Love Island’s Grace Jackson and Reuben Collins bade an emotional farewell to their fellow Islanders after their shock dumping on Wednesday night.
Viewers were left in shock on Wednesday when the pair, voted the villa’s ‘least compatible couple’ by the public, were booted out just days before the final.
In a spoiler for Thursday’s episode, Grace, 25, and Reuben, 23, received a text informing them that their Love Island journey had come to an end.
During a group hug with most of the girls of the villa, a tearful Grace is heard saying: ‘I’m going to miss you girlies so much.’
As they prepared their things, Reuben joked: ‘Oh, my lady, it’s time for us to ride off into the sunset.’
Love Island’s Grace Jackson, 25, and Reuben Collins, 23, bade an emotional farewell to their fellow Islanders after their shock dumping on Wednesday night
During a group hug with most of the girls of the villa, a tearful Grace is heard saying: ‘I’m going to miss you girlies so much’
Viewers were left in shock on Wednesday when the pair, voted the villa’s ‘least compatible couple’ by the public, were booted out just days before the final
Just before they exited the Villa, Joey headed over to Grace, his ex-flame from both inside and outside the villa, to say goodbye.
Reflecting on her experience in the Villa, Grace said: ‘The fact that I’m walking out here with Reuben just makes it so much better.
Reuben agreed: ‘It’s sad to leave everyone, however, look who I’ve walked out with, I’m winning regardless.’
On Wednesday, during a dramatic game of Couple of Sorts, Grace and Reuben were deemed the couple who were least likely to work on the outside by the public and were therefore dumped.
The challenge saw the islanders rank themselves, and then discovered if the public voted the same way, with the final question being: ‘Which couple is least likely to work on the outside?’
The contestants debated and then took their positions on the podium, ranking Grace and Reuben at the top – with viewers agreeing that the pair were least likely to last in the real world.
In second place were Jessy and Joey, while Jess and Ayo were in third.
Grace quipped: ‘I don’t agree and I’ll prove you all wrong,’ before an unexpected text rang out in the villa.
In a spoiler for Thursday’s episode, Grace and Reuben received a text informing them that their Love Island journey had come to an end
Reflecting on her experience in the Villa, Grace said: ‘The fact that I’m walking out here with Reuben just makes it so much better’
Reuben agreed: ‘It’s sad to leave everyone, however, look who I’ve walked out with, I’m winning regardless’
Josh then read out the message which revealed Grace and Reuben had been dumped from the island.
Viewers were gutted to see the pair go, with one penning on X: ‘Love Island did Grace & Reuben dirty, yet Sean & Joey are still in there’;
‘OMG! What a twist. Grace and Reuben have been dumped from the island. Didn’t expect that one at all’;
‘Grace and Reuben leaving the villa is actually insane. Should have been Joey or Sean!’
Speaking after leaving the villa, Grace said in an interview with ITV: ‘I feel good about leaving the Villa, it’s been a rocky road but I’m pleased with how I handled everything as gracefully as I possibly could, it’s been an incredible experience and I’ve loved every second of it.
‘I’m leaving with what I came in for with Reuben and to make it to the final week with all of the other Islanders is amazing.
‘We are going to take every day as it comes but I’m going to go down to Surrey and he’s also planning to visit me in Manchester.
I can’t wait for us to have date night and meet the rest of each other’s families. We are in a really good place and love being around each other so I’m excited to see where things go for us.’
Reuben added: ‘In terms of the public opinion, I had a suspicion they might feel that way because we’re a new couple and also because of the distance. I personally disagree with it. We were around each other 24/7 in there!
On Wednesday, during a game of Couple of Sorts, Grace and Reuben were deemed the couple who were least likely to work on the outside by the public and were therefore dumped
Viewers were gutted to see the pair go, with one penning on X: ‘Love Island did Grace & Reuben dirty, yet Sean & Joey are still in there’
‘I personally think it’s a credit to our connection in an environment where everything is sped up, we have done it at our own pace.
For me, I think that’s going to be most sustainable in the long run as we’ve set up good foundations for a relationship.
‘When we found out we were leaving, I wasn’t sad, I knew I lived every day to the max and there are a lot of stronger couples in there.
‘We know how strong our connection is and the track we’re on.
‘It was all round a great experience and the fact I got to leave the Villa with an all around angel that I’m very much into and likes me back, I can’t ask for more.’
It comes as Love Island has been hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints once again as outraged fans fumed over Sean and Joey Essex’s behaviour in the villa.
During Sunday night’s episode, 253 viewers issued a complaint to the broadcasting regulator about Joey and Sean Stone’s treatment towards their fellow islanders during the Grafties Awards.
Ofcom confirmed that the complaints were related to the duo’s behaviour towards some of their contestants.
Love Island has been hit with hundreds of Ofcom complaints once again as outraged fans fumed over Joey Essex (pictured) and Sean Stone’s behaviour in the villa
During Sunday night’s episode, 253 viewers issued a complaint to the broadcasting regulator about Joey and Sean Stone’s treatment towards their fellow islanders during the Grafties
Many fans also slammed the pair on X for continuously ‘pot-stirring’ and meddling in their rival’s relationships.
Throughout his journey on the ITV dating show, Joey has caused a divide over his behaviour in his friendships and relationships, with some branding him a ‘master manipulator’.
Joey came under fire when he revealed Mimii’s ‘secret mission’, medaled with ex-fling Grace Jackson’s couple and disregarded Jessy Potts.
Love Island continues at 9pm on Thursday on ITV2 and ITVX.
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I’ve tried dating and speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs, so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up, so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well – I’m good at picking up on people’s personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be liars.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweets Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always been one for relationships, and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I’m the kind of guy that, if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I’d be there at any time of night.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I’d bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I’m somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’ve been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it’s fun. I’ve enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I’m out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I’m a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me: I think that’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
NAME: Joey Essex
AGE: 33
FROM: Chigwell, Essex
OCCUPATION: Reality star
CLAIM TO FAME? The Only Way Is Essex
FAMOUS EXES: Joey was in a relationship with fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014 with the pair getting engaged before they split. He has also been spotted locking lips with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He also dated his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.
NAME: Matilda Draper
AGE: 24
FROM: Beckenham
OCCUPATION: Recruitmant Consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BRING? I want to bring sunshine to the Villa. I’m lighthearted and don’t take myself too seriously. If things get too serious in the Villa I’m going to throw in a little joke or a ‘would you rather’.
NAME: Jessy Potts
AGE: 25
FROM: Leicester
OCCUPATION: Brand Partnerships Associate
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m fun, I like to get involved, so I’d like to think I will get stuck in as soon as I arrive. I also have a very sarcastic sense of humour, so I’ll make everyone laugh, but I’m a Sagittarius, so I also have a fiery side and I’m not afraid to say what I think or stand my ground. I’m not very good at taking ‘no’ for an answer.
Jessica Spencer
NAME: Jessica Spencer
AGE: 25
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Fashion Stylist
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I have my eyes on Ayo, despite his connection with Mimii. I fancy Ayo so much. Wil also seems like a catch and someone I want to explore a connection with.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I’m funny, flirty, sassy and ready to find love
Josh Sunday Oyinsan
NAME: Josh Sunday Oyinsan
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? All of them!! Mimii, Uma, Grace and Jess S. All of the girls there are beautiful.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I am not afraid to speak my mind! I’m not afraid of treading on any toes…
