Ellie Chadwick has reportedly walked out of the Love Island villa just days before the final, with four other stars also set to leave in a mass cull. The 26-year-old Scot's exit came as a shock to fellow islanders, despite having threatened to leave multiple times amid a love triangle involving her partner Finley Maddock and Elicia Bailey.
Mass Exodus of Five Islanders
According to The Sun, Ellie's departure coincides with four other islanders being dumped as a result of a public vote. The vote, which closed at 10:30pm on Tuesday, asked viewers to choose their favourite boy and favourite girl. Fans on Reddit speculated that Finley may have been voted least favourite, prompting Ellie to follow him out. One user wrote: "I reckon Finley was voted least favourite and dumped so she followed." Others agreed, suggesting Ellie felt "no point in staying" if Fin was gone.
Love Triangle Drama
Ellie's exit follows a tumultuous few days in the villa. Her partner Finley had his head turned by Elicia Bailey, leading to a recoupling where the couple reconnected and were seen cuddling in bed. Despite this, Ellie ultimately decided to leave. A source told The Sun: "Viewers have seen Ellie threatening to leave across recent episodes, so the news of her now quitting won't feel like a surprise. But in real time, her and Fin reconnected at the recoupling a few days ago so her decision to now leave is a shock."
Public Vote Impact
Some fans suggested the public vote might have put Ellie in a position where she had to choose who to send home, as she was previously voted favourite girl. One Reddit user speculated: "What if she gets favourite girl and is told she can get rid of any islander for any reason and decides to walk rather than pick someone?" Others thought Finley might not be in the bottom three, given his popularity in fan polls. However, the presence of Casa Amor boy Jordan Wilson, whose sister Tianna has 11 million YouTube subscribers, could have skewed the vote.
Dramatic Scenes Ahead
ITV often films dumping scenes on the same night as the vote, with filming sometimes continuing into the night. The vote closing at 10:30pm was likely early enough to film the dramatic exit. Viewers will see the action unfold in an upcoming episode, according to The Sun. The mass cull of five islanders has left fans speculating about the final week of the show, with one fan noting: "There's only a week or two left, I really doubt there will be someone that could come in for Ellie that she could form a connection with."
