Lana wishes she was sleeping in bed with Ron after picking Casey, Will drops the L-bomb and Samie gets in Olivia’s crosshairs – everything you missed on Love Island episode 22
An ongoing love triangle, a declaration of love and tension brewing among the girls – the drama never stopped during Monday night’s episode of Love Island.
Things got off to a bad start as Ron Hall brushed off a chat with Lana Jenkins after she chose Casey O’Gorman during the recoupling and opted to speak with Casey first.
Later, viewers were convinced Lana was ‘using’ Casey to get back at Ron after his head was previously turned by Sami Elishi.
Elsewhere, Will made a dramatic declaration of love for Jessie Wynter as their romance continued to reach new heights and Olivia Hawkins became convinced that Samie had a problem with her.
As fans look ahead to how the love triangle between Lana, Ron and Casey will play out, here’s everything you need to know about episode 22.
Drama: An ongoing love triangle, a declaration of love and tension brewing among the girls – the drama never stopped during Monday night’s episode of Love Island
Loved-up: In a chat with Shaq Mohammed, Will Young declared his love for Jessie Wynter
Tension: Olivia Hawkins became convinced that Samie Ellishi had a problem with her
RON IS BRANDED ‘MANIPULATIVE’ FOR PULLING CASEY FOR A CHAT
Love Island viewers slammed Ron after he went for a ‘manipulative’ chat with Casey.
In the aftermath of Lana’s choice – Ron refused to chat to Lana, and instead made his way to Casey.
In what viewers dubbed ‘reverse psychology’, Ron then went on to warn Casey ‘he had a good thing’ and to treat Lana well.
But taking to Twitter as the episode aired, viewers labelled Ron’s behaviour as ‘manipulative’ and questioned why he was ‘only being nice now’.
Manipulative? Love Island viewers slammed Ron Hall on Monday night after he was ‘manipulative’ and showed ‘massive red flags’
One fan wrote: ‘Ron is using reverse psychology and it’s giving MASSIVE red flags’.
Another said: ‘Why is ron talking to Casey like he’s Lana’s dad’.
‘Red flag that Ron’s talking to Casey before he chats to Lana… You’re not her dad lol’, another agreed.
‘What is this guy on?’ a fan questioned.
Another viewer described the conversation as a ‘hand over talk’ and also agreed it was ‘manipulative’.
Despite snubbing Lana, Ron insisted the ‘book is closed’ with his former love interest Lana.
Now back in a friendship couple with Tanyel Revan, the financial adviser, 25, headed off into the garden to discuss how he’s feeling during Monday’s episode.
Ron said: ‘That book’s closed, I’m going to let them be happy. When you speak to her just say it’s fine, I don’t need to talk to her.
Awkward: In what viewers dubbed ‘reverse psychology’, Ron then went on to warn Casey ‘he had a good thing’ and to treat Lana well
‘I don’t want to talk to her tonight, I will deal with it in my own way.’
Elsewhere, Lana caught up with Ellie Spence, Jessie and Olivia. She asked: ‘Did I shock you?’
Olivia replied: ‘I’m shocked, you left me on edge. I just want to say I’m so proud of you and whatever makes you happy, makes me over the moon.’
Lana continued: ‘I just think why shouldn’t I give Casey a chance, he’s not done anything wrong. I’m not closing any doors right now, all I’m doing is giving Casey more time. People’s actions after things like this say a lot.’
Love triangle no more? This comes after Lana chose Casey in the recoupling
Ron then pulled Casey for a chat. But it remains to be seen what he will have to say about the latest fire pit.
At another point, Ron pulled Lana for a chat after sleeping on his thoughts.
While Lana confessed: ‘I don’t like upsetting you,’ Ron replied: ‘I know you don’t.’
Lana said: ‘I was thinking can I forgive because after I’ve had so many days upset about something.’
LANA IS ACCUSED OF USING CASEY TO GET BACK AT RON
It appeared Lana was regretting her choice as she admitted to her fellow islanders that as she slept in bed with Casey she ‘wanted to be in bed with Ron’.
Lana and Ron spoke about her decision by the pool, with the Essex lad admitting he thinks she ‘f****d up’ by not picking him.
Lana said: ‘Picking Casey wasn’t a deep thing it was more of, well we have a couple more days to get to know each other.
Love triangle: Viewers were left unimpressed as they felt Lana was ‘using’ Casey
Drama: Lana shocked the villa when she coupled up with bombshell Casey over Ron Hall, with many viewers thinking she was ‘trying to prove a point’ to Ron
Trouble in paradise: It appeared Lana was regretting her choice as she admitted to her fellow islanders that as she slept in bed with Casey she ‘wanted to be in bed with Ron
‘I was also thinking, can I not forgive because I never held anything against you. After I’ve had so many days upset about something, I don’t want to form a couple with you straight away and it all be OK.’
Ron replied: ‘I struggle to understand the reasons there. I feel like him being here four days.’
Lana then said: ‘What I’m saying is, did you deserve me to couple up with you?’
Ron said: ‘I don’t deserve that straight away but I feel like that recoupling was our chance to get thiings back and now it’s Casey’s chance to grow stronger and me to fade away. I’m not gonna lie, it did hurt.’
He added: ‘He’s a good lad but for me, I know I’m better. I know me and you would be better.’
Lana then insisted this didn’t mean she was closed off to Ron, saying: ‘I’m not married off. Maybe I should have deeped it a bit more.’
Ron said: ‘For me, I don’t regret getting to know people. I still want you. I do think you f****d up, obviously I’m biased but I do.’
Viewers were left sceptical that Lana has feelings for Casey at all, with one writing: ‘Lana is still too concered about Ron for my liking’.
Honest: Lana and Ron spoke about her decision by the pool, with the Essex lad admitting he thinks she ‘f****d up’ by not picking him
Undecided: Lana then insisted this didn’t mean she was closed off to Ron, saying: ‘I’m not married off. Maybe I should have deeped it a bit more’
Another said: ‘Lana does not want Casey! Couldn’t be more obvious… good guys come last, most times. She’ll go back to Ron.’
A third wrote: ‘How does Lana have buyer’s remorse already, get a grip!’ while a fourth added: ‘Why did Lana choose Casey if she was just gonna sulk over Ron?’
Another said: ‘Casey is the real victim of this situation because we all know Lana didn’t actually pick him, she just didn’t pick Ron in an attempt to prove a point.’
Reaction: Viewers were left sceptical that Lana has feelings for Casey at all, with one writing: ‘Lana is still too concered about Ron for my liking’
TENSIONS SIMMER BETWEEN OLIVIA AND SAMIE
Things got heated as tensions rose between Olivia and Samie.
As most of the islanders embraced the ‘Ladiator’ challenge, Olivia was left less than impressed after an awkward spillage.
Each boy took it in turns to deliver a bold speech, shortly followed by them flexing their muscles for the girls.
The boys then had to choose a girl to carry through the remainder of the course on a chariot.
Tom Clare, now coupled up with Samie, unsurprisingly chose her for the challenge.
Awkward: Things got heated during Monday night’s episode as tensions started to rise between Olivia and Samie
But whilst on the chariot, Samie pushed over a pillar holding liquid towards Olivia.
As the splash came over, Olivia jumped back in shock.
Speaking to the Beach hut after the challenge Olivia recalled the incident, admitting ‘I think she has an issue with me’.
Viewers were not impressed with Olivia’s ‘petty’ reaction to the challenge mishap, labelling her a ‘cry baby’.
One viewer said: ‘Can we all vote Olivia off please? She’s like one of those people that cry for no reason thinking people are bullying her, everyday victim playing’.
Another acknowledged: ‘The more I watch Olivia the more it makes sense why she’s never been in a relationship at 27’.
‘Olivia is a cry baby and they need to get her off the show’, another said.
Meanwhile, other fans praised Samie for the move.
Woops! Whilst on the chariot, Samie pushed over a pillar holding liquid towards Olivia
Unimpressed: Viewers were not impressed with Olivia’s ‘petty’ reaction to the challenge mishap, labelling her a ‘cry baby’
One fan said: ‘I’ve officially adopted Sammie. Like her pushing the pillar towards Olivia was so real of her’.
Most islanders however were enthusiastic about the challenge, after the Villa received a text saying: ‘Boys, all is fair in love and war so prepare to battle it out in the arena of love in today’s challenge, Ladiators #GoHardOrGoRome’.
Will then said: ‘I’m turning this battle sexy, watch me. I actually back myself in this challenge so you boys better watch out.’
As the girls sported gold swimwear, the boys dressed in full gladiator attire complete with armour and gold briefs.
Issues: Speaking to the Beach hut after the challenge Olivia recalled the incident, admitting ‘I think she has an issue with me’
FANS BRAND LANA’S KISS WITH CASEY ‘AWKWARD’
Fans were quick to compare Lana’s kiss with Casey to her smooch with Ron on Monday’s show, with many concluding it meant that she’s definitely not interested in Casey.
Ron was determined to win her back and he made his move as the islanders took part in the Ladiators challenge.
Lana appeared to enjoy a passionate embrace with her Ron, in comparison fans observed she looked uncomfortable locking lips with newcomer Casey, with fans deucing: ‘She does not like that man!’
Taking to Twitter as the scenes unfolded, fans shared their thoughts on the two kisses, with many believing it’s obvious that Lana is not into Casey.
Loving it: Love Island fans were quick to compare Lana’s kiss with Casey to her smooch with Ron, with many concluding it meant that she’s definitely not interested in Casey
One viewer penned: ‘I don’t think Lana really likes Casey. Even that kiss looked awkward.’
‘Lana couldn’t even kiss Casey without squirming’ commented another.
‘Casey vs Ron’s kiss says it all’ concluded a third watcher.
‘Nahhhhh Casey … how can you see Lana swallow Ron’s soul like that and she pecked you like a chicken …and you think you had a good kiss’ observed a fourth.
‘That kiss between Casey and Lana was so awks. She does not like that man’ said a fifth.
‘Poor poor Casey is delusion, Lana can’t even stand to kiss the lad’ shared an additional tweeter.
With another adding: ‘Lana was way more into the kiss with Ron than Casey. Can she just go back to him so this storyline can end and we can move on.’
Popular: The game saw the lads take part in a Gladiators-themed obstacle game before kissing a lady of their choice – with love rivals Ron and Casey both picking the blonde bombshell
TOM IS BRANDED A ‘DOUBLE AGENT’ FOR HIS CHAT WITH RON
Viewers were shocked as Tom comforted an upset Ron after he was ditched in the recoupling by Lana.
However, what Ron doesn’t know is Tom ‘sabataged’ him after speaking to Lana ahead of the recoupling convincing the make-up artist to choose Casey.
While getting ready for bed, Tom told Ron not to be down because ‘feelings don’t go away over night’ hinting that he still has a chance with the blonde beauty.
Fans were left shocked by Tom getting involved again and branded him a ‘snake’.
One wrote: ‘The same Tom that was telling Lana to pick Casey is now telling Ron not to give up on her. Men are insane!’
‘Tom is a double agent’: Viewers were shocked as Tom comforted an upset Ron after he was ditched in the recoupling by Lana
‘Sabotage’: However, what Ron doesn’t know is Tom ‘sabataged’ him after speaking to Lana ahead of the recoupling convincing the make-up artist to choose Casey
Another said: ‘Tom saying don’t give up after swaying lanas decision in the first place’.
A third added: ‘Tom telling Ron don’t be down with Lana when he was the true sabotage’.
A fourth penned: ‘Tom telling Ron not to give up after snaking him off to Lana doesn’t sit well with me’.
Another fan wrote: ‘Tom is a proper snake,’ while another added: ‘Tom is a double agent’.
‘How’s Tom telling Lana to dump Ron and then telling Ron not to give up?,’ added another.
Lana was forced to choose between Ron and Casey in a shock recoupling during Sunday’s episode, but confessed she was still undecided.
The make-up artist has been caught in a love triangle with the boys ever since Casey entered as a bombshell and Ron admitted his head had been turned by newcomer Samie.
But in a shocking turn of events, Tom decided to take Lana to one side and offer her some friendly advice.
Admitting he’d seen Ron be ‘slimey’ and continuously flirting with Samie, he urged his fellow islander to go for Casey.
‘Snake’: While getting ready for bed, Tom told Ron not to be down because ‘feelings don’t go away over night’ hinting that he still has a chance with the blonde beauty
‘He was the true sabotage’: Fans were left shocked by Tom getting involved again and branded him a ‘snake’
WILL DROPS THE L-BOMB AS HE DISCUSSES ROMANCE WITH JESSIE
Will stunned Shaq Muhammad into silence after the farmer said he loved Jessie during Monday night’s episode.
Reality personality Will, 23, was seen shaking his body about so rapidly that he appeared to vibrate as he attempted to express how happy he was in his coupling with personal trainer Jessie, 26, during a chat with airport security officer Shaq, 24, in the villa.
And, as Will casually dropped into the conversation that he was ‘gassed up’ to be ‘in love’ with Jessie, Shaq turned to him open-mouthed with shock.
Chatting by the fire pit in the South African villa, Shaq told Will: ‘I’m actually so happy for you, bro. I’ve got a lot of time for you and Jessie.
‘That speech that she gave for you. That was so cute.’
Ecstatic: Will stunned Shaq Muhammad, 24, into silence after the farmer said he loved his Love Island partner Jessie (Will seen on show)
Will gushed: ‘It was lovely!’, before adding: ‘Bro, I gave her a little…,’ as he made the shape of a heart with his fingers.
Exploding with energy, Will then clenched his fists and raised his arms up towards him while thrusting about and vibrating on the seat next to Shaq.
He exclaimed: ‘That’s how she makes me feel inside!’, before erupting with even faster shakes while screaming letting off a high-pitched, piercing shriek, prompting Shaq to look away and laugh.
Shaq told him: ‘You’re going to crash in 10 minutes.’
Calming slightly, Will said as he let out a contented sigh: ‘That’s just how gassed up we are to be in love with our girls.’
Shaq responded with an automatic: ‘I know,’ before the smile on Shaq’s face dropped and he turned to Will and asked: ‘Huh? What did you just say?’, seemingly in disbelief Will had said he was in love with Jessie.
‘I used it casually,’ insisted Will, prompting Shaq to laugh and tease: ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.’
Unable to contain himself, Will continued to let off steam in the Beach Hut as he spoke about his coupling with Jessie, declaring: ‘I’m buzzing to be honest! Absolutely over the moon! And I’m just so happy, so grateful, so fortunate that our flower can keep on rising and keep on blossoming, honestly! This boy can’t be happier!’
Joyous: Reality personality Will was seen shaking his body about so rapidly that he appeared to vibrate as he attempted to express how happy he was while talking to Shaq
In love? Speaking of a conversation he had with Jessie, Will told Shaq: ‘Bro, I gave her a little…,’ as he made the shape of a heart with his fingers
Viewers had mixed reactions for Will’s excited declaration of happiness, with many taking to Twitter to express their views.
Unimpressed, one person wrote: ‘Sorry but Will is too weird for me,’ while another asked: ‘What is Will doing?!’
‘Will has no boundary on embarrassing himself,’ posted another viewer.
Union: Farmer Will is coupled-up with Australian personal trainer Jessie in the Love Island villa in South Africa
One Will fan shared: ‘Will is just so cute,’ while another person joked: ‘I LOVE Will but I need to share some meds recommendations with him.’
Will recently told Jessie he wanted to make her his girlfriend but admitted he was scared of getting his heart broken.
Whisked away from the villa on a romantic date, Jessie and Will were seen arriving at a wine cellar, shimmering with candles.
Opinions: Viewers had mixed reactions for Will’s excited declaration of happiness, with many taking to Twitter to express their views
Jessie was quick to compliment Will, saying: ‘This is so stunning, you’re so romantic,’ to which Will replied: You look beautiful.’
Jessie went on: ‘You honestly make me so happy, no guy has ever made me feel like this.’
Will responded: ‘That’s literally all I want to do, as long as you’re happy and you feel loved and beautiful, that’s all I want to do,’ to which Jessie said: ‘Thank you, because that’s how I do feel and I’ve never felt that way before.’