Love Island fans have declared that Samantha Kenny's 'days in the villa are limited' after Joey Essex went after his former flame Grace Jackson in Sunday's episode.
The TOWIE star, 33, and the model from Manchester, 25, briefly dated a year ago after meeting in Ibiza.
And her arrival in the villa has sent Samantha, 26, - who Joey has been coupled up with since he arrived - spiralling.
The make-up artist looked visibly fuming after Joey kissed Grace not once, but twice, during the steamy beer-pong challenge on Friday's episode.
The latest episode saw Samantha choose to distance herself and went to sleep outside on the day beds.
Love Island fans have declared that Samantha Kenny's 'days in the villa are limited' after Joey Essex went after his former flame Grace Jackson in Sunday's episode
The TOWIE star, 33, and the model from Manchester, 25, briefly dated a year ago after meeting in Ibiza
And her arrival in the villa has sent Samantha, 26, - who Joey has been coupled up with since he arrived - spiralling
Joey went over to confront her and asked: 'Samantha, what are you doing? We just played a game in the garden that's all it was'.
But an upset Samantha responded: 'I just want to back off now because you and her have got something good.'
An annoyed Joey shot back: 'You're telling everyone you're not bothered but you're sleeping on the day bed.'
As the conversation continued, Samantha insisted: 'I'm not bothered, I want you and her to rekindle.'
But Joey questioned: 'Why are you saying that, that doesn't mean I'm going to rekindle.'
However he then went inside and spoke to Grace in the bathroom where he downplayed his relationship with Samantha, saying: 'Me and Samantha, we get on, that's it. In a friendship way, we get on.'
Viewers took to social media to say argue that Joey needed to tell Samantha he wasn't interested and that she needed to make her exit soon as he was just biding his time to get rid of her.
They wrote: 'Joey has finally admitted that he only sees Samantha as a friend.. when is he gonna say it to her face instead of telling his ex; Joey??? You and Samantha get on in a friendship way???? Does Samantha know that?'
The make-up artist looked visibly fuming after Joey kissed Grace not once, but twice, during the steamy beer-pong challenge on Friday's episode
The latest episode saw Samantha choose to distance herself and went to sleep outside on the day beds, saying: 'I just want to back off now because you and her have got something good'
Joey went over to confront her, saying: 'You're telling everyone you're not bothered but you're sleeping on the day bed'
However he then went inside and spoke to Grace in the bathroom where he downplayed his relationship with Samantha, saying: 'Me and Samantha, we get on, that's it. In a friendship way, we get on'
'Joey telling Grace in private that he and Samantha get on as friends and then calling Sam pathetic for feeling the vibe and wanting to separate herself, I know she’s dramatic lmao but she’s right on this one; IN A FRIENDSHIP WAAY??? Joey she’s planning ya’lls wedding'.
'Joey has barely done anything compared to these other men and Samantha is already talking a step back. She should take a few more steps and walk out the door of this villa pls; Omds Samantha is cryinggg blood and Joey didn’t say bye? Yeah, she might kill someone'.
'samantha doesn’t realize she’s pushing joey away and will doesn’t want her but wants uma ?? like babe you’re basically making the decision to leave the villa LMFAOOO; samantha thought she’d won the joey essex lottery and now she can see it slipping away she’s spiralling'.
'Joey? Get along in a friendship way? LOOOOOOOOOL this man wants samantha dead; Joey really said he "gets on with he in a friend kind of way" and he is making her feel bad being a little distant. I think this is the real him. Loves himself, not her'.
'joey is saying all this but hasn’t actually sat down and had a conversation with samantha? men are so annoying; In a friendship way”……Joey tells everyone this except for Samantha; Not Joey telling Grace he gets on with Sam in a friendship way. BLOOD IN MY EYES Men!!!'
'joey saying him and samantha get on in a friendship way oh samantha sweetheart your days in the villa are limited; grace picking joey for the overnight stay yea samantha you can start packing your bags; '"me and samantha just get on... like in a friendship way." JOEY LITERALLY FRIENDZONED SAMANTHA'.
'Joey didn’t even go over to reassure Samantha before leaving, he’s been plotting his exit I’m afraid; joey has been waiting for a reason to ditch samantha. he’s over doing this and trying to make her look crazy, i’m not even entertained tbh'.
Joey later was picked by Grace to have a night away, leaving Samantha visibly devastated, as she told the other girls: 'I don't want to fight for someone. I would rather go home with my head held high, I'm not having something forced.'
While Joey didn't even try to hide his joy at being chosen by Grace, not even saying goodbye to Samantha before leaving.
He admitted: 'There is definitely feelings there. I was not expected this, I'm shocked but I'm gassed. With Samantha there's not much I can do, I can just go forward.'
Speaking to Grace, he declared that he and Samantha were 'done' once and for all, saying there was 'something missing'.
Joey said: 'I respect Samantha a lot, I still want to be friends with her. I just feel it wasn't ever going right. There was something missing with Samantha. I feel like that's done. I want to be happy, I don't want to be involved in agg.'
When Grace asked what he was looking for, he replied: 'I'm looking for you. I'm looking for something serious, I only step in things if I know it's going to work. With you and me it was just the long distance, or it would have gone further.'
He added: 'We were really close, we had a great time together. I'll never forget that holiday ever.'
The pair then exchanged several steamy kisses in the swimming pool, before Joey admitted at dinner that his 'dreams were coming true'.
Joey later was picked by Grace to have a night away and didn't even try to hide his joy at being chosen by Grace, not even saying goodbye to Samantha before leaving
Speaking to Grace, he declared that he and Samantha were 'done' once and for all, saying there was 'something missing'
The pair then exchanged several steamy kisses in the swimming pool, before Joey admitted at dinner that his 'dreams were coming true'
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I've tried dating and speaking to people on social media and it just hasn't been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn't expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I'm theirs, so I'll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up, so I'll bring style, and I'd like to think I'm quite funny so I'll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well - I'm good at picking up on people's personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be liars.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweets Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I've always been one for relationships, and when you have found someone you want to be with it's the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I'm the kind of guy that, if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I'd be there at any time of night.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I'd bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I'm somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I've been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it's fun. I've enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I'm out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Jess White
AGE: 25
FROM: Stockport
OCCUPATION: Retail Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don't underestimate the fact that I'm hard work. I know what I want, and I'm not easily pleased. When you're a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men - men don't always want that.
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I love a set of white Turkey teeth but a good set of Turkey teeth. I would say, personality traits: you have to be family orientated. You have to be tall, you can't be shorter than me, I can't be having to question whether I can wear heels around you and what height of heels I can wear. If you're vertically challenged, it's not for me.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I'm a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me: I think that's the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn't let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
NAME: Joey Essex
AGE: 33
FROM: Chigwell, Essex
OCCUPATION: Reality star
CLAIM TO FAME? The Only Way Is Essex
FAMOUS EXES: Joey was in a relationship with fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014 with the pair getting engaged before they split. He has also been spotted locking lips with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He also dated his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.
NAME: Grace Jackson
AGE: 25
FROM: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Model and social media marketing coordinator
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? No guys have good communication and it's painful. I like someone who doesn't take themselves and life too seriously. My lifestyle can put guys off a little bit, I like to go out and go abroad a lot. They can't keep up with my lifestyle. It's the life that I want, and it helps with my business.
NAME: Matilda Draper
AGE: 24
FROM: Beckenham
OCCUPATION: Recruitmant Consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BRING? I want to bring sunshine to the Villa. I’m lighthearted and don’t take myself too seriously. If things get too serious in the Villa I’m going to throw in a little joke or a ‘would you rather’.
NAME: Konnor Ewudzi
AGE: 28
FROM: Cornwall
OCCUPATION: Barber
WHY LOVE ISLAND AND WHY NOW? I am ready to find somebody. I’ve been in a couple of relationships and now feels like the right time as I have learnt from past relationships. I’ll be able to pick out the red flags now.
NAME: Jessy Potts
AGE: 25
FROM: Leicester
OCCUPATION: Brand Partnerships Associate
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU WILL BRING TO THE VILLA? I’m fun, I like to get involved, so I’d like to think I will get stuck in as soon as I arrive. I also have a very sarcastic sense of humour, so I’ll make everyone laugh, but I’m a Sagittarius, so I also have a fiery side and I'm not afraid to say what I think or stand my ground. I’m not very good at taking 'no' for an answer.
Emma Milton
NAME: Emma Milton
AGE: 30
FROM: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Fashion Content Creator
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I had a brief thing with Joey a few years ago. We’ve been friends for years and I would be open to reconnecting with Joey. We get on really well and we have a lot of mutual friends. I am also friends with Grace in Manchester, so it’s a little bit awkward.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I am ready to bring my fashion and looks into the Villa. I’m a really good communicator and always ready to give good advice to help someone.
Hugo Godfroy
NAME: Hugo Godfroy
AGE: 24
FROM: Southampton
OCCUPATION: Electrician
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I like Uma, I think she carries herself well and seems very respectful. The same with Jess as my type is brunette.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I’ll be an honest Islander and I’m never afraid to be myself. I always take people’s opinions on board but I’m not a yes man - I’m going in there to find love and prepared to step on toes to do so.
Jessica Spencer
NAME: Jessica Spencer
AGE: 25
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Fashion Stylist
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I have my eyes on Ayo, despite his connection with Mimii. I fancy Ayo so much. Wil also seems like a catch and someone I want to explore a connection with.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I’m funny, flirty, sassy and ready to find love.
Blade Siddiqi
NAME: Blade Siddiqi
AGE: 29
FROM: Stevenage
OCCUPATION: Butler in the Buff
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? The three that have really caught my eye are Uma, Grace and Matilda. They each have their own qualities.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? First and foremost, I’m looking to come and shake things up. I want to bring the energy, get amongst it and really consider myself as someone who is looking for something genuine moving forward. I want a Queen by my side.
