Love Island fans call for ICONIC challenges 'Twitter Headlines' and 'Babies'
Not forgetting 'Meet the Parents'
Last updated 27th Jul 2022
We can't quite believe we are saying this, but after what has potentially been the best ever series of Love Island, the show will come to an end next week, with the final set to take place on Monday 1st August.
However, although we've witnessed classic challenges such as 'Movie Night' and the 'Talent Show', which aired on Monday 25th July, fans of the ITV2 show have been calling out for producers to bring back some more of the iconic challenges from past years.
As fans will know, this year's series didn't include the infamous 'Postcards' during Casa Amor following complaints in previous series, and now fans are worried they've pulled the plug on the 'Twitter and Headlines Reactions' task.
With only a week left, viewers took to Twitter to express their anger that the infamous 'Baby Challenge' hasn't taken place yet, which sees the Islanders turn into parents for a day, with dolls.
One wrote: 'Why are we getting a talent show?? I want the twitter challenge, the baby challenge, the FUN challenges #loveisland'. (sic)
Another added: '5 days left and we still haven't had the twitter challenge, the babies or meet the parents. Love island move your arses, these make the best tv!! #LoveIsland'. (sic)
A third exclaimed: 'No twitter challenge? No babies? No families? And we are in the last week? This season had so much potential yet the producers FAILED to deliver #LoveIsland'. (sic)
A fourth then added: 'last week of love island and they have to fit in the twitter challenge, headline challenge, baby challenge, meet the parents, final dates, declarations of love and salsa dance training how’s this going to work? #LoveIsland' (sic)
Although it looks like the 'Twitter and Headline' challenge could have once again been scrapped, host Laura Whitmore delivered the good news on Aftersun that the 'Baby Challenge' would be taking place this week.
She said: "We're about to head into the last week, it's a big one. I can exclusively reveal that the baby challenge is back."
When will the Baby Challenge happen on Love Island?
Love Island has since confirmed that the Baby Challenge will be shown on Wednesday 27th, taking to Instagram to share a video with the caption: 'Get ready for some new(born) arrivals tonight… 👶'
We can't wait to watch it!
Check out the current Love Island couples ahead of the final:
Paige and Adam
Just hours after the pair went 'exclusive', Paige chose to couple up with Adam.
Tasha and Andrew
Despite a tough few weeks, it looks like Tasha and Andrew are now on cloud 9, especially now they are officially girlfriend and boyfriend.
Gemma and Luca
It looks like Gemma and Luca are going all the way together, with Gemma once again choosing to couple up with the fish monger.
Ekin-Su and Davide
The 'married couple' of this year's Love Island are becoming more and more loved by fans! The pair are now 'exclusive'.
Indiyah and Dami
Despite getting his name wrong on a number of occasions, Indiayh was quick to recouple with Dami.
Danica and Jamie
It safe to say Danica hasn't had the best of luck in the villa, but could new boy Jamie change things?
Lacey and Deji
After making a connection in just a few days, Lacey chose to couple up with Deji.
Nathalia and Reece
After Danica chose to couple with Jamie, Reece was the only boy left for Nathalia to pick.
Paige and Adam
Former Islander Adam Collard made a shock return to the villa and he was quick to express his interest in getting to know Paige.
After Jacques decided to leave the villa, Adam chose to couple up with Paige.
Tasha and Andrew
Despite both returning from Casa Amor with new people, Tasha and Andrew put their differences aside and recoupled. Tasha also asked Andrew to be her official boyfriend, making them the first official couple of 2022.
Gemma and Luca
Another week together for Gemma and Luca, with the pair even saying the 'L' word.
Indiyah and Dami
Although these two arrived back from Casa Amor coupled with new people, they quickly realised how strong their feelings actually are for each other.
Ekin-Su and Davide
Despite a small hiccup when Davide confessed he couldn't trust Ekin-Su, the pair talked things out and recoupled, much to the delight of fans.
Danica and Billy
Although it's very early days for Danica and Billy, we think these two could have something!
Summer and Josh
Despite arriving back from Casa Amor with Dami and Danica, both Summer and Josh quickly realised they had no connection, and decided to couple up during the seventh recouping.
Coco and Deji
Coco and Deji coupled up on a friendship basis.
Gemma and Luca
After both staying loyal during Casa Amor, Gemma and Luca recoupled, looking happier than ever!
Paige and Jacques
Despite Jacques getting to know new girl Cheyanne during Casa Amor week, the rugby player chose to stick with Paige. As Paige also arrived back single, the pair remain a couple. But will Paige be able to forgive Jacques?
Ekin-Su and Davide
Fans were thrilled when both Ekin-Su and Davide chose to stick with each other! Despite Davide kissing new girl Mollie during Casa Amor week, he admitted he has a better connection with Ekin.
Tasha and Billy
Tasha chose to bring back new boy Billy to the main villa, despite admitting her feelings for Andrew before Casa Amor.
Coco and Andrew
Andrew also chose to recouple, picking new girl Coco. However, we get the feelings this isn't the end for Andrew and Tasha.
Summer and Dami
Shocking his fellow Islanders, Dami coupled up with new girl Summer after finding a connection during Casa Amor week.
Indiyah and Deji
Indiyah also chose to recouple, bringing back new boy Deji. Despite both Dami and Indiyah recoupling, the pair didn't look best pleased with each other.
Danica and Josh
Single girl Danica coupled up with model Josh, bringing him back into the main villa.
Chyna and Jay
Single boy Jay also seemingly found a connection with new girl Chyna.
Luca and Gemma
These two are getting stronger and stronger and once again recoupled.
Ekin-Su and Davide
Despite their explosive row a number of weeks ago, it's been clear that Ekin-Su and Davide still have some chemistry, with Ekin-Su deciding to couple up with the Italian.
Paige and Jacques
Paige and Jacques were reunited after her week with Jay.
Tasha and Andrew
Despite their argument following the heart rate challenge, Tasha chose to couple up with Andrew.
Indiyah and Dami
Indiyah and Dami recoupled once again after enjoying their first date the week before.
Antigoni and Charlie
Greek beauty Antigoni chose to couple up with Charlie, after not yet finding a connection with anybody.
Gemma & Luca
After spending the week uncoupled due to Danica, Luca and Gemma were reunited during the fourth recoupling when Luca chose to couple up with her.
Paige and Jay
Scottish lad Jay took a risk during the fourth recoupling, picking Paige, despite her seemingly being happy with Jacques.
Danica and Jacques
With Jay picking Paige, Jacques was left with the only girl remaining, Danica. The pair are now in a friendship couple.
Ekin-Su and Charlie
New boy Charlie enjoyed dates with both Ekin-Su and Tasha during his first few days in the villa, but it was Ekin-Su he chose to couple up with.
Tasha and Andrew
Despite Tasha admitting she was keen to get to know new boy Charlie, after he chose Ekin-Su, Andrew recoupled with Tasha, much to the disappointment of the rest of the boys.
Indiyah and Dami
After getting to know each other more following the departures of Ikenna and Amber, Indiyah and Dami have now officially coupled up.
Antigoni and Davide
Despite kissing Danica in the build up to the recoupling, Davide shocked the group when he chose to couple up with Antigoni.
Danica and Luca
New girl Danica arrived into the villa and immediately caused drama, choosing to couple up with Luca, despite him declaring he was happy with Gemma.
Gemma and Davide
After new girl Danica coupled up with Luca, Gemma was forced to pick another boy. She chose Davide on a friendship basis.
Paige and Jacques
After a successful week of getting to know each other, Paige chose to couple up with Jacques.
Ekin-Su and Jay
Following their secret kiss earlier in the week, which led to a huge row with Davide, Eki-Su chose to couple up with new boy Jay.
Tasha and Andrew
Following their night in the Hideaway last week, Tasha and Andrew are going from strength to strength.
Amber and Dami
Amber chose to couple up with Dami, but just hours later, Dami seemingly expressed interest in Indiyah.
Indiyah and Ikenna
Indiyah stuck with her man Ikenna, despite gaining attention from new boy Remi, meaning Remi was sent home.
Gemma and Luca
Luca chose to couple up with Gemma, leaving Paige single.
Ekin-Su and Davide
Davide was torn between Ekin-Su and Gemma, but after Luca chose Gemma, the Italian coupled up with Ekin-Su.
Amber and Dami
Dami was full of praise for Amber, choosing to continue in their pairing.
Indiyah and Ikenna
Indiyah and Ikenna also stayed together during the second recoupling, with Ikenna admitting he's keen to get to know Indiyah more.
Tasha and Andrew
After a successful first week together, Andrew once again chose to couple up with Tasha.
Indiyah and Ikenna
The public paired Indiyah with Ikenna on Day 1.
Paige and Luca
The public paired Paige with Luca on Day 1.
Amber and Dami
The public paired Amber with Dami on Day 1.
Tasha and Andrew
The public paired Tasha with Andrew on Day 1.
Gemma and Liam
The public paired Gemma with Liam on Day 1.
On the subject of Love Island babies, it sounds like 2022 Islander Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu has babies on the brain.
During a chat with the girls on Monday 25th July, Ekin-Su says: "This place is magical. If we have kids I want to take them here."
Tasha Ghouri replies: "Oh my god it’d be like, ‘This is where I met your dad!’"
Ekin-Su says: "Oh stop, you’re going to make me cry!"
Tasha laughs: "Why are we crying right now?"
Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.
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