Mica Harris, 21, from Barbados, and Samraj Toor, 25, from Birmingham, were eliminated from Love Island on Sunday night, just hours before the live final. The couple, who had coupled up on day one of the 2026 summer season, were voted off by past contestants.
At the beginning of the episode, former couples returned to the villa to decide which current couple least deserved a place in the final. The majority chose Mica and Samraj, and the deflated couple began saying their goodbyes. However, as they packed, they received a text message revealing that only three couples could advance and they had to pick one other couple to be dumped. The episode ended before their choice was aired, leaving viewers in suspense.
Viewers React to Twist
Fans of the show took to social media to express their frustration. One commented on X: "If they choose Julia & Lorenzo I'm boycotting the final, this twist is dumb." Another raged: "I hate this production move because Simba/Angelista or Julia/Lorenzo might be in jeopardy smh."
Some viewers accused producers of trying to fix the finale. One wrote: "This plot twist was actually to help Jasmine and Kavan secure their spot in the finals over Julia and Lorenzo I don't want to hear about who the producers favor anymore cause it's clear." Another argued: "It makes zero sense to give Samraj and Mica a say in who reaches the final when the public has repeatedly voted them into the bottom. The logic just isn't there..."
Finale Airing
Love Island 2026 will reach a climax on Monday 27 July, airing on ITV2 and via ITVX from 9pm. Meanwhile, host Maya Jama has addressed rumors she is set to quit the show.
