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The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
ITV in schedule shake up as Love Island is extended for ‘most shocking recoupling of the whole series'
BOSSES at ITV have decided to shake up the channel's schedule for tonight's Love Island. The long-running ITV2 dating show has been extended for the 'most shocking recoupling of the whole series.' 6 Love Island producers have extended tonight's edition for the 'most shocking recoupling of the series' 6 Execs decided the events were so dramatic, they needed to be shown over five parts Credit: ITV On the long-running dating programme, some of the girls also chose to recouple with more of the bombshells as relationships were tested. READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND As a new recoupling looms, producers have taken a rare step to make sure as much villa action makes it to the airwaves. Tonight's edition of Love Island has been extended by 20 minutes so viewers can get the most out of the super dramatic recoupling. The episode is apparently so dramatic, the drama has had to be shown over five parts. As such, the new sitcom Transaction has been pushed back with a new start time of 10.20pm. Most read in News TV A source told The Sun: "It's the most dramatic recoupling of the whole series and was impossible to edit down to an hour." Recently, reality show enthusiasts Love Island fans spot 'evil' way producers 'messed with' stars ahead of cliff-hanger episode as three couples' future hangs in the balance Onlookers were initially obsessed when crawl on the terrace in a scandalous U-turn. She also admitted that she was "happier" with Harrison than she was with The Las Vegas cabana server then told her former partner to get rid of his Casa Amor bombshell, , that he brought back to the villa. But viewers noticed that before the secret conversation, Who will he choose? Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. : Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. : Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. : 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. : 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell . 6 Megan Moore and Dejon Williams previously clashed after Casa Amor Credit: ITV 6 Harry's head may have been turned away from Helena Ford Credit: ITV 6 Harrison Solomon reassured his Casa Amor bombshell Lauren Wood Credit: ITV 6 However, he secretly met with Toni Laites on the terrace Love Island continues on ITV2 and is available to stream on ITVX .
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Maya Jama reveals her scathing swipes at Love Islanders that ITV bosses CUT from show - after leaving fans open-mouthed with brutal takedown
Maya Jama has revealed scathing remarks like the ones she delivered in the Love Island villa last week are often cut by show bosses. The brunette host, 30, left fans stunned as she delivered a brutal putdown when it all kicked off on Thursday as Emily Moran and Giorgio Russo were dumped from the villa after being left single during Casa Amor. It came after viewers saw an argument unfold around the firepit, with the host blasting Harry and Helena for laughing about his behaviour during their time together. Maya's no-nonsense responses to the islanders went down a hit with viewers, who branded her the 'best' host for the show. However, during last night's Love Island Aftersun, she revealed not all her remarks are included in the final cut of the episode. She made the confession as panelist Sam Thompson praised her for speaking up at the firepit. He said: 'You smashed it with Ben by the way, yeah, you nailed that.' She then replied: 'Thank you, but you do have to remember we film for a long time, I do always speak, it just doesn't always get involved.' Keen to move on with the chat, Maya added: 'But there you got, my two pence.' Harry and Helena had been reunited during Wednesday's episode when he surprisingly returned from Casa single, despite exploring a connection with bombshell Rheo Parnell. Rheo spilled the tea during the recoupling, letting the islanders know there were 'kisses in bed, cuddles and all sorts' between her and Harry. Andrada Pop then pointed out that Harry admitted he 'didn't miss' his couple during Casa, which prompted a rather unbothered response from the semi-professional footballer and Helena, who burst into laughter. Maya then hit-back at their reaction, saying: 'I don't know, I probably wouldn't find it that funny if I was in a couple with someone like that.' Moments later the focus shifted to American Toni Laites and Harrison Solomon, who chose to go their separate ways during the recoupling. Sam Thompson brought the moment up, praising as he said: 'You smashed it with Ben by the way, yeah, you nailed that' Maya replied: 'Thank you, but you do have to remember we film for a long time, I do always speak, it just doesn't always get involved' Emily Moran and Giorgio Russo were dumped from the villa after being left single during the show's fan-favourite Casa Amor week After being asked her thoughts on the situation, Toni admitted that she wasn't surprised that Harrison - who has form of doing similar in the villa - returned with a new girl. It prompted a strange reaction from Ben, who quipped: 'I've just got to give it Harrison, man. What Lauren's been able to give him in three days, you (Toni) haven't been able to in two, three weeks.' The presenter once again hit-back, telling Ben his comment was 'unnecessary'. After the scenes aired, fans flocked to X to share their reactions to Maya's comments, as one said: 'Maya is actually the best host. She's called out both Harry AND Ben during this recoupling. We have to stan.' A second chimed in: 'Imagine THE Maya Jama telling you you shouldn't find it funny... Helena has to be the most embarrassing love island contestant of all time.' 'Maya Jama WINNER of love island uk congratulations congratulations,' said a third fan.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Axed Love Island stars spark romance rumours after they're spotted looking cosy on Aftersun
AXED Love Island stars have sparked romance rumours after putting on a flirty display outside of the villa. The duo were given the boot in a dramatic ITV2 cast cull last week which saw . 6 Two axed Love Island stars have sparked romance rumours Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Emily Moran and Giorgio Russo put on a cosy display on spin-off show Aftersun Credit: Instagram 6 The pair were given the boot following Casa Amor Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Previously, fans were left convinced Giorgio Russo Yet his farewell came when he was given the green light to bring back someone new from Casa Amor following his friendship partnership Billykiss - but then decided to return alone. Meanwhile, Welsh lass Emily Moran was left single when Tommy returned to the main villa with a bombshell instead. The pair gave their take on villa life to anchor read more love island Yet fans were quick to note how Emily had her hand on his leg in a cosy snap posted afterwards. The beauty, who She slicked her brunette locks into a high up-do with waves framing her face and accessorised with gold jewellery. Giorgio, wearing a white shirt and jeans, flashed a beaming smile as they shared a drink on set. Most read in Love Island In her caption, Emily tagged him and put: "The man himself." SPEAKING OUT Their flirty display comes after Giorgio spoke out about returning to the main villa alone. Love Island producers 'stepped in to stop boy walking out in Casa Amor' claim fans as they spot 'giveaway' in recoupling He revealed: "None of the girls were 100 per cent my type in Casa Amor, but I got on well with Yaz initially and tried to make something work that could have potentially sparked, but it didn't really turn out that way. "I know what it's like being brought back to the Villa in a non-starter couple, so I didn't want to put Yaz in that situation." He added: "There wasn't really anyone in there for me but it was great to see some of the other boys have instant connections. "I'm not sure Conor and Emma will last. I'm not sure of Emma's real motive of going into the Villa. Love Island 2025 full lineup : A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. : International business graduate with brains and ambition. : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. : Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. : The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. : Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo : The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. : Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. : Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures : : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. : A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell . : Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means : The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell : An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. : 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. : 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell . "I think Ben and Andrada are a firework waiting to happen. "I think she has her eye on D, so I don't think that one is going to end well to be honest." Meanwhile, Emily, who had hoped Tommy would return to the villa alone, was visibly upset when he came back holding hands with Emily's pals were also shocked, mouthing the words "f**k off" repeatedly as the new couple strutted over to the group. Before Casa Amor, After the revelation, host 6 Giorgio chose to return to the villa alone following Casa Amor Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Emily was stunned as Tommy brought a girl back Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Emily posted a pic of Giorgio on Instagram with the words 'the man himself' Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Axed Love Island stars spark romance rumours after they're spotted looking cosy on Aftersun
AXED Love Island stars have sparked romance rumours after putting on a flirty display outside of the villa. The duo were given the boot in a dramatic ITV2 cast cull last week which saw six Islanders dumped. 6 6 6 Previously, fans were left convinced Giorgio Russo was set to walk before he was given the boot from Love Island 's Mallorca villa. Yet his farewell came when he was given the green light to bring back someone new from Casa Amor following his friendship partnership Billykiss - but then decided to return alone. Meanwhile, Welsh lass Emily Moran was left single when Tommy returned to the main villa with a bombshell instead. The pair gave their take on villa life to anchor Maya Jama on spin-off show, Aftersun. Yet fans were quick to note how Emily had her hand on his leg in a cosy snap posted afterwards. The beauty, who lives in Australia, looked chic in a green halterneck dress. She slicked her brunette locks into a high up-do with waves framing her face and accessorised with gold jewellery. Giorgio, wearing a white shirt and jeans, flashed a beaming smile as they shared a drink on set. In her caption, Emily tagged him and put: "The man himself." SPEAKING OUT Their flirty display comes after Giorgio spoke out about returning to the main villa alone. Love Island producers 'stepped in to stop boy walking out in Casa Amor' claim fans as they spot 'giveaway' in recoupling He revealed: "None of the girls were 100 per cent my type in Casa Amor, but I got on well with Yaz initially and tried to make something work that could have potentially sparked, but it didn't really turn out that way. "I know what it's like being brought back to the Villa in a non-starter couple, so I didn't want to put Yaz in that situation." He added: "There wasn't really anyone in there for me but it was great to see some of the other boys have instant connections. "I'm not sure Conor and Emma will last. I'm not sure of Emma's real motive of going into the Villa. Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves. Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro. Antonia Laites: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress. Yasmin Pettet: The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive. Emily Moran: Bombshell Welsh brunette from the same town as Love Island 2024 alumni Nicole Samuel. Harrison Solomon: Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Giorgio Russo: The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland. Yaz Broom: Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds. Andrada Pop: Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer. Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist. Departures: Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing. Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Malisha Jordan: A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell. Shea Mannings: Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side. Caprice Alexandra: The 26-year-old bombshell owns a nursery in Romford. Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa Will Means: The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell Megan Clarke: An Irish actress part of the OG line-up. Remell Mullins: Boasts over 18million likes and 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos. Alima Gagigo: 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'. "I think Ben and Andrada are a firework waiting to happen. "I think she has her eye on D, so I don't think that one is going to end well to be honest." Meanwhile, Emily, who had hoped Tommy would return to the villa alone, was visibly upset when he came back holding hands with Casa Amor girl Lucy. Emily's pals were also shocked, mouthing the words "f**k off" repeatedly as the new couple strutted over to the group. Before Casa Amor, Welsh lass Emily and gardener Tommy looked to be on to a good thing after they were both hurt by their previous partners, Conor and Megan. After the revelation, host Maya Jama asked how she was feeling to which she replied that Tommy is 'not the boy we all thought he was.' 6 6 6
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Giorgio Russo's Love Island presence and what it says about women's football
Lionesses and Love Island summer: we hardly knew thee. The advice for England fans seeking levity and distraction amid the team's intense start to their European Championship defence was to flick over to ITV X, the streaming platform for one of the UK's Euros broadcasters, for the wildest subplot of the tournament. Giorgio Russo, brother of Arsenal and England striker Alessia, was in the Love Island villa. Advertisement It was all too brief, though: he was kicked off the island on Thursday. The more chronically online subset of women's football fans usually come into their own in moments like this, and it is with a disbelieving sort of glee that they note the England players have confirmed they are not only watching this each night but, as per captain Leah Williamson in a press conference, discussing it over breakfast. How Alessia Russo is surviving that particular ordeal is beyond me. The Athletic editors dispatched me to watch some of her brother's episodes and even I, no relation, felt like I had to peer through my fingers at the part where an oiled-up Giorgio dressed as a waiter and then covered himself in chocolate. Advertisement That his sibling had two goals ruled out for offside in as many Euros games, including in a strong showing against the Netherlands, could be a metaphor for how it went for Giorgio, who found himself 'dumped' despite being far and away the kindest male resident of the villa. Alessia went on to be named UEFA's player of the match for the 4-0 win over the Dutch on Wednesday, while droves of X users declared Giorgio too normal for Love Island. Giorgio's run seemed to be good-natured. It hasn't occupied the Football Association's thoughts beyond a few light-hearted questions at a pre-Euros press day, even if there's an odd irony in many of the England players avoiding social media during the tournament to eliminate outside noise while also airing his great romantic quest. Advertisement Love Island feels like an expansion pack to the main tournament for some Arsenal Women fans, whose fanbase is prominent on social media platforms. Fan identity blossoms through in-jokes and the personas built up around a club's most popular players, often referred to by their first names. Such investment is why a good chunk of supporters are tuning in to watch one of their star strikers' relatives. 'Can't watch Love Island, someone record Giorgio in it like you're in a concert pls,' read one post. 'Anyone living outside of England and unable to watch Love Island, DON'T WORRY!' joked another. 'There will be a free stream showing the entire season of Giorgio Russo on (Alessia Russo's Arsenal team-mate) Katie McCabe's Snapchat stories.' McCabe, an Arsenal fan favourite known for her uncompromising playing style and effervescent off-field personality, was at the centre of much of the discussion as fans daydreamed about her reaction to it all. Another added: 'I know Katie McCabe is taking Giorgio being on Love Island SERIOUSLY — like that's her Super Bowl, her World Cup.' 'Myself and a lot of other Arsenal fans I follow found it quite funny,' says Kennedy, an Arsenal Women fan based in Melbourne, Australia, for whom social media is key to connecting with other supporters. 'We all love Alessia and we were all curious about what her reactions to watching him would be. Arsenal fans have taken it all in jest, both rooting for Giorgio and joking about it at the same time. Overall, it's been a positive reaction.' Advertisement 'The (women's football social media) side of it has been so entertaining because a lot of people are tuning in just to see Giorgio when they've never watched Love Island before and didn't know what to expect,' says Summer, an Arsenal Women follower and experienced watcher of the show. 'The fierce defence of Giorgio to anyone talking about him has been hilarious.' There was no mention of the footballing Russo in the week's worth of episodes I watched. Worse, the villa's residents have missed the few clues Giorgio has dropped about her. Love Island has often featured semi-pro footballers (there are two of them in this series) as well as the daughters of Michael Owen and Dennis Wise. 'Giorgio's situation is completely different since his sister is actively playing at the highest level of football,' Summer says. 'With the Euros on, people who watch Love Island live are also seeing Alessia in the ad break.' Advertisement Mostly, Giorgio seems too well-adjusted for Love Island. 'That's all right,' he says, when dumped by fellow villa resident Helena after four days. 'No worries at all. It is what it is.' In one challenge, contestants are invited to pie members of the opposite sex. One contestant is pied for the way he speaks about and to the women in the villa; Giorgio gets a pie purely because he took the rejection so well the previous night that Helena knows he will cause no drama. They end up high-fiving each other. It's all made for lighter conversation around Love Island than the show might be used to. Watching it for the first time, I am struck by the irreconcilable tension between what the programme purports to be — a guilty pleasure with a wise-cracking narrator inviting us all to watch on with an air of disdain and superiority — and the heaviness at each turn. Advertisement It is not easy, for instance, to watch young women in distress, often over the way the show's men have treated them, and the knowledge that the ulterior motives of fame, money and popularity (there is a public vote at several points throughout the series) underline much of the action. Online discussions veer between judgement, analysis, support and ridicule. The show often spawns worthwhile online conversations about behaviour in relationships, respect and boundaries, but the cost is other people's discomfort. In the UK, the conversation has often been a weighty one. Since the show's revival in 2015, Women's Aid has spoken out against the treatment of female contestants by their male partners. Two contestants, Sophie Gradon and Mike Thalassitis, later died by suicide. There have been thousands of Office of Communications (Ofcom) complaints, and a parliamentary inquiry into TV production companies' duty of care to participants was launched in 2019 as part of a wider societal reckoning in the UK. Love Island no longer attracts the six million viewers of its peak six years ago but it remains one of the UK's most popular programmes among the 16-34 demographic. The UK's summer of 2018 was dominated by the men's World Cup and Love IslandShould England revive their Euros campaign and get into the knockout phase, that twin fever may be replicated in the coming days on a smaller scale. 'Giorgio's inclusion as the relative of a high-profile women's player for the first time on Love Island just shows even further growth of the women's game in England,' Summer says. 'One of the most mainstream TV shows in the country wanted to connect to the game and brought awareness of it to a largely new set of people. Advertisement 'Even if Alessia hasn't been mentioned on air, Giorgio's Instagram page has gained thousands of followers and four of his six most recent posts showcase women's football. Maybe we'll see some newcomers be influenced to watch the Euros this summer from that increased exposure.' England's Lionesses have needed to get used to increased fame and higher stakes since their 2022 Euros triumph, with interest and scrutiny often extending, via social media, to their partners and families. Giorgio made a very conscious step into a different kind of surveillance. Had he stayed in the villa long enough, it could have ended in an especially compelling piece of television. 'With the England men's team being in the last two Euros finals, the contestants have been allowed to watch those finals despite having no communication with the outside world (in the villa),' explains Summer. 'This Love Island season is due to finish after the Women's Euros final (on July 27) happens. 'There was a chance, if England reach the final and Giorgio was still in the villa, they would have let the contestants watch it. That would have been huge.' Advertisement This article originally appeared in The Athletic. Arsenal, England, Women's Soccer, Culture, Women's Euros 2025 The Athletic Media Company
