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The Irish Sun
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Who was dumped from Love Island last night?
BEING pied is never fun, but being dumped before a summer of love has even begun must have left these islanders feeling burnt. We are hurtling toward week three in the villa, and the Advertisement 14 Who left Love Island? The revolving door of singletons entering the villa seems to only get faster, and Wednesday night's dumping has definitely left some viewers feeling a bit whiplashed. Four! Yes, However, the biggest shock of the night came from on long-standing Islander being dumped - being snubbed for a new bombshell... Shea Mannings The exit of Shea was the biggest shock of the night. Advertisement Read more in Love Island Afte r 14 Shea entered the villa as a bomshell alongside Remell Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The former cabin crew staff, Helena, was the only one who decided to recouple, choosing Lioness Alessia Russo's bombshell brother 14 Giorgio has extended his stay in the villa, but will he miss his sister's Euro success? Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement The decision left Shea single, and after receiving a text telling the semi-professional footballer that his time was up, he knew he was not getting any extra time in the villa. After leaving, Most read in Love Island Exclusive He said: "I think it was more of a friendship to be honest, so she was probably correct to make her decision. "It was just a friend thing but we were going to explore it anyway." Advertisement He added: "Obviously you never know, but as soon as I found out I was single, I kind of knew my time was up. I was just gutted." Caprice Alexandra 14 Caprice owns a nursery and is from Romford Credit: Shutterstock Editorial However, the 26-year-old nursery owner was sent back to Romford after Advertisement 14 Dejon and Caprice even shared a snog in a steamy game Credit: Shutterstock Editorial But after leaving the villa, Caprice did not hold back about the reason she left. She said: "I expected it. From the beginning I felt like he knew what he was going to do. "I think he's playing a bit of a game though, but I expected it from him." Advertisement Poppy Harrison As the second of our blonde bombshells to enter the villa in recent days, Poppy chose to try and steal 14 Poppy was only in the villa for a few days Credit: Shutterstock Editorial She invited the influencer to the sleepover villa, but failed to win him over. Instead Remell chose to stay coupled with Advertisement After leaving the villa, Poppy was confused on why she had been dumped. 14 Remell allegedly gave Poppy a false promise Credit: Shutterstock Editorial The bombshell said: "[I am] shocked and surprised. "I feel like Remell perhaps didn't go with his true feelings, he said less than 12 hours before on the truth or dare game that he'd recouple with me, and he wanted to take things further." Advertisement Will Means Will was yet another bombshell who made an early exit. The Norfolk-born and bred fitness trainer chose to swoon 14 Will was voted the fourth fittest farmer in the UK by Farmers' Weekly in 2023. Credit: Shutterstock Editorial But while Will means well, he was no match for 25-year-old Irish rugby player Advertisement Emily chose to stick with Conor, leaving Will the farmer single. Malisha Jordan It had been a relatively calm week ahead of Wednesday's night mass axing. Before the four islanders were dumped, 14 Malisha arrived in the villa late and failed to make waves with the lads Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement The 24-year-old teaching assistant was a late arrival to the villa. She had tried to win the heart of Dejon, who decided to stay coupled with original beau Meg, leaving She was not alone after However, the choice came down to 22-year-old Advertisement Malisha's time in the villa came to an end after Harrison decided to save Toni. Blu Chegini 14 Blu was one of the original Islanders and originally was coupled with Alima Credit: Shutterstock Editorial In probably the most savage scene on Love Island this year, After Advertisement Blu was therefore left single alongside Shea and in a cruel twist, the pair had to decide which one of them should leave. 14 The pair didn't hold back as they tried to keep their Love Island hopes alive Credit: Eroteme After the pair exchanged a war of words and were left decision-less, the choice fell to the group, who picked to keep newbie Shea. Sophie Lee On June 11 2025, former fire-breather Advertisement 14 Motivational speaker Sophie Lee is the first to be evicted from the Love Island villa Credit: Eroteme The 29-year-old was evicted from the villa after newly-single The previous night, Maya Jama returned to the villa, revealing the shock twist that the lads could nominate themselves to recouple with Shakira. Advertisement But partners were left stunned as Shakira still struggled to decide, asking Maya if the girl would immediately be dumped, but eventually, Sophie was given her marching orders. 14 Sophie and her man Harry waiting to hear who Shakira will chose Credit: Eroteme Who is still in the Love Island villa? Advertisement While originally also meant to feature Here's who remains in 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. : An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. : 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. 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. 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 14 Maya Jama enters the villa to announce shock twists, recouplings and dumpings How to watch Love Island 2025? Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Advertisement
Daily Mirror
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
England rugby star Freddie Steward embracing unique new role
The Leicester Tigers full-back, 24, forms part of a 33-strong training squad ahead of England's visit to both Argentina and the USA next month Freddie Steward is relishing his newfound leadership role ahead of an 'amazing' maiden trip to the Americas this summer. The Leicester Tigers full-back, 24, forms part of a 33-strong training squad ahead of England's visit to both Argentina and the USA next month. Those three clashes – two against the Pumas in Buenos Aires and San Juan and one against the Eagles in Washington – fall during The British & Irish Lions tour to Australia meaning many of Steve Borthwick's leading senior stars will be absent for the transatlantic fixtures. That has thrust Steward, who has earned 36 caps since his debut in 2021, into an enhanced level of responsibility and the Norfolk-born star can't wait to share his insight with some of the younger generation getting their first taste of international action. 'This is an opportunity for lads who haven't had one yet to show what they can do,' he said. 'I think it would be a waste to not try and share some of that experience with the lads coming in, so leadership is something that I'll try and add to this group. 'We've still got some old heads in the room – the likes of George Ford and Jamie George with that experience so it's a good mix. It feels like the first day back at school at training with a lot of fresh faces, so it's good to see everyone again and we're all really excited for it. 'It'll be amazing. I've never been to any of the Americas – South or North – so I'm dead excited to be able to go somewhere new and experience that atmosphere.' An England XV take on a France XV at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham later this month before travelling to Argentina for their series opener in the capital on July 5. One familiar face Steward will encounter is Tigers teammate Julian Montoya, a veteran of the South American rugby scene having racked up nearly 100 caps over the last 11 years. Steward is excited at the prospect of a reunion with the experienced hooker and is similarly keen to explore some of the culture away from the pitch on the squad's travels. 'I think I might see Julian [Montoya] out there,' he added. 'He's an incredible player and he's always a tough opponent too, so I'll look forward to that. 'I think when you say Argentina, steak and wine comes into mind – we've also been looking at some golf courses so there will be some of that tourism going on. 'As soon as the sun comes out everyone gets the golf bug so yeah, it's a very popular pastime in the group.' I've heard it's incredible to be a part of so it'll be a good challenge for us, but I'm looking forward to it.'
BBC News
23-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Youngs wants sixth Premiership title before retirement
Ben Youngs says he will dedicate everything he has left as a rugby union player to end his illustrious career with a sixth Premiership title with Leicester 35-year-old will retire as a one-club man at the end of the season, but with Tigers second in the table, he made it clear in Tuesday's announcement that his rugby "obituary" should not be written just talking to BBC Radio Leicester about his decision on Wednesday, the celebrated former England scrum-half determinedly looked forward to what he still has to play for rather than reliving all that he has done in 19 seasons in the professional Tigers' latest title tilt is now an attempt to give one of its greatest players a glorious farewell."We'll do our utmost, and I'll be part of it every day to try to make sure we end it the way I'd love to end it," Youngs said."We are keen to really get after it in the next few games to give ourselves the best chance to get a top-four finish and a home semi-final, which would be amazing."In terms of reflection, there is still much work to be done. And when it is, I'll reflect." His collection of Premiership titles, 332 Tigers appearances, four Six Nations crowns with England, four World Cup campaigns and a men's record 127 caps for his country has Youngs "full of contentment" in what few weeks remain of his playing Youngs has started just three of the 18 games he has featured in across all competitions this season, he has remained a crucial figure off the bench when called on to replace 23-year-old Jack van Poortvliet - a fellow Norfolk-born Tigers academy product that has gone on to star for club and head coach Michael Cheika has used Youngs to close out matches since his arrival last summer, with the playmaker embracing the role has seen out the campaign despite last year undergoing heart surgery and says he feels "fortunate" and "extremely privileged" to be able to dictate when his career would end."After this year I have nothing more to give to it [rugby]; I just haven't," he said."Whilst I still feel good and whilst I still love what I do, it just seems like the right time to walk away and be proud of that." With Youngs amassing a record amount of England caps over 13 years, Tigers boss Cheika spent a lot of time analysing the scrum-half's game as an opposition coach while at the helm of both Australia and was against Cheika's Argentina in 2023 that Youngs ended his international career, as England beat the Pumas in the third-place World Cup play-off in Australian coach could not help but laugh when asked what instructions he would give his players when trying to contain Youngs."Get him, bash him up, rip his head off and all those things," Cheika chuckled when listing what sort of tactics it would take to try to nullify Youngs."You have to be alert because he can hurt you with his pass, he could hurt you with his running and hurt you with his kick. And he can still do that."Cheika described having one-club man Youngs on his side for the past 10 months as "a pleasure", with the playmaker a valued figure in the dressing room as well as out on the pitch."He gives that bit of advice that he feels from around the group," Cheika said."He has been great for us whenever he has either started or come off the bench. He has been super competitive, which has been great."I have a lot of respect for him as a player and now as a person after I've got to know him. And I hope we can keep that friendship into the future."
