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Love Island’s long-awaited Casa Amor twist kicked off on Sunday night, and one of the girls was quick to surprise the boys with a revelation about her past.
After heading to the famous second villa, the boys were delighted to learn they would be joined by six glamorous girls looking to turn their heads.
One of these girls was Martha Rothwell, a personal shopper, and Lorenzo and Finley wasted little time getting to know her.
Martha then shared with the boys that she was bisexual, and had previously been in a nine-month relationship with a woman.
She said: ‘My recent ex was a girl. We were together for nine months.
‘I’ve had situationships with boys since then. It was good, it was just different.
Love Island’s Casa Amor bombshell Martha Rothwell stunned the boys during Sunday’s show, as she revealed she’s bisexual
‘Dating men and they were all just ending terribly. My friends were like, ”you need to try a girl” so I changed all my dating apps.
‘So when you said ”what’s my type” I don’t really know.’
Prior to entering the villa, Martha had kept her cards close to her chest when revealing her dream man.
She said: ‘I always say tall, dark and handsome. But in the past, all my exes have looked so different.
‘So I think it’s more about personality, someone who can make you laugh and just give you those flutters.’
The boys were quick to get to know the stunning girls that had joined them in Casa Amor, with Olivia and Charleen chatting to Kavan and Aidan, with Sean also sharing how he knew Charleen from back home in Ireland.
Samraj and Simba also spent time with Mara and Neveah – and Simba dropped a heavy hint that they’re his type.
Prior to the Casa Amor episode hitting screens, it was revealed that one of the boys had been removed from the villa after ‘a situation about his past’ was brought to ITV bosses’ attention.
The personal shopper revealed she’d previously been in a relationship with a woman for nine months, after struggling to find love with men
She said: ‘Dating men and they were all just ending terribly. My friends were like, ”you need to try a girl” so I changed all my dating apps’
Gabriel Garland entered the villa as one of the Casa Amor bombshells, but just hours before his debut hit screens, ITV confirmed he had been axed from the show.
It’s being reported that after Gabriel was unveiled as part of the lineup, ITV were made aware that he was referenced in court documents relating to the conviction of Vitor Mazzer.
Mazzer was found guilty of two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent following a party in Casewick Road, London, on New Year’s Eve in 2019.
Court documents state Gabriel attended the party with Mazzer, and say that two victims had an altercation with Gabriel before Mazzer stabbed them.
Gabriel’s mother, Joanne Garland, gave a character statement for her son – who was 17 at the time of the incident – in court.
The Sun reported that Gabriel was not charged with any offence and this judgement makes no finding of wrongdoing against him.
Mazzer was jailed for 42 months, and his appeal against conviction was refused in April 2024.
When contacted by the Daily Mail, a representative for ITV said: ‘Gabriel has now left the Villa and will not be returning.’
LOVE ISLAND 2026: MEET THE ISLANDERS
Aidan
Age: 23
Job: Property Broker
From: Kent
His type on paper: ‘I wouldn’t say I have a strict type on paper. Personality is the most important thing for me.’
Lorenzo
Age: 28
Job: Business Owner
From: Hertfordshire
Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? ‘I think drama is fun! As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war. It’ll be interesting to see what unfolds…’
Samraj
Age: 25
Job: Model
From: Birmingham
What’s your relationship strategy? Go straight for the goal or play it safe? ‘Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don’t really chase that much, I’m used to girls coming to me.’
Sean
Age: 25
Job: Primary School Teacher
From: Galway
How do you plan to handle the competition? ‘If I see someone I like, I’m going for it and nothing’s gonna stop me.’
Yasmin
Age: 23
Job: Recruitment Consultant
From: Kent
How do you plan to handle the competition? ‘There is no competition. I am a girl’s girl, but when it comes down to what I want, I’ll have to go for it!’
Kavan
Age: 21
Job: Electrician
From: Kent
What kind of person are you hoping doesn’t walk through the villa door? Someone who always wants to be the centre of attention. You know, coming in loud, shouting, causing arguments and drama for no reason. That’s not really my thing.
Mica
Age: 21
Job: Student
From: Barbados (lives in London)
Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? ‘I’ll dabble in both I feel. Obviously the whole point is finding love and that’s going to be my main goal. I’m not saying I’m going to start drama but if there is drama going on, I would obviously be a little bit nosey and want to know what’s going on.’
Lola
Age: 28
Job: Detective
From: Kent
If VAR reviewed your flirting game, what foul would earn you a red card? ‘I can be a bit of a brat, I get really hangry! If you just feed me, I’ll be alright.’
Angelista
Age: 24
Job: Nurse
From: Staffordshire
What kind of person are you hoping doesn’t walk through the villa door? ‘Someone who wants to be in everyone’s face all the time, centre of attention all the time, that’s an ick! Someone that’s obnoxious I don’t like.’
Ellie
Age: 24
Job: Real Estate Videographer
From: West Lothian
Her type on paper: ‘Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a classic for a reason. Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well.’
Priya
Age: 25
Job: Business Development Manager
From: Surrey
Her type on paper: ‘Very cliché, but somebody I would be attracted to would be tall, dark and handsome. It’s so cliché, but it is my type. Confidence as well! Someone you can tell is very confident. I’m quite confident and energetic so I look for someone that can match my energy.’
Jasmine
Age: 27
Job: Fashion Business Owner
From: Dubai (lives in London)
How do you plan to handle the competition? ‘Respectfully, what competition?’
