Wayne Lineker reveals he dated Love Island's Ekin-Su after airdropping number at Nando's

Dumped Islander Olivia Hawkins has revealed that she cried "many times" in the Love Island villa – but said her tearful moments weren't shown on TV. Her comments came as she addressed claims of "toxic femininity" on the show, after a domestic abuse charity spoke out. Olivia, 27, who was dumped from the Island with boyfriend Maxwell Samuda, 23, has hit back at claims that the female Islanders on the show were "toxic" as she said that arguments are "inevitable" inside the villa.

Shaughna Phillips enjoyed a lavish baby shower as she gets ready to give birth to her first child, days before reportedly being rushed to hospital after heading into early labour.The former Love Islander, 28, was treated to a teddy bear themed party complete with giant stuffed animals, a huge fruit platter and loads of white and gold balloons.The party also included a bar that served both cocktails and mocktails and a three-tiered white, silver and gold cake. Shaughna was joined by her closest pals for the party, including fellow former Islanders Paige Turley and Demi Jones, who she starred with in the first series of Winter Love Island back in January 2020.

Faye Winter stunned in a sheer dress as she embraced single life following her recent split from Teddy Soares.The former Love Island contestant, who competed on the show in 2021 with Liam Reardon, Millie Court and Liberty Poole, stepped out in style to attend The Gossies 2023 in Ireland on Sunday. Faye channelled her best Morticia Addams as she wowed on the red carpet at Dublin’s Convention Centre in a couture dress from Renek, styled by Jeff Mehmet.

Love Island fans rejoiced on social media on Sunday night as a trailer teased the return of the iconic talent show segment. With the series conclusion right around the corner, this year’s islanders are battling it out in the hopes of winning the £50,000 and following in the footsteps of last year’s winners, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti.This year's series has been jam-packed with drama and recent episodes have seen Casey O’Gorman and Ron Hall butt heads following a poll challenge, while Claudia Fogarty broke her silence following her dramatic exit earlier in the week.

Love Island's Dr Alex George has revealed he was left "mortified and ashamed" after being targeted about his weight by two random people in a canteen. The girls are said to have commented on his figure with one of them even squeezing his stomach.

Love Island’s Paige Thorne was branded “out of this world” and “glowing” as she enjoyed a weekend away with her new beau, Liam Cullen. Paige, who starred in the ITV dating show last year with the likes of Danica Taylor, Davide Sanclimenti and Andrew Le Page, is dating Swansea City footballer Liam following her split from her on-screen boyfriend, Adam Collard, last October.The couple, who were first linked last Halloween, have enjoyed a weekend break at the lavish Hunter Lodges in the Celtic Manor Resort, Wales.

Love Island star Jessie Wynter has been accused of faking her romance with fan-favourite Will Young on numerous occasions during this year's winter edition, which comes as the star admitted to having a "very rocky" time on the Australian edition.The 26 year old star entered the South African villa with fellow Aussie Aaron Waters in the first week. But while Jessie immediately sought to get to know YouTube star farmer Will, 23, who hadn't had much luck with the other girls in the villa, viewers have been dubious over her true feelings.

Love Island viewers are rejoicing as Olivia Hawkins has been 'exposed' after talking about Jessie Wynter behind her back.

Love Island 2022 winner Davide Sanclimenti has delivered a sly dig at this year's winter edition as he admitted he hasn't been "entertained" by the drama in the South African villa so far.The 27 year old star, who won the show with his now-girlfriend Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 28, swiftly became one of the show's most popular contestants ever to grace screens.The Italian stallion and his Turkish delight had an almighty journey on the show, with many convinced their fiery personalities couldn't make it in the long haul. But nearly seven months after the final last summer, the couple are still going strong.

A former Love Island star has given a behind-the-scenes look at villa life, as she revealed “everyone fights” to go outside to smoke or vape. Ellie Spence, 25, entered the villa as a bombshell last month and enjoyed was coupled up with Jordan Odofin, before the pair were sent home from South Africa after receiving the fewest public votes. Since her return to the UK, Ellie has been offering fans some fascinating insight into what life is like while living in the Love Island villa.

It's well known that the majority of Love Islanders go on to make some big money after the show. From securing million pound brand deals to becoming the creative director of one of the biggest fast fashion brands in the world, the islanders are sure to catapult to fame after a stint in the gorgeous South African villa. While they do have the opportunity to catapult their earnings, others may be returning to their day jobs.

Love Island star Martin Akinola, who was dumped from the island in a brutal recoupling, has hit out at his female co-stars as he accuses them of having double standards. Reflecting on his time in the villa Martin branded a number of the islanders as hypocrites after they remained supportive of Tanya Manhega, despite the fact that she humiliated Martin on national TV.This year's Love Island has departed from the norm somewhat, with some viewers accusing the islanders of "toxic femininity" as the women have united around Tanya rather than calling her out.

Love Island star Claudia Fogarty was left in floods of tears after Friday night's recoupling saw bombshell Rosie Seabrook choose to couple with Casey O'Gorman. Prior to Rosie's arrival, Claudia and Casey had been coupled up, after she entered as a bombshell during the heart race challenge.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti have sparked engagement rumours after posing for a romantic photoshoot while on holiday in the Maldives.The Love Island 2022 winners are currently on a luxury holiday to celebrate Davide’s 28th birthday and have been sharing plenty of content from their trip with fans. However, one set of photos in particular got tongues wagging as the couple posed for a romantic photoshoot by the sea. In the photos, Ekin-Su, 28, wears a pink floral gown as she throws her arms around and gazes lovingly at Davide, who matches his love in a pink shirt and grey shorts.

Love Island has been filled with drama over recent days following the iconic Casa Amor twist, which saw the couples' relationships put to the ultimate test. Movie Night has only added to the tension in the villa, with the girls and boys finding out what their other halves got to up while they were away from each other. Just as some Islanders are beginning to forgive and forget, Love Island bosses have sent in two new bombshells - Rosie Seabrook and Keanan Brand - to shake things up a little bit more.

Love Island fans were quick to defend Ron Hall on Thursday night, after Olivia Hawkins was reduced to tears by a brutal comment he made.The episode kicked off with a clip of Ron’s behaviour in Casa Amor, in which his relationship with Lana was put to the test by a series of stunning bombshells. As the clip began to play, Lana sheepishly admitted: “I’m nervous, my heart’s going.” The gathered Islanders were then shown a clip of Ron encouraging fellow islanders Tom Clare and Kai Fagan to stray from their partners and explore other connections in Casa Amor, something which didn’t go down well with Olivia.

Whatever you think of Love Island, one thing cannot be disputed - if you have a successful stint, chances are, you’re going to end up rich. Very rich. Just look at Molly-Mae Hague.

Former Love Island star Luca Bish has poked fun at his mum, Maria, after she made her 'TV debut'. Maria, who is an antiques dealer, took to Instagram to post her excitement that she would be "making my tv debut" on an episode of Salvage Hunters, which aired on the Quest channel on 22 February.

An explosive teaser for Thursday night's episode of Love Island, 23 February, shows Will Young put his head in his hands as his Casa Amor actions come to light. Love Island Australia star Jessie Wynter took Will back after revealed that he'd been unfaithful to her, but now the couple face tough times once again following Movie Night.

Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has insisted she and Davide Sanclimenti have "nothing to prove" after fake relationship claims, in an exclusive chat with OK!.The 28 year old star has enjoyed a meteoric rise to fame since she burst onto our screens in last year's summer Love Island, where she met 'Italian stallion' Davide, also 28.The pair charmed Love Island viewers with their relationship, leading to them winning the show by a landslide and taking home the £50,000 cash prize. Ekin-Su and Davide have proven any naysayers who doubted their love wrong, as they remain together to this day, and moved in to a home together in London in November 2022.