for romantic scenes on Sunday evening as Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack finally go on their first date as a new couple. Indiyah, 23, and Dami, 26, coupled up on Friday night’s recoupling after previously sharing their first kiss during a game of truth or dare .

LOVE Island viewers have been left concerned for Dami Hope after spotting his 'disgusting' habit on the show's Unseen Bits. The senior microbiologist from Dublin - who recently coupled up with Indiyah Polack in the villa - is a firm favourite on the ITV2 dating show. But following last night's Unseen Bits, some viewers couldn't help but complain over Dami's hygiene.

Love Island fans think at least one ex-contestant is due to make a shock return to the villa which could cause trouble for one of the new couples. Viewers were overjoyed to see Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack heading out on a date together on a preview of Sunday's show.The pair coupled up this week after being will they/won't they, even going as far as to discuss their chemistry and potential coupling up while still with other people.

Love Island fans have often called out producers for their constant introduction of toe sucking in challenges and games.And at the start of the 2022 series, viewers expressed that they had enough of seeing toe sucking on the show while others claimed that the producers seemed to have a "foot fetish."During episode one, Dami Hope was challenged to suck Amber Beckford's toes during a game which led several spectators to jump onto Twitter to share their thoughts.One person wrote: "The producer with a foot fetish sneaking the toe sucking dare in every year."Another said: "Naah these #LoveIsland producers must have a foot fetish, why is there so much toe sucking."A third echoed: "One day we will find out which producer has a toes kink because this has gone on too long."On Friday night's episode (June 24) Luca finally got to recouple with Gemma after being paired with Danica Taylor.But as Luca's obsession with Gemma begins to grow, fans have been left questioning whether the footballer's daughter feels the same way.Some viewers have even suggested that Gemma may decide to leave Luca once the islanders split during Casa Amor.Fans will have to wait and see what's next in store for these two.

Love Island contestant Remi Lambert has claimed Jacques O'Neill "ruined" his experience on the hit ITV dating show due to "arguments" that were never aired.Appearing on the Youtube and podcast show, Reality with Will Njobvu alongside previous bombshell Afia Tonkmor, Remi described unaired scenes where Jacques would allegedly taunt him.Speaking openly about his experience, Remi, 22, said: "There was a lot of stuff that wasn’t aired, lots of stuff that went on," before asking whether it was ok to expand on the situation.READ MORE: Love Island star Antigoni Buxton's mum Tonia, 54, stuns in skimpy bikini snap"Basically, me and Jacques got into quite a lot of arguments, it made my experience s**t, it ruined it for me."People were saying it was because he has a rugby persona, but you can’t treat anyone like that.The professional dancer continued: "He was just trying to get on to me, being like 'My name’s Remi, I’m hard, I’m from Manny [Manchester]'."It was constant, it was so jarring, but I was the only one to stick up for myself, he would always do that to people."I’d tell him to shut up.

Love Island fans are convinced that Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti could be set to reunite after an explosive night saw tensions run high following a shock recoupling. On Friday night’s episode (June 24) newcomer Charlie Radnedge decided to couple up with Ekin-Su, even despite her being embroiled in several dramatic arguments with Davide and Jay Younger.

With around 2.4 million people watching Love Island every night, we can only imagine how daunting it is for the contestants to know how many eyes are on them at all times.This means the pressure to look “perfect” must be huge – and as such, you would naturally rely on your fellow contestants to let you know if there was lipstick on your teeth or if your hair extensions were showing. Now, dumped 2022 Islander Afia Tonkmor, who must have watched herself back once she arrived back home, is jokingly speaking out about a makeup application mistake she made while in the villa – and one that the girls didn’t tell her about.

Love Island stars Afia Tonkmor and Remi Lambert are dating following their exits from the villa. While the dumped Islanders did not appear on on the ITV series at the same time as Afia, 25, was voted off before Remi, 22, arrived, the ex bombshells have since gone on a spontaneous date after lounge host Afia admitted that she fancied model Remi. Afia made the confession on YouTube show Reality with Will Niobvu as she said: “If I was still in there I would have 100% have gone for Remi.

Love Island star Amber Beckford found herself in hot water with fans on Thursday after she shared and then deleted a video online of a fan slamming fellow Islander Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.The 24 year old stunner, who works as a nanny in London, was dumped from the show earlier this week after receiving the lowest number of public votes. During her time on the show, she had been coupled up with 26 year old microbiologist Dami Hope, however her time in the villa was far from dull, as she was caught on camera coming to blows with her fellow contestant Ekin-Su more than once.

ITV has confirmed the winter version will be back.The dawn of 2023 will see Love Island return to South Africa to find love in a swanky villa, after the winter version was previously rested.Then in the summer, another group of singletons will head to Majorca for an eight-week run and a chance to find love.READ MORE: Love Island's Amber Beckford shares – then deletes – fiery clip of Ekin-Su being slammedNew data has confirmed that the current series' launch was the biggest programme of the year so far for 16-34-year-olds, so there's no surprise ITV are wanting to take advantage of its popularity.It was streamed 7.5million times, while the series so far has been streamed 74m times.There have been a number of huge success stories from Love Island, with the show spawning a handful of weddings and babies after contestants met and fell in love in the televised villa.Season two winners Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey said: "We both went on the show to have a laugh and also hopefully find love, and that is exactly what we did… we had fun, we fell in love, and here we are six years later married, two beautiful children, a dog and a lovely house."We are still very lucky to be in the public’s hearts and minds, and wherever we are in the world, we always get somebody asking how we are or stopping us for a selfie."Without being on Love Island we would never even have met.”Dom Lever, who met wife Jess Shears on season three, said: “For me Love Island changed everything about my life.