Love Island: New bombshell Danica couples up with Gemma Owen’s ‘gutted’ partner Luca in dramatic scenes as Remi is dumped from the villa
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Love Island’s latest bombshell Danica Taylor coupled up with Luca Bish in the dramatic show opening that saw Remi Lambert dumped from the villa on Sunday.
Danica certainly ruffled feathers during the recoupling as she chose to pair up with the ‘gutted’ fish monger, sending his relationship with Gemma Owen to the rocks.
The shock decision saw Gemma forced to take back her day one partner, Davide Sanclimenti as single Remi was forced to pack his suitcase after all the other couples were confirmed.
Shock: New bombshell Danica Taylor has coupled up with ‘gutted’ Luca Bish in dramatic show opener that saw Remi Lambert dumped from the villa on Sunday
Speaking ahead of her choice, Danica told them she had ‘to go with heart’, despite not even being in the villa 24 hours.
‘I can kind of only go on what I can see at face value and somebody who I feel like is usually my type. I need to explore that unfortunately so I’m going to have to follow my heart on this one. The boy that I want to couple up with is Luca.’
Luca could be seen with his head in his hands, later telling Gemma: ‘I want you, that is it and I don’t care.’
Gutted: Danica certainly ruffled feathers during the recoupling that sent his relationship with Gemma to the rocks
Nightmare: Luca could be seen with his head in his hands after Danica’s anouncment
Drama: Speaking ahead of her choice, Danica told them she had ‘to go with heart’, despite not even being in the villa 24 hours
Before he jokingly added: ‘It just means you have something good if a new girl comes in and picks me doesn’t it.’
Gemma laughed as she replied: ‘I feel like I’ve gone back to day one again going back to Davide.’
‘My eyes are only for you at the minute, you make me feel like a young kid who hasn’t experienced anything before all I want to do is get to know you more and more,’ Luca continued.
Choice: Danica explained: ‘I need to explore that unfortunately so I’m going to have to follow my heart on this one. The boy that I want to couple up with is Luca’
New couple: The shock decision saw Gemma forced to take back her day one partner Davide
Headed home: Single Remi (centre) was forced to pack his suitcase after all the other couples were confirmed
Speaking in the beach hut, he added: ‘It will make us stronger but I am gutted.’
Upon his exit Remi detailed: ‘I’m a bit disappointed – I wish I could stay longer to get to know Indiyah and Danica mostly. At the same time, I feel like it was my time to leave. I was getting mixed signals and I wasn’t getting a clear answer from the girls.
He revealed that he was initially attracted to Paige before admitted that Indiyah caught his eye.
Feelings: Luca later told Gemma: ‘I want you, that is it and I don’t care’
Should Gemma be worried? He jokingly added: ‘It just means you have something good if a new girl comes in and picks me doesn’t it’
Loved-up: Speaking in the beach hut, Luca added: ‘It will make us stronger but I am gutted’
Remi continued: ‘I feel like me and Indiyah had a connection but her and Ikenna were there from the start and they’ve built a strong connection and foundation. I just wish I’d had more time with her.’
Elsewhere in the explosive episode, viewers saw Ekin-Su pair up with Jay, who she previously shared sneaky kisses with, Tasha continued her relationship with Andrew and Amber chose Dami.
Whilst Paige stuck with Jaques and Indiyah stood by Ikenna, despite the couple appearing to be on the rocks.
Indiyah later discussed her feelings with the other contestants by the pool, as she admitted that she didn’t think there was a ‘spark’ between herself and Ikenna and felt that Dami was easier to speak to.
Together at last: Elsewhere in the explosive episode, viewers saw Ekin-Su pair up with Jay, who she previously shared sneaky kisses with
All alone: After the shock recoupling Luca chose to spend the night in the living room as he decided against sharing a bed with his new partner Danica
After the shock recoupling Luca chose to spend the night in the living room as he decided against sharing a bed with his new partner Danica.
The next day the Islanders were relaxing in the garden when Danica received a text revealing she would be going on a date with Luca.
Leaving the Villa the newly formed couple made their way to the beach as they enjoyed a romantic shoreside setting complete with picnic blanket and drinks.
Romantic: The next day the Islanders were relaxing in the garden when Danica received a text revealing she would be going on a date with Luca to the beach
Scenic: Leaving the Villa the newly formed couple made their way to the beach as they enjoyed a romantic shoreside setting complete with picnic blanket and drinks
Speaking on the date, Danica said: ‘Honestly, this is probably the second genuine date I think I’ve been on.’
To which the fishmonger replied: ‘Wow, pleasure, I am sure a lot of boys would want to kiss you.’
‘Kisses on first dates?’, Danica questioned.
Viewers were told at the end of the episode that they would be able to cast a vote to save their favourite boy and girl, those with the fewest votes would be at risk of going home, whilst Danica would be excluded from the vote.
Love Island returns on Monday night at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.
Cheers! ‘Kisses on first dates?’, Danica questioned
LOVE ISLAND 2022: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Paige Thorne
Name: Paige Thorne
Age: 24
Location: Swansea
Occupation: Paramedic
Who is their type on paper? ‘In Swansea there is just no-one I can find.
‘I haven’t got to swipe. So, hopefully they can just come to me now!
‘I came out of a relationship and I was just so done with guys. Then I was like, ‘Ok, I’m bored now’
Indiyah Polack
Name: Indiyah Polack
Age: 23
Location: London
Occupation: Hotel waitress
Who is their type on paper? ‘It’s quite hard to date without being influenced by social media and stuff like that.
‘Love Island is a great place to get to know someone one-on-one.
‘I don’t think I have ever been out with two guys who are quite the same.’
Tasha Ghouri
Name: Tasha Ghouri
Age: 23
Location: Thirsk
Occupation: Model and dancer
Who is their type on paper? ‘My dating life has been a shambles.
‘This is an opportunity for me to find ‘the one’ and have a great summer at the same time.
‘I’m definitely ready for a relationship. I’m 23 now so I’m ready to get to know someone and travel with them.’
Gemma Owen
Name: Gemma Owen
Age: 19
Location: Chester
Occupation: International Dressage Rider and Business Owner
Who is their type on paper? ‘I am open to finding love, I’m wanting to have a really fun summer.
‘I would say I’m fun, flirty and fiery. I think I’m good at giving advice, I’m a good person to talk to, I’m very honest.
‘If I want the same guy, I’d do it but in a nice respectful way.
Andrew Le Page
Name: Andrew Le Page
Age: 27
Location: Guernsey
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Who is their type on paper? ‘When I’m with someone I’m very loyal.
‘I’m a good boyfriend as when I’m with someone I’m all for them.
‘I’m actually single for once, so I thought why not?
This is the best time to give it a go.’
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Name: Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Age: 27
Location: Essex
Occupation: Actress
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’m quite picky and I’m not just looking for looks, I’m looking for brains!
‘I’m looking for someone with intelligence, someone who can have good chats. Nothing like cockiness!’
Jay Younger
Name: Jay Younger
Age: 28
Location: Edinburgh
Occupation: Investment analyst
Who is their type on paper? ‘I am a slow burner for sure, yeah. I don’t fall easily.
‘I quite like self sufficiency in girls.’
Danica Taylor
Name: Danica Taylor
Age: 21
Location: Leicester
Occupation: Dancer
Who is their type on paper? ‘I am the type of girlfriend that I want to do so much with you – deep conversations, silly activities.
‘If you say let’s go canoeing all day even though I am quite a glam girl, I am down for it.’
Dami Hope
Name: Dami Hope
Age: 26
Location: Dublin
Occupation: Senior Microbiologist
Who is their type on paper? ‘I will be talking to different girls, it might not go well with some.
‘When I’m actually in a relationship, I think it’s a star sign thing.
‘I’m an Aries but I’m very passionate – I always used to put that person first. I’m really good at being in a team’.
Davide Sanclimenti
Name: Davide Sanclimenti
Age: 27
Location: Rome (lives in Manchester)
Occupation: Business owner
Who is their type on paper? ‘A lot of English girls actually love me.
‘They love to be around me and I love to be around them. I want to find my soulmate.
‘Find my person so I can actually build something in the future, grow with them, be a family. ‘
Ikenna Ekwonna
Name: Ikenna Ekwonna
Age: 23
Location: Nottingham
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’ve only been in one past relationship but now I think I’m at the age where I could find someone.
‘Hopefully, I’m going to bring spontaneity and excitement.
‘I’m not really shy to speak to people I don’t really care too much about what people think.’
Amber Beckford
Name: Amber Beckford
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Nanny
Who is their type on paper? ‘I don’t like guys that show off.
‘I don’t like flashy guys – just have a personality and make me laugh.
‘There was this one guy and he was trying to purposefully show off his car keys and we were literally in the middle of a restaurant!’
Luca Bish
Name: Luca Bish
Age: 23
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Fishmonger
Who is their type on paper? ‘I prefer to meet girls out and about. I think when you go looking for it, it’s not as easy though, it’s like you’re too desperate for it.
‘If I think you’re the one or I like you, I’ll take you out on a date but other than that, if we talk and I don’t like where it’s going – then I won’t be throwing out dates.’
Jacques O’Neill
Name: Jacques O’Neill
Age: 23
Location: Cumbria
Occupation: Rugby League Player
Who is their type on paper? ‘I think it needs to be the right person, at the right time.
‘I was saying to my mum the other day that I want a girl. And I’m now ready to settle down.’
Remi Lambert
Name: Remi Lambert
Age: 22
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Model
Who is their type on paper? ‘Now it’s time to find something more serious. I usually meet girls out and about on a night out.
‘If I see a girl I like, I’ll just go over without hesitation and sometimes I meet girls through Instagram.’
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