Love Island 2021: Priya and Brett DUMPED from the villa as they’re voted the least compatible couple… hours after she friendzoned him for giving her the ‘ick’
Priya Gopaldas and Brett Staniland have been dumped from the Love Island villa after being voted the least compatible villa during Monday’s tense episode.
The pair learned their fate after the viewers had voted for their favourite pair after being in the vote alongside Jake Cornish and Liberty Poole, Faye Winter and Teddy Soares and Mary Bedford and Aaron Simpson – with the duo receiving the fewest votes.
Priya and Brett landed in the bottom two alongside Liberty and Jake, with their exit coming just hours after Priya friendzoned Brad for giving her ‘the ick’.
Time to go: Priya Gopaldas and Brett Staniland have been dumped from the Love Island villa after being voted the least compatible villa during Monday’s tense episode
And while the pair looked disappointed to be leaving after such a short stint in the Mallorcan abode, the relief was palpable on the rest of the islanders faces.
Following their exit, Priya cheerfully remarked: ‘My time in the villa has been very fun, I met some very unique characters!
While despite having earlier been friendzoned by the medical student, Brett told how the pair planned to go out together, saying: ‘we might have a date when we get back.’
Priya appeared to confirm that their date won’t be in a romantic sense however, as she quickly added: ‘We’ll definitely be friends.’
Out: Priya and Brett landed in the bottom two alongside Liberty and Jake, with their exit coming just hours after Priya friendzoned Brad for giving her ‘the ick’
Prior to their exit, Brett had confronted Priya for telling the rest of the girls that she found him ‘boring’ and had ‘the ick’, remarking that it wasn’t nice that everyone but him knew how she felt.
He told her that he was ‘disappointed’ in the way she behaved, with a guilty Priya then apologising as they agreed they would keep trying with their relationship.
However, the next morning Priya admitted that she still felt the same way and they agreed to be friends.
Her doubts may have sealed their fate however as just hours later they were given the boot.
Vote: The pair learned their fate after the viewers had voted for their favourite pair after being in the vote alongside Jake Cornish and Liberty Poole, Faye Winter and Teddy Soares and Mary Bedford and Aaron Simpson – with the duo receiving the fewest votes
Phew! And while the pair looked disappointed to be leaving after such a short stint in the Mallorcan abode, the relief was palpable on the rest of the islanders faces
Speaking in her exit interview, Priya said of her elimination: ‘I feel like I’ve made lifelong friendships with a lot of the girls. But because Brett and I were the only friendship couple there, it was inevitable that we were going to leave.
‘I’m glad that all the other couples in there are super solid and they have a chance to stay, it’s only fair they stayed and we left.’
On what went wrong between herself and Brett, she added: ‘All the other couples were getting on really well and were really solid and that put a lot of pressure on Brett and I.
Plans: While despite having earlier been friendzoned by the medical student, Brett told how the pair planned to go out together, saying: ‘we might have a date when we get back’
Tense: Prior to their exit, Brett had confronted Priya for telling the rest of the girls that she found him ‘boring’ and had ‘the ick’, remarking that it wasn’t nice that everyone but him knew how she felt
Not going to happen: However, the next morning Priya admitted that she still felt the same way and they agreed to be friends
‘I felt maybe the conversation wasn’t as fun and flirty as I would have hoped. I felt like he was more reserved than I am. I’m looking for someone who wants to get out of their comfort zone all the time, like jumping out of planes with me.
‘I think Brett was a little bit in his shell during our time in the Villa so I didn’t get a true reflection of his personality.’
Meanwhile, Brett said of Priya: ‘It’s totally fine, now both of us taking a little bit of a step back will actually help our relationship, whether we do just remain friends in the future or we try and date or whatever. I think it will be beneficial for us.’
Pressure: On what went wrong between herself and Brett, she added: ‘All the other couples were getting on really well and were really solid and that put a lot of pressure on Brett and I’
Connection: ‘I felt maybe the conversation wasn’t as fun and flirty as I would have hoped. I felt like he was more reserved than I am. I’m looking for someone who wants to get out of their comfort zone all the time’
On if he would like to continue things romantically, he added: ‘Yes, but I’d need things to be a bit different. I would love to keep getting to know her and date her properly, but equally I’d need a different dynamic.
‘I’d need more from her, I need effort from her. I want her to plan stuff. Even just a simple thing like a run and coffee date. Just so it feels that reassurance that she also wants to be there and do stuff with me.’
Following the vote, viewers took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Priya and Brett’s exit.
‘Priya sabotaged a potentially genuine match when she gossiped about Brett behind his back. Brett was genuinely interested in her. Feel sorry for Brett. He was a nice guy’ commented one.
Future: On if he would like to continue things romantically, he added: ‘Yes, but I’d need things to be a bit different. I would love to keep getting to know her and date her properly, but equally I’d need a different dynamic’
Requests: ‘I’d need more from her, I need effort from her. I want her to plan stuff. Even just a simple thing like a run and coffee date’
While another shared: ‘I stan Brett sorry he deserved better and was kinda robbed… Priya weird as hell idc.’
‘SO glad we do not have to listen to Priya and Brett talk about running and cheese and the most boring convos I’ve ever heard’ tweeted a third.
With a fourth cheekily adding: ‘Priya and Brett’s all inclusive holiday didn’t even last a week.’
Elsewhere, during the show, things were tense in the villa as the couples speculated about who could have put them up for the viewer vote.
Opinions: Following the vote, viewers took to Twitter to share their thoughts on Priya and Brett’s exit
And it was clear to see that everyone was walking on eggshells as Faye repeatedly discussed the vote, telling the girls that she will see those who voted for her as ‘two-faced’ if they hadn’t shared their concerns about her romance with Teddy prior to the vote.
Couples including Millie and Liam were seen justifying the reasons for voting for Faye and Teddy, before concluding that Faye would most likely take offense and kick off.
After chatting to Faye, Millie warned that it could be ‘world war two’ when the lettings manager discovers her pals voted for her.
So just how will Faye react when she finds out her friends put her up for evictions?
Love island continues Tuesday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.
Trouble brewing? Everyone was walking on eggshells as Faye repeatedly discussed the vote, telling the girls that she will see those who voted for her as ‘two-faced’ if they hadn’t shared their concerns about her romance with Teddy prior to the vote
Discussions: Couples including Millie and Liam were seen justifying the reasons for voting for Faye and Teddy, before concluding that Faye would most likely take offense and kick off
Fears: After chatting to Faye, Millie warned that it could be ‘world war two’ when the lettings manager discovers her pals voted for her
LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sharon Gaffka
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant – Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? ‘I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
‘I’m quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.’
Aaron Francis
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? ‘I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing – from scientist to anything – you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
‘I don’t like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.’
Liberty Poole
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando’s Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? ‘So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
‘But obviously that’s always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.’
Hugo Hammond
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’ve been single for a while now. With the current climate, it’s been really hard to get back into dating.
‘I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.’
Liam Reardon
Name: Liam Reardon
Age: 21
Location: Wales
Occupation: Bricklayer
Are you competitive? ‘I am competitive to a certain extent. I’m not over the top. It’s always nice being a winner. If I’m in competition for a female, I want to try my best, but I won’t go too far out of my way. If she liked you that much she wouldn’t have to make a choice.’
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? ‘Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you…
‘I’ve had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don’t trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I’m single, I like having a good time!’
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like meeting new people, I’m ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?’
Chloe Burrows
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.’
Faye Winter
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? ‘Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter. I’m like a five-year-old in a playground, if I like you, I will make a mockery of you and laugh and joke. That is my really terrible flirting skills. I need someone who can take that.’
Rachel Finni
Name: Rachel Finni
Age: 29
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury travel specialist
Why did you sign up for Love Island? I’ve scraped the bottom of the dirtiest barrels, that’s how I describe my dating life. So I thought “why not? Let’s apply. If it happens, it happens”.’
Lucinda Strafford
Name: Lucinda Strafford
Age: 21
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Online fashion boutique owner
Which boy do you have your eye on? I really fancy Brad. And then possibly Liam. But obviously I’m open to getting to know any of the other boys.
AJ (Andrea-Jane) Bunker
Name: AJ (Andrea-Jane) Bunker
Age: 28
Location: Hertfordshire
Occupation: Hair extension technician
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I’ve had the worst luck with men. I feel like this is the one thing I haven’t tried. I thought why not? Let’s give it a go.’
Georgia Townend
Name: Georgia Townend
Age: 28
Location: Essex
Occupation: Marketing executive
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I’ve been single for a really long time. Five years. I haven’t done the maths but it’s at least that. I feel like I’ve exhausted all the other options on how to meet people.’
Mary Bedford
Name: Mary Bedford
Age: 22
Location: Wakefield
Occupation: Model
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I have the worst luck, ever, with boys. Genuinely the worst ever. I always get dragged into the same circle of boys. So I was like, I need to go in another direction.’
Kaila Troy
Name: Kaila Troy
Age: 28
Location: Dublin
Occupation: DJ
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘Real life dating has not been doing me any favours at all. I’ve had it.’
Matthew Macnabb
Name: Matthew Macnabb
Age: 26
Location: Belfast
Occupation: Strategic Marketing Consultant
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I feel like I’m pretty chilled and very adventurous. I’m very laid-back in the sense I like to laugh and I don’t care too much about what people think.’
Amy Day
Name: Amy Day
Age: 25
From: Surrey
Occupation: Performer
Why have you signed up for Love Island: I’m clearly not very good at dating myself. I’m looking forward to the experience and the potential of finding someone I might not have met.
Lillie Hayes
Name: Lillie Haynes
Age: 22
From: South Shields
Occupation: Trainee accountant
Who have you got your eye on in the villa? I’ve definitely got my eye on Jake. He’s 100% the type of boy I would go for at home. It’s too good of a match not to just go for. Liam is definitely a dark horse for me, he’s like James Bond when you look at him, absolutely gorgeous. So he could be a very close second.
Jack Barlow
Name: Jack Barlow
Age: 26
From: East Sussex
Occupation: Racing driver/coach
Who have you got your eye on in the villa? I’m very much a connection type of person so I’ll be able to tell more in person. From what I’ve seen and going off their energy, Chloe has been top of my list. It’s been nice to see her be herself and not care what anyone thinks. I think she’ll be a lot of fun.
Jack Barlow
Name: Aaron Simpson
Age: 24
From: Kent
Occupation: Footballer
What is it like dating as a footballer? Does it make things easier or does it stand in the way? A lot of people have an assumption of me as being a typical player, but I got all of that out of my system when I was younger and now I’m a lot more laid-back when it comes to dating. A lot of people would assume that I go on lots of dates but I’m actually quite picky when it comes to who I date. Sometimes it can be hard to know if someone is genuine or not. My mum is really protective over me. The approval is always needed from mumsy, for sure.
Brett Staniland
Name: Brett Staniland
Age: 27
From: Derbyshire
Occupation: PhD student and model
Why have you signed up to Love Island? I’ve never had a serious relationship and the last 18 months has been really stagnant in terms of meeting new people and dating. Lots of my friends have settled down, had kids. I’m kind of the one that’s left back from all of that. Now is the right time.
Brad McClelland
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she’s a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Toby Aromolaran
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? ‘Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I’m a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.’
Chuggs Wallis
Name: Chuggs Wallis
Age: 23
Location: Surrey
Occupation: Hat entrepreneur
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I just feel like it’s now or never. I’m only 23 but I’m scared of aging. Especially as half of my last year of uni was taken away and we had so many fun plans. With Covid and the pandemic, I feel like I’ve missed a year of my youth, so I’m really gagging to get it all back.’
Millie Court
Name: Millie Court
Age: 24
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion buyer’s administrator
Why did you sign up for Love Island? I’ve been single for over a year now. I’m ready to find ‘The One’. I’m very spontaneous and adventurous ‘
Teddy Soares
Name: Teddy Soares
Age: 26
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Senior financial consultant
What girl do you have your eye on? I want to get to know all of the girls. I’m not afraid to step on toes to get the girl I want.
Abigail Rawlings
Name: Abigail Rawlings
Age: 27
Location: Bournemouth (from Beaconsfield)
Occupation: Tattoo artist
Will you stir things up? ‘Even if I didn’t go in with the intention of stirring things up, it’ll happen regardless.’
Tyler Cruickshank
Name: Tyler Cruickshank
Age: 26
Location: Croydon
Occupation: Estate agent
What will you bring to the villa? ‘More energy I think. I’m a person that doesn’t take myself too seriously. I like messing about. I like jokes. I’m not just going to be there just lazing around.’
Medhy Malanda
Name: Medhy Malanda
Age: 24
Location: Luton (originally from Belgium)
Occupation: American footballer
What girl have you got your eye on? ‘Definitely Kaz. Kaz’s personality is fiery, she’s got energy, she’s funny and she’s got a beautiful smile and she’s a nice girl in general.’
Salma Naran
Name: Salma Naran
Age: 20
Location: Dublin
Occupation: Model and Influencer
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I’ve never been in love. What better place to have a tunnel vision and really finding your one? ‘
Harry Young
Name: Harry Young
Age: 24
Location: Glasgow
Occupation: Car Salesman
What girl have you got your eye on? ‘Kaz has always been in my top three. But once I’m in there and speaking with people, it could change.’
Clarisse Juliette
Name: Clarisse Juliette
Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Brand owner/influencer
Who have you got you eye on in the villa? Teddy – he’s tall, confident and smooth. I don’t like horrible, cocky guys. If they are honest, that’s what I’d prefer
Dale Mehmet
Name: Dale Mehmet
Age: 24
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Barber
Will you step on toes to get who you want? It is what it is, isn’t it? I’m not a bad guy who is going to steal somebody’s girl. But if I want something then I’m going to pursue it. I would go about it all in the right way. Everybody would be well aware of what I was doing.
Sam Jackson
Name: Sam Jackson
Age: 23
From: Clitheroe
Occupation: Maintenance engineer
Will you step on toes to get who you want? That doesn’t bother me. I’m happy to step on someone’s toes to get what I want. If that’s what I’ve got to do, I’ve got to do it. I am looking forward to meeting the boys as well, I’m a proper lads’ lad. I see myself getting on with the boys as well – it’ll be good to meet some new people and get a few bromances going!
Priya Gopaldas
Name: Priya Gopaldas
Age: 23
From: London
Occupation: Med student
Who is your celebrity crush? This is a very strange answer but Boris Johnson. I have a soft spot for him. It’s the confidence but he is a total sweetheart on the inside and that’s what I like in a boy. He’s the prime minister, very driven but then on the inside he’s a cuddly bear. I also love his blonde hair, that does it for me!
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