After fan favourite Shannon Singh’s shock exit on Wednesday, the drama on Love Island is seriously hotting up.
And, on Friday’s episode two boys are left single as the islanders take part in the first recoupling of the series, which begs the question: will those who aren’t in a couple be dumped from the villa?
Chloe Burrows receives a text which reveals the girls will be choosing who they want to be paired with in the villa, meaning that two of the lads will be left alone.
With the boys – including newcomers Liam Reardon and Chuggs Wallis – lined up in front of the fire pit, the five women rise up one by one to make their choice, until two boys remain standing.
SPOILER! On Friday’s episode two boys are left single as the islanders take part in the first recoupling of the series, which begs the question: will they be dumped from the villa?
Kaz Kamwi says: ‘I would like to couple up with this boy because every time we spend time together he makes me feel really happy.
‘I’m excited to get to know him more and more each day.’
Meanwhile, Sharon Gaffka adds: ‘I would like to couple up with this boy because when I’m around him he makes me feel very comfortable.
‘He’s got a really good sense of humour and he makes me laugh all the time and it’s never awkward.’
The ladies are in charge! The girls will be choosing who they want to be paired with in the villa
First recoupling! With the boys – including newcomers Liam Reardon and Chuggs Wallis – lined up in front of the fire pit, the five women rise up one by one to make their choice
Got a text! Chloe Burrows receives a text which reveals that the five ladies will select from the seven men, meaning that two of the lads will be left alone
The ladies have the power: Only five out of the seven boys in the villa will be coupled up
Up next, Liberty Poole, Faye Winter and Chloe make their decision, with two boys left single after the recoupling and their fate in the balance.
Meanwhile, newcomers Oliver ‘Chuggs’ Wallis and Liam Reardon get to know their fellow Islanders, while Sharon and Faye have a debrief after their dates on Thursday’s episode.
Chatting about Liam, Faye gushes: ‘He is so fit. It was a good date. The chat was there. He’s so tall, he is so handsome. Basically, I’m getting married next week guys.’
Is it obvious? Kaz Kamwi says: ‘I would like to couple up with this boy because every time we spend time together he makes me feel really happy’
Will is be Arron? Meanwhile, Sharon Gaffka adds: ‘I would like to couple up with this boy because when I’m around him he makes me feel very comfortable’
Decision time for the girls: Up next, Liberty Poole, Faye Winter and Chloe make their decision, with two boys left single after the recoupling and their fate in the balance
Who will be left single? Kaz suggests the boys have their work cut out after the new arrival
Meanwhile, Kaz suggests the boys have their work cut out after the new arrival.
Speaking in the Beach Hut, she says: ‘Hugo and Aaron are going to have to run and work 10 times harder.’
And Chuggs wants to get to know all of the girls better, as he tells Kaz his ideal type.
Flirting with Kaz? Chuggs wants to get to know all of the girls better, as he tells Kaz his ideal type and tells her: ‘A nice smile is important. You’ve got a nice smile’
Putting the feelers out: Chuggs also talks to Chloe – who thinks he’s got ‘really good chat’ – adding that she’s ‘traditionally’ his type, as well as ‘confident’
He tells her: ‘A nice smile is important. You’ve got a nice smile.’
Chuggs then talks to Chloe – who thinks he’s got ‘really good chat’ – adding that she’s ‘traditionally’ his type, as well as ‘confident’.
The newcomer then asks if she’ll put sunscreen on his back, with Chloe joking: ‘Is this your move? You little flirt!’
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox.
Flirty! Chuggs then asks if she’ll put sunscreen on his back, with Chloe joking: ‘Is this your move? You little flirt!’
LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE COUPLES
Liberty and Jake
Coupled up: Liberty and Jake formed the first couple on the 2021 series of Love Island
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando’s Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? ‘So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
‘But obviously that’s always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.’
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? ‘Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you…
‘I’ve had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don’t trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I’m single, I like having a good time!
Sharon and Hugo
Compatible? Sharon and Hugo also coupled up on the first show, however time will tell if they last the season
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant – Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? ‘I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me. ‘
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’ve been single for a while now. With the current climate, it’s been really hard to get back into dating.
‘I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.’
Kaz and Toby
Will it last? Fashion blogger Kaz and Semi-pro footballer Toby made another pair
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like meeting new people, I’m ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?’
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? ‘Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I’m a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.’
Faye and Brad
Instant attraction: Faye proved very popular with the hunks and Brad did not hesitate to couple up with her
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? ‘Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter.’
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she’s a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Chloe and Aaron
Duo: Chloe picked Aaron to coupled up with on Wednesday’s show, sparking the first dumping from the Island with his original partner Shannon Singh being sent home
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
‘Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
‘I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back’
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? ‘I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing – from scientist to anything – you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
‘I don’t like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend.
‘Especially because I work on the weekends.’