There was a major shakeup on Love Island on Thursday as four islanders were sent packing in a dramatic double dump.
Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda were chosen as the least compatible pair and were then forced to choose another pair to get the boot, choosing Claudia Fogarty and Keanan Brand.
The pressure was high soon after as the Islanders took part in a sports day and split into red and blue teams led by Will Young and Jessie Wynter.
It wasn’t all fun and games, however, as some islanders accused others of cheating, while Tom Clare was not happy with the other boys rubbing their victory in his face.
Elsewhere, Kai Fagan’s romance with bombshell Sanam Harrinanan only grew stronger as he told the boys they’d made their relationship exclusive.
As tensions within the group continue to simmer, here’s everything you missed from Episode 46 of Love Island.
Awkward: Tensions rose on Love Island on Thursday when Tom Clare became furious with the attitude of the winning team after the Sports Day challenge
Match: There were also allegations of cheating as the islanders took the challenge a little too seriously
FANS PRAISE OLIVIA FOR DUMPING CLAUDIA AND KEANAN
Love Island’s Olivia has received rare praise from fans after she and Maxwell chose to have Claudia and Keanan kicked out of the villa.
Olivia and Maxwell had received word they were heading home on Tuesday’s episode after host Maya Jama rolled into the villa for a dump.
But in an unprecedented plot twist, the pair were then told they would be the ones who would choose who follows them out the door.
Long dubbed the show’s “bad guy,” fans couldn’t wait for Olivia to leave the program.
The pair then had to choose between Claudia and Keanan, Rosie and Casey, and Tanya and Shaq – who also received the fewest votes from the public.
Dumped: Love Island’s Olivia has received rare praise from fans after she and Maxwell chose to have Claudia and Keanan kicked out of the villa
And when they made their decision, Olivia explained how “difficult” it was.
She began: “That was a really difficult decision. Are you keeping a couple inside that could potentially rebuild a flame?
“Are you keeping a boy and girl here who haven’t had enough time?
“It was a very difficult decision to make and there are so many options we could have chosen.
“But we’ve decided that the islanders we’re going to dump are … Keanan and Claudia.”
When the episode aired, Olivia took to Twitter and received rare praise from fans.
One wrote: “Yes Liv the only thing you did right this whole season bye Claudia.”
A second added: “She actually made a decent decision?”
Dumped: Olivia and Maxwell had received word they were going home on Tuesday’s episode after host Maya Jama rolled into the villa for a dump
Meanwhile, other fans expressed their relief that Claudia was chosen to leave.
One fan wrote: “We got rid of Olivia and Claudia, order is finally restored”.
“Let’s face it, we all knew Olivia would give the boot to Claudia and Keanan,” said a second.
After leaving the villa, Claudia described the dumping as “bittersweet”.
She said: “It’s a bittersweet feeling considering the whole Casey situation and after that there was no one for me.
“I went with Keanan which was lovely and I’m looking forward to seeing my family now. It would have been nice to stay if someone came in for me but Olivia and Maxwell picked me and Keanan it was the right decision everyone else had a connection and we didn’t.
“I already miss the villa, I woke up this morning and thought: Where’s Samie? I miss her so much, we were literally best friends.’
Discussing her relationship with Casey, she added, “From the minute I walked in I was attracted to Casey.
“The way he looked, the way he came across, he’s the kind of guy I would take home to my parents. We got along really well and I definitely saw potential.
“It surprised me towards the end how he handled things because I felt like we could have worked on the outside.
“I knew as soon as we got the message I just felt like maybe it was because we were fairly new and he was a slow burner.
“My instinct told me if anyone turned heads, it would be Casey. I think he dragged it out a bit towards the end.
“I’m struggling to understand how you can hook up with someone for three weeks and then suddenly hook up with another girl after three days if you’re a slow burner.”
Meanwhile, Olivia gushed about her new husband Maxwell and admitted she’d “never felt like this before”.
She said: “So glad I checked out connections and was there when Maxwell walked in because it was definitely worth the wait!
“We have a date as soon as possible. I am so excited to meet his friends and family and he is excited to meet mine too.
“It’s all very exciting, I’ve never felt that way about a guy before.”
RON ACCUSES THE RED TEAM OF CHEATING
Love Island fans were in hysterics after Ron Hall accused the opposing Sports Day team of cheating.
After being rocked by a surprise quadruple dump, the Love Island villa got a chance to embrace their inner child by attending sports day.
But as he watched them compete, Ron thought he saw Casey holding the egg during the egg-and-spoon race.
Frustrated by their antics, he told them, “I’m blind in one eye and I still saw it!”.
And when the episode aired, fans took to Twitter to admit they were shocked by the financial adviser’s comments.
Hysterical: Love Island fans were in hysterics after Ron Hall accused the opposing Sports Day team of cheating
One viewer wrote: “That has to be the funniest thing Ron has ever said.”
“Well Ron I didn’t mean to laugh like that,” added another.
A third viewer said: “Ron LMAOOOO”
A fourth added: “Not Ron making a disabled joke after everyone has been monitoring Twitter so hard for him! Pure chaos in this man.
Still hysterical, a fifth said, “Ron, I’m crying.”
When the islanders were left to relax in the garden, they received a text message saying: “Islanders, loosen up and put on your sweatbands because today the villa will compete on sports day!
‘#EggAndSpooning #LetTheGamesBegin.’
But after the Red Team’s antics, some competitive figures were certainly disheveled in the Villa feathers.
Cheat? Ron watched them compete and thought he saw Casey holding the egg during the egg and spoon race
Jessie and Will were both made captains, with Will leading the red team and Jessie leading the blue team.
Both teams competed against each other in four rounds. First was the Space Hopper Relay, round two was the Egg and Spoon race.
The next round was the water balloon race and without using hands each team had to pass the water balloons between them and into the bucket at the end of the course.
The blue team had a tactic, as one of the girls put it, “The strategy was to get the balloon and put it in Jessie’s boobs.”
The fourth and final round of the sports day was the inflatable surfboard race, where everyone had to get on an inflatable and paddle the length of the pool to see which team was the strongest swimmer.
FANS REJOICE AS KAI AND SANAM GET MORE SCREEN TIME
Love Island fans were over the moon as they rejoiced at Kai and Sanam getting more screen time following Olivia’s exit.
The pair, who recently went exclusive with their romance, were going strong but they weren’t seen much at the villa amid recent drama involving fellow islanders.
After the dumping, Kai and Sanam enjoyed a romantic breakfast during which they discussed their growing relationship.
During their conversation, Kai playfully challenged his girl to pop the L-bomb, with Sanam cheekily insisting that she really “likes” the gym teacher.
And as the scenes unfolded, viewers were quick to comment on how happy they were to see more of the pair on their screen, with one quipping that they’re “finally getting the screen time they deserve!”
Here they are: Love Island fans were over the moon as Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan got more screen time following Olivia Hawkins’ exit
Taking to Twitter, fans were quick to share their opinions, with some suggesting that Olivia – who was recently involved in the ‘wrong’ drama involving Jessie – was now gone and the pair were more visible.
One wrote: “It’s weird that Kai and Sanam are getting more screen time now that Olivia has gone.”
“Literally twirling my hair and kicking my feet while watching Kai and Sanam. They are so cute,’ shared a second.
A third commented: “I really love Kai and Sanam they are so cute now that two couples have gone they would get more screen time.”
“Kai and Sanam are finally getting the screen time they deserve now that Olivia and Maxwell are gone,” noted a fourth fan.
“Aww so happy Sanam and Kai are getting screen time love this,” wrote a fifth.
With another addition: ‘OLIVIA GONE AND WE’RE GETTING KAI AND SANAM SCREENTIMEWE WON.’
FANS SLAM SHAQ TO GO INTO TOM
Love Island kicked off after the annual Sports Day competition, after Shaq and Will constantly “childishly” attacked Tom over his team losing.
Tensions rose as the islanders relaxed after the eventful day, but Shaq persisted in teasing Tom after beating his team in the kids games.
Shaq joked at Tom: “You’re a grown man, cheer up. You go again, come back to the training ground, we go again. It is in order. It’s just a game. Only winners and losers, right?’
His partner Tanya seemed less than impressed with his antics as she told Shaq, “Go away and you’re done now.”
Shaq couldn’t help but keep digging at Tom, adding: “I say we go over and have Samie give Tom a hug to calm himself. You lost the game. It’s a joke, brother. It’s a joke.’
“Shaq took this too far”: Shaq and Will continuously attacked Tom “childishly” because his team lost the sports day
‘He’s the one who’s acting like a kid’: Tensions rose as the islanders relaxed after the eventful day, but Shaq didn’t let up on angering Tom after beating his team in the kid’s games
Tom finally lost his calm and yelled, “Shaq, I’m telling you, it’s not funny, but why are you on me all the time when it’s done. It wasn’t funny the first time. Just fuck off bro and leave it. I understand, go now.’
Viewers agreed with Tom and quickly took to Twitter to slam Shaq for acting like a “baby” and that Shaq would be “angry” if it were the other way around.
One wrote: “Yes there is banter after winning etc but Will and Shaq took that too far Tom minding his business and as they crowded around him yelling at him obviously Tom would be upset about that anyone would do it.”
Another said: “Shaq is childish. What a joke! Kudos to Tom for keeping his cool.”
A third wrote: “Well I’m on this one with Tom. I’m all for teasing with buddies, but it’s when they keep going when it’s not funny anymore it just gets annoying. Shaq and Will are acting like children.
A fourth added: “Nah Shaq needs to come down. I didn’t think Tom could blush any more.
“If I were Tom I would have slapped Will and Shaq right now, they’re annoying fags,” added another.
A sixth fumed: “The audacity of Shaq to tell Tom ‘stop acting like a baby’ hmmmmm ok mate.
Shaq joked at Tom: “You’re a grown man, cheer up. You go again, come back to the training ground, we go again. Only winners and losers, right? You lost the game. It’s a joke’
Annoyed: Tom lost his composure, he said: “Shaq I’m telling you it’s not funny but why are you all over me when it’s done. It wasn’t funny the first time. Just fuck off bro and leave it. I understand, go now
“Shaq is childish”: Viewers agreed with Tom and quickly took to Twitter to slam Shaq for acting like a “baby” and that Shaq would be “angry” if it were the other way around.
“Shaq insults Tom and says he’s a grown man and shouldn’t be so salty about a game but he’s the one acting like a kid for partying and teasing someone,” said another.
Others, however, did quip that Shaq was left “shaken” and “jealous” after he and Tanya were in the bottom 4 for least compatible.
One viewer said: “I think Shaq might be a little disconcerted that he was in the last 3…he seems very bitter. Who is the real loser Shaq? Tom or you? Hmmm’.
A second believes: “Shaq is pissed knowing he was in the last 4 and Tom and Sammie were at the top! Shaq is jealous and a narcissist! Send them both out.
“Tom, remind Shaq that you may not have won sports day but you weren’t in the last 4 pairs…” added another.
A fourth said: “Shaq says Tom is a baby if he’s the one playing it. If someone did this to Shaq, Shaq will be angry.”
LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS
Tanya Manhenga
Name: Tanya Manhenga
Age: 22
Location: Liverpool
Profession: student and model
Something not many people know about her: “I have vitiligo, which is skin pigmentation that you might not even notice.”
“It’s on my lip and I have a streak in my hair. Not many people know that, but I think it’s pretty cute.”
“I don’t care about covering it up all the time, I think it’s a mood.”
Lana Jenkin
Name: Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
Location: Luton
Profession: makeup artist
What not many people know about her: “I have worked with many celebrities in my work as a make-up artist.
“When I was 6 years old I lived in Spain and was an extra in an episode of Benidorm.”
Claudia Fogarty
Name: Claudia Fogarty
Age: 28
Location: Blackburn
Occupation: Owner of a fashion boutique
Something not a lot of people know about them: “When a guy is having a cup of tea or a cup of coffee and they make a slurping noise and say, ‘Oh, that was a really good brew.’
‘Only no, drink it and move on, I don’t like Slurper.’
Olivia Hawkin
Name: Olivia Hawkins
Age: 27
Location: Brighton
Profession: ring girl and actress
Something not many people know about her: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a nice 10 minute conversation about life.”
“I was a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress on James Bond with Daniel Craig, and I was also a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.”
Tom Klara
Name: Tom Klara
Age: 23
Location: Barnsley
Profession: Semi-professional soccer player
What not many people know about him: I’m a fan of High School Musical
Name: Samie Elishi
Age: 22
Location: London
Profession: Senior coordinator for real estate agents
What not many people know about her: “I’m a really honest person and I don’t have a filter. I won’t take trash from anyone, especially when it comes to boys!’
Name: Maxwell Samuda
Age: 23
Location: London
Profession: finance student and restaurant manager
Who did he have his eye on at Casa Amor? Samie. She’s keeping it real and she doesn’t seem afraid to speak her mind.
Name: Rosie Seaford
Age: 24
Location: Buckinghamshire
Profession: Industrial Internship Advisor
Something not many people know about her: “I have a really bad phobia of frozen food, I can’t touch frozen food.”
Kai Fagan
Name: Kai Fagan
Age: 24
Location: Manchester
Profession: Science and physical education teacher
What not many know about him: “I am a Jamaican citizen. That’s why I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.
“I now play semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.”
“Technically, I have three different degrees and went to three different universities.”
Ron Hall
Name: Ron Hall
Age: 25
Location: Essex
Profession: financial advisor
Something not many people know about him: “If you met me, you would never know that I am blind in one eye.”
“It was the result of a soccer injury when I was 8 years old. I have two different colored eyes, one blue and one green.”
will young
Name: Will Young
Age: 23
Location: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: farmer
What not many people know about him: “Every evening I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.”
“A girl I met told me to meditate, I tried it and loved it. I stopped seeing them and continued meditating!
“It’s a beautiful way to reflect on yourself.”
Shaq Muhammad
Name: Shaq Muhammad
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: airport security officer
What not many people know about him: “I’m a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.’
“Every time I see Dear John, I cry.
This is my favorite movie. Every time I’m with someone and they say, “Let’s watch a romantic movie,” I say, “How about Dear John, how does that sound?”
Jessie Wynter
Name: Jessie Wynter
Age: 26
Location: Sydney
Profession: personal trainer
Something you might not know about her: she was in the second series of Love Island Australia
Name: Casey O’Gorman
Age: 26
Location: Triing
Profession: HR consultant
What not many people know about her: “I’m really squeamish. I cut my hand once and passed out.
Name: Sanam Harrinanan
Age: 24
Location: Bedford
Occupation: social worker
Who did she have her eye on at Casa Amor? “Kai is my number one. Job wise I think we would socialize a lot and I think it’s cute!
Name: Keanan Brand
Age: 24
Location: Wigan
Profession: Professional rugby player
Something he would put on his dating profile: “I’m of Irish descent so I always have the luck of the Irish with me.”