The water bottles are crammed, the sunscreen is out and the villa doorways are large open – Love Island is lastly again on our screens, returning final evening with its newest winter season.
With a model new lineup, a brand new host and a brand new villa, there’s so much to get enthusiastic about for Season 9 and for those who missed the massive premiere then we’re right here to catch you up.
To search out out the newest gossip surrounding the primary re-link, the bombshell introduction, and Maya Jama’s presenting debut, take a look at our Episode 1 recap above.
The present began by letting the boys unfastened on the villa first, earlier than Maya made her first villa entrance to debate the boys’ courting preferences.
Whereas airport safety man Shaq Muhammad stated he goes for “extra persona and vibes” when on the lookout for a match, Haris Namani revealed that he has by no means been in a relationship and desires a lady 5 ft tall or shorter, with Maya joking that is why they’re out of the working.
The women then entered one after the other, with Tanya Mahenga aligning herself with Shaq, Anna-Might selecting Robey Kai Fagan, and Lana Jenkins going for Ron Corridor.
Nonetheless, it wasn’t lengthy earlier than we had our first steal of the season, with Olivia Hawkins going for Kai and leaving Anna-Might single. Their pairing did not final lengthy although, with Kai stepping ahead forward of Tanyel Revan.
Whereas the 2 single women selected from among the many remaining boys, Anna-Might selected Haris whereas Olivia was left with Will Younger.
The islanders started to get to know one another, with Lana and Ron bonding over their love for Harry Potter, whereas Olivia set her sights on Haris regardless of their age distinction.
Quickly after, she spoke to a few of her fellow contestants and admitted that whereas she discovered Will humorous, she noticed him extra as a pal and was taken with Haris as an alternative.
On the finish of the evening, nonetheless, Maya returned to announce the outcomes of the general public vote on which bomb ought to enter the villa.
She welcomed semi-pro soccer participant Tom Clare to the present and rapidly dropped the newest twist: he may choose any lady from the lineup in 24 hours.
With the very recent {couples} prone to being damaged up by Tom, issues are formally heating up on the Love Island mansion.
Love Island airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. Earlier seasons of Love Island can be found on BritBox – you’ll be able to join a 7-day free trial.
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