That's like a hairdresser withholding their services from the other islanders for no good reason. Among the contestants is Hugo Hammond, a former England Physical Disability cricket player. Also, Wes pioneered the phrase, "I'm not unhappy, but, I could be happier," which is aLove Islanddiamond. But, as a viewer, lord did he cause popcorn-worthy drama. He is a 5'10" ahem, 5'7" firework in the tightest white jeans you ever did see. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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). In response to Amber's confusion about how that could be if he liked herself the whole time, Michael said, "Did you hear me say anything about, like, any specific person?" ), who thinks you can, like, mentally choose your shoe size, grow into a kind, loving, present young man. Day-1 Camilla never would have dared. Rebecca is fucking vile during and post show. However, thing's started to look up for her when Jamie joined the villa and the pair quickly coupled up and made it to the final. Please, ITV, make it happen. Ripped and tattooed Michael was sexy and he knew it he's too reservedly smooth for me, but, fair. He asked for garlic in a Mallorcan grocery store by calling it "Garlicio." Ultimately, he gave us very little in terms of entertainment value. Ireland's brilliant, audacious, hilarious daughter Maura is a Parisian pub crawl. He played us all, every single one of us. Something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and body positivity. ", Then there's Maura's best moment, probably the best moment inLove Islandhistory. Plus, she was an element of two grade-ALove Islandfriendships: Amber, Anna, and Yewande, and Amber and Ovie. She was a tragic victim of circumstance as she failed to secure a genuine reciprocated connection with anyone in the villa. We're different now, but for the better. When it comes to who has been the most popular couple, season three's Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt have come in first and we can see why. Would the series have been the same without her? 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. Here's a look back at all the She is here for two reasons. Paige Thorne, 24 is one of the first contestants entering the Love Island 2022 villa. They were both awful. Our newest winners were Davide and Ekin-Su. WebThe youngest winners are Amber Davies and Finn Tapp, who were 20 years old when they won the third and sixth series, respectively. 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." Never underestimate a "horse girl" brave enough to come on Love Island. 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You would love to have her in your corner, even though Dani lost the plot when she found out Jack's ex was at Casa Amor, but we're just not going to talk about that. But it also felt like the right time for her to leave when she did. Get him onStrictly. She was what she was. Maura told him to go fuck himself, and a feminist goddess was officially born. Love IslandSeries 1 and 2 have some offensive contestants, but they also have some gems. He gave us the salmon, a series-5-defining way to jump into the pool. Then, we must rank the contestants from worst to best for no reason other than morbid curiosity. New data from Vera Clinic has shown who the most popular islander has been across the past 6 seasons from using IMDb data and Love Island fandom websites, as well A simpler time, a time when a man could encourage a woman to be friends with other women simply because he wanted her to. Ovie is the coolest motherfucker to ever set foot in any building anywhere. Thank you for the memories. If you had told Past Me that I'd be including Toby on this list, I would have laughed in your face. Georgia's response to the hurt was to argue adeptly and then pretend to not know Kaz's name, but she recovered, finding glee with the delightful and underrated Sam. The way she handled the tragic situation, how she lovingly, voluntarily walked out of the villa, in part to save herself the anguish of watching Curtis crack on with another, utterly changed my opinion of Amy. I would say you can't write this stuff, but I literally do that. Probably one of the most divisive contestants on this year's Love Island, She can switch between impossibly hot andimpossibly beautiful whenever she pleases, but she often rests on the former. 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. Even when he's making breakfast, the man is a joy to watch. Finally, soon before the finale, Curtis's past advice-giving self made an-all star reappearance. Did he speak in theLove Islandvilla at all? for-a-date-he-made-an-openfaced-sandwich-of-cheese-and-mayo-and-ketchup. With her take-no-shit tenor, confident intelligence, steadfast loyalty, and a face medieval kings would start wars to betroth, Newcastle-raised Amber is made for Love Island. Callum had a short-livedLove Islandexperience, trying to trick Amber into fancying him and then determinedly wearing sunglasses both during the day and at night after she joked that he didn't look good in them. Plus, and I know it was not always idyllic, but I really liked her and Montana's cerebral friendship. However, the pair stayed together after the show for eight months before deciding to call it quits. Within weeks, Tyler asked Kaz to be exclusive in an homage toLoveActually, because Kaz adores rom coms. Shaughna is a model of the sad fact that alpha women, especially those who are not blonde, can have a tough time onLove Island. The iconic double-dumping scene was deliciously uncomfortable viewing, but other than that? He was coupled up with Laura for weeks, but then he decided to be with Megan instead without the decorous quantity of debate. A he-thinks-refreshifies-is-a-word doofus. He was pure without being gullible. Sheverygenerously gave Tom a second chance, but not before making him do various tasks for her, like finding two hairbrushes just for kicks. Imagine someone stole your phone in a nightclub. Season 6: Ollie, Connor, Natalia, Luke M (post show) and Rebecca. Unlike, say, Michael, my guess for the impetus behind Olivia's behavior makes me want to see her happy. The sexism Jess was forced to wade through torpedos your soul, not only because it happened in the first place, but because it happened in the year of our lord 2015. But we mustn't cry because it is over. Georgia said it was a mutual leaning in and New Jack said she initiated it. 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. Advice weeks earlier advised his friend to cheat. Did he say anything, profound or otherwise? My outrage at the way she was treated caused me to side with her, too. To Stevie *raises glass of lukewarm tap water*. Although there was a bit of a public split between the pair, they've now got back together. Tommy Fury appeared in season 5 of Love Island which aired in 2019. I read the recap. She eventually returned to his arms, and he fucked it. Then her bumpy path to love got back on track with the arrival of a polite Irish boy from Limerick. Or when her ex's ex came into the villa and she was surprisingly chill about it? As a passionate fan, I have ranked the 25 best. He was a nice guy, he smiled a lot and kind of looked like Drake. Age: 21. That right there is the reason I adore Love Island. You can stay up to date on the top news near you with DevonLive's FREE newsletters enter your email address at the top of the page or go here. He brought us the Silly Salmon and the knowledge that if you're determined enough, you can carve the word 'sorry' out of toast. 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. When it became clear that she wasn't interested, he was forced to retreat back to his position as a devoted man. The public vote, along with her fellow islanders, failed her. Still, Joe was a short-lived contestant that didn't get the chance to prove himself as a banter boi. The second reason Montana's here is her combination of cold-blooded honesty, imperturbable realism, and an unwavering sense of self-worth. Anything worth talking about to this very day? Frankly, it made for decent television. He was hilarious, both purposefully and inadvertently, without being judgy. The mayhem was 70% because of Kady and 30% because of Scott's suspicion and insistence on playing games. Unfortunately for Georgia, she was excruciatingly wrong, but I believe she remembered it incorrectly; I don't think Georgia was lying whatsoever. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. He's everything. On Love Island, tall and pretty Olivia was a hot mess. Remember Joe? You have improved my life, made it so much more fun, especially in the current world that is, to quote John Mulaney, "an on-fire garbage can." Jordan absolutely fucked it with a disinterested India. 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. Them right there. Days later, Megan recoupled at Casa Amor, leaving Wes alone, until he came back, and she wasn't sure anymore. Her Dad scares me. It was unprecedented. That light did nothing but increase as he and Amber, the Islander Kem loved, went through their relationship ups and downs, like Amber's frolic-y flirting, Kem's gift of a symbolic bracelet, and him choosing to recouple with Chyna instead of staying loyal to Amber at Casa Amor (Kem thought they were over and that Amber would be with someone new, too). Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. It's meant for everyone hot and interesting. Love Island's Hugo Hammond abandoned his PE teacher job according to his ex-students in viral TikTok Jake Paul posts "fake" DM from Love Island's Molly-Mae and it's just so random YouTubers. Liberty could just feel that the love she felt for Jake wasn't reciprocated. Also, the braids?? There's a moment in Legally Blonde where Warren says to Elle, "If I want to be a Senator, I need to marry a Jackie, not aMarilyn." I looked her up. You see, it's thrilling to witness someone prove themselves to be so much more than you thought they were. He was a gigantic jerk during his early days onLove Island one time Chrisseriously said, "Everybody in this place fancies me," as if he were a victim of his own Jedi-esque attractiveness and that jerk-ness is confounding when you consider Chris's endlessreservoirof goodness we came to know intimately. Then there is Chris's friendship with Kem, which is too wondrous and pure to succinctly summarize. The way she left the villa some would describe as brutal as the boys had to make a decision whether to save Zara, Megan Barton-Hanson or Ellie Brown. Or, as he'd say, he's the breadstick, the celery,andthe carrot. But Max crawled back to Jess, and she kindly gave him a second chance. Frankly, a large amount of fire in her belly. ITV Dami Hope, 26. Greg was a very typical Nice Guy, in that he got on well with everyone, stayed loyal to Amber and took full advantage of the free holiday that was handed to him. 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. It was bonkers. Watch it a million times. WebLove Island 2021 cast ages: How old are the contestants? Very little. He was a great friend to everyone in that villa while he persevered through his search for love, and proved that good things really do come to those who wait. But then Molly-Mae came along and he got happy. 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Though, quite soon, Tyler forgot she existed at Casa Amor, which was the catalyst for Kaz to couple up with Matthew. Just get him back on our TV screens in a regular capacity. 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." To the best of my knowledge, Joanna spent the entirety of her experience in the villa bitching about Amber with Michael. I am not trying to play any part in that. The short answer is time and luck. 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). Wes, who's handsome in a suave, I-run-a-business kind of way, was only 20-years old onLove Island, which is shocking considering his face and maturity are 10 years older. Georgia had passion, intelligence, drama (she adored it), sweetness, a beautiful face that gives off a "nice cheerleader" vibe, and, as she liked to say once every ten seconds, Georgia had loyalty. You were given the opportunity to share a night in the hideaway with Maura and all you had to do was be polite and respectful. Step! This sentiment from a guy whose one, single POA in life was to live with no regrets marked the true turn in Toby's transition from villain to parody, from annoyance to joy. But if you're going to cause ruins, at least cause some huge laughs, too. "Man's got a girlfriend now", he bragged, and then proceeded to lose said girlfriend less than 48 hours later. He was fluttery like a dragonfly without being shallow. Gemma Owen and Luca Bish were the runners-up, Dami and Indiyah came in third and Tasha and Andrew were in fourth place. Although they didn't last long outside of the villa, Jess is now engaged to Dan Lawry's and they share a 2-year-old son called Presley, The second most popular series of the show was the latest season six which saw Siannise Fudge, Luke Mabbott, Shaughna Phillips and winners Paige Turley and Finn Tapp. Respect. But she was a nice accompanying side dish to the main meal. You win nothing except a high spot on this questionable list. Georgia and New Jack, Laura's guy, kissed twice. A moment of appreciation for Francesca openly declaring that she had no choice but to couple up with Michael, thus sealing her fate as a short-livedLove Islandcontestant. That was quality television. Probably, yes. 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. To be clear, I don't mean men like Adam, I literally mean Adam. 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. "Fair" before he morphed into one of the bestLove Islandvillains, that is. Ovie had a bit of a slow ride after that, until India showed up and the two became a chill dream. Imagine if we had had this magnificent creature in our lives from day one, imagine the memes, imagine the lols. (Women's Aid validity accused himgaslighting. He arrived at Casa Amor and turned Anna's head away from Jordan, but she went back to her former flame after returning to the main villa. Tommy Fury turned into a softie, one who still liked Hannah Montana but now had a better understanding of the lyrics thanks to his newfound brush with love. What aLove Island. But we must look at her objectively. Chief barista? She chose Greg. Isaiah (21) is one of the villa's youngest contestants this season. Perhaps her biggest contradiction of all is that despite all of these contradictions, Megan is kind of boring. Please judge this article for what it actually is: a love letter. I wanted to see Michael lose, but I wanted to see Olivia earn a win. Dancer without a partner? (I won't rehash how he attempted to come back to her, but Jesus Christ.) A how-does-he-get-out-of-bed-without-falling-over doofus. Read more: Love Island: Devon's Faye Winter makes x-rated blunder introducing herself, Since then, Jamie popped the question to Camilla at the start of 2021 putting Nell in a baby grow that read "Mummy will you marry daddy?". Succeeding one falsehood Jess told while tipsy (though I think it would have happened anyway), multiple men deemed Jess sex material and not girlfriend material, as if women fit into those slots slots that are offense and rude no matter which one jerkfaces decide you belong in. Earlier this year, Mike Thalassitis, 26, was found dead in the woods near his Essex home, In my opinion, Callum never had feelings for Shaughna, but sheunequivocallyfelt for him, so in addition to the ache Shaughna experienced because of the rejection itself, I imagine seeing Callum's obvious adoration for Molly made the hurt so much worse. Love Island 2022 Kem was the perfect contestant for this specific show. Any of Amy's previous actions were absolved of all sin in the exact moment where she stood up, dusted herself off and flew home with a cool 1.1m followers and got a banging new haircut. For precisely two weeks, Tommy was a national treasure. They were an unlikeable symphony that was a parasite ofLove Island'sown making, like radiation poisoning. She had nearly platinum blonde hair and a bit of a "horse girl" glow, and my god did she go out with class. It has been a series full of drama, dumpings and more than a few heads turning at Casa Amor. She wasn't happy anymore, so, while crushed, Liberty choose herself and broke up with Jake two days before the finale, proving how her genuine she was, not that that laughably self-evident fact needed any more proof. 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. During her time on the show, she coupled up with then 22-year-old Adam Collard but was sadly booted off the show. Olivia was so human, you know. That's it. But Alex is not why he and Olivia came in second place on Series 2. New 'Love Island' contestants. Should Maura have picked Dennon over Marvin? He described himself as "not bothered" so many times it circled back into funny, like, seven times over. (Before Chaldish) was heartwarming to see as they supported each other through the complexities of island life, but then Danny came along and ruined everything. They may seek counseling for advice or an emergency 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. Still, what we had was glorious from start to finish. No affront to Jack, the pen salesperson I celebrate as a maximum geezer, but Dani had her wings safely pulled around everybody else in the villa at all times. She is the onlycontestant to have a three-act structure arc (the template for most movies), making her the one true protagonist the show has ever had, and likely ever will. Frankly, Dennon's sunglasses collection would've been a fun talking point for five minutes, so yes. His move was to twist the truth and turn the women he wanted to leave into the problem. They were a dream. Watching you shooting yourself simultaneously in both feet was a pleasure. But over the course of eight weeks, we got to watch an out-of-his-depth soccer player for a team called Hashtag United(??? Plus, she put an infectious smile on Ovie's face, which has to count for something. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. She came across well in the villa and will surely secure work as an eyebrow model in the coming months. His genuine intentions are yet to be interpreted by a team of highly-trained behavioural scientists, but they are all in agreement that Curtis Pritchard gave us a plethora of delightfully cringe moments throughout the series, and that's what reality television is all about. I do not know if the sudden, inexplicable change occurred because Chris forgot about the cameras, he got comfortable with no-longer-strangers, or he set his sights on Olivia. Something went wrong, please try again later. When couple's leave the villa, many people wait for the announcement that they've broken up as they struggle to adjust to life outside the show. Or when she told Tommy she still liked him? But when Megan chose someone else at Casa Amor mere days later, leaving Wes by himself, he didn't give up. Then just when you thought he couldn't fuck things anymore, he gave shitty advice to Jordan, thereby fucking everything once more. Season 2: Tom & Adam Season 3: Chloe & Jonny Season 4: Ellie & Adam Season 5: Lucie & Curtis Season No. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, speaking words of wisdom,"Do you want me to rap anyone, lift the mood a bit?". Love Island USA: The 10 Most Likable Contestants. Love Islandcould go on for 400 more series, all of which I'd watch, and I don't think anyone would ever topple him for me. India seems like a chill girl who likes to go with the 6ft 7in flow. Love Island 2019 has finished. That is the power of Ovie. Jordan was the villain we both wanted and deserved this series. The 22-year-old left parody (mostly) behind to mature from 12 to 18 and become a little-brother-esque hero you couldn't help but root for. So hopefully, I have learned my lesson. However, certain social media posts from Ballo came to the surface and were deemed problematic. Intruder 'Removed' from Love Island U.K. Villa After Security Breach. Physically, Megan is so hot she could murder someone and get away with it by smiling at the lead prosecutor, even if the lead prosecutor isn't attracted to women. He was young without lacking a completely formed adult personality. We hold major institutions accountable and expose wrongdoing. Instead of going through her time onLove Island, I am going to hit you with some standout Maura things: She popularized the phrase "fanny flutters." Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. Tom. Amber won. Sorry, sorry, I'm back, we're not here for Jake. What really matters at the end of the day is that when the going got tough, it was Amy's strengths that defined her. Marvin got a nice little free holiday out of hisLove Islandexperience, but what did he give us in return? So far, only four Love Island bombshells have been announced along with a new twist, which involved the Love Island voting app. 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. Connor (S6) with the gigantic teeth that rival his ego. In front of my eyes, right there on my screen, Amy became 3D. No matter what happened away from the bubble, which is none of my business, Jack and Dani loved each other in the villa. (Also, I do not understand why any of these couples existed in the first place because Shaughna and Molly are both great and Callum is so forgettable to me it is hilariously baffling that he was a flame for these 10/10 moths, but that is neither here nor there.). 10/10 would drink a beer with. After their half-relationship ended, Amy left the show and cemented her place later on this list, and Curtis spent some time loving the attention both Francesca and Maura were giving him. P leasures dont come more guilty than my annual Love Island fix. It is what it is. I still don't understand what Chloe did to her face in between like her intro video and arriving at the villa. Yes to Tom and Kady. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. From Elizabeth Weber and Korey Gandy to Justine Ndiba and Calvin Cobb, Love Island's most likable contestants run the full gamut of personalities. Although she wasn't a huge character during the show as she was only in the villa for ten days, she's managed to stay in the spotlight and has gained 1.5 million Instagram followers. SometimesLove Islandis about seeing someone before they get their shit together, and when that shit includes Olivia's piercing wit and magnetic star power, the potential of a woman who calls herself "the Fuckboy Whisperer" weighs just as much as the ruins she causes. Find a way to frame it and put it up in your living room. We are not worthy. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He is superb, but Olivia was the heartbeat of the villa, unlike almost any other Islander from the show. She is the one Curtis was coupled up with for a month you know, his "half-girlfriend."