Dumped Love Islander Connor reveals he WILL wait for Sophie

Connor has been sent home by his fellow Islanders

Sophie Piper and Connor Durman
Author: William MarriottPublished 27th Jan 2020

After last night's dramatic episode of Love Island, which saw Siannise Fudge and Rebecca Gormley clashing over Luke Trotman after Rebecca surprisingly picked Luke at the latest recoupling, fans thought that was enough drama for one night.

Yet, when the show's host Laura Whitmore entered the villa, the Islanders and viewers were shook, leaving them guessing what she was about to reveal.

And arguably, in the first HUGE twist of this year's series, Sophie Piper and Connor Durman were left at risk of being dumped following the public's vote to save their favourite couple.

Love Island's Connor Durman dumped from the villa

However, only one of the pair would be leaving, with Laura confessing their fellow co-stars would have to send only one of them home.

And unfortunately for Connor, it was his time to be sent packing, leaving Sophie heartbroken. But what we all want to know is: Will Connor and Sophie get back together on the outside?

Admitting he was shocked to be leaving the villa, Connor said, “I will wait for her. I’m in no rush to meet someone else.

“It’s still early on in the Villa. Her head could be turned. I want her to enjoy the experience. It’s a once in a lifetime thing. I wouldn’t have any grudges against her. I do just want her to be happy.”

And if he could speak to Sophie again, the 25 year old admitted he would say, “‘Follow your heart and I want you to be happy, and just enjoy the ride.’ Whatever happens, happens. And if we end up meeting up, let’s just see what happens. I just want her to be happy, really.”

Follow this year's Islanders on social media:

Leanne Amaning

Age: 22
Hometown: London
Occupation: Customer Service Advisor
Instagram: leanneamaning
Twitter: leanneamaning

Siânnise Fudge

Age: 25
Hometown: Bristol
Occupation: Beauty Consultant
Instagram: siannisefudge
Twitter: Not Known

Eve and Jess Gale

Age: 20
Hometown: London
Occupation: Students and VIP Hostesses
Instagram: evegale jessicarosegale
Twitter: evegale jessicarosegale

Shaughna Phillips

Age: 25
Hometown: London
Occupation: Democratic Services Officer
Instagram: shaughnaphillips
Twitter: @Shaughna_P

Sophie Piper

Age: 21
Hometown: Essex
Occupation: Medical PA
Instagram: sophpiper_
Twitter: Not Known

Paige Turley

Age: 22
Hometown: West Lothian
Occupation: Singer
Instagram: turley_paige
Twitter: Not Known

Mike Boateng

Age: 24
Hometown: London
Occupation: Police Officer
Instagram: michaelboateng01
Twitter: Not Known

Connor Durman

Age: 25
Hometown: Brighton
Occupation: Coffee Bean Salesman
Instagram: connordurman
Twitter: ConnorDurman

Callum Jones

Age: 23
Hometown: Manchester
Occupation: Scaffolder
Instagram: _callum_jones
Twitter: Not Known

Nas Majeed

Age: 23
Hometown: London
Occupation: Sports Science Graduate and Builder
Instagram: Not Known
Twitter: Not Known

Ollie Williams

Age: 23
Hometown: Cornwall
Occupation: Heir to the Lanhydrock Estate/Land Owner
Instagram: olliesjwilliams
Twitter: olliesjwilliams

Connagh Howard

Age: 27
Hometown: Cardiff
Occupation: Model
Instagram: connagh92
Twitter: N/A

Finlay Tapp

Age: 20
Hometown: Milton Keynes
Occupation: Part-Time Footballer and Recruitment Consultant
Instagram: finn_tapp
Twitter: N/A

Rebecca Gormley

Age: 21
Hometown: Newcastle
Occupation: Part-time Model and Carer
Instagram: rebeccagormleyx
Twitter: N/A

Luke Mabbott

Age: 24
Hometown: Redcar
Occupation: Heating Engineer
Instagram: lukemabbott
Twitter: N/A

Luke Trotman

Age: 22
Hometown: Luton
Occupation: Semi-pro Footballer and Student
Instagram: luketroytrotman
Twitter: N/A

Wallace Wilson

Age: 24
Hometown: Inverness
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Instagram: wallacewilson1
Twitter: N/A

Demi Jones

Age: 21
Hometown: Portsmouth
Occupation: Style Advisor
Instagram: demijones1
Twitter: N/A


Twitter: N/A

Alexi Eraclides

Age: 23
From: Essex
Occupation: Butler in the Buff
Instagram: alexieraclides

Biggs Chris

Age: 27
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Car Body Repair Specialist
Instagram: biggschrisx

Ched Uzor

Age: 23
From: Suffolk
Occupation: Scaffolder
Instagram: ched.uzor

George Day

Age: 27
From: Southampton
Occupation: Estate Agent
Instagram: N/A

Eva Zapico

Age: 21
From: Bromley
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
Instagram: evazapico

Jade Affleck

Age: 25
From: Yarm
Occupation: Sales Professional
Instagram: jadeaffleck

Jamie McCann

Age: 24
From: North Ayrshire
Occupation: Eyelash Technician
Instagram: jamielouux

Josh Kempton

Age: 21
From: Surrey
Occupation: Model
Instagram: joshuakempton

Jordan Waobikeze

Age: 24
From: London
Occupation: Administrator
Instagram: jordanwaobikeze

Molly Smith

Age: 25
From: Manchester
Occupation: Model
Instagram: mollysmith19

Priscilla Anyabu

Age: 25
From: Battersea
Occupation: Model and Operations Manager
Instagram: priscillaanyabu_

Natalia Zoppa

Age: 20
From: Manchester
Occupation: Student and Club Promoter
Instagram: nataliazoppa

Jamie Clayton

Age: 28
From: Edinburgh
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
Instagram: jamieclayton9
Twitter: N/A

However, Connor, who was branded "controlling" during his time on the dating show also confessed he fancied another contestant.

He jokingly said, “Connagh was such a good looking lad, he’s a model and he was a nice guy. Even I fancied him!"

Yet, he went on to say he and Sophie were the real deal, revealing he even got butterflies when he saw her, adding, “It was quite natural and nothing felt forced. We were just laughing all the time, we’d just sit there laughing for no reason, even when we weren’t talking.

“We definitely had that instant chemistry when we first met. I did have butterflies, she made me a bit nervous and that was a good nervous, obviously I really liked her. I haven’t had that for ages.”

Sophie Piper and Connor Durman

Let's hope her head doesn't get turned when a new bombshell arrives then.

If you want to up your dating game, give Coupling Up a try! With loads of hot singles online, you’ll be sure you find someone who’s your type.

Tune into Northern Ireland’s number 1 for music, Cool FM on 97.4FM, online, on our Rayo app, your DAB radio, or say ‘Play Cool FM’ on your Smart Speaker. We play you the biggest hits from the world’s hottest artists, from Pete Snodden in the morning to the NI Hit 40.