Love Island's Whitney could be first to 'QUIT' villa after Mehdi dumping

She's said to be 'sobbing uncontrollably'

Author: Alex RossPublished 28th Jun 2023

As if the return of series two Islander Kady McDermott and the brutal dumping of Molly Marsh wasn't enough drama for one week, Love Island bosses once again turned up the heat on Tuesday 28th June, when two more Islanders were sent packing from the villa.

Following a public vote, both Mal Nicol and Mehdi Edno were dumped from the villa, which has reportedly left Whitney Adebayo 'sobbing uncontrollably', with fears she could be the first Islander from series 10 to quit the show.

Speaking to co-star Catherine Agabaje after Mehdi's exit, Whitney said: "Mehdi leaving tonight has definitely thrown a spanner in my works.

"We just decided to start afresh, and it was just bad timing. I never thought it would have been Mehdi."

A TV insider told Mail Online: "Whitney is so emotional after Mehdi's departure... she sobs uncontrollably and struggles with the shock of having to say goodbye.

"She has the full support of her co-stars, especially the girls, but her future on the show is uncertain.

"Everyone is hoping she finds the strength to carry on, and even Mehdi told her not to give up."

Despite Mehdi revealing to Whitney last week that he wanted to get to know fellow Islander Leah Taylor, the 25-year-old she still chose to stay coupled up with the French native, admitting she was keen to see where things would go between them.

Following his departure, Mehdi said: "It’s always a sad feeling when you have to leave somewhere, but that was such a great experience, I’m so thankful for it. I’ve met incredible people, and made friends for life. I feel like I could’ve found love with Whitney, so it’s to be continued on that one"

Speaking about his connection with Whitney, the 26-year-old communications manager added: "I’d say it was great. We had ups and downs but if we focus on the ups they were so good. Obviously it’s hard for me to leave now as we had something good going on but I’m hopeful we can make things work, for now she needs to live her experience to the fullest."

Follow this year's Islanders on Instagram below:

Ruchee Gurung

Age: 24
From: Sutton
Occupation: Beautician
Instagram: rucheewawo

Tyrique Hyde

Age: 24
From: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro Footballer
Instagram: tyriquehyde

Molly Marsh

Age: 21
From: Doncaster
Occupation: Musical Theatre Performer and Social Media Creator
Instagram: mollygracemarsh

George Fensom

Age: 24
From: Bedford
Occupation: Business Development Executive
Instagram: georgefensom

Catherine Agbaje

Age: 23
From: Dublin
Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Agent
Instagram: catherine_agbaje

Mehdi Edno

Age: 26
From: Bordeaux/London
Occupation: Communications Manager
Instagram: mehdiedno

Ella Thomas

Age: 23
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Model
Instagram: ellathomas

Mitchel Taylor

Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Occupation: Gas Engineer
Instagram: mitcheltaylor

Jess Harding

Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Aesthetics Practitioner
Instagram: jesshardingox

André Furtado

Age: 21
From: Dudley
Occupation: Business owner
Instagram: dre.furtado

Zachariah Noble

Age: 25
From: South East London
Occupation: Personal Trainer & Basketball Player
Instagram: zachariah_noble97

Whitney Adebayo

Age: 25
From: London
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Instagram: whitbrownsx

Sammy Root

Age: 22
From: Kent
Occupation: Project Manager
Instagram: sammyroot_

Charlotte Sumner

Age: 30
From: Bournemouth
Occupation: Dental Nurse
Instagram: charlottesumner

Leah Taylor

Age: 27
From: Manchester
Occupation: Business Owner (Social Media Marketing)
Instagram: leahjtaylorr

Scott Van Der Sluis

Age: 22
From: North Wales, Connah's Quay
Occupation: Footballer
Instagram: scottvds17

Mal Nicol

Age: 25
From: Edinburgh, lives in London
Job: Picture researcher
Instagram: mallurpaal

Montel McKenzie

Age: 25
From: East London
Job: Account Manager and semi-professional footballer
Instagram: montelmckenzie

Kady McDermott

Age: 27
From: Hertfordshire
Returning former Islander, series 2 bombshell
Instagram: kadymcdermott

Kodie Murphy

Age: 20
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Social Media Marketer
Instagram: kodiemurphy

Benjamin Noel

Age: 26
From: London
Occupation: Fitness Business Owner
Instagram: benjaminn_noell

Lochan Nowacki

Age: 25
From: Windsor
Occupation: Account Manager
Instagram: lochan_nowacki

Elom Ahlijah-Wilson

Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Mssseuse and Fitness Trainer
Instagram: _truegains

Zachary Ashford

Age: 27
From: Manchester
Occupation: Senior Sales Executive
Instagram: z_ashford

Gabby Jeffery

Age: 24
From: Newcastle
Occupation: Creative Assistant
Instagram: N/A

Danielle Mazhindu

Age: 25
From: Liverpool
Occupation: Recruitment Assistant and Occupational Therapy Student
Instagram: daniellemazhindu

Amber Wise

Age: 19
From: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: Graphic Design Student
Instagram: amberwse

Abi Moores

Age: 25
From: Hampshire
Occupation: Flight Attendant
Instagram: abimooresxox

Tink Reading

Age: 26
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Project Manager
Instagram: tinkreadingxo

Josh Brocklebank

Age: 26
From: Essex
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Instagram: josh_brocklebank

Ella Barnes

Age: 23
From: Kent
Occupation: Championship Dancer and Model
Instagram: ellabellabarnes

Meanwhile, whilst drama continues to heat up in the main villa, reports are rife that the infamous Casa Amor is just around the corner, with more bombshells set to enter to stir the pot.

Love Island continues every night at 9pm on ITV2.

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