“Love Island UK” simply received hit with an sudden dumping … however this one got here from producers, not the general public.
Casa Amor contestant Gabriel Garland has been faraway from the hit courting present after producers grew to become conscious of his connection to a 2019 stabbing case in London.
Garland reportedly was by no means charged with a criminal offense, nor was he discovered to have dedicated any wrongdoing — which can be why the present’s producers did not uncover the connection sooner.
The timing nonetheless makes for an uncommon twist … Gabriel had already entered Casa Amor and filmed scenes earlier than producers discovered of the case. ITV informed Deadline that Gabriel has now left the “Love Island UK” villa and will not be returning.
The shock exit has sparked questions concerning the present’s vetting course of … with some questioning how the connection wasn’t flagged earlier. The community mentioned its background checks did not uncover the case as a result of Garland was by no means convicted of any offense.
It is the second sudden departure on “Love Island UK” this season after George Knight additionally left the villa earlier this month for private causes.
