Three days was as much as one Love Island UK contestant could handle. George Knight has left the show, having only just arrived at the Villa alongside fellow bombshell Yasmin Hadlow.
The two caused their share of chaos from the outset, sending home two people, Ellie and Samraj, as part of a secret mission from host Maya Jama. Except, they didn’t go home after all…
George had gotten his share of negativity on Instagram since joining the show. The Dorking Wanderers FC player previously said he doesn’t mind causing some friction. The show’s network ITV explained his decision in a statement.
George Knight has left the Love Island villa for personal reasons
George is no longer in the running for the £50,000 prize or romance on Love Island UK. Personal reasons are all we know about his decision to walk away from that opportunity. ITV’s statement reads, “For private reasons, George has left the Love Island Villa.” The statement goes on to say, “We have a duty of care towards George and as such will not be commenting further.”
Being a football or soccer player, depending on where you come from, George said, going into this season, he’s naturally competitive. He added that, “If there’s something in my way, I want to put my best foot forward.” At the same time, George says he doesn’t seek to find drama. As for his dating theory, it wasn’t to dive too deep into something like that.
After getting to know Robyn Langton, George wound up dumping Samraj. He did that with the intention of pursuing Mica Harris. Yasmin, meanwhile, sent Ellie packing in hopes of exploring her connection with Aidan Murphy. Unbeknownst to George and Yasmin, those two aren’t actually off the show. They are set to make a surprise return in a later episode.
News of George’s exit comes the year after the show was hit with a controversial moment. Kyle Ashman was kicked out after a report surfaced of an arrest he had previously had for an alleged machete attack.
You can stream Love Island UK on ITV.
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