Love Island has been thrown into chaos tonight as two fan favourites were sent packing.
In a shocking turn of events, Grace Jackson and Reuben Collins were given their marching orders – just five days before the final next Monday, July 29.
The dumping came after a dramatic game of Couple of Sorts created tensions in the villa.
During the dramatic challenge, the Islanders were faced with a series of questions, from which couples had the worst dress sense to who was most likely to cheat.
They had to rank themselves, then see if the public voted the same way.
As tensions rose, the final question was: ‘Which couple is least likely to work on the outside?’
The islanders took their positions on the podium based on what they believed, ranking Grace and Reuben at the top.
Then the public vote results were revealed – with viewers agreeing that the pair were least likely to last in the real world.
In second place were Jessy and Joey, while Jess and Ayo were in third.
“I don’t agree and I’ll prove you all wrong,” Grace vowed, before an unexpected text rang out in the villa.
Josh then read out the message from his phone, announcing the pair had been dumped from the island as they topped that brutal vote.
As the islanders exchanged stunned glances, the final credits rolled.
Speaking after getting the boot, Grace said an interview with ITV: “I feel good about leaving the Villa, it’s been a rocky road but I’m pleased with how I handled everything as gracefully as I possibly could.
“It’s been an incredible experience and I’ve loved every second of it. I’m leaving with what I came in for with Reuben and to make it to the final week with all of the other Islanders is amazing.”
As for what’s next for the pair, the 25 year-old, who works in social media, added: “We are going to take every day as it comes but I’m going to go down to Surrey and he’s also planning to visit me in Manchester.
” I can’t wait for us to have date night and meet the rest of each other’s families. We are in a really good place and love being around each other so I’m excited to see where things go for us.”
She continued: “I gave it my best shot and left with the best guy. Reuben is stunning and has the best personality, he’s exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Reuben weighed in on the public vote, saying: “In terms of the public opinion, I had a suspicion they might feel that way because we’re a new couple and also because of the distance.”
The Account Assistant, 23, from Surrey then claimed he “personally disagrees” with this perception, saying: We were around each other 24/7 in there! I personally think it’s a credit to our connection in an environment where everything is sped up, we have done it at our own pace.
WITH Love Island wrapping up on Monday 29, these are the remaining contestants prior to the latest savage dumping...
Joey and Jessy
Josh and Mimii
Grace and Reuben
Sean and Matilda
Jess and Ayo
Ciaran and Nicole
” For me, I think that’s going to be most sustainable in the long run as we’ve set up good foundations for a relationship. When we found out we were leaving, I wasn’t sad, I knew I lived every day to the max and there are a lot of stronger couples in there.
“We know how strong our connection is and the track we’re on. It was all round a great experience and the fact I got to leave the Villa with an all around angel that I’m very much into and likes me back, I can’t ask for more.
Love Island continues at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
