Love Island is famed for its sun-drenched drama, budding romances, and fiery disputes that keep viewers riveted to their screens.
Over time, the villa has been the stage for numerous explosive arguments, with contestants locking horns over loyalty, betrayal, and misunderstandings.
Whether it’s a heated spat over misplaced loyalty, a betrayal that sends shockwaves through the villa, or a public reprimand that becomes instantly legendary, Love Island quarrels have a knack for igniting endless debates on social media.
So, as tensions begin to rise in this year’s All Stars series, here are five of the most memorable showdowns that have shaped the show’s history, reports Wales Online.
Faye Winter and Teddy Soares (2021)
The 2021 season of Love Island served up one of the most intense face-offs ever when Faye Winter blew up at Teddy Soares after watching footage of him in Casa Amor.
In the notorious Movie Night challenge, a clip was played showing Teddy confessing he found another girl attractive, despite ultimately remaining loyal to Faye.
Feeling betrayed and embarrassed, Faye let loose an explosive rant against Teddy in front of the other Islanders.
The argument unfolded over several scenes, with Faye storming around the villa, yelling at Teddy while Islanders like Jake and Millie tried to soothe her. The aftermath sparked discussions about what constitutes acceptable behaviour on the show, with Ofcom receiving thousands of complaints.
Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames (2019)
In 2019, Love Island witnessed an electrifying clash between contestants Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames that left the villa reeling from the impact.
Merely days after making their relationship official, viewers were gobsmacked when Jordan expressed his fancy for the newbie India Reynolds.
Anna was quick to face Jordan after getting wind of his roving eye, resulting in one of the most explosive disputes to be ever televised on Love Island.
Amidst a huddle of Islanders, the scene intensified as Anna labelled Jordan “a liar” and accused him of stringing her along.
The repercussions of this quarrel were vast, leading to the pair’s split and cementing itself as a pivotal scene etched in the annals of Love Island drama.
Kady McDermott and Malia Arkian (2016)
The tension in Season 2 surged when Kady McDermott and the recent entrant Malia Arkian’s encounter turned physical.
An accidental wine spill by Kady during celebratory cheers set off what would become a tempestuous dispute.
Malia called out Kady for her carelessness and discourtesy while Kady retorted with sharp taunts. This heated exchange swiftly became a hands-on confrontation, culminating in Malia’s untimely departure from the show mere hours into her stay.
This incident stands out as one of the most jaw-dropping episodes in Love Island history, marking the first (and to date only) occasion a contestant has been removed due to physical violence.
Ellie Brown and Georgia Steel (2018)
The heated tiff between Ellie Brown and Georgia Steel formed an indelible piece of reality television from Love Island’s 2018 chapter.
The dispute originated from Georgia’s contentious kiss with Jack Fowler, who was in a couple with Laura Anderson at the time.
Georgia maintained that the kiss was innocent and her loyalty was unbroken, but Ellie and others were sceptical.
Ellie accused Georgia of being insincere and labelled her a liar. The tension escalated into a shouting match where Ellie threw insults at Georgia, infamously calling her an “ugly c***.”
The shocking language left both Islanders and viewers dumbfounded, making it one of the most discussed fights in Love Island history.
Maura Higgins and Tom Walker (2019)
Maura Higgins, renowned for her quick wit and sharp retorts, became a fan favourite in 2019 for moments like her explosive clash with Tom Walker.
Just before the pair were about to enjoy a romantic night in the Hideaway, Tom made the blunder of telling the boys he wanted to see if Maura was “all mouth.”
Unfortunately for Tom, Maura overheard the comment, and what ensued was an unforgettable showdown. In front of everyone, Maura confronted Tom, calling out his disrespect and labelling him a “d***head.”
She then cancelled their date, leaving Tom embarrassed and isolated. Fans commended Maura for standing up for herself.
Love Island airs Mondays-Sundays at 9pm on ITV2