Axed Love Island star Gabriel Garland breaks his silence after he was removed from show over involvement in a stabbing

Love Island star Gabriel Garland has broken his silence after he was removed from the villa . 

The model, 24, entered the villa last week as a Casa Amor bombshell but was removed from the show after just a day, with his appearance scrubbed from the programme. 

confirmed he had been axed from the show due to 'a situation in his past', with it later being claimed that he was removed after producers were made aware that he had been involved in an altercation in which a man was stabbed.

Now, Gabriel has posted an Instagram video addressing the reports, saying that it was 'very disappointing' that he had been removed and clearing up that he had not been found guilty of any wrongdoing. 

Gabriel explained: 'After everything that's been said about me, I just wanted to clear a few things up. There was an incident that happened at a party I was at when I was a teenager. 

'This incident is obviously one that should not be taken lightly and was very traumatic for everyone concerned.'

Gabriel continued: 'I just wanted to make it clear, the legal judge found no wrongdoing against me and I don't have a criminal record. 

'This has obviously resulted in me leaving Love Island, which is very disappointing, especially from a personal perspective.

'I was also forming a really, really strong connection in there which you guys didn't get to see, which is sad. But I wanted to tell you this directly.'

Gabriel concluded his post by thanking people for their 'kind and supportive messages'.

He shared: 'It really means a lot, and I'm very grateful, because I do just wanna move forward from this in a positive way.'

Earlier this week it was reported that shortly after he entered the villa, ITV were made aware that he was referenced in court documents relating to the conviction of Vitor Mazzer.

Mazzer was found guilty of two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a party in Casewick Road, London, on New Year’s Eve in 2019.

Court documents state Gabriel attended the party with Mazzer, and say that two victims had an altercation with Gabriel before Mazzer stabbed them.

Gabriel's mother Joanne Garland, gave a character statement for her son – who was 17 at the time of the incident – in court.

Mazzer was jailed for 42 months, and his appeal against conviction was refused in April 2024.

When contacted by the Daily Mail, a representative for ITV said: 'Gabriel has now left the Villa and will not be returning.'

The official Instagram account for the show had teased Gabriel and the other Casa Amor bombshells' arrival in a post last week.

In comments still visible on the post one fan wrote: 'Love Island gotta fix up their background checks.'

Gabriel's exit comes after Islander George Knight was reportedly axed from the villa after receiving a warning from bosses for using an offensive slur.

Just days after heading to Mallorca ITV announced that the professional footballer would be leaving the show for 'private reasons'.

George has since insisted he quit the villa after learning that a member of his family had a health concern, but sources have now shared the real reason behind his departure.

It's claimed that while George's story about his family is true, he has used it to hide the fact that he was axed after receiving a formal warning for using 'unacceptable language' in the villa.

George then learned of his family news at the same time, but there is no suggestion that ITV bosses attempted to cover up his behaviour.

A spokesperson for ITV said: 'For private reasons George has left the Love Island Villa.

'We have a duty of care towards George so will not be commenting further.'

A source went on to tell The Sun: 'The situation for George hasn't been easy, coming out of the villa earlier than expected and returning home to a very difficult family time.'

The publication has not repeated the language George used.