Love Island's Liv Hawkins reveals villa is like a 'military operation' behind the scenes

Love Island looks set for explosive scenes on Thursday night as a first look teaser sees the villa in meltdown after Casa Amor. Fans will recall that hearts were broken on Wednesday night as Catherine Agbaje returned to the villa with Elom Ahlijah-Wilson, leaving partner Scott van-der-Sluis devastated.

Love Island fans have been left bemused after Montel Mackenzie and Sammy Root followed Tyrique Hyde's rather bizarre advice as he encouraged them to kiss some of the Casa Amor girls.Tonight's episode, 4 July, saw Tyrique encourage Sammy to kiss two different girls to see whom he liked more and advise Montel to kiss Tink Reading, despite appearing to be quite happy with Leah Taylor, with whom he was coupled up with ahead of Casa Amor.Taking to Twitter fans were left rather confused as to why they would follow Tyrique's advice, with one writing: "tyrique is actually a cult leader i cant believe they’re listening to him like this #LoveIsland" "montel on his way to kiss a girl he doesnt like because captain ty told him to #loveisland" quipped another. And a third added: "not tyrique gaslighting the guys to kiss the girls so he can be seen as the innocent one [crying emoji] #LoveIsland" Others pointed out that Scott van der Sluis had not been following Ty's advice, theorising that this may be why they pair don't appear to get one, with one fan arguing: "now i see why tyrique doesn’t like scott, because scott doesn’t follow him like the others [two crying emojis] #loveIsland" Another tweeted: "see how Scott isn’t being bullied into lipsing any girl? this is why tyrique wanted to beat him earlier on [crying emoji]" #loveisland It comes after fans begged for Ella Thomas, who was previously coupled up with Tyrique to instead recouple with Casa Amor boy Ouzy See, after revealing that they has a connection on the outside.

During Thursday’s Love Island episode, viewers saw Zach and Whitney head out together on a date.The new pairing came as the single contestants - Whitney and Sammy Root - received a text asking them to invite an Islander of their choice out.The 25 year old entrepreneur's newly single status is due to her former partner, Mehdi Edno being dumped from the villa along with fellow contestant Mal Nicol. Despite crying to Catherine and asking her “what am I going to do now?” after his exit, it looks as though Whitney has no more tears left to cry, and has her sights now firmly set on Zach.

Love Island's Molly Marsh has landed back in Spain as she shares 'beautiful' photo amid rumours that she is set to return to the Mallorcan villa.The 21 year old theatre star was brutally dumped from the villa last Friday, after newcomer Kady McDermott - who originally appeared on Love Island in series 2 - had less than 24 hours to pick someone to couple up with. After Kady, 27, chose Zachariah Noble, 25, Molly's partner, Molly, 21, received a text telling her to pack her bags as she had been dumped immediately from Love Island.

OK!'s resident Love Island columnist, Olivia Hawkins, has suggested that the show's producers were likely to have had a say in who she could and couldn't pick, during Friday's intense episode, which saw Molly Marsh. dumped from the villa. Kady McDermott, 27, re-entered the Love Island villa this series, after originally appearing in Series 2.

Former Love Island star Olivia Hawkins is back as OK!'s weekly Love Island guest columnist, where she will discuss all of the goings on in the villa, from the love matches, to the tears, the tantrums and, of course, the drama. In Olivia's words, Love Island producers have 'served' the drama this week, with new couples, shock shake-ups, and the brutal dumping of show favourite, Molly Marsh. Season 2's Kady McDermott re-entered the Love Island villa, where she was given less than 24 hours to couple up with one of the boys.

Love Island's Molly Marsh was dumped from the show in the biggest shock twist this series, leaving behind her blossoming love story with Zachariah Noble. Now, she has told viewers exactly what happens when you're dumped from the ITV2 show's villa, as well as her one big regret about leaving. Molly had been in the show since day one and despite an initial connection with Mitchel Taylor, she found her perfect match in Zach with the pair becoming strong contenders to win.

Love Island may be all about finding love, but it’s become known for its challenges too. From the classic game of truth or dare to the more disgusting food challenges, the show has gained a reputation for testing its couples with plenty of fun and games. And perhaps no challenge on the show is as notorious as the iconic heart rate dance challenge which sees contestants sport a series of sexy outfits and perform a lap dance in order to get heart rates up.

Love Island viewers were dealt a soul crushing blow on Friday evening, when fan favourite Molly Marsh was eliminated from the villa in a shocking twist, courtesy of returning bombshell Kady McDermott. Less than 24 hours after Kady had returned to the villa for the first time in seven years, the Love Island icon was forced to make a difficult decision when she was tasked with stealing a boy from one of the girls.

Love Island's Tyrique Hyde has given viewers the ick with a controversial footwear choice that distracted those watching his hideaway scenes.The footballer, 24, and his partner Ella Thomas, 23, became the first couple this series to get the chance to visit the hideaway, a private space away from the main villa where contestants can get intimate. But despite the racy scenes, viewers couldn't take their eyes off one jarring feature.

Former Love Island star Olivia Hawkins is back as OK!'s weekly Love Island guest columnist, where she will discuss all of the goings on in the villa, from the love matches, to the tears, the tantrums and, of course, the drama. This week, things were shaken up with the shock double dumping of Charlotte Sumner and Andre Furtado, whilst new bombshell, Scott Van-Der-Sluis turned a few of the girls' heads.There's been more friction between Tyrique Hyde and Ella Thomas, whilst Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble's romance is heating up. Here's Olivia's take on everything that went down on Love Island this week...

As it turns out, being a contestant on the popular ITV2 show is not as glamorous as it may seem. Winter Love Island winner Sanam Harrinanan has shed light on the unsightly aspects of villa life that remain hidden from the television screens, revealing one side that is downright disgusting.

Love Island is no stranger to opinions, particularly from those who have experienced the show firsthand.The current summer series is delivering more drama than ever, with conflicts arising left and right within just the second week. Since the start of season 10, former Islanders have taken to social media and podcasts to express their views on the latest batch of Islanders.

Love Island alum Maxwell Samuda is the latest Islander who has returned to his regular day job, choosing not to pursue a career in the limelight after his time in the villa.The 24-year-old, who is a finance student and restaurant host, will reportedly be venturing into a profession aligned with his studies and, speaking on the Secure The Insecure with Johnny Seifert podcast, Maxwell revealed he's already lined up a job. However, he did add that he is happy to have his following from his time on the show as a back up if he ever tries his hand at influencing.

Fans of Love Island have been left shocked after it appeared that Zachariah Noble's birthday was not celebrated in the villa.The show is known for its evening celebrations, but it seemed that no big fuss was made of Zach for his 26th year around the sun. Fans only realised it was his birthday when the boys wished him a happy birthday as the lights went off at night time.

Love Island has returned to television screens for its tenth series with a new batch of singletons leading the summer 2023 line-up. And one person who knows all too well about appearing on the ITV2 show is Tasha Ghouri.

Love Island returns on Wednesday night in tense scenes following last night's dramatic episode which left ITV viewers on a cliffhanger when the abrupt first departure of the first islander was announced in a shock recoupling.

Olivia Hawkins has dazzled her fans on social media after revealing her stunning figure in a skintight latex bra while sunning herself overseas. The former Love Island bombshell who shot to fame on the popular ITV2 dating show, revealed her stylish outfit while enjoying a well earned break in dreamy Spain. Documenting her trip as she ditched the UK for the summer getaway, one snap revealed Olivia wearing the statement garment beneath a slinky black dress complete with a daring cutout that showed off her impressive tanned complexion.

Megan McKenna has shared a heart-warming clip of her urging her friend to throw her wedding bouquet to her, before she got engaged to Oliver Burke. The former TOWIE star, 30, was pleasantly surprised by her 26 year old beau after he concocted an elaborate scene to pop the question to her. Before this though, she had filmed herself telling pal Sophie Gerrish: "Make sure you aim that bouquet at me, yeah?" as she got ready for her wedding.

Love Island returned on Wednesday night following a cliff-hanging ending previously as two girls were left vulnerable to being booted from the villa, and the decision was in the hands of their fellow islanders.