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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Clarisse Loughrey

Love Island 2018 LIVE: Hayley and Charlie leave the villa after public vote, Samira and Alex are saved

Friday night's Love Island saw one couple ejected from the villa and, to precisely no one's surprise, that couple happened to be Hayley and Charlie - who despised each other to a level only seen before in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?.

That means Alex and Samira were saved by the public vote, which is good news for Samira especially, who hopefully feels like her decision to appear on the show is worth her reportedly getting sued by the West End production she abruptly quit for it

Dani and Jack's relationship continued to blossom - with the couple now looking like favourites to win the whole show - though change is needed if their love is going to last, apparently, as Dani declared: "I ain't going to be making him ham and cheese croissants every night."

Two new girls will arrive at the villa on Sunday: Ellie, who reassuringly describes herself as "cute but psycho", and Zara, who is appearing on Love Island and is somehow concerned people might think she's shallow. Yes, people might think you're shallow Zara.

You can follow along with our reactions to Friday's drama here: 

Live Updates

13:45
The latest episode of Love Island comes rampaging towards us like the stampede of rhinos in Jumanji. Is it inevitable? Yes. Is there anything we can do prepare ourselves? Also yes. Read Tom Peck's recap of last night's episode here:
 

The torture of Love Island's Alex continues, but the tragic end could be in sight

The IndependentMeanwhile the transformation of Eyal from 'spiritual being' to part 1980s neoliberal part feudal knight is now complete
14:30
Love Island has managed to infiltrate the world of theatre drama, after reports emerged Samira is being sued for quitting her role in the West End production of Dreamgirls with only one day's notice.
 

Love Island contestant 'being sued' for quitting job days before joining show

The IndependentThe West End star reportedly gave theatre bosses one day's notice before joining the series
15:12
"While some Love Island couples do work - see last year’s Camilla and Jamie and season two winners Nathan and Cara - the likelihood of long-term success is certainly against the odds, explains behavioural psychologist, Jo Hemmings."
 

This is why all Love Island relationships are doomed to fail

The Independent‘Many of the couples are simply showmances’
16:30
The latest on Niall quitting the series:
 

This is why Love Island contestant Niall quit the series

The IndependentThe fan favourite decided to leave the villa earlier this week
17:30
If you're losing track of who's actually trapped on this island of guilt-tripping and secret meetings, catch up here:
 

Meet all the new Love Island 2018 contestants

The IndependentAn A&E worker, multiple models and a nuclear systems design engineer are hoping to find love
19:30
Let's get serious for a moment. What's with the hypocritical mockery of Laura’s relationship with 20-year-old Wes? 

Why is there such a stigma with older women dating younger men?

The IndependentLaura and Wes’ relationship on Love Island has been mocked on social media
20:30
Is Love Island fixed? It's conspiracy theory time: 

Love Island fans think show may be fixed following latest twist

The IndependentAre producers influencing contestants' decisions?
21:05
Here we go - it's happening. Two people are leaving tonight. The tension is high. High enough to leave people whispering carefully to each other in various corners of the villa.
21:12
After Megan's pure fury over Georgia jumping in the pool and having fun on the island-based reality TV show, Jack and Dani had a nice makeout session after her tears over the coupling decision - I mean this is basically the greatest love story of our era isn't it? This is Romeo and Juliet with far more prosecco, tans, and teeth whitening products.
21:21
The guilt has followed Dani from the couches to the kitchen. I mean Dani has the full spread of Shakespearean emotions: we've gone straight from Romeo & Juliet to Macbeth. Out damn spot and just, like, I feel really guilty Samira, you know?
21:24
Hayley has instilled pure confidence in everyone by confessing that she has no idea what the word "compatibility" means and thus has no actual concept what the show is about. What is love? What is island?
21:26
Georgia and Josh are being sent on their first date. Meaning they'll briefly be able to taste sweet freedom and a world that is not the villa. One problem: Josh is scared of fish.
21:31
Let's look back at the pool jump that left Megan so furious because... how dare Georgia... try to be the centre of attention on a show constructed solely around individuals trying to set themselves up for a series of fashion brand deals and club appearances?
 
21:35
You know if you really want to impress a girl, tell them you met Academy Award winner Gary Oldman. They go crazy for that. His portrayal of Winston Churchill is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
21:39
Jack demands the boys have access to harem pants and sarongs to hide their erections because two weeks without sex for them is basically state-sanctioned torture at this point.

Love Island airs every night at 9pm on ITV2 except for Saturdays when you're free to wander out into the world.

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