Love Island's Claudia is left in tears as she's torn apart from Casey
Love Island’s Martin is DUMPED from the villa in shock recoupling – as a teary Claudia is torn away from Casey by the new bombshells
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The Love Island villa was rocked during Friday evening’s episode as the islanders had a shock recoupling – following the arrival of two new bombshells.
It was the end of the road for Martin Akinola as he was dumped from the South African show after being the only islander not chosen during the recoupling.
With the final decision coming down to his former flame Tanya Manhenga, she decided to save rekindled beau Shaq Muhammed – leaving Martin left alone.
While it was less than ideal timing for Claudia Fogerty, who was torn away from her partner Casey O’Gorman as they were both picked by the new arrivals.
New girl Rosie Seabrook had made her interest in Casey very clear earlier in the day, who, to his partner’s dismay, admitted to being keen to explore the connection.
Home time: Love Island’s Martin was dumped from the villa in a shock recoupling during Friday evening’s episode
Torn apart: While it was less than ideal timing for Claudia Fogerty, who was torn away from her partner Casey O’Gorman as they were both picked by the new arrivals
Stolen: New girl Rosie Seabrook had first dibs of the boys during the recoupling, opting for Casey – who she had expressed interest in from the get-go
The recoupling came after Claudia had already had an emotional day, which saw her tell Casey she was closed off to getting to know anyone else – while he admitted he wasn’t.
Following the news that he would be getting to know Rosie, who had just entered the villa, Claudia broke into tears while being comforted by the girls.
Rosie arrived to the villa alongside new boy Keanan Brand, who had taken Samie Elishi and Jessie Wynter on dates upon entering, but also expressed interest in Claudia.
But the feelings didn’t appear reciprocated, with Claudia appearing set on Casey as she got emotional over his openness to explore.
The islanders then got a shocking text asking them to gather around the firepit, where they were then told that a recoupling would take place.
And Rosie and Keanan had first dibs as they were allowed to make their decisions before the rest of the girls chose which boy to couple up with.
Heading up first was the latter, who shared that he was keen to get to know Claudia more and recoupled with her.
Rosie then chose Casey, which left Claudia emotional as she realised the pair had been split apart by the new arrivals.
Bad timing: The recoupling came after Claudia had already had an emotional day, which saw her tell Casey she was closed off to getting to know anyone else – while he admitted he wasn’t
Making his move: New boy Keanan had first choise, opting to get to know Claudia better as he took her off the market from Casey
Tense: After the bombshells made their decision, it was the boys on the chopping block as the one not chosen by a girl would be sent home
Sticking together: Unsurprisingly, Lana Jenkins chose beau Ron Hall as she made a sweet speech for the Financial Advisor, who she has been going steady with for a number of weeks
Getting closer: Olivia Hawkins was happy to recouple with Maxwell Samuda as the pair continued their budding romance
Unable to hide her disappointment, she wiped a tear from her eye while attempting to hold it together during the recoupling.
Unsurprisingly, Lana Jenkins then chose beau Ron Hall as she made a sweet speech for the Financial Advisor, who she has been going steady with for a number of weeks.
Olivia Hawkins was happy to recouple with Maxwell Samuda as the pair continued their budding romance.
Samie and Jessie showed that Casa Amor was water under the bridge as they recoupled with their respective partners, Tom Clare and Will Young.
While Sanam appeared to be making it clear that she and Kai Fagan were heading in the right direction as she chose the P.E teacher.
Last but not least was Tanya, who was left with her two love interests, Shaq and Martin, standing in front of her.
The biomedical science student had been coupled up with Shaq from the first day of the show, before having her head turned with Martin during Casa Amor.
Despite bringing him back to the main villa, the duo quickly fizzled out as she rekindled things with Shaq – expressing her love for him during the recoupling speech as she left Martin single.
Heading home, Martin kept it real as he admitted to his fellow islanders: ‘I’m not gonna say it was the best experience but it wasn’t, it is up there in the top ones. Tanya, no hard feelings, you did nothing wrong.’
Getting back on track: Jessie Wynter proved that she was willing to work for her romance with Will Young as she moved on from Casa Amor
Cute: It was a similar story for Samie Elishi and Tom Clare, as the latter appears to have proved himself after a bump in the road
Unfazed: While Sanam appeared to be making it clear that she and Kai Fagan were heading in the right direction as she chose the P.E teacher
Decision time: Last but not least was Tanya Manhenga, who was left with her two love interests, Shaq Muhammad and Martin, standing in front of her
Stand off: She had brought back Martin during the last recoupling, but has since rekindled her romance with Shaw
Honest: Heading home, Martin kept it real as he admitted to his fellow islanders: ‘I’m not gonna say it was the best experience but it wasn’t, it is up there in the top ones’
He then corrected himself by adding: ‘Well, actually, you did a couple of things that were wrong. But, it’s fine’.
Fans were gutted to see Martin leave and couldn’t help but praise his honest departure – taking to Twitter to express their sadness at his exit.
Dubbing him a ‘hero’, one penned: ‘WELL THAT WAS THE BEST EXIT EVER. Martin you’re a hero’.
Another added: ‘Martin made the show bearable this week’. As a third wrote: ‘If this was Big Brother Martin would’ve won with 99.9% of the vote.’
‘Hero’: Fans were gutted to see Martin leave and couldn’t help but praise his honest departure – taking to Twitter to express their sadness at his exit
LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Tanya Manhenga
Name: Tanya Manhenga
Age: 22
Location: Liverpool
Occupation: Student and model
Something not many people know about her: ‘I have Vitiligo, which is a skin pigmentation, you may not even notice it.’
‘It’s on my lip and I have a stripe on my hair. Not many people know that but I think it’s quite cute.’
‘I don’t care about covering it up all the time, I think it’s a vibe.’
Lana Jenkins
Name: Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
Location: Luton
Occupation: Makeup artist
Something not many people know about her: ‘In my work as a makeup artist I’ve worked with lots of celebrities.
‘Also, when I was 6-years-old I used to live in Spain and I was in an episode of Benidorm as an extra.’
Tanyel Revan
Name: Tanyel Revan
Age: 26
Location: North London
Occupation: Hair stylist
Something not many people know about her: ‘My celebrity crush is Channing Tatum – I don’t like pretty boys, they give me the ‘ick’ because they always have a crap personality.’
‘Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He’s manly and he can dance.’
‘If a man can dance I’m in love with him straight away.’
Olivia Hawkins
Name: Olivia Hawkins
Age: 27
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Ring girl and actress
Something not many people know about her: ‘I did a film with Jason Statham and had a nice 10-minute convo about life.’
‘I’ve been a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress in James Bond with Daniel Craig and I’ve also been a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.’
Tom Clare
Name: Tom Clare
Age: 23
Location: Barnsley
Occupation: Semi-Pro Footballer
Something not many people know about him: I’m a High School Musical fan
Name: Samie Elishi
Age: 22
Location: London
Occupation: Senior Estate Agent Coordinator
Something not many people know about her: ‘I’m a really honest person and I have no filter. I won’t take rubbish from anyone, especially when it comes to guys!’
Name: Maxwell Samuda
Age: 23
Location: London
Occupation: Finance Student and Restaurant Host
Who did he have his eye on in Casa Amor? Samie. She keeps it real and she seems like she’s not afraid to speak her mind.
Name: Rosie Seaford
Age: 24
Location: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: Industry Placement Advisor
Something not many people know about her: ‘I have a really bad phobia of frozen food, I can’t touch frozen food.’
Kai Fagan
Name: Kai Fagan
Age: 24
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Science and PE teacher
Something not many people know about him: ‘I’m a Jamaican citizen. Because of that I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.’
‘I play semi-professional rugby now for Burnage RFC.’
‘I’ve technically got three different degrees and went to three different unis.’
Ron Hall
Name: Ron Hall
Age: 25
Location: Essex
Occupation: Financial advisor
Something not many people know about him: ‘On meeting me, you’d never know I am blind in one eye.’
‘It was the result of a football injury when I was 8. I’ve got two different coloured eyes, one blue and one green.’
Will Young
Name: Will Young
Age: 23
Location: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: Farmer
Something not many people know about him: ‘Every night I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.’
‘A girl I was seeing told me to meditate, I tried it and loved it. I stopped seeing her and carried on meditating!
‘It’s a nice way to self reflect.’
Shaq Muhammad
Name: Shaq Muhammad
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Airport security officer
Something not many people know about him: ‘I’m a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.’
‘Every time I watch Dear John I cry.
That’s my favourite film. Any time I’m with someone and they say, ‘Let’s watch a romantic film’, I’m like, ‘How about Dear John, how does that sound?’
Jessie Wynter
Name: Jessie Wynter
Age: 26
Location: Sydney
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Something you may not know about her: She was on series two of Love Island Australia
Name: Casey O’Gorman
Age: 26
Location: Tring
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
Something not many people know about her: ‘I’m really squeamish. I once cut my hand and passed out’
Name: Sanam Harrinanan
Age: 24
Location: Bedford
Occupation: Social Worker
Who did she have her eye on in Casa Amor? ‘Kai is my number one. Job wise I think that we’d connect a lot and I think he’s cute!’
Name: Keanan Brand
Age: 24
Location: Wigan
Occupation: Professional Rugby Player
Something he would put in his dating profile: ‘I’m of Irish heritage so I’ve always got the luck of the Irish with me.’
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