The girls were left with their jaws hitting the floor when Adam Collard waltzed his way back into the villa - four years after he last ruffled feathers during his first stint in Love Island. The former islander's comeback was teased at the end of Sunday night's episode (July 10) but his full entrance wasn't seen until Monday night (July 11).
The Newcastle-raised former personal trainer, who became infamous as a heartbreaker during his time on the show in 2018, strode in to meet the girls while the boys were sent away on a relaxing day out. Prior to his entrance, Adam promised his return to the Majorcan villa as a bombshell contestant would "ruffle a few feathers".
And the 26-year-old wasted no time in getting to know the girls, once they got over the fact they recognised him. But it was Paige who was the first to grab some one-on-one time with the show's first-ever returnee.
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He then made his way around the group with Love Island viewers seeing him chat with Danica Taylor, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Gemma. Adam spoke to Gemma about her relationship with Luca Bish after she admitted to being closed off. But when he suggested that he was her type, she didn't deny it.
However, it appeared to be Ekin's opportunity to speak to the not-so-new boy that sparked a conversation among some of the other girls. The Turkish actress, 27, was quick to jump up and show him around – despite the fact she'd just claimed to her new pals that she wasn't interested as she was happily coupled back up with Davide Sanclimenti.
As they watched the pair head off to find a location for their chat, Tasha was seen saying: "I can see it. She’s going to use him to make Davide jealous."
This led to Gemma then adding: "The thing is with Ekin, every guy who comes in here, she wants to be number one pick. I don’t have a problem, if you want to get to know him, absolutely fine, but don’t bulls**t about it."
But the shady comments behind Ekin's back didn't go down well with Love Island viewers and it was Gemma who got the brunt of their annoyance as they flocked to social media. @XenashB tweeted: "Gemma sis, chill. Ekin can do whatever she wants. Sis is mad that she’s stuck with Luca. #LoveIsland."
@alixiajj fumed: "No way Gemma said Ekin Su wants every boy who walks in have you seen Tasha darling shes saying every boy is 'abit of her' wtf #LoveIsland." @neneleakesweave shared: "These girls are TOO comfortable bitching about Ekin Su behind her back. Considering she supports them all #LoveIsland."
Others, however, were warning Ekin-Su not to succumb to the latest bombshell like she did with Jay Younger earlier in the series. @lenasayaaa said: "Hope Ekin don’t disappoint me." @prettydammy6693 commented: "Ekin-Su, I’m warning you now."
But @moonlyte38 analyzed: "Ekin Su want’s attention and I honestly don’t think Davide gives her it.. she really want’s Davide but I honestly think her head can turn if she gets the attention again!"
It comes after fans were left gushing over their friendship following Saturday night's episode of Unseen Bits. They were happy to see the pair's friendship blossom after a frosty start earlier in the series when Ekin entered as a bombshell and set her sights on the teen's then-partner Davide. @ivana1_b said: "Gemma and Ekin are cute this is why i watch Unseen bits #LoveIsland."
@OliviaTrimmings shared: "Ekin and Gemma’s friendship is everything #LoveIsland." @tvgoldtweets tweeted: "Ekin Su and Gemma's friendship is everything #LoveIsland." @wisdomofolde added: "Fr [For real] Gemma and Ekin have the best friendship in that villa #LoveIsland."
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