It was bonkers. If I think about his unrelenting friendship with Amber for too long, I will start involuntarily crying. I won't go through all of what happened, because we don't have the time, but I will mention three moments: Kady shouted at Tina that she was a "cunt," Kady laid on the floor and yelled, "Fucking Made in Chelsea reject bitch," and Kady mooned everyone. She's shy and quiet but she thrives off of attention. YourLove Islandexperience wasn't without its glitches, some of the Lucie stuff got a bit hairy at times, but we mustn't dwell on the past. Get him onThe Chase. Love Island 2021 sees first disabled contestant and a royal connection, Tomato Bar in Tiverton closed after confirmed case of coronavirus. Georgia said it was a mutual leaning in and New Jack said she initiated it. But after pieing Kaz for Chloe, Chloe for Abi, and Abi for Mary, two of which were handled badly, something magical happened: Toby's moment of clarity, or, as he put it, ever the wordsmith, "that was a regret." Very tricky to remember a single thing about this guy other than the deservedly viraltweet where he was absolutely bodied for looking like Simon Cowell. The pair had their daughter Nell in October 2020 and people on Instagram were thrilled to see the happy pair had lasted long after the show. You could enter that villa two days before the final and still end up winning if you stay unproblematic and have a nice smile. Plus, she put an infectious smile on Ovie's face, which has to count for something. Intruder 'Removed' from Love Island U.K. Villa After Security Breach. First came love, then came marriage for this pair who are believed to have made a whopping 4.4million since meeting in 2016, making them the richest contestants ever. How many people watched the Love Island 2022 final? For the After coupling up and ending things with Eyal, a weed-less stoner who sincerely said "I love green things," one of the funniestLove Island quotes, Megan decided she wanted Wes, who'd been with Laura for multiple weeks. As a professional basketball player, Ovie was insecure about women being interested in him for his money and status, so he came onLove Island, at least in part, for its cutoff environment where potential romanic partners didn't know about his wealth andachievement. Kaz was astute, fun, wise, empathetic, suave, and an exceptionallyfirst-ratefriend, notably to Liberty. Her attitude and the way she treats everyone around her is horrible. Find a way to frame it and put it up in your living room. No further comment. We may never see a true villain of Michael's calibre on our screens again, be it a reality or fictional show. Obsessed with travel? Age: 21. (Women's Aid validity accused himgaslighting. Unfortunately for Georgia, she was excruciatingly wrong, but I believe she remembered it incorrectly; I don't think Georgia was lying whatsoever. The only image that comes into my head when I think of Silent George is his little face trying not to laugh while he and Marvin were on the receiving end of a double-dumping from Maura and Lucie, as Marvin tried to fight back against Maura's reasoning for dropping him. And he managed to do it all without being a massive prick to anyone in the process? (For the record, it pains me that Jamie just missed a spot on this list. The series was far too easy to watch until Michael went rogue while the girls were away in Casa Amor. Prior to Amy's era of supremacy, I felt the best of her was sweet, principled, and supportive, while the worst of her was insecure, annoyingly negative, jealous of attention being on others, and quick to anger, with a constant undercurrent of bitterly pissed off. My subjective opinions are about the characters you were edited to be, not about who you are (unless you're on the list and the words below are positive, in which case please feel free to take them to heart). Remember when he dubbed himself and Lucie as 'Juicy'? What really matters at the end of the day is that when the going got tough, it was Amy's strengths that defined her. Liberty could just feel that the love she felt for Jake wasn't reciprocated. If you had told Past Me that I'd be including Toby on this list, I would have laughed in your face. Would the series have been the same without her? He caused drama without being too much. He was hilarious, both purposefully and inadvertently, without being judgy. She was left single by Josh at the Casa Amor re-coupling when he showed up with Kaz, in the first substantial and permanent alteration caused by the second villa. If you think the treatment of Kaz,including how she and Tyler placed fourth as the first entirely Black couple in a finale, does not have to do with racism, gaze inward and see how wrong you are. Everyday there was a possibility Kady and Scott might yell at each other across the pool, or Kady might get super jealous, or they might break up and then make up and then have sex in front of everyone. Michael's decisions were the reality show equivalent of the underdog team scoring an own goal, then getting so mad about scoring an own goal, that they go ahead and score another own goal out of spite. If he'd been upfront, I would have no issue though maybe don't come on Love Island but Adam wasn't honest about his trajectory, and to a larger degree than a lack of transparency. Days later, Megan recoupled at Casa Amor, leaving Wes alone, until he came back, and she wasn't sure anymore. Never underestimate a "horse girl" brave enough to come on Love Island. So hopefully, I have learned my lesson. She isn't on this list because of that, she's here because of her magnificent personality and (somewhat) her drama, but the role racism played in Kaz's experience cannot go unmentioned. He's still Stevie, though, and forever will be. She is the one Curtis was coupled up with for a month you know, his "half-girlfriend." Get to know their age, job, hometown, and Instagram profile! Respect. Also, the braids?? Paige Thorne, 24 is one of the first contestants entering the Love Island 2022 villa. A few weeks later, we reached her midpoint when Casa Amor appeared and Amber made the decision to stay with Michael, leaving her alone when he choose Joanna. In a series that lacked some wow factor, bewitching-eyed democratic services officer Shaughna who, by the way, will age like fine wine did all she could to bring the wow. As one commenter on said YouTube video stated, "I blame Ovie for my unrealistic expectations of men.". That's like a hairdresser withholding their services from the other islanders for no good reason. Reporting on what you care about. He cried at a plastic baby because he was overwhelmed with how much he adored his brand new faux child they named "Cash Hughes." Torquay had the majority of the chances at the Recreation Ground but couldn't get another goal after Brett McGavin's 10th minute equaliser cancelled out Aldershot's early opener. He laid on the kitchen counter when India, the woman he liked, gave more attention to human god Ovie (we'll get to Ovie, don't worry). Then, straight into Jourdan's basket mere moments later! But that changed quickly after Alex and Zara hooked up in the hideaway, but, you know. She would have made this list before all of that though conceivably not ranking as highly because Liberty is the truest person I have ever seen on Love Island. Mad respect to the guy, he decided to shoot his shot with Lucie in Casa Amor but she opted to couple up with one of the Von Trapp kids instead. The all time fucking WORST. She let him unravel, only to chime in with a gentle suggestion that they remain friends at the very end. Like Montana, I can do whatever the fuck I want, as long as it doesn't hurt other people's feelings (a line Montana would cross). It's meant for everyone hot and interesting. Plus, her immediate best-friendship with Kaz was a dyad for the ages. Published Jul 23, 2021. The public vote, along with her fellow islanders, failed her. What's happened here? She didn't shy away from arguments, she lost her cool on multiple occasions and was actually very loyal to her friends. A he-thinks-refreshifies-is-a-word doofus. He asked for garlic in a Mallorcan grocery store by calling it "Garlicio." All hail Queen Amber, Love Island's main character. It's a point of view for those who don't want to consider the unique complexity inside every woman. Jordan absolutely fucked it with a disinterested India. I mean, when we were busy thinking Toby was torn between Abi and Mary and the next-time-on revealed that in the following episode, Toby would announce his head was still with Chloe, Igot out of my seat, walked into another room, and fully laid face-down on the floor. Yes, Camilla gained confidence, an outgoing-ness, love, and friends in the villa, but even at the end of the finale, 52 days in, Camilla wasn't like the rest. Step! Probably one of the most divisive contestants on this year's Love Island, By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Like good god any half decent person would just say thank you so much but Im actually no a big fan of avocado toast, I really appreciate the gesture though but no she had a tantrum, lucie bc she was constantly crying and trying to be one of the guys only for her to just use that to sneak her way to Tommy also jordan (s5) bc ive never seen a guy switch up that fast from girlfriend status to being a dick to Anna, The Italian Stallionsfrom Manchester . Initially, it feels like Jourdan didn't do or say a whole lot in theLove Islandvilla, instead coming in at a crucial time and causing everyone to fall in love with her through vibes alone. He was wildly fun without falling into annoying. She inadvertently led to Anna and Jordan's demise, but that was all on Jordan. Arabella came, she saw, she momentarily conquered Danny and then she left. WebLove Island 2021 cast ages: How old are the contestants? Should Maura have picked Dennon over Marvin? Ovie had a bit of a slow ride after that, until India showed up and the two became a chill dream. What a gal. And know that I would never even be cast on Love Island in the first place; I'm far too removed from my emotions to properly give myself to the experience. Kady's worst was highlighted far more than her best, but that worst had tiers in itself: normal wild Kady vs. stay-away-from-her-forever Kady. Plus, and I know it was not always idyllic, but I really liked her and Montana's cerebral friendship. Two weeks! After all, Michael said in that very conversation, "And when I say something, I mean it. So how did she end up finding her husband on this show? Ultimately, he gave us very little in terms of entertainment value. After weeks with the physically-nondescript scaffolder Callum, Shaughna was her year's big victim of Casa Amor when he recoupled with real-life Barbie Molly. During all the fights, snakes, and lesser men vying for superior women, Kaz was battling a much moreprodigious war, one she did not sign up for. Then when Arabella left, you continued to be on the prowl despite loud declarations of infatuation with her. ", Then there's Maura's best moment, probably the best moment inLove Islandhistory. Interestingly, this part did not culminate in a low point of isolation, itculminated in a low point of Amber debating if she would take Michael back. Season 6: Ollie, Connor, Natalia, Luke M (post show) and Rebecca. Categorically, Molly-Mae was a slightly above averageLove Islandcontestant. He was consistently straightforward and caring, showcasing his vast intelligence time and time again. On a macro note, Kem is responsible for the first big Casa Amor choice, and therefore he is potentially responsible for the second villa's inclusion in future series. Camilla was selfless, smart, passionate, respectful, fun, soft, and way too insecure (you're fantastic, Camilla!). Her strengths are who she is. Marvin got a nice little free holiday out of hisLove Islandexperience, but what did he give us in return? Would Amber sacrifice her self-worth for Michael, or would she pick herself and the new contestant who liked her, a cool Irish good kid named Greg? Anna. WebJosh, Naomi, the twins, Lewis, and even Jonathan was kinda questionable. In the aftermath, Kaz calmly, clearly, concisely, extremely intelligently ripped Tyler to shreds. Here are the 2023 Love Island winter contestants: Tanyel Revan, 26 . He probably would've developed into a decent source of banter, but sadly it wasn't meant to be. A for-a-date-he-made-an-openfaced-sandwich-of-cheese-and-mayo-and-ketchup doofus. It was unprecedented. and shame on all the islanders who ignore it and continue to publicly support him, The way he said I dont condem racism and Im glad the BLM movement happened in his apology statement . Aside from her failed efforts at trying to get the word 'Bev' off the ground, Lucie provided her fair share of TV gold during her time in theLove Islandvilla. (To be fair, the timing of Amber's arc was a bit off at points, like the end of act one being much less than a quarter of the way in, but who gives a crap?). Tommy's love is 80% of why he's on this list, but there's another 20% to consider, and it's a 20% Molly-Mae, with all of her poise, does not possess. After her short stint on the show, the boys decided to boot her off on day 25 leaving adam single in the villa. Imagine someone stole your phone in a nightclub. This year, Love Island has coupled up with nine official partners led by returning headline sponsor Just Eat in a deal thought to be worth well in excess of 5m annually. And you cannot fault Jamie for liking her that much prior to an introduction. Or when she told Tommy she still liked him? We are now living in a post-apocalyptic world between the hours of 8-9pm, Sunday-Friday. Tommy Fury appeared in season 5 of Love Island which aired in 2019. Frankly, a large amount of fire in her belly. She chose Greg. No. You fucked it. Now, I am not here to talk about the man Liberty was coupled up with for her entire time on Love Island, her ex-boyfriend who didn't seem remotely genuine like, he shouted that Liberty told him she loved him instead of responding and he only told her he loved her when their relationship was on the line weeks later, not to mention his sole reaction to difficulties was to say, "You're my girlfriend," as if that is the answer to everything. After entering the Love Island USA villa along with Wes Ogsbury, Slade Parker had to leave the show immediately due to family issues that remain unclear. I just cannot remember Chloe. Of! As always you can unsubscribe at any time. On paper, Camilla was too "good" for Love Island. It was Love Island's ultimate Chekhov's gun. So when the two saw each other again and she'd chosen him but he'd chosen Joanna Michael was furious. Sensational viewing. *use modmail, dont contact mods directly*, Press J to jump to the feed. But, as a viewer, lord did he cause popcorn-worthy drama. It has been a series full of drama, dumpings and more than a few heads turning at Casa Amor. So even though Tommy didn't cause that much drama most of the time, his combination of doofus-ness and romantic hero-ness makes him #11 material. It was a BAFTA-worthy performance. Chris was part of a lot of good drama, and, true, that is some of why he's here, in addition to his relationship with Kem, but Chris is also a hilarious joy to observe. But the looming threat of Liberty's heartbreak at his hands was present the entire series, so when she ended up leaving him, it was the happiest ending possible. Finally, soon before the finale, Curtis's past advice-giving self made an-all star reappearance. What a time. One, the small reason, is that Montana was Series 3's spiritual guide; she was the character present for advice and wisdom. Fell in love. He was a fun presence to watch in the surplus villa, sitting around stewing over his feelings for the girl who ate both an orange and an apple at the same time. The only logical next step is to award Maura with the now-vacantJeremy Kyleslot. Once Amber had gone on a good date with Greg, Michael announced he still liked her. Just sixteen days was all we got to spend in the company of our sandwich man who made precisely zero sandwiches for the villa's inhabitants. Probably one of the most divisive contestants on this year'sLove Island,every viewer seems to have a strong opinion on Anna, whether good or bad. After Joe was voted out this sub was full of people saying we shouldnt bash him due to the mental damage that can cause and WebI have been single for some time and I feel like for my generation of people, its quite hard to date without being influenced by social media and stuff like that. Even when he's making breakfast, the man is a joy to watch. She chose Greg and created her final chapter: the incline to the finale. (Also, for my money, Laura is responsible for the kiss drama. No, not based on how the show was edited anyway. Although where there's the most popular, there's also the least popular which has been revealed to be season five's Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury. No matter what happened away from the bubble, which is none of my business, Jack and Dani loved each other in the villa. Normally an ever-present attitude of "I think I'm so sexy" really grinds my gears, but Jess grew on me. Contestants that weren't coupled-up with during the Casa Amor period are excluded from the list because I can't remember their names anymore. Check out the latest series of All To Play For, with Joe Cole and special guests. Through Olivia's time on the show, which lasted from the first day until the finale, three facets of her personality shined through the most: her passion no one will ever put a lid on, her comedy worthy of a writers' room ("I'm sat"), and her impeachable approach to confrontation. Toby, a "I guess he's cute, yeah" man who spawned a bajillion memesdue to his childish aura, once lost a casual competition and immediately began frustratedly lifting weights in the mirror. They ended up voluntarily leaving together. Sherif, we barely knew ye. Thank you, chaldish one. She was what she was. Get him into theI'm A Celebjungle. But will we sometimes hear her name when the wind blows in the dead of night, whistling through the air vent in your room, bringing a gentle chill over your body? Watch it a million times. At least. It's like that famous Kris Jenner line: "When I first heard about Kim's tape, asher mother, I wanted to killher. Before I was even able to truly comprehend what had happened and/or how, Toby was one of the wisest men in the villa (the bar was low for Series 7). Sorry winners Paige and Finn, a solid couple, but Shaughna made herself the real champion with every faultless one-liner, such as, "I need to remember, I came toLove Islandto find a boyfriend, not a son," "I'msmart, I'mindependent, Iworkat thefucking council," "I've got a text, not a man," "If Khloe Kardashian can get through 2019, I can get through this," and, of course, her fabled response when Callum walked in with Molly: "Congrats, hun." Hopeless romantic? Again, no. Georgia and New Jack, Laura's guy, kissed twice. She didn't do much else, though. Then Curtis and Amy went through their horrible, thrilling drama he was mostly commendably, brutally blunt, once pretty much telling her he couldn't guarantee he wouldn't cheat. She is here for two reasons. They later became best friends, as opposed to mortal enemies. I would guess Georgia coming in at #12 is my most controversial ranking. The zenith was Kady's infamous dive into uncouth-times-a-million when she and Olivia were made to stay in the hideaway while their beaus went on dates. With a boy-next-door smile and an energy my mother perfectly described as "a tenor in a barbershop quartet," ballroom dancer Curtis made so much more of an unforgettable impact than you would have ever expected him to. But when Megan chose someone else at Casa Amor mere days later, leaving Wes by himself, he didn't give up. The character arc for Curtis was revolutionary. Amber arrived in the villa on day one. The new duo slept outside together the same night Wes and Laura ended things, becauseLove Islandis not for the weak. Perhaps her biggest contradiction of all is that despite all of these contradictions, Megan is kind of boring. Boring. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It was the best moment of Series 7. "It'll be interesting to see if she's all mouth" is going to be etched on your gravestone, champ.