Love Island viewers praise Amy Hart as she leaves the nation in tears 💔
Amy has quit the show!
She's had her critics in the past, but Love Island fans rallied around Amy Hart following her tough decision to QUIT the villa on Tuesday night's (9th July) show.
Amy, who had her heart broken by Curtis Pritchard when his head turned during Casa Amor week, made the decision to leave so the ballroom dancer could find happiness in the final three weeks.
She emotionally told her fellow Islanders, “I have made some of the best friends I have ever had… I love you all dearly. Obviously, as you all know, I did fall in love. And when you love someone you have to let them go.
"My Love Island journey finished last night when I sat at that fire pit and I looked at it and thought, ‘Even if I had to take the last week, I would take it if it meant I could take those first four weeks over again.’ I want to leave in a positive way, surrounded by the people I love, like this... I love you all so much and I cannot tell you what you’ve all done for me.”
After the emotional scene, which had most of nation left in tears, many viewers took to Twitter to express their admiration for Amy.
Love Island 2017 star Gabby Allen wrote, 'Amy’s feelings were and are so genuine which is what this show is or SHOULD be about. I am so gutted this has turned out this way for her. But what an unbelievably strong woman taking herself out of the situation with sheer dignity. I’m in awe of her strength. #loveisland'. sic
Chris Hughes then added, 'She’s a sweet hearted girl. That’s sad Amy. Wanted to find love and cared about nothing else. Good for her putting her happiness before anything else. #LoveIsland'. sic
TOWIE favourite Georgia Kousoulou then wrote, 'Full respect for Amy putting herself before any tv show 👏👏👏 #LoveIsland'. sic
Other fans of the show also tweeted their love for Amy...
It comes after Amy settled things with Curtis, telling him she wants the pair to be the best of friends.
During an emotional chat on the terrace, Amy said, “I came in here and I thought I was going to meet some nice people and I’d probably date one of them and they’d be alright and then I met you and you completely turned my whole world around… We made each other happy… I want us to be best, best friends but we both need to move on and we both need to find someone that is going to make us as happy as we make them.
"Realistically for me, I’m not going to be ready in the next three weeks to meet someone else. Realistically for you, you will not be happy all the time here because you’ll always put me first because you’re such a good person. That’s why I love you so much and that’s why I want you to be happy. You are not going to be happy whilst I’m still here. So, I’m leaving today but it’s a positive thing because I’m going to go and start the rest of my life today… I’m going to let you go and you pursue whoever it is you want to pursue and hope that you find whatever you are looking for. Once this is all done we will have the best friendship you have ever seen in your life.”
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Follow the Love Island 2019 cast on social media:
Yewande Biala
Age: 22
From: Dublin, Ireland
Occupation: Scientist
Instagram: @yewande_biala
Twitter: @yewande_biala
Lucie Donlan
Age: 21
From: Newquay
Occupation: Surfer
Instagram: @lucierosedonlan
Twitter: @lucierosedonlan
Amber Gill
Age: 21
From: Newcastle
Occupation: Beauty therapist
Instagram: @amberrosegill
Twitter: @AmberRoseGill
Amy Hart
Age: 26
From: Worthing, Sussex
Occupation: Air hostess / cabin crew manager
Instagram: @amyhartxo
Twitter: N/A
Anna Vakili
Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Pharmacist
Instagram: @annavakili_
Twitter: N/A
Anton Danyluk
Age: 24
From: Airdrie, Scotland
Occupation: Gym owner
Instagram: @anton_danyluk
Twitter: N/A
Tommy Fury
Age: 20
From: Manchester
Occupation: Boxer
Instagram: @tommytntfury
Twitter: @tommytntfury
Joe Garratt
Age: 22
From: South East London
Occupation: Catering company owner
Instagram: @josephgarratt
Twitter: N/A
Michael Griffiths
Age: 27
From: Liverpool
Occupation: Firefighter
Instagram: @mac_griffiths
Twitter: @mac_griff
Sherif Lanre
Age: 20
From: London
Occupation: chef and semi-pro rugby player
Instagram: @sherif_lanre
Twitter: @sherif_lanre
Callum Macleod
Age: 28
From: South Wales
Occupation: Aircraft engineer
Instagram: @callum_macleod
Twitter: N/A
Curtis Pritchard
Age: 23
From: Shropshire
Occupation: Ballroom and Latin dancer
Instagram: @curtispritchard12
Twitter: @CurtisPritchard
Molly-Mae Hague
Age: 20
From: Hertfordshire
Occupation: Social media influencer
Instagram: mollymaehague
Twitter: mollymaehague
Danny Williams
Age: 21
From: Hull
Occupation: Model
Instagram: itsdannywilliams
Twitter: N/A
Maura Higgins
Age: 28
From: County Longford, Ireland.
Occupation: Model and grid girl
Instagram: maurahiggins
Twitter: MauraHiggins
Tom Walker
Age: 29
From: Leeds
Occupation: Model
Instagram: tom9walker
Twitter: N/A
Jordan Hames
Age: 24
From: Manchester
Occupation: Model
Instagram: jxrdanhames
Twitter: N/A
Arabella Chi
Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Model
Instagram: arabellachi
Twitter: N/A
Joanna Chimonides
Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
Instagram: joannachimonides
Twitter: N/A
Lavena Back
Age: 23
From: Croydon
Occupation: Business Developer
Instagram: iam_l.v
Twitter: N/A
Nabila Badda
Age: 29
From: London
Occupation: Hostess
Instagram: nabilabadda
Twitter: N/A
Jourdan Riane
Age: 24
From Essex
Occupation: Model/Actress
Instagram: jourdanriane
Twitter: N/A
Belle Hassan
Age: 21
From: Bromley
Occupation: Makeup Artist
Instagram: belle._.hassan
Twitter: N/A
Maria Wild
Age: 22
From: Cheltenham
Occupation: VIP Host
Instagram: mariacarmelwild
Twitter: N/A
Stevie Bradley
Age: 21
From: Isle of Man
Occupation: Student
Instagram: stevie_bradley1
Twitter: N/A
Ovie Soko
Age: 28
From: London
Occupation: Pro Basketball player
Instagram: oviesoko
Twitter: N/A
Marvin Brooks
Age: 29
From: Bournemouth
Occupation: Personal trainer and ex Royal Navy officer
Instagram: marvinbrooks
Twitter: N/A
Dan Rose
Age: 21
From: Essex
Occupation: Bathroom salesman
Instagram: danrose_
Twitter: N/A
George Rains
Age: 22
From: Essex
Occupation: Builder
Instagram: georgerainsofficial
Twitter: N/A
Dennon Lewis
Age: 22
From: Watford
Occupation: Professional footballer
Instagram: dennon_lewis
Twitter: N/A
Francesca Allen
Age: 23
From: Essex
Occupation: Clothing store manager
Instagram: francesca_allen
Twitter: N/A
Chris Taylor
Age: 28
From: Leicester
Occupation: Business development manager
Instagram: christophertaylorofficial
Twitter: N/A
Harley Brash
Age: 20
From: Newcastle
Occupation: Estate agent
Instagram: harley_brash
India Reynolds
Age: 28
From: Reading
Occupation: Model
Instagram: lovefromreyn
Greg O'Shea
Age: 24
From: Limerick
Occupation: Professional Rugby player
Instagram: gregoshea
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