Amber kept her cardsexcessivelyclose to her chest, in classic Amber fashion, but when she initiated their first kiss outside of a challenge, she fully let herself begin falling for him. Hard no. With the new season of Love Island coming up we decided to take a trip down memory lane at some of the past contestants. But while they were busy thinking Jess was just a "Marilyn," she was busy winning. The way she left the villa some would describe as brutal as the boys had to make a decision whether to save Zara, Megan Barton-Hanson or Ellie Brown. My main memory of Elma was her being supremely horrified by Maura's declarations of lust for Tommy during their first dates on the lawn. But what did he do after that? Unfortunately, many Series 7 men were blind. Look, if you're willing to go through the entireLove Island2019 archive footage to find some evidence of Joanna doing anything resembling banter, or simply having a fun conversation that didn't involve Amber, I'm happy to rejig the list in her favour. Between his absurdly trendy collection of hats, jazzy clothes and relentlessly cool demeanour, a more joyous reality TV contestant you simply will not find. Frankly, it made for decent television. I wanted to see Michael lose, but I wanted to see Olivia earn a win. Although he lasted nine days in the villa, it felt like far less because he got so little airtime. Physically, Megan is so hot she could murder someone and get away with it by smiling at the lead prosecutor, even if the lead prosecutor isn't attracted to women. After their breakup, Liberty voluntarily left the show (Jake did, too) so as not to take a finale spot from a more meritorious couple. No affront to Jack, the pen salesperson I celebrate as a maximum geezer, but Dani had her wings safely pulled around everybody else in the villa at all times. After weeks with the physically-nondescript scaffolder Callum, Shaughna was her year's big victim of Casa Amor when he recoupled with real-life Barbie Molly. Had he spent longer in the villa, Sherif could've been one of the greats. Whether I mean it or not, I usually stick by it.". From Elizabeth Weber and Korey Gandy to Justine Ndiba and Calvin Cobb, Love Island's most likable contestants run the full gamut of personalities. Remember when Maura tried to steal Tommy from her? The PR team behind the words 'pathetic' and 'childish' owe a great deal to Michael Griffiths thanks to his stellar performance on this year'sLove Islandextravaganza. She coupled up with Anton in a drama-free manner and they quickly settled into their new life as a professional reality television couple. Just two weeks this young man spent in theLove Islandvilla and he walked away with a cool 25k. He is a precious member of society who deserves the world. Although she wasn't a huge character during the show as she was only in the villa for ten days, she's managed to stay in the spotlight and has gained 1.5 million Instagram followers. Love IslandSeries 1 and 2 have some offensive contestants, but they also have some gems. Prior to Amy's era of supremacy, I felt the best of her was sweet, principled, and supportive, while the worst of her was insecure, annoyingly negative, jealous of attention being on others, and quick to anger, with a constant undercurrent of bitterly pissed off. What a gal. (Also, I do not understand why any of these couples existed in the first place because Shaughna and Molly are both great and Callum is so forgettable to me it is hilariously baffling that he was a flame for these 10/10 moths, but that is neither here nor there.). He gave us the salmon, a series-5-defining way to jump into the pool. Chris was part of a lot of good drama, and, true, that is some of why he's here, in addition to his relationship with Kem, but Chris is also a hilarious joy to observe. After coupling up and ending things with Eyal, a weed-less stoner who sincerely said "I love green things," one of the funniestLove Island quotes, Megan decided she wanted Wes, who'd been with Laura for multiple weeks. The mayhem was 70% because of Kady and 30% because of Scott's suspicion and insistence on playing games. Buoyanthumor, boyish adventurousness, and semi-self-awareness radiate off of him like Essex sunshine. But as a stand-alone entity, did India give us much entertainment value? Amber arrived in the villa on day one. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. So even though Tommy didn't cause that much drama most of the time, his combination of doofus-ness and romantic hero-ness makes him #11 material. All hail Queen Amber, Love Island's main character. I'm serious. Wycombe Wanderers 1 Exeter City 1 - Grecians battle hard for deserved point, Kevin McDonald's equaliser ensured Gary Caldwell's men came away with a point against play-off chasing Wycombe, JK Rowling's life in Devon as 'day-dreaming' Uni student, From 'average' student to billionaire author, JK Rowling graduated from the University of Exeter in 1987, Drink and drug drivers, domestic offenders and shoplifters in court, Magistrates - trained volunteer members of the community - have a range of sentencing powers, Devon's new Alice in Wonderland-themed caf, The Mad Hatters Caf opened recently in Dulverton after The Anchor Inns publicans John Daillibar and Karen Braggins turned their hands to a new venture. Camilla was selfless, smart, passionate, respectful, fun, soft, and way too insecure (you're fantastic, Camilla!). But on behalf of the nation, thank you for inspiring The Greatest TV Moment of 2019. She had no idea what she wanted but knew exactly what she wanted. But if you're going to cause ruins, at least cause some huge laughs, too. She had a clear desire for deep love mixed with powerful, unruly demons from past misery. He was goofy, loveable and a reliable source of entertainment. In front of my eyes, right there on my screen, Amy became 3D. No, not based on how the show was edited anyway. Nobody even spat in anyone's tea? From the first day of Series 3, Kem was a bright star. Dani coupled up with Jack on day one and they fell madly, beautifully in love. This was 52% into the Series (a movie's midpoint happens halfway through). We can certainly see why they're the most popular couple to come from the show with the second most popular being married couple Alex and Olivia Bowden. After some episodes of character-establishing set up, she and Michael started getting romantic. Ripped and tattooed Michael was sexy and he knew it he's too reservedly smooth for me, but, fair. Are we going to remember her in a fortnight? The character arc for Curtis was revolutionary. This year, Love Island has coupled up with nine official partners led by returning headline sponsor Just Eat in a deal thought to be worth well in excess of 5m annually. Our newest winners were Davide and Ekin-Su. But that didn't stop our Megan, who wore a pair of Laura's shoes when she pulled Wes for a chat and boom she had him, just like that. I will say however it was lowkey hilarious when they came back and confirmed that Jess was indeed pied and didnt pie whoever it was she was with. Frankly, a large amount of fire in her belly. Unlike, say, Michael, my guess for the impetus behind Olivia's behavior makes me want to see her happy. When Tom blew it again, Maura tore him another new one to keep in the sexist suitcase he rolled out of the villa. He handed victory to Amber through his questionable actions and then got mad at himself for doing it. You could've been the hero that Yewande deserved, but you got greedy, infected by Anton's famous wandering eye syndrome. After ending things with Jake, Liberty said to Kaz, "You know, I might not have found love, or the love that I thought I had at first, but I found self-love.". He described himself as "not bothered" so many times it circled back into funny, like, seven times over. He has the heart of a lion and the hair of a Turkish Disney prince you just know he dreams of playing. Chief barista? What really takes the cake is when Amber asked Michael about a moment prior to Joanna going home, when he said something that amounted to, "I've found what I was looking for on Love Island." Gun to my head, I could not identify George's speaking voice if there was a blind police lineup using just the medium of sound. However, certain social media posts from Ballo came to the surface and were deemed problematic. He was a master of disguise, seemingly enamoured with Anna until she left for Casa Amor and he tried to crack on with Jourdan. Which contestants you didnt like from every season of Love Island UK? He didn't know avocados had pits until he saw one and referred to it as a "massive fucking rock" and a "fucking conker." They placed fourth, but Megan became a star. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. No contestant will ever have the arc Amber did, and no contestant was better suited for it. Love Islandcould go on for 400 more series, all of which I'd watch, and I don't think anyone would ever topple him for me. We were outstanding from start to finish. Season one saw Jessica Hayes and Max Morley crowned as the first winners of the re-booted show. (Also, for my money, Laura is responsible for the kiss drama. In case you weren't sure, Michael's exact quote from the night Joanna left was: "I feel like I came here and I found what I wanted, and now, she's leaving.". Chris had two signature looks: ablue kimonowith a towel wrapped around his hair, andsunglasses over eyeglasseswith a towel wrapped around his hair. Never underestimate a "horse girl" brave enough to come on Love Island. He was hilarious, both purposefully and inadvertently, without being judgy. We are not worthy. When Molly-Mae fell, Maura's response was, "I can't believe you wasted that wine. The public vote, along with her fellow islanders, failed her. Even though, unfortunately, Shaughna was booted off the Island nearly two weeks before the finale, she was Series 6's star. Tommy could not dancedeftlyif his life depended on it. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. (Women's Aid validity accused himgaslighting. It was the best moment of Series 7. You've played this game all wrong. Pic: ITV. He is superb, but Olivia was the heartbeat of the villa, unlike almost any other Islander from the show. Amber was a genuine source of comfort to her friends in the villa, even adopting a 6ft 7in older brother in the process. Live from South Africa we have our next round of Islanders He spelled Jason Statham "Jason Staythumb." After their half-relationship ended, Amy left the show and cemented her place later on this list, and Curtis spent some time loving the attention both Francesca and Maura were giving him. Interestingly, this part did not culminate in a low point of isolation, itculminated in a low point of Amber debating if she would take Michael back. Kady was a little shit stirrer. Let's just say their relationship is proof soulmates exist. Then her bumpy path to love got back on track with the arrival of a polite Irish boy from Limerick. But after pieing Kaz for Chloe, Chloe for Abi, and Abi for Mary, two of which were handled badly, something magical happened: Toby's moment of clarity, or, as he put it, ever the wordsmith, "that was a regret." With her take-no-shit tenor, confident intelligence, steadfast loyalty, and a face medieval kings would start wars to betroth, Newcastle-raised Amber is made for Love Island. It was a pleasure doing business with you, Tom. He was both predictable and unpredictable without turning into a dangerous mess. A handsome but ultimately very silent man. For! If you weren't reduced to a blubbering mess when Chris got upset about feeling as though he had never really 'fit in' before being saved from dumping off the island, you are made of stone and I urge you to seek medical help. The revelation about Anton's mother's dedication to shaving his arse came about on the very first day and continued to be a major talking point throughout the series, which speaks volumes. Again, no. It was delicious. It makes Montana both definitions of the word "galvanizing.". He laid on the kitchen counter when India, the woman he liked, gave more attention to human god Ovie (we'll get to Ovie, don't worry). Would the series have been the same without her? That's right, Amy is the owner of the heart he broke, but that broken heart also made her the creator of one of the best, most painfulLove Island quotes we have, "I was coming back here to tell you that I loved you." In the end, Kaz slayed the lawless, icy, ever-reigning goliath:Love Island. Kem fully gave himself to the show without losing sight of his real life waiting on the outside. Because while each series ofLove Islandhas the big contestant who goes on an emotional "journey" Jess, Camilla, Laura, Amber (Series 5), Sinnise, Toby and each series has the one contestant who feels like your sister Hannah, Amber (Series 3), Dani, Amber (Series 5), Demi, Liberty Olivia is one of only two people to take up both roles. He was consistently straightforward and caring, showcasing his vast intelligence time and time again. Sadly, they werent on Plus, she put an infectious smile on Ovie's face, which has to count for something. Thank you, chaldish one. Then, we must rank the contestants from worst to best for no reason other than morbid curiosity. Ireland's brilliant, audacious, hilarious daughter Maura is a Parisian pub crawl. I would die for Ovie Soko, if he would simply let me. If I think about his unrelenting friendship with Amber for too long, I will start involuntarily crying. She isn't on this list because of that, she's here because of her magnificent personality and (somewhat) her drama, but the role racism played in Kaz's experience cannot go unmentioned. She's so sexy it's her main source of confidence but she participated in possibly the least sexy, cringiest moment ever onLove Island: a semi-naked, 100% stilted "photoshoot." Did he speak in theLove Islandvilla at all? He is a fun, deeply sincere empathy machine who probably keeps his charming arrogance in a trendy Adidas bag when he's outside the villa. Then when Arabella left, you continued to be on the prowl despite loud declarations of infatuation with her. Love Island 2021 cast full line-up and contestants revealed Jamie Downham Sarah Grealish Published: 12:17 ET, Jun 22 2021 Updated: 16:43 ET, Aug 23 2021 Jamie Downham Sarah Grealish Published: Invalid Date, LOVE ISLAND is dominating our summer once again - and we are loving the romantic hopefuls delivering all the drama from I would say you can't write this stuff, but I literally do that. You were given the opportunity to share a night in the hideaway with Maura and all you had to do was be polite and respectful. Anna would barricade the doors shut and subject everyone to a strip search until she found the culprit, then she would have them publicly flogged until they apologised. It's like that famous Kris Jenner line: "When I first heard about Kim's tape, asher mother, I wanted to killher. When you watch Love Island, you learn that sometimes you're totally wrong about people, whether that be through an overestimation, an underestimation, or something else entirely. This sentiment from a guy whose one, single POA in life was to live with no regrets marked the true turn in Toby's transition from villain to parody, from annoyance to joy. To this day I cant get over Rebeccas reaction to Wallace making her avocado toast. From making hefty, game-changing romantic moves to creating the "Do-Bits Society" (DBS) a "society" dedicated to the acknowledgement and discussion of primarily non-intercourse sexual activity, AKA "doing bits" Wes left a substantial mark on Series 4, one I am thrilled to have. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. You big bloody numpty. Aside from that one fiery outburst in theLove Islandnight club, Belle was a relatively quiet contestant. He is a 5'10" ahem, 5'7" firework in the tightest white jeans you ever did see. We may never see a true villain of Michael's calibre on our screens again, be it a reality or fictional show. At first I didn't like her at all, but the more I witnessed her fun nature, loyalty, and humor, the more I found myself rooting for Jess. Despite being voted as the least popular couple, the pair have defied the odds and have also lasted outside of the villa. Probably one of the most divisive contestants on this year's Love Island, She's shy and quiet but she thrives off of attention. Web Love Island bosses under fire over way male contestants are being treated on the show. Remember when she ate an apple and a banana at the same time? A few weeks later, we reached her midpoint when Casa Amor appeared and Amber made the decision to stay with Michael, leaving her alone when he choose Joanna. That light did nothing but increase as he and Amber, the Islander Kem loved, went through their relationship ups and downs, like Amber's frolic-y flirting, Kem's gift of a symbolic bracelet, and him choosing to recouple with Chyna instead of staying loyal to Amber at Casa Amor (Kem thought they were over and that Amber would be with someone new, too). For all of Curtis's riveting drama, hurtful words, jazz-hands-y elocution, and calculating moves in search of post-show fame, this was his best moment of all. If it hadn't gotten boring after weeks and weeks and a plethora of "Jesus Christ, Olivia"s, she might be placing #2 on this list. I read the recap. By Bernardo Sim. Alright, we'll get there, to that masterful exit, but let us rewind first. Even once? I am not trying to play any part in that. Elegantly, New-York-City gorgeous Montana is the smart friend you go to after a breakup when you want to hear about how crappy your ex is. First came love, then came marriage for this pair who are believed to have made a whopping 4.4million since meeting in 2016, making them the richest contestants ever. There's a very real chance that Maura is currently undergoing intensive chiropractic services right now as a direct result of single-handedly carryingLove Island2019. She let him unravel, only to chime in with a gentle suggestion that they remain friends at the very end. Still, a nice girl. Things got boring when her and Tommy fell in love because the general public are messy bitches who live for drama, but it was a solid effort over all. His sex face which I point-blank refuse to hyperlink to haunts my dreams. Normally an ever-present attitude of "I think I'm so sexy" really grinds my gears, but Jess grew on me. Succeeding one falsehood Jess told while tipsy (though I think it would have happened anyway), multiple men deemed Jess sex material and not girlfriend material, as if women fit into those slots slots that are offense and rude no matter which one jerkfaces decide you belong in. They ended up voluntarily leaving together. Kem was the perfect contestant for this specific show. Because Islanders, I am so grateful for the addictive joy each and every one of you has contributed to. Remember that repugnant mayonnaise/cheese hybrid he concocted for Maura? No matter what happened away from the bubble, which is none of my business, Jack and Dani loved each other in the villa. Standard rules apply. Plus, and I know it was not always idyllic, but I really liked her and Montana's cerebral friendship. 2015. Love Island villa at war as Ron clashes with co-star Rosie Seabrook, 24 Industry placement advisor 27 Rosie is coupled up with Casey Credit: Rex Rosie entered the villa as We are so easy to make small that way, so easy to beat. Curtis, thank you for being a hot mess of a Love Island contestant. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Age isn't just a number, but Wes wasn't just a 20-year old, either. He'll find each of us around the globe and inform the one who comes before that he "can't lie, I am attracted to [insert new name here].". You would love to have her in your corner, even though Dani lost the plot when she found out Jack's ex was at Casa Amor, but we're just not going to talk about that. Yes, Georgia was loud and stubborn and in possession of more zest than the most prolific lemon grove in the Western Hemisphere, but holy hell did she bring it. To be fair, when you're coupled up with King Ovie, it's likely that your personality is going to be slightly duller in comparison. Their bond was promising enough for Olivia and Alex to keep seeing each other outside, and they got married a couple years later. She was unapologetically herself from start to finish, rightfully bodying Tom for his stupidity, forging a legitimate friendship with the girlfriend of the object of her affections after being rejected, pursuing the least desirable guy in the villa, she did it all. There wasn't a single moment of Ovie airtime this series that disappointed. Before she and Tom were meant to spend the night alone in the hideaway, he said to the boys, "It'll be interesting to see if she's all mouth or not." I would watch Ovie cutting the grass, squeezing pimples, trying his best to get the end out of a tube of toothpaste, truly anything. She made a mistake. You could enter that villa two days before the final and still end up winning if you stay unproblematic and have a nice smile. (When Laura wrongly called Megan a "slag," Megan calmly said, "She's slept with more people than me.") Plus, shoutout to Anna (Series 5), who is mentioned a fair amount here. Greg gives hope to all futureLove Islandstandby contestants. But we mustn't cry because it is over. He brought us the Silly Salmon and the knowledge that if you're determined enough, you can carve the word 'sorry' out of toast. Published Aug 27, 2021. "Fair" before he morphed into one of the bestLove Islandvillains, that is. He was fluttery like a dragonfly without being shallow. 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Love Island purports to be a show about love when it's actually about individual growth, friendship, social dynamics, and, in its bones, the choices we make when there are no distractions of the outside world to change or hide who we are. He is my #27.) Amber is #3 because of her plot, but I also want to point out how fabulous she was. Read more: Love Island: Devon's Faye Winter makes x-rated blunder introducing herself, Since then, Jamie popped the question to Camilla at the start of 2021 putting Nell in a baby grow that read "Mummy will you marry daddy?". Frankly, Dennon's sunglasses collection would've been a fun talking point for five minutes, so yes. Winner! The short answer is time and luck. She is the onlycontestant to have a three-act structure arc (the template for most movies), making her the one true protagonist the show has ever had, and likely ever will. Olivia was so human, you know. But, as a viewer, lord did he cause popcorn-worthy drama. It was unprecedented. But the looming threat of Liberty's heartbreak at his hands was present the entire series, so when she ended up leaving him, it was the happiest ending possible. Please, ITV, make it happen. Liberty is an angel. Amy walked back in thrilled to see him single and ready to tell him that she loved him, and I cried in a public library while watching it live on my laptop. They were both awful. Tom. Or when she told Tommy she still liked him? And he managed to do it all without being a massive prick to anyone in the process? ", Aldershot Town 1 Torquay United 1 - Gulls end losing run but in frustrating draw. Obviously, I am fond of Montana, and that is definitely factoring into her placement here. Love Island 2023 is well underway, with icks, abs and tans returning to our screens for the shows second ever winter edition. Harley was a nice girl, she made Chris happy and enjoyed her very short amount of time in theLove Islandvilla. She came across well in the villa and will surely secure work as an eyebrow model in the coming months. For his first month-ish, Michael was liked and set to win with Amber. Ovie is the coolest motherfucker to ever set foot in any building anywhere. They were an unlikeable symphony that was a parasite ofLove Island'sown making, like radiation poisoning. Here's a look back at all the If you had told Past Me that I would be including Toby on this list and in the top 10 no less, higher than Tommy I would have laughed in your face.