Love Island fans have divided opinions over island newcomers shock exit after just one week in the ITV2 villa. It comes as couples Deji and Lacey and Nathalia and Reece were dumped from the show in a shock twist on Sunday (July 24).
The contestants enjoyed a fun-filled day on the island but were brought back to reality around the fire pit that evening. On Friday (July 22), fans were given the chance to vote for the most compatible couple.
Manchester Evening News reports the couples with the fewest votes were at risk of being sent home immediately. Newcomers Nathalia and Reece were forced to form the only friendship couple after failing to connect with any of the OG stars, but despite having only entered the villa last week, have already left.
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Newly formed couple Deji and Lacey, who had been getting close to each other since last week, are also heading home after being dumped. Fans were divided in their opinions and took to social media to share their thoughts after the double dumping. @sophieshxlling1 tweeted: "Actually feel so sorry for Lacey, Nathalia and Reece, they barely got a chance."
@violetsworld6 wrote: "This is defo not how Nathalia expected her Love Island experience to go." and @datadyne007 said "Thank God for this double elimination. Time to get on course for the finale."
@gabidefrancaa said: "Well nathalia reece and lacey didn't last very long" and @Mjs_utv tweeted: "I feel like if Lacey and Deji were in the villa from the beginning they would’ve been strong contenders to win it."
Sunday evening’s episode of the hit ITV2 dating show saw the islanders taken aback when Adam Collard received a text asking them to gather around the firepit immediately. Gemma Owen then receives a text, which reads: “Islanders, the public have been voting for their most compatible couple. The couples with the fewest votes risk being dumped from the island tonight.”
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