ITV bosses make shock U-turn to air Love Island at the same time as the Euro 2024 final
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ITV have gone back on their decision and in another shock shake-up, Love Island will go head to head with the Euros 2024 final on Sunday night.
The popular reality show was initially set to air at 10pm - one hour later than it's usual 9pm timeslot to avoid clashing with the final - which will see England face off against Spain with an 8pm kick off.
This meant fans of both the England squad and the Islanders wouldn't have to choose between both programmes.
However, according to The Sun, the channel has since taken a dramatic U-turn and bosses have now decided to keep the 9pm slot for Love Island, making fans pick between the highly-anticipated football final and the dating show.
An insider also confirmed that Aftersun will remain in its 10pm slot, following the main show as usual.
ITV have gone back on their decision and in another shock shake up, Love Island will go head to head with the Euros final on Sunday night
The popular reality show was initially set to air at 10pm - one hour later than it's usual 9pm timeslot to avoid clashing with the final, which will see England face off against Spain with an 8pm kick off
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after his team beat the Netherlands to reach the final of Euro 2024 on Sunday
Coverage of the football showpiece begins at 6.30pm and should be finished by 10pm, but should the match run into extra time and penalties there would still be an overlap.
It comes after Wednesday night's Love Island was pushed back by an hour for England's Euro semi-final game against Denmark.
The Three Lions vanquished the Netherlands in a breathtaking victory to reach the Euro 2024 final last night.
Ollie Watkins' 90th minute winner saw Gareth Southgate's men book their place in Sunday's showdown against Spain in Berlin, sparking wild celebrations across the nation where nearly 30million people were watching at home.
Around 21.6 million viewers across TV and streaming watched ITV’s coverage of the game.
It comes less than 24 hours after Love Island's latest bombshell Lolly Hart ruffled feathers during Thursday night's show.
During the episode, flight attendant Lolly, 30, chose three of the guys - Joey Essex, 33, Ciaran Davies, 21, and Konnor Ewudzi, 28 - for a date in the hideaway.
However, fans believe producers 'told' the new bombshell who to pick to create 'drama' between the islanders and their couples as Ciaran and Joey are happily coupled up with Nicole Samuel and Jessy Potts.
It comes less than 24 hours after Love Island's latest bombshell Lolly Hart ruffled feathers during Thursday night's show
During the episode, flight attendant Lolly, 30, chose three of the guys - Joey Essex, 33, Ciaran Davies, 21, and Konnor Ewudzi, 28 - for a date in the hideaway
However, fans believe producers 'told' the new bombshell who to pick to create 'drama' between the islanders and their couples as Ciaran and Joey are happily coupled up with Nicole Samuel and Jessy Potts
Lolly regularly posts to social media with content from her jet set lifestyle, visiting locations like Dubai and Washington, as well as sharing sweet snaps of her Dalmatian called Humphrey
Joey was first up on the date with Lolly, leaving Jessy less than impressed as the TOWIE star went to get to know the bombshell.
Lolly regularly posts to social media with content from her jet set lifestyle, visiting locations like Dubai and Washington, as well as sharing sweet snaps of her Dalmatian called Humphrey.
She studied for a BA Hons Fashion Buying and Retailing at London Metropolitan University.
Lolly went on to work at Monarch Airlines, before landing a role as cabin crew at Virgin Atlantic in 2015 and has worked at the company for nearly 10 years.
She is mutual friends with a number of ex Love Island lads including Wes Nelson and Chris Hughes.
She is followed on social media by EastEnders legend Dean Gaffney and Gary Lineker's son George.
MailOnline have reached out to Love Island for comment.
It also comes after a surprise dumping saw four people sent packing during Wednesday's episode.
She studied for a BA Hons Fashion Buying and Retailing at London Metropolitan University
Lolly went on to work at Monarch Airlines, before landing a role as cabin crew at Virgin Atlantic in 2015 and has worked at the company for nearly 10 years
In a decision made by the public, Casa Amor Islanders Emma Draper, Hugo Godfroy and Blade Siddiqi were the latest to be dumped.
But the most shocking turn of events was original Islander Jess White being among those to receive the least votes and therefore also dumped, leaving Nicole Samuel and Mimii Ngulube in tears.
After a dramatic kissing challenge, Ayo Odukoya later received a text saying for the villa to gather around the firepit.
'Islanders, the public have been voting for their favourite girl and favourite boy, those with the fewest votes will be at risk of being dumped from the island tonight ,' a text sent to Grace Jackson read.
'As Josh and Reuben are the newest Islanders, they are not included in the vote.'
The Love Island villa was in for a shock on Wednesday when a surprise dumping saw four people sent packing
It was then revealed the three boys to receive the least amount of votes were Blade, Hugo and Ayo, while the girls were Jess, Emma and Jess Spencer.
The final decision as to who would leave was left to those at home, and ultimately Blade, Hugo, Emma and Jess were dumped.
Of her exit, Jess later said: 'It's a bittersweet moment, I always said if I made it past week one I’d be proud of myself, so to make it to week five is amazing.
'It was nothing like I expected, it was everything and more.'
Jess threw support behind her Welsh bestie Nicole, as she said: 'The relationships you form are so special, I'm so proud of everyone and think we will all be friends for life.
'I was like everyone's big sister but Samantha, Nicole and Uma were so lovely and people I hope to have in my life for a very long time. Nicole for the win, she's my little sister and best friend.'
Dishing the dirt on his connection with Grace, Blade admitted that while they were attracted to each other, the romance fizzled out.
He said: 'Grace is a great girl and although things fizzled out a bit towards the end, it was all good with us.
'In the end, we were slightly different people, as attracted as we were to each other we could only go so far, it was something we needed to find out and explore naturally, and that’s what we did. We had a great time.'
Elsewhere in the episode during a girls chat, the islanders admitted that none of them have had sex yet in the villa, but they confessed it has been difficult to hold back.
The most shocking turn of events was original Islander Jess White being among those to receive the least votes and therefore also dumped, leaving Nicole Samuel (pictured) and Mimii Ngulube in tears
Of her exit, Jess later said: 'It's a bittersweet moment, I always said if I made it past week one I’d be proud of myself, so to make it to week 5 is amazing
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: 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: 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’.
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
Josh Sunday Oyinsan
NAME: Josh Sunday Oyinsan
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? All of them!! Mimii, Uma, Grace and Jess S. All of the girls there are beautiful.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I am not afraid to speak my mind! I’m not afraid of treading on any toes…
