Love Island star George Knight has quit the villa just days after he walked into the show as a bombshell.
An ITV statement announced on Thursday: ‘For private reasons, George has left the Love Island Villa. We have a duty of care towards George and as such will not be commenting further.’
It has been reported the star will still feature in tonight’s episode.
The professional footballer, from Winchester, arrived in the villa on Tuesday alongside fellow bombshell Yasmin Hadlow.
In Wednesday night’s episode, George and Yasmin caused shockwaves when they sent two singletons packing and going home.
Host Maya Jama tasked the new bombshells with a secret mission of dumping one boy and one girl from the villa on Tuesday.
Maya told them: ‘You can dump anyone for any reason… What you’re about to do will rock the villa. They won’t see this coming. And remember – this is our little secret.’
After 24 hours, it was time to choose – with Ellie and Samraj picked as the singletons sent home in a double dumping.
Love Island star George Knight has quit the villa just days after he walked into the show as a bombshell
The professional footballer, from Winchester, arrived in the villa on Tuesday alongside fellow bombshell Yasmin Hadlow
Breaking down in tears, Yasmin said: ‘I’m so sorry, its been a mutual thing and we’ve both had to agree on it. It’s not easy but we’ve just had to come together to agree.’
‘I was obviously the biggest competition, even still proceeding to befriend me – it’s fake’, Ellie fumed.
Since she entered the villa on day one, Ellie has been coupled up with Aidan until Yasmin walked in as a bombshell and shook things up.
After plenty of flirty chats, Yasmin sent Ellie home in a bid to couple up with Aidan.
Yet in a Love Island first, a huge twist was unveiled at the end of the episode which saw Ellie and Samraj receive a text message teasing ‘their time is not up yet’.
It will come as a surprise to no one that the Love Island villa has already been packed with smooches and liaisons.
And the kissing is set to continue during Thursday’s episode, as Yasmin and Aidan’s romance heats up as they share a kiss after Ellie’s dumping.
Ellie had been pursuing a connection with Aidan, but was left devastated when Yasmin and George chose her and Samraj to be dumped from the show.
Yasmin and Aidan catch up in the Snug to discuss Yasmin’s decision to dump Ellie.
The Love Island smooches are set to continue as Yasmin and Aidan share a kiss during Thursday’s episode
Viewers saw Ellie and Samraj seemingly dumped from the villa, but as the episode came to a close, the pair learned their journey on the show was far from over
‘I’m sorry it’s put you in a sh*t situation,’ she tells him.
‘I’m just shocked, that’s all. I didn’t expect it,’ he replies. Comforting her, Aidan pulls Yasmin in for a hug.
Surprised and seeking clarity on the decision to dump Samraj, Robyn pulls George for a chat by the Fire Pit.
‘What did you make your decision off? Basically competition?’ Robyn asks.
Asking what it was based on, George replies: ‘Personal gain, don’t take it personally.’
But for Ellie and Samraj, all is not as it seems. Following a shock text informing them that their Love Island journey isn’t over, they sneak off to somewhere much closer to home than the airport… The Hideaway.
Later, as they head to bed, Samraj says, ‘I didn’t think I’d be spending my first night in the Hideaway with you, Ellie, as much as I love you!’
The next day, in the villa, Aidan pulls Yasmin for a chat on the Terrace and things quickly heat up.
Aidan says, ‘My attention is of course with you. I think I made a bold statement yesterday and I stick by it… But I feel like you also made a bold decision which was nice.’
After Ellie and Samraj’s supposed dumping, Aidan pulls Yasmin for a chat on the Terrace and things quickly heat up
Following a shock text informing them that their Love Island journey isn’t over, they sneak off to somewhere much closer to home than the airport… The Hideaway
The excited pair learn that their time on Love Island is far from over…
The next day in the Hideaway, Ellie and Samraj reflect on the previous night’s events
But the pair then learn that there are two bombshells waiting to take them on a date, and immediately get glammed up to meet their new arrivals
‘Was it bad?’ asks Yasmin.
‘Nah, it was sexy…’ Aidan replies flirtatiously.
‘I did it all for you,’ Yasmin teases.
He pulls her in for a kiss, and the pair share a few sexy smooches.
With Aidan making his move on Yasmin, little does he know that Ellie is much closer than he thinks…
The next day in the Hideaway, Ellie and Samraj reflect on the previous night’s events.
Annoyed that his opportunity to explore a connection with Mica was cut short, Samraj says: ‘It got snatched away. George and Yasmin were playing the victim… Yasmin was crying and George was huffing and puffing, but you should just own it.’
Ellie follows, ‘If we get back in, I’m going to be bold as f*cking brass… I’m going to get what I want.’
Their fiery conversation is abruptly interrupted by a text that leaves Ellie stunned.
‘Ellie and Samraj, two bombshells are waiting to date you. Please get ready.’
‘That’s the level of chaos I was waiting for,’ says Ellie.
The pair dress to impress and head out for some romantic alfresco cocktails with two new arrivals… and viewers will learn their identities in Thursday’s show.
Love Island continues on Thursday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
LOVE ISLAND 2026: MEET THE ISLANDERS
Jasmine
Age: 27
Job: Fashion Business Owner
From: Dubai (lives in London)
How do you plan to handle the competition? ‘Respectfully, what competition?’
Aidan
Age: 23
Job: Property Broker
From: Kent
His type on paper: ‘I wouldn’t say I have a strict type on paper. Personality is the most important thing for me.’
Lorenzo
Age: 28
Job: Business Owner
From: Hertfordshire
Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? ‘I think drama is fun! As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war. It’ll be interesting to see what unfolds…’
Sam
Age: 25
Job: Electrician
From: Dudley
How do you plan to handle the competition? ‘I’ve never really had to compete before, so it’ll be interesting. I know what I bring to the table, and I’m confident in what I have to offer.’
Samraj
Age: 25
Job: Model
From: Birmingham
What’s your relationship strategy? Go straight for the goal or play it safe? ‘Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don’t really chase that much, I’m used to girls coming to me.’
Sean
Age: 25
Job: Primary School Teacher
From: Galway
How do you plan to handle the competition? ‘If I see someone I like, I’m going for it and nothing’s gonna stop me.’
George
Age: 28
Job: Professional footballer
From: Winchester
His type on paper: ‘Tanned brunettes, quite minimalist looking, not much make up, dresses really well, funny, charismatic, all of that stuff.’
Yasmin
Age: 23
Job: Recruitment Consultant
From: Kent
How do you plan to handle the competition? ‘There is no competition. I am a girl’s girl, but when it comes down to what I want, I’ll have to go for it!’
Ope
Age: 27
Job: West-End Performer
From: Lincolnshire
How do you handle the competition? ‘No one phases me. I’m so confident in my ability to just do my thing. I don’t get phased, I don’t get impersonated, I don’t get threatened.’
Mica
Age: 21
Job: Student
From: Barbados (lives in London)
Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? ‘I’ll dabble in both I feel. Obviously the whole point is finding love and that’s going to be my main goal. I’m not saying I’m going to start drama but if there is drama going on, I would obviously be a little bit nosey and want to know what’s going on.’
Lola
Age: 28
Job: Detective
From: Kent
If VAR reviewed your flirting game, what foul would earn you a red card? ‘I can be a bit of a brat, I get really hangry! If you just feed me, I’ll be alright.’
Angelista
Age: 24
Job: Nurse
From: Staffordshire
What kind of person are you hoping doesn’t walk through the villa door? ‘Someone who wants to be in everyone’s face all the time, centre of attention all the time, that’s an ick! Someone that’s obnoxious I don’t like.’
Ellie
Age: 24
Job: Real Estate Videographer
From: West Lothian
Her type on paper: ‘Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a classic for a reason. Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well.’
Robyn
Age: 21
Job: Quantity Surveyor and DJ
From: Liverpool
In your love life to date, have you been a World Cup winner or knocked out in the first round? ‘I just feel like the right person hasn’t come yet. That’s the only reason I haven’t qualified, not because I can’t.
