Two islanders left in tears as new bombshell enters Love Island villa (2024)

33 minutes agoBy Louis Allwood

Is Joey Essex being paid more than his fellow islanders?

Fans are convinced Joey is being paid for his time in the villa.

Taking to social media, one said: "I wonder how much they paid Joey Essex to be on here?"

A second wrote: "I just had a thought?? Is Joey Essex being paid a fee for this??? And if he wins, will he get the prize money as well as an appearance fee?

"They must’ve paid Joey big money for this."

However, an insider has revealed Joey is being paid exactly the same as his fellow islanders - £375 a week.

Today, 07:30By Louis Allwood

Joey Essex ‘gives away’ he’s NOT thick

Tuesday's instalment saw the former Towie star, 33, get to know the girls after arriving in the villa as the first bombshell.

The following day Joey and Harriett got to know each other on the bean bags, and the beauty wanted to know why he picked her for a smooch.

Joey said: "It was an in the moment thing. I felt like I did gravitate towards, I can't believe I'm using that word. I don't even really know what it means."

Harriett asked: "Gravitate? Yeah it like pulls you in a little bit."

Many took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to point out Joey's blunder.

One said: "I know Joey is not about to do the ‘dim’ act at his big age of 33. You know exactly what gravitate means my friend #Loveisland."

Another added: "He caught himself slipping....realised gravitate sounded too smart, had to back track. Stay on brand Joey."

Today, 07:00By Natasha Rigler

Split opinions

New bombshell Uma has certainly divided opinion among fans.

Uma strutted into the villa last night before sneaking off to The Hideaway with Ayo - all under the watchful eye of Mimii.

But her behaviour has split opinion among viewers.

One wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter: "I liked her for two seconds until she took Ayo away."

Another added: "She better leave Ayo alone."

But a third said: "These girls need to stop claiming these boys so early 😂😂."

And someone else agreed: "People need to calm down and realise that it’s only DAY 3. Uma can do whatever she wants and as much as I like Mimi and Ayo, he is still SINGLE."

Today, 06:00By Natasha Rigler

Pay day

Love Island fans were treated to a huge shock on Monday night when former Towie star Joey Essex entered the villa.

But viewers are now wondering if he's been handed a big pay cheque to take part in the ITV2 show.

Joey is the first celebrity bombshell in Love Island history and one fan asked: "I wonder how much they paid Joey Essex to be on here?"

But an insider has revealed that Joey is getting the identical £375 a week wage as his fellow Islanders.

Today, 05:00By Natasha Rigler

First kiss

Joey Essex has burst into the villa and already had his first proper snog (that wasn't part of a game).

The former Towie star cosied up to Samantha within minutes of Wednesday night's episode airing and they shared their first kiss on a day bed.

This was very quick moving, as hairdresser Sam had only left a few hours earlier, but Joey put it all down to 'the Joey Essex charm'.

Today, 04:00By Natasha Rigler

Frenemies

The first major spat between the house has happened - and it centred around Harriett and Nicole.

The girls came to blows after Nicole pulled Ciaran to one side in The Hideaway to tell him she fancies him.

Forgetting she has know Ciaran for all over three days, Harriett burst into tears and stormed off.

Later, Harriett and Nicole had a 'heart to heart' in the dressing room before kissing and making up.

And it was was done in the most unconvincing way possible. Isn't that right, Girlie Whirley?

Today, 03:00By Natasha Rigler

Lifting the lid

Brave Love Islander Patsy has already opened up to Munveer about her disability.

Patsy revealed to her love interest on Wednesday night that she suffers from Erb's Palsy, a condition that means one of her arms is shorter than the other.

She told Munveer how she has no strength above shoulder height.

Munveer was completely unfazed and told Patsy to call on him if she needs help with anything.

Fans have praised Patsy for being honest, with one saying: "Wait, this is really educational rn because I had never heard of Patsy’s disability before but it’s nice to know what it is."

Today, 02:00By Natasha Rigler

Bedroom buddies

As a result of Joey making his pick around the fire pit, he had to sleep in a bed on Monday night with his new girl Samantha.

But there was definitely no awkward moments between them.

Both Joey and Samantha were all smiles once under the covers and looked like an old married couple.

I wonder if she gave that 'suede' hair a stroke as they fell asleep?

Today, 01:00By Natasha Rigler

Familiar face

Love Island bosses have lined up another familiar face to enter the villa as a bombshell.

Abbie Quinnen, the ex-girlfriend of Strictly dancer AJ Pritchard, is packing her bags and getting ready to stir up trouble.

The dancer, 27, already has links to the show. In 2019, AJ's brother Curtis took part in Love Island and he was briefly coupled up with Maura Higgins.

A source said: "Joey [Essex] went in as the first big bombshell and Abbie is waiting in the wings for the call up."

5th Jun 2024, 00:00By Natasha Rigler

Gone to ground

After he was brutally booted out of the Love Island villa on Tuesday night, Sam Taylor has gone to ground.

The hairdresser is yet to update his social media accounts after being shown the door thanks to Joey Essex.

Joey - who is the first celeb in history to arrive as a bombshell - picked Sam's girl Samantha to couple up with, meaning Sam had to go.

But there has been no airport selfies or shots of him with his Love Island suitcase.

You don't think he's going to make a surprise comeback, do you?

5th Jun 2024, 23:00By Natasha Rigler

Such drama

Well it was all go in the Love Island villa tonight - and we are only on our third day!

Just to recap... Nicole took Ciaran into The Hideaway to chat for a few minutes. Harriett went mad and burst into tears.

Later, Harriett took Joey Essex into The Hideaway to chat - just to make Ciara jealous. But it only ended up annoying Ciara AND Joey AND Joey's girl Samantha.

Meanwhile, new bombshell Uma Jammeh walked through the door and kissed all six guys while they were blindfolded. She then took Ayo into The Hideaway.

Before entering the villa, Uma said: "When people first see me, they usually think I’m going to be horrible, they are always surprised when I’m not!

"I’ll bring confidence, and I like to think I’m funny."

Not sure Mimii would agree...

5th Jun 2024, 22:02By Natasha Rigler

Not happy

Blimey, poor Mimii.

Throughout that entire episode we were left thinking Mimii and Ayo were a match made in heaven.

But now Uma is on the scene...and she is in The Hideaway with Mimii's man.

Good grief. This girl isn't messing around.

But a cliffhanger? Come on!

5th Jun 2024, 21:59By Natasha Rigler

Bombs away!

Here comes the latest bombshell - as if we didn't have enough drama going on!

Uma has arrived and it looks like she means business.

She just whispered to Joey that she will 'see him later' and Samantha looks as though she might implode.

But omg.... it is Ayo she's got her claws into. Eek!

5th Jun 2024, 21:56By Natasha Rigler

Burned her bridges

It doesn't look good for Harriett.

Ciaran now wants to get to know Nicole and Joey is definitely not interested in her following her Hideaway antics.

She's played a dangerous game...and it might just leave her single.

5th Jun 2024, 21:53By Natasha Rigler

Fake hugs

There has been a LOT of fake hugs in tonight's episode of Love Island.

Harriett and Nicole.

Harriett and Ciaran.

Harriett and Samantha.

Common denominator, anyone...?

5th Jun 2024, 21:51By Natasha Rigler

Not impressed

Well that backfired, Harriett.

Samantha has gone straight to Joey and spilled the tea on why Harriett pulled him for a chat in The Hideaway.

He is not here for it, babe. Joey's TOWIE days are long behind him.

5th Jun 2024, 21:48By Natasha Rigler

By heck, Harriett

Harriett's behaviour has now got her trending on X (formerly Twitter).

Fans just cannot believe what they have just witnessed from the Love Island star.

She's definitely taken Georgia Steel's All Stars villain crown (remember that?!)

5th Jun 2024, 21:45By Natasha Rigler

Mugged off

If ever there was an appropriate time to pull out the Love Island catchphrase 'mugged off', it is now.

Harriett just totally mugged off poor Samantha there - and fans totally agree.

5th Jun 2024, 21:43By Natasha Rigler

Out of order

Harriett might be thinking she's getting revenge on Ciaran. But at what cost, girl?!

She's now naffing off the rest of her house with her behaviour.

Well, everyone except for Joey. He is enjoying her whipping his backside a little too much.

5th Jun 2024, 21:40By Natasha Rigler

Here we go...

Revenge is already on the cards.

Harriett is taking Joey into The Hideaway to give Ciaran a taste of his own medicine.

Samantha has begrudgingly given her the green light to pinch her man for a few minutes, but she clearly doesn't approve of her behaviour one iota.

Who needs friends?!

5th Jun 2024, 21:36By Natasha Rigler

Dressing room showdown

Nicole and Harriett are issuing very un-genuine apologies to each other.

"We're all good, girlie whirlie!" Nicole just squealed, to her arch-enemy.

She actually wants to pick up her mascara wand and poke her in the eye.

5th Jun 2024, 21:33By Natasha Rigler

No tears day

That's it, Joey has announced that there is to be "no tears" today.

It's very early doors and Harriett is still fuming with Ciaran and Nicole.

Unlikely, Joey. Unlikely.

5th Jun 2024, 21:31By Natasha Rigler

Home time

Do you think Sam is already back home, watching Love Island all alone?

Fans felt that Love Island "did him dirty" by axing him so quickly after arriving.

It was harsh. Poor lad won't get his BoohooMan deal now, will he?

5th Jun 2024, 21:27By Natasha Rigler

Empty bed

There's an empty bed in that bedroom and Ciaran is right. It has his name written all over it....!

Harriett is not happy one dot so all is hanging in the balance as to whether they will make it through the night side-by-side.

Samantha on the other hand... she seems delighted to be cosying up with Joey Essex.

Did they actually just pose for a selfie?!

5th Jun 2024, 21:24By Natasha Rigler

Drama central

There is definitely going to be a big divide in the villa between the girls.

Nicole is now getting upset because her decision to pull Ciaran for a chat has not gone down well.

Samantha is also giving her two pence worth on the situation.... Uh oh.