Love Island's biggest dramas of the 2024 series ahead of explosive live final: From Joey Essex's love triangle to Uma's shock departure and Casa Amor chaos Have YOU got a story? Email [email protected] By Madison Burgess Published: 10:52, 28 July 2024 | Updated: 10:54, 28 July 2024 e-mail View comments This year's Love Island has been jam-packed with its fair share of shocking twists, turns, and bombshells. From love triangles to chaos in Casa Amor, to explosive arguments and dumpings, it wouldn't be the villa if it wasn't full of dramatic moments.
And now, for viewers who have been eagerly tuning into ITV every night from 9pm, the big moment they have been waiting for is finally approaching. ITV has confirmed that the date of the highly-anticipated 2024 live final will be on Monday, July 29 - meaning viewers have just days left to wait. Ahead of the eagerly-awaited conclusion hosted by Maya Jama , where one couple will bag the £50,000 cash prize, MailOnline takes a look back at the biggest dramas of this year's season.
.. Joey Essex's love triangle Ahead of the 2024 Love Island final, MailOnline takes a look back at the biggest dramas of this year's season (Joey Essex and Samantha Kenny pictured) As a new bombshell, Grace (pictured above) chose to couple up with Joey after days of kissing and flirting under Samantha's nose The star became entangled in a love triangle with both women, which divided fans One Islander who certainly didn't fall short when it came to bringing the drama was former TOWIE star Joey Essex .
The reality TV personality, 33, sparked chaos on multiple occasions during his time in the Majorcan villa. Joey's journey began when he was coupled up with Samantha Kenny, 26, from his arrival, until his ex-girlfriend Grace Jackson, 25, turned up as one of the series' first bombshells. The star became entangled in a love triangle with both women, which divided fans.
As a new bombshell, Grace chose to couple up with Joey after days of kissing and flirting under Samantha's nose. This meant the latter was brutally dumped from the show after being left single. Grace tried to apologise to Samantha as she packed her bags but Samantha told her she 'didn't want to hear it'.
Following her heartbreaking departure, Samantha's mother publicly shamed Joey after he 'ruined' the Liverpudlian's time in the villa which left viewers demanding 'justice' After ITV posted a snap of Joey looking dejected by the firepit on the show's Instagram, Lynne commented on the post: 'You ruined by daughters 2weeks in the villa [heartbroken emoji] (sic)'. Viewers were left devastated at the shocking exit, with some insisting she should return as a bombshell and others praising her for how she handled Joey and Grace. Joey leaving Grace for Jessy Joey and Grace were together for barely a week when he set his sights on bombshell Jessy Potts, 25, who he shared a secret kiss with on the terrace Grace clashed with the reality star during heated scenes, which left her crying and asking why he would risk throwing away what they had to get to know Jessy However, fans will know the drama didn't end after Joey's dramatic love triangle came to a conclusion.
Joey and Grace were together for barely a week when he set his sights on bombshell Jessy Potts, 25, who he shared a secret kiss with on the terrace. The reality star sneakily said of their smooch: 'That’s between you and me though. We don’t have to say anything.
I don’t think we should tell them that.' Grace clashed with the reality star during heated scenes, which left her crying and asking why he would risk throwing away what they had to get to know Jessy. The model was left in tears after Joey side-lined her completely despite the couple speaking about taking their relationship to the next level.
Revealing his immediate connection with Jessy, Joey said, 'I felt I got deeper in 20 minutes with Jessy than with Grace.' Expressing her heartbreak, Grace told Joey: 'I am so disappointed in you.' Ciaran and Harriet clashing at the firepit Another standout moment of tension was when Harriett Blackmore broke down in tears following Ciaran Davies' savage remarks during a heated game of Never Have I Ever Love Island fans accused the 21-year-old of 'bullying' Harriett after she stormed off crying after his 'low blow' comments Read More Love Island's Jessy reveals she was taught hidden talent by German circus professionals Another standout moment of tension was when Harriett Blackmore broke down in tears following Ciaran Davies' savage remarks during a heated game of Never Have I Ever.
Love Island fans accused the 21-year-old of 'bullying' Harriett, 24, after she stormed off crying after his 'low blow' comments. During the game Uma read out a statement on the card: 'Never have I ever been two-faced'. While Jess White, Ronnie Vint, and Ciaran all sipped on their drink, Ciaran named Harriett as his reason for drinking.
Ciaran felt Harriett had been two-faced after she told Nicole Samuel, who he is coupled up with, to 'be careful' in her relationship with him. But then the next day Ciaran said Harriett was singing his praises, despite saying the opposite the day prior. After his initial comments, the atmosphere became frosty incredibly quickly, sparking tension among the duo.
Harriett replied to Ciaran: 'Honestly you're so immature, it's actually embarrassing.' Ciaran added: 'Well I haven't been second choice in here like three times so'. While Harriett didn't hear his 'nasty' comment first hand, the islanders sparked a huge reaction which led her to repeat his comment - and caused her walk away from the firepit crying her eyes out.
'Honestly, f*** you Ciaran,' she said before storming away in the dramatic moment. Uma leaving after Wil's shock eviction Uma Jammeh rocked the villa when she sensationally quit the show after her partner Wil Anderson was dumped in a brutal twist Following her heart, she told bosses her only option was to leave alongside her partner, sacrificing her place in the competition The decision left fans divided, with some expressing their disappointment following Wil's questionable antics during the infamous Casa Amor Uma Jammeh rocked the villa when she sensationally quit the show after her partner Wil Anderson was dumped in a brutal twist. The model, 23, was chosen by bombshell arrival Reuben Collins during a re-coupling, leaving Wil axed from the series.
But following her heart, she told bosses her only option was to leave alongside her partner, sacrificing her place in the competition. As the islanders around the firepit gasped, Uma burst into tears and straight away said: 'I'm going to leave, sorry.' Speaking to the girls, Uma added: 'I'm leaving guys I'm not being funny, I'm going.
I'm literally going guys, I'm not staying here without him.' The decision left fans divided, with some expressing their disappointment following Wil's questionable antics during the infamous Casa Amor - including kissing and cuddling new girl Lucy in bed. Casa Amor chaos and Mimii being left single As to be expected, one of the biggest drama creators of the season was Casa Amor, which saw plenty of flirting, backstabbing and betrayal And it was heartache for Mimii Ngulube who was left as the only single girl in the villa following the annual post-Casa recoupling While they entered Casa Amor as one of the most solid couples of the series, Ayo Odukoya's romance with Mimii came to screeching halt, as he opted to recouple with Jessica Spencer Read More Love Island viewers are left perplexed by Grace's raunchy yoga moves As to be expected, one of the biggest drama sources of the season was Casa Amor, which saw plenty of flirting, backstabbing, and betrayal.
The girls and boys were split up, with groups of new Islanders thrown into the mix to tempt them away from their couples. And it was heartache for 24-year-old Mimii Ngulube who was left as the only single girl in the villa following the annual post-Casa recoupling . The extended blockbuster episode had viewers gripped as they waited to see whether the boys would stick with their previous partners, or recouple with one of the glamorous new bombshells.
While they entered Casa Amor as one of the most solid couples of the series, Ayo Odukoya's romance with Mimii came to screeching halt, as he opted to recouple with Jessica Spencer. It was a decision that left the rest of the villa, and viewers at home, floored, with a visibly-emotional Mimii. Sean Stone, 24, also turned his head twice, despite being coupled up with Matilda Draper, also 24, and explored connections with both Ruby Dale and Diamanté Laiva.
He and Diamanté, 21, even shared a steamy kiss in the villa as their romance heated up. In his speech, he said that during his time in Casa Amor he'd been like 'a little kid in a sweet shop' causing winces from the other boys. Matilda clashing with Casa Amor girls In further dramatic scenes at the big recoupling, Matilda Draper lashed out at Casa Amor girls Diamanté and Ruby over their connections with Sean, who she was coupled up with When Maya gave Ruby and Diamanté a chance to speak, they confessed how they had felt led on by Sean and that he had never made his intentions to pick Matilda clear In further dramatic scenes at the big recoupling, Matilda Draper lashed out at Casa Amor girls Diamanté and Ruby over their connections with Sean , who she was coupled up with.
Despite his head being turned, in a shocking twist, the sweets salesman decided to stick with Matilda, with her doing the same. As host Maya Jama confronted Sean on whether he had stayed loyal, he admitted to exploring other connections, but insisted he felt stronger about Matilda. But when Maya gave Ruby and Diamanté a chance to speak, they confessed how they had felt led on by Sean and that he had never made his intentions to pick Matilda clear.
Diamanté pointed out that he had told her he saw a lot of potential with her as well as sharing a kiss, saying that maybe he 'wasn't as sweet as we thought'. But surprisingly, Matilda jumped in to lash out the girls, saying: 'Well you're not sat here babe' to the shock of Maya. She insisted that she was fine with Sean cracking on with other girls, but continued to rant at Diamanté and Ruby, saying neither of them could be special if Sean hadn't picked them, to which Diamanté shot back: 'You can have him'.
Viewers were shocked by the fiery exchange and took to social media to slam Matilda for getting mad at the girls and not at Sean, saying it was 'uncalled for' and 'embarrassing'. Jess and Harriet's feud Jess White and Harriett Blackmore have butted heads multiple times throughout the show, with the pair's former love triangle with Ronnie being the cause of a series of fiery clashes Jess told Harriett that the two of them had very different personalities and she was more direct and straight up and that was her 'banter' The semi-professional footballer then found himself in hot water with Jess after pursuing a connection with Harriett, though Jess sought revenge at the recoupling Jess White and Harriett Blackmore have butted heads multiple times throughout the show, with the pair's former love triangle with Ronnie Vint being the cause of a series of fiery clashes - before Jess gave up the fight in June. Jess, 25, was originally coupled up with Ronnie, 27, but his head soon turned for Harriett, 24, who shared a kiss with him in the hideaway.
The semi-professional footballer then found himself in hot water with Jess after pursuing a connection with Harriett, though Jess sought revenge at the recoupling. During the fire-pit round up, Jess chose to couple up with Sean, just days after giving Ronnie an ultimatum to urge him towards a decision. It came amid the fall out from Ronnie's messy antics, after he kissed Jess in bed but later told Harriett he was thinking about her all night.
During one heated conversation Jess told Harriet: 'I'm a very direct person, I'm very straight up', to which Harriett responded: 'But so am I as well.' However, a clearly riled up Jess hit back saying: 'But I don't think you are in certain situations..
. I think you keep a lot of things to yourself and that's fine if that's the way you are. We have got very different personalities and we're direct in different ways so let's just leave it at that.
' Unhappy with how the conversation was going, Harriett tried to defend herself and said: 'What I'm saying is, I feel like you act in a certain way and say it's not a dig at me...
' A frustrated Jess continued to speak over Harriett and told her: 'My personality and where I come from is straight up and brutal. 'Honestly when I joke with people I'm brutal. If you can't take it then we won't be friends.
That's the way I am with people. 'That's my banter. If you can't take it, then fair enough, I will not do it with you and we won't have that relationship.
I'm not a***d.' At home, fans were quick to criticise Jess's conduct towards Harriet and flocked to social media to share their concerns and label Jess a bully. The Graftie Awards The Graftie Awards episode was arguably the most explosive of the entire season (Grace pictured with Reuben) Joey took centre stage for the most part where he was nominated for three awards Ultimate Pot Stirrer, Flirtiest Performance and Unfinished Business category The Graftie Awards episode was arguably the most explosive of the entire season.
It saw the Islanders be nominated for categories voted for by the public which included 'It's Giving One Sided' and 'Most Dramatic Performance. Joey took centre stage for the most part where he was nominated for three awards Ultimate Pot Stirrer, Flirtiest Performance and Unfinished Business category. For the Flirtiest Performance award, his conversations with bombshell Lola were aired on the big screen for all to see, leaving his partner Jessy Potts less than impressed with his antics as she said: 'Well you used the trouble maker line on me first.
.. if she put in more of a graft would you have failed the test?' When clips for the nominees for 'Unfinished Business' were shown things really kicked off.
After early VTs of Grace Jackson and Josh Oyinsan were shown where Grace admitted that she fancied Josh, Joey could be heard sarcastically saying 'No way, that's so bad!' and then continually asking 'Do you still fancy him, yes or no?' Josh clapped back: 'The question is, do you still fancy her?' Joey pointed at his couple, Jessy said 'Look what I've got. My situation with Grace is very different.' Ayo's brother saying he would be better with Mimii Another recent heartbreaking scene saw Jessica Spencer break down in tears as Ayo Odukoya revealed what his family really thinks of their relationship Upon hearing the disappointing news from Ayo, Jess couldn't help but get emotional Another recent heartbreaking scene saw Jessica Spencer break down in tears as Ayo Odukoya revealed what his family really thinks of their relationship.
Ayo pulls Jessica for a chat to tell her that his brother thought he and Mimii Ngulube are better suited together. His brother dropped the bombshell when he entered in the wholesome family episode, admitting: 'Personally, I feel Mimii's a better suit. The reason why I say that is because opposites do attract.
'She might not bring it out of you as much as Jess. She's a lovely girl, she's very respectful. That's just me looking from the outside.
' Upon hearing the disappointing news from Ayo, Jess couldn't help but get emotional, confiding in the other girls about how she felt. Some viewers have branded Ayo's decision to share what his brother said with Jess unnecessary, suggesting he should have kept it to himself. The Love Island live final will air at 9pm on ITV2 on Monday July 29, or via the channel's streaming service 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...
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