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Viewers are just a few weeks into a long, hot and rather dramatic summer of love thanks to ITV and Love Island – that's set to get hotter. In the short few weeks it's been on, the show has already brought with it plenty of scenes of high tension, surprises and an awkward run in with an ex – and that’s not mentioning the recouplings, dumpings and bombshells.

Love Island star Brad McClelland is "struggling" with the death of his Nana as he announced she sadly passed away last week on March 27.The reality TV hunk, who entered 2021's summer series as a labourer from Northumberland, has shared a statement on his heartbreaking loss, as he reflected on everything his grandmother did for him since he was a baby. Brad, who was reported to be dating footballer Harry Maguire's sister Daisy last year, also noted that his relationship with his nan wasn't the same as most, as she brought him up as his parent and closest family member.

Love Island season seven contestants, Brad McClelland and Tyler Cruickshank have publicly apologised to their former co-star Rachel Finni after ‘humiliating’ her in a video where they laughed at a comment about her appearance. Brad, 26, and Tyler, also 26, along with Jake Cornish, 25, and Aaron Francis, 24, took part in an Instagram Live video, and they were seen seemingly laughing at 29 year old Rachel’s expense, after a member of the public commented, saying: “Rachel, yet again, not a bombshell”. The incident has seen Rachel take to her own social media to slam them as ‘nobodies’ and ‘f**ckboys’, and, amongst revealing her anguish at the situation, she also revealed that it caused her to wish she had never taken part in the popular ITV series.

Former Love Islanders Brad McClelland and Aaron Francis have taken to Instagram to swoon over newly-announced contestant on Love Island, Gemma Owen.The 19 year old dressage rider is the daughter of former England and Liverpool football ace, Michael Owen, being the offspring of an existing celebrity, her signing is no doubt a coup for the popular ITV dating show. Love Island announced she was one of the first contestants, writing: “International dressage rider Gemma is trading in her riding boots to score a strapping lad #LoveIsland " Brad, who appeared on the seventh series of Love Island in 2021, commented on the photo with a number of fire emojis.

Brad McClelland has addressed his rogue comments on the Love Island reunion after he joked Lucinda Strafford and Aaron Francis hooking up had "turned him on", slamming Laura Whitmore's repetitive questioning in the process.The handsome labourer from Cumbria was one of the ITV2 dating show's original contestants, but left the Majorcan villa after only two weeks following a public vote which left him and ex-partner Lucinda vulnerable.

Love Island stars Liberty Poole and Brad McClelland have sent their followers into meltdown as the northern contestant shared a sizzling snap of him posing next to the fan-favourite at her birthday party. The pair stood cosied up next to each other on the balcony of Liberty’s 22nd birthday venue as the glittering lights from London’s landmark buildings shone in the background.

Chloe Ferry fans have questioned whether the former Geordie Shore star could be an item with Love Island's Brad McLelland.The 26 year old, who recently celebrated her birthday with a rowdy party as she toasted to "the next chapter", took to her Instagram on Saturday 4 September to share several clips and photos from her time at Soccer Aid with the star, also 26.

Love Island's Hugo Hammond and Amy Day have put their fallout aside after the pair were spotted out with fellow ex-Islanders. Hugo, 24, and Amy, 25, seemed to have buried their differences as they were out on the town in London on Friday 13 August with other ex-contestants including Sam Jackson, 23, Lucinda Strafford, 21, Lillie Haynes, 22, Brad McClelland, 26, Aaron Francis, 24, AJ Bunker, 28, Chuggs Wallis, 24, Georgia Townend, 28, Mehdy Malanda, 24, and Danny Bibby, 25.

Love Island’s Hugo Hammond met up with his dumped co-stars for a reunion dinner in London on Thursday 12 August evening. Meeting with Sharon Gaffka, 25, Brad McClelland, 26, and Chuggs Wallis, 23, for the meal, Hugo posted a snap of them all around the table together on his Instagram story, with Sharon sharing a photo of herself and Hugo side by side to her account.

Love Island star Brad McClelland's relationship with Lucinda Strafford may have fizzled out once again. The pair hit it off when they were in the villa together, but their fledgling romance came to an end when they were forced to choose who would leave the show between them.

Love Island stars Lucinda Strafford and Brad McClelland were reportedly involved in a bust up over the weekend. Brad, 26, and an unnamed male are said to have "squared up" in a nightclub after 21 year old Lucinda was reportedly seen having "intimate chats" with both of them.

Lucinda Strafford has said her relationship with Brad McClelland is in its "early stages" after they were photographed holding hands on a night out together.The 21 year old opened up on the romance as she appeared on Love Island's spin-off show Aftersun alongside Aaron Francis, who she coupled up with on the show once Brad had left the villa. Host Laura Whitmore grilled the online fashion boutique owner about the snaps of her and the 26 year old that emerged over the weekend.

Love Island’s dumped stars Lucinda Strafford and Brad McClelland have reunited just days after the Brighton beauty ended her brief fling with Aaron Francis. The beautiful duo could be seen dressed up for a night out in Brighton as they finally got the opportunity to continue their romance during their time in the villa and go clubbing.

Love Island hunk Brad McClelland was turning heads in the villa, and managed to win over some of the ladies.The 26 year old Northumberland labourer has now shared a look at what he looked like a youngster – and it's safe to say it's a big transformation.

Love Island’sSharon Gaffka and Brad McClelland have reunited for their first meal together since they were both dumped from the villa, but Brad struggled to enjoy his fine dining experience.The 26 year old Northumberland lad reunited with the Oxford native, 25, on Thursday for the first time since the pair were evicted from the Spanish villa during a joint interview with Heat magazine.The pair met up for an interview on all things Love Island as they finally got to watch the show after they were

With time spent outside of the villa catching up with family and friends, Love Island’s Brad McClelland has been catching up on his time on the show, saying he finds it “strange” watching it back. Brad left the villa by choice when he and his then partner Lucinda were voted the least compatible couple, meaning one of them would have to go home.

It was her big moment in the spotlight. But now Love Island's Rachel Finni has been forced to self-isolate at home after being contacted by the NHS track and trace app.

Love Island’s Brad McClelland was all smiles as he shared a sweet snap after reuniting with his nan on his return to the UK after being dumped from the villa. Despite the harsh twist that saw Brad, 26, and Lucinda Strafford, 21, having to choose one of them to leave, he was beaming in the shot he shared on his Instagram as he cuddled his nan.

Aaron Francis is ready to pounce hours after Brad McClelland made his exit from the villa so Lucinda Strafford could stay and get to know other people.The 24 year old, who recently delighted fans after going into a "friendship couple" with pal Kaz Kamwi, speaks to the blonde bombshell by the fire pit in tonight's episode of Love Island. Not one to beat around the bush, Lucinda, 21, immediately asks the hunk what he thinks of new girl Andrea-Jane Bunker, otherwise known as AJ.

Brad McClelland was dumped from Love Island on Wednesday night after he chose to save partner Lucinda Strafford from leaving the villa. In the most recent episode, Lucinda, 21, and Brad, 26, faced an agonising decision over which one of them would go home after they were voted least compatible by the public.

Amused Love Island fans couldn't resist calling out Brad McClelland after he insisted he had never been on a date before. The Geordie heartthrob, who previously revealed that he hasn't had sex since 2019, was excited to learn that he would be enjoying some alone time with Lucinda Strafford on Tuesday night's episode.

Brad McClelland has revealed that he hasn’t had sex since 2019 because he “doesn’t want to lead anyone on” as he builds a connection with Lucinda Strafford on Love Island.The Geordie heartthrob, 26, left viewers gobsmacked when he shared the news with Lucinda, 21, while they were flirting up a storm on the hit ITV2 dating series. As Lucinda and Brad cosied up on the day bed, Brad shared his dating experience outside of the Love Island villa.

Love Island viewers have been left furious by Brad McClelland after he left Rachel Finni in tears as he attempted to crack on with the villa's latest bombshell arrivals.The 26 year old was saved by Rachel, 29, in tense scenes on Monday night when she chose to send Chuggs Wallis, 23, home. But just 24 hours later, Brad had taken a U-turn on his claims that Rachel's "dark hair and dark features" were his type, and instead admitted he was setting his sights on Lucinda Strafford.

We’re only on week two of Love Island yet we’ve already been treated to some iconic on-camera moments. And while the recoupling has certainly caused some very watchable drama, it’s the inside look into the Islanders’ skincare routines that we look forward to seeing the most.

Hi again everyone, it's Olivia Attwood – what a week it's been in the villa! I'm absolutely loving the Islanders this year and cannot believe we've already had three bombshells and lost one of the girls! I think they're an interesting bunch and are quite different from any other year. I think it's a really good girl group, they all seem quite chill and nobody's trying to play up too much or hog the limelight.

Love Island viewers have jumped to the defence of Faye Winter after her partner Brad McClelland said he fancies her "the least" out of the girls. The 26 year old lettings manager is currently couple up with labourer Brad, also 26, after he stole her from Hugo Hammond in the very first episode.

Amber Gill has revealed a surprising connection to one of this year's Love Island stars, Brad McClelland – and she doesn't seem too impressed to see him in the villa.The 23 year old, who won the hit ITV2 dating show with then-boyfriend Greg O'Shea in 2019, took to Twitter with the rest of the nation on Monday night to give commentary on the first episode of the new series.

Hey guys! It's Olivia Attwood here and I'm so excited to be sharing my thoughts on this year's Love Island with you all. I think the cast looks like a really strong bunch, I'm quite impressed.

Love Island’s Brad McClelland, 25 has revealed that his grandmother, with whom he shares a home in Northumberland, has no idea that her grandson might have sex on TV. Her favourite shows are Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders and she’s never seen an episode of Love Island.

Love Island's Brad McClelland transformed his body before he signed up for the reality dating show. Brad, 26, was announced as part of the lineup of sexy singletons ready to take the Love Island villa by storm next week.