Love Island's Ellie has been reduced to tears after her partner Finley chose to go on a date with new bombshell Elicia, ahead of the next dumping. The dramatic events unfolded during Thursday's episode (July 9) and left fans furious.
Finley's Date Sparks Outrage
After receiving a text from Tommy, Finley, along with Lorenzo and Tommy, was selected to date two new arrivals – Elicia and Ethan. Finley admitted he and Ellie 'really like each other' but were 'not closed off,' leading to tension.
During the date, Finley asked Elicia for 'a twirl,' shocking the other Islanders watching from the villa. He later told Ellie he would 'chat to her if she wants to chat to me,' prompting Ellie to accuse him of going back on his word.
Ellie's Emotional Breakdown
Later on the terrace, Ellie confronted Finley again, asking if he was getting to know Elicia on a romantic level. Finley described it as 'just conversations,' but Ellie replied: 'I won't sit waiting because I will check out and leave because I found what I want.'
A tearful Ellie confessed she was 'putting her heart out,' while Finley suggested it would be 'easier' to lock off their relationship. Viewers expressed concern, with one fan writing on X: 'Finley the fraudster. We know he's playing a game with Ellie but he couldn't hold it down till the final?'
Fan Reactions
Another fumed: 'My heart is already aching for Ellie. I was loving Finley and Ellie. Wtf is he doing yuck.' A third called it 'disgustinggggg behaviour,' while a fourth demanded: 'pipsqueak go ahead and pack your bags for me.'
A fifth remarked: 'I could actually cry for Ellie, she has not had a break.' One viewer declared: 'fin making ellie want to leave... FIN YOU'RE GOING TO GET IT,' and another claimed they had the 'ick.' Some even joked about Finley 'throwing away his 50k,' referencing the prize money.
Love Island airs Sunday to Friday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
