Love Island fans claim Lola played it 'safe' as she STEALS Reuben over Joey despite flirting up a storm with the former TOWIE star
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Love Island fans expressed their disappointment in the latest bombshell Lola Deluca as they claimed she played it 'safe' picking Reuben Collins to steal over Joey Essex.
During Thursday's instalment of the ITV2 reality TV show, new bombshells Lola, 22, and Harry Baker, 25, had to steal someone to couple up with.
However, to fans' disappointment, Lola chose to play it 'safe' by stealing Reuben instead of Joey, even after the pair shared flirty chats throughout the day.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans confessed they 'didn't see that coming' and claimed Lola only chose Reuben to be on the 'safe side'.
One fan said: 'I didn't see that coming, Lola chose Reuben just to be on the safe side, because she could see all the drama and reactions from Jessy.'; 'She wanted Joey but everyone scared her off'; 'All that talk with Joey and she bottled it and picked Reuben.'; 'Lola chickened out man. Should have picked Joey!'
Love Island fans expressed their disappointment in the latest bombshell Lola Deluca (seen) as they claimed she played it 'safe' picking Reuben Collins to steal over Joey Essex
During Thursday's instalment of the ITV2 reality TV show, new bombshells Lola, 22, and Harry Baker, 25, had to steal someone to couple up with and Harry chose Grace
However, to fans' disappointment, Lola chose to play it 'safe' by stealing Reuben (right) instead of Joey, even after the pair shared flirty chats throughout the day
The disappointing coupling up comes after Jessy Potts, 25, broke down in tears as she convinced herself she was going to be dumped as part of the latest brutal twist on the show.
Wednesday night's episode saw new bombshells Lola and Harry having to steal someone to couple up with.
And Jessy was sure that Joey would be stolen from her after his and Lola's flirty chats that day.
However after Harry stole Grace from Reuben, viewers didn't get to see who Lola picked as the episode ended on an 'infuriating' cliffhanger.
As the Islanders were told to gather around the fire pit and wait for Lola's choice, Jessy said to Joey: 'I'm going to be dumped, I'm going to be going home.'
Joey attempted to reassure her as he said: 'No you won't', before Jessy replied that he hadn't quite had enough time to shut things down with her.
Jessy was visibly emotional as she said: 'I think it's too late!'
Viewers were fuming that they didn't get to see Lola's choice as they penned on Twitter: 'When I said don't dump Jessy and Lolly in the same ep I didn't mean leave it on a cliffhanger like this #Loveisland.',
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, fans confessed they 'didn't see that coming' and claimed Lola only chose Reuben to be on the 'safe side'
'Another cliffhanger from love island uk. I actually hate you guys.',
'The cheek of you producers!', 'That was NOT worth the cliffhanger. #loveIsland',
'I swear if this is a cliffhanger just for her to cop out and pick Reuben #loveIsland.',
'what's with the cliffhanger? it's obvious who she's gonna pick #loveisland',
'Not another cliffhanger! #LoveIsland.'
Elsewhere on the episode Lolly and Konnor were the latest couple to be dumped from the villa.
In Wednesday night's episode, Nicole was in floods of tears as she and Ciaran had to choose who to dump from the island in a brutal twist - after viewers voted them favourite couple.
Fans had to wait a whole 24 hours to see whether Lolly, 30, and Konnor, 28, Grace and Reuben or Jess and Ayo would be axed.
The three couples were forced to wait to hear their fate on the show, leaving Nicole in floods of tears over her decision.
Lolly, who entered the villa earlier this week, found a connection with Konnor as soon as she entered the villa.
Speaking about her journey, she said: 'Leaving with Konnor is a highlight, what we had in the Villa was really nice so leaving with him is a bonus.'
The disappointing coupling up comes after Jessy Potts, 25, broke down in tears as she convinced herself she was going to be dumped as part of the latest brutal twist on the show
Wednesday night's episode saw new bombshells Lola and Harry having to steal someone to couple up with
And Jessy was sure that Joey Essex would be stolen from her after his and Lola's flirty chats that day
Viewers were fuming that they didn't get to see Lola's choice as they penned on Twitter: 'When I said don't dump Jessy and Lolly in the same ep I didn't mean leave it on a cliffhanger like this!'
'We are a new couple so I understand why Ciaran and Nicole made their decision.'
Konnor found connections with Grace Jackson and Emma Milton but mutually decided it was purely a friendship.
On his month-long time in the villa, Konnor said: 'Grace was very much my type and we got on really well despite her having a connection with Joey so we ended up being a friendship couple, you could say I shot myself in the foot there but I still stand by my decision.
'Emma and I had such great chats during Casa Amor and we are at a similar age and point in her lives which is why I picked her.
'We got on well but it quickly became apparent that it was more me trying to make things work but she's such a nice girl and it just wasn't meant to be.'
Love Island returns on Friday night at 9pm on ITV2.
As the Islanders were told to gather around the fire pit and wait for Lola's choice, Jessy said to Joey: 'I'm going to be dumped, I'm going to be going home'
However after Harry stole Grace from Reuben, viewers didn't get to see who Lola picked as the episode ended on an 'infuriating' cliffhanger
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I've tried dating and speaking to people on social media and it just hasn't been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn't expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I'm theirs, so I'll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up, so I'll bring style, and I'd like to think I'm quite funny so I'll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well - I'm good at picking up on people's personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be liars.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweets Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I've always been one for relationships, and when you have found someone you want to be with it's the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I'm the kind of guy that, if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I'd be there at any time of night.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I'd bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I'm somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I've been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it's fun. I've enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I'm out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I'm a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me: I think that's the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn't let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
NAME: Matilda Draper
AGE: 24
FROM: Beckenham
OCCUPATION: Recruitmant Consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BRING? I want to bring sunshine to the Villa. I’m lighthearted and don’t take myself too seriously. If things get too serious in the Villa I’m going to throw in a little joke or a ‘would you rather’.
Jessica Spencer
NAME: Jessica Spencer
AGE: 25
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Fashion Stylist
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I have my eyes on Ayo, despite his connection with Mimii. I fancy Ayo so much. Wil also seems like a catch and someone I want to explore a connection with.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I’m funny, flirty, sassy and ready to find love
Josh Sunday Oyinsan
NAME: Josh Sunday Oyinsan
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? All of them!! Mimii, Uma, Grace and Jess S. All of the girls there are beautiful.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I am not afraid to speak my mind! I’m not afraid of treading on any toes…
