{"id":531520,"date":"2026-07-18T00:58:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T00:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/531520\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T00:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T00:58:12","slug":"love-island-viewers-make-same-demand-amid-hideaway-twist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/531520\/","title":{"rendered":"Love Island viewers make same demand amid Hideaway twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love Island viewers have expressed concerns for one bombshell after Priya and Aidan decided to take their connection to the next level by heading to the Hideaway. This Friday’s (17 July) episode saw the pair discuss their connection on the Daybeds, before deciding to inaugurate the secondary Villa. <\/p>\n

Priya and Aidan initially partnered up prior to Casa Amor, agreeing that their connection was strictly platonic. But when Aidan’s connection with Martha slowly fizzled out, they agreed to give things another go. <\/p>\n

Since then, Priya and Aidan have been going from strength to strength, though some viewers have struggled to believe that the bond is genuine<\/a>. But as the couple became the first to spend an entire night in the Hideaway, fans of the ITV dating series<\/a> were concerned for another Islander. <\/p>\n

\"love<\/p>\n

ITV<\/p>\n

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Introduced as a bombshell, Ethan entered the Villa alongside Elicia<\/a>, and soon set his sights on Priya. Although he appeared determined to explore the connection, he eventually opted to let it go due to Priya’s unresolved feelings towards Aidan.<\/p>\n

Viewers have expressed their disappointment in Priya for turning Ethan away, particularly due to Aidan’s own antics throughout his journey in the show. Priya has also had a difficult journey in the Villa<\/a>, after dedicating her attention to short-lived relationships with Samraj, Lorenzo and, more recently, Jordon. <\/p>\n

Now, Love Island fans have rallied behind Ethan<\/a> after Priya and Aidan’s first night together. Many viewers have lamented that Ethan is the only single person<\/a> in a Villa full of couples, while others have begged for producers to introduce a new bombshell<\/a> just for him.<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, another handful of fans still weren’t convinced<\/a> by Priya and Aidan’s relationship. But Ethan became another talking point just moments later, when he revealed that he had been romantically involved with over 100 women. <\/p>\n

This comes after another explosive dumping, which saw Elicia, Jordon, Martha and Finley be sent packing. While Elicia and Jordon received the fewest number of public votes, Islanders made the decision to boot Martha and Finley out of the Villa.<\/p>\n

\"ethan,<\/p>\n

ITV<\/p>\n

Related: Love Island’s finale is getting closer – but when will the show end?<\/a> <\/p>\n

However, the decision triggered an unexpected twist<\/a>. Unable to continue her journey without her other half, Ellie decided to walk out of the show alongside Finley, despite their complicated history. <\/p>\n

Once a fan-favourite Islander due to the strength of his bond with Ellie, Finley received the ire of Love Island viewers when he explored a romantic connection with Elicia. Bolstered by their chemistry, the bombshell then stole him from Ellie, leaving her devastated. <\/p>\n

Love Island continues this Sunday (19 July) from 9pm on ITV2. <\/p>\n

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