9 things we learnt on day 16
The Flack was back... which meant it was time to make that busy villa a little less crowded... Yewande made us all emotional when she revealed her insecurities were stopping her getting closer to Danny. Maura's confidence took a knock as tensions between her and Elma came to a head, and a particularly gruesome challenge saw our couples sharing a lot more than saliva.But it was the shock twist in the dumping that had the Islanders shook - as two couples were split apart and following the public vote, Joe and Elma were sent packing. Never a dull day on the island, eh? Here's what we learnt on day 16.
1. You cannot kiss in this villa without an audience
No chance of a quiet romantic moment over here… Tommy’s first kiss with Molly-Mae was met with an avalanche of cheers from the lads, plus a full debrief from villa BFF Curtis.
2. Yewande: You. Are. Enough.
They’re arguably the Island’s cutest pair, but Yewande revealed to Anna that she’s having doubts about her man Danny. After a good old DMC with her pal, Yewande admitted it was down to her self confidence.
“I’ve never been with someone so genuine, and obviously I have my own insecurities. I think it’s really hard to accept that Danny’s feelings are genuine. They’re insecurities I have to fix within myself.”
Urgent message to Anton - can we get another pep talk over here immediately please?
3. We want in on this hug
It’s been a busy few days and we just need a cuddle ok?
4. Tea can solve most problems…
...except maybe when you walk in on your friend calling you hypocritical.
*sips slowly*
5. If in doubt, call Uncle Curtis
If he had an actual helpline, it'd be popping OFF with all these relationship dilemmas, but luckily the Islanders know exactly where to find their resident agony uncle when they need a chat. Still worrying about the status of his relationship with Yewande, Danny was next in line for a heart-to-heart with Uncle C.
6. The Islanders made a right meal of the challenge
Mustard in the face, chewed up strawberries in the mouth, ketchup in the hair… and don't get us started on sweaty cheese.
7. The food challenges are serving up some serious sauce
The food challenges are proving hard to stomach for our girls, who have come back to the villa in need of some serious chats. Still covered in ketchup, Elma and Maura decided to have a katchup (geddit?) about their feelings towards Tom. Turns out it's hard to argue when you're head-to-toe covered in milkshake, and the girls soon figured out their differences.
8. Jucie cemented their feelings...
After a rocky few days, Joe took Lucie aside to apologise for letting the girls influence his feelings. "I have definitely fallen for you. I know that you’ll eventually be my girlfriend, and I want to make that moment special," he told her. Awwww.
9. …just as Joe was dumped from the Island
When Caroline arrives, you know there's about to be a shake up. News of a dumping had the Islanders shook, but they were not expecting two couples to be broken up for good.
Hearts dropped around the firepit, when Caroline revealed the public had been voting to save one Islander from each couple. You choose to save Lucie and Anton over Joe and Elma, breaking Jucie apart with an emotional farewell.