Amber Beckford and Ikenna Ekwonna were both brutally dumped from Love Island on Tuesday night’s dramatic episode – as new girl Antigoni Buxton gets set to enter the villa.
The public had been voting for their least favourite girl and boy which left Monday night’s show on a nail-biting cliff hanger as the contestants gathered around the fire pit to learn their fate.
The boys with the fewest votes were Ikenna, Jay Younger and Andrew Le Page while the girls with the fewest votes were Tasha Ghouri, Amber and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu.
Shock: Amber Beckford and Ikenna Ekwonna were both dumped from the villa on Tuesday night’s dramatic episode
The girls were left devastated as Amber left, with Tasha saying she felt ‘heartbroken’ that she was dumped, while the boys lamented how the villa wouldn’t be the same without Ikenna.
Speaking as he left the villa Ikenna said: ‘I will miss the boys and Dami so much and I wish them all the best!’
Amber then added: ‘I will miss all of them, I will miss the chats with Dami and I have no regrets over my time in the villa at all.’
Tough: The public had been voting for their least favourite girl and boy which left Monday night’s show on a nail-biting cliff hanger as the contestants gathered around the fire pit to learn their fate
Dumping: The boys with the fewest votes were Ikenna, Jay Younger and Andrew Le Page while the girls with the fewest votes were Tasha Ghouri, Amber and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
Off she goes: Indiyah was visibly emotional as Amber was sent home by the public vote
Earlier in the night after the names were announced, Paige Thorne received a text that said: ‘Only one boy and one girl will be going home tonight. That decision is in the hands of the public.’
Danica Taylor and Dami Hope both received text messages saying: ‘The boy/girl with the fewest votes and therefore dumped from the island is…’ before the show ended with viewers forced to wait until Tuesday to find out who has been dumped.
Elsewhere on Tuesday’s episode sparked continued to fly between Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack as the pair shared a deep chat in intense scenes.
The two have recently expressed interest in one another romantically and things got more serious as they discussed love.
Drama: The girls were left devastated as Amber left, with Tasha saying she felt ‘heartbroken’ that she was dumped, while the boys lamented how the villa wouldn’t be the same without Ikenna
Unexpected: Tasha and Andrew were shocked to find out that they were both in the bottom three
Upsetting: The islanders were all rocked by the shock dumping (Danica and Luca are pictured reacting to the news)
Teaser: Blonde bombshell Antigoni Buxton is set to enter the villa on Wednesday night’s episode of the show
Dami asked the hotel waitress, 23: ‘You’ve never been in love?’
Indiyah replied: ‘I feel I’ve had loads of love for someone but I don’t think I was ‘in love’.’
In a move that may be Dami’s way of hoping to win Indiyah’s heart, he asked for her to elaborate.
‘What would it take for you to be in love,’ the senior microbiologist, 26, then questioned.
Indiyah answered: ‘A lot of contributing factors.
Goodbye: Speaking as he left the villa Ikenna said: ‘I will miss the boys and Dami so much and I wish them all the best!’
Leaving: Ikenna hugged the boys as he said his goodbyes to the other contestants
Time to go: Amber and Ikenna said their final goodbyes to their friends as they left the villa
Seeing them off: The remaining contestants waved as the pair headed home after two weeks in the villa
‘I feel like if I’m with somebody and there is that slight feeling my head could be turned or I could have eyes for somebody else then that goes to show that I’m not in love.’
They later kissed in a very steamy challenge after Indiyah gave him a lap dance and later smooched again outside of the challenge – leaving the pair visibly giddy.
Elsewhere on the episode bombshell Danica Taylor had her eyes set on Davide Sanclimenti, 27, as she admitted that the Italian hunk ‘ticks all her boxes’.
Danica made her confession on Tuesday’s episode after she was snubbed by Luca during their beach date.
She joined Davide in the garden for a chat with her adding that she enjoys being a ‘flirtatious minx.’
Davide joked: ‘I tick all the boxes but I’m still single!’
Love is in the air? Elsewhere on Tuesday’s episode sparked continued to fly between Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack as the pair shared a deep chat in intense scenes
Romance: Later on the episode the pair enjoyed a VERY steamy kiss during one of the night time challenges
Flirty: Elsewhere on the episode bombshell Danica Taylor had her eyes set on Davide Sanclimenti, 27, as she admitted that the Italian hunk ‘ticks all her boxes’
Heating up: She joined Davide in the garden for a chat with her adding that she enjoys being a ‘flirtatious minx’
‘That’s what I’m here for, Davide. You never know. Give it a couple of days and you might show your romantic side’, Danica quips.
Davide said to the comments: ‘You’re very confident.’
Speaking in the Beach Hut, Danica added: ‘With Davide, I feel like he is opening up to me a little bit more, which I needed. I’m enjoying being a cheeky flirtatious minx to be honest!’
Trouble: Elsewhere on the episode Jay expressed doubts over his connection with Ekin-Su as he told Gemma that he wants to get to know Paige
Not happy: He then left Ekin fuming after he kissed Paige in a challenge where he had to smooch the person he would couple up with if he wasn’t with his current partner
Gemma was forced to pick her former flame Davide, when Danica coupled up with Luca in the dramatic show opening that saw Remi Lambert dumped from the villa on Sunday.
Speaking ahead of her choice, Danica told the contestants that she had ‘to go with heart’, despite not even being in the villa 24 hours.
Elsewhere on the episode Jay expressed doubts over his connection with Ekin-Su as he told Gemma that he wants to get to know Paige.
Racy! Tuesday night’s episode ended with Paige and Jacques enjoying a steamy night in the hideaway after being sent their by their fellow islanders
Raunchy! The pair frolicked on the bed before enjoying a night of passion together
He then left Ekin fuming after he kissed Paige in a challenge where he had to smooch the person he would couple up with if he wasn’t with his current partner.
Tuesday night’s episode ended with Paige and Jacques enjoying a steamy night in the hideaway after being sent their by their fellow islanders.
The episode’s ‘next time’ teaser showed new girl Antigoni Buxton entering the villa and getting ready to cause yet more drama.
Here she comes: The episode’s ‘next time’ teaser showed new girl Antigoni Buxton entering the villa and getting ready to cause yet more drama
Star: The 26-year-old singer-songwriter from London said before entering the villa: ‘I’ve been single for almost a year and a half and for the whole of the last year my goal has been to have as many different experiences as possible’
The 26-year-old singer-songwriter from London said before entering the villa: ‘I’ve been single for almost a year and a half and for the whole of the last year my goal has been to have as many different experiences as possible.
‘I really just want to say ‘yes’ to things. Why not? It’ll be fun. I’m a Cypriot girl and I love being in the sun. I’ve got nothing to lose!’
She is a former flame of 2018 Islander Jack Fowler, 26, and has a famous mum, celebrity chef Tonia Buxton, 54, who’s a regular guest on Sunday Brunch. Antigoni released new music just weeks before entering the villa.
A pal told MailOnline: ‘Antigoni is certainly going to turn some heads. She’s great fun and is naturally very beautiful, as well as being talented with a good head on her shoulders.
‘She’s certainly going to turn some heads’: She is a former flame of 2018 Islander Jack Fowler , 26, and has a famous mum, celebrity chef Tonia Buxton, 54, who’s a regular guest on Sunday Brunch. Antigoni released new music just weeks before entering the villa
‘Her music has always been her priority, but she just couldn’t turn down the chance to go on Love Island as she’s a big fan of the show and it also means she’s guaranteed a fun summer.’
Singer songwriter Antigoni, who also has Cypriot roots, was signed to Island Records when she was 20 by former president Darcus Beese, the man who also signed Amy Winehouse to the label.
MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.
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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