Love Island in shock twist as two Islanders are given chance to STEAL

Love Island stars will face a shock twist after two contestants are given the chance to steal an Islander of choice from their couple.

The cast receive a text at the end of Thursday night’s show which will give two lucky singletons the power to pair up with anyone of their choosing, causing uproar among the group.

Producers leave stars of the show stunned by the sudden change of gameplay after they were treated to a party and exclusive performance by US rapper Eve.

Islanders left single could be at risk of being dumped with the likes of Grace Jackson already in a vulnerable position as her relationship with Joey Essex continues to break down.

Joey’s head has been turned by bombshell arrival Jessy Potts, who he has been getting to know instead of Grace despite the former couple’s romantic history. 

A source told MailOnline: ‘There is a huge twist at the end of Thursday’s show, the cast are left stunned after two Islanders are given the chance to steal anyone of their choice from an existing couple.

‘As viewers know, new arrivals are always given the power, so Jessy and Trey Norman could have the advantage to pair up with the person they have their eye on.

‘It could mean even more bad news for Grace, who has been left brokenhearted by Joey as he pursues his attraction to Jessy.’

The twist follows a night of dramatic action after Harriett Blackmore was left in tears when Ciaran Davies insulted her during a game of Never Have I Ever.  

Ciaran accused Harriett of badmouthing him behind his back and being disingenuous during her time in the villa.

But when Harriett called the 21-year-old ‘immature’, Ciaran slammed the dancer for being the last to be chosen on three occasions, a reference to her multiple love triangles.

And Ciaran stands by his words during Thursday’s episode, saying, ‘I said what I meant, I’m not apologising for it.’ 

Harriett vowed to end her friendship with Ciaran altogether, insisting, ‘I’m not talking to him ever again.’ 

Elsewhere, Joey’s flirtation with Jessy continues, as the two confess to wanting to explore their attraction further. 

Joey tells Jessy, ‘I can’t deny it. I’m going with my heart, it’s true feelings. I just feel like I’m in my rights to be in here and explore. I ain’t in a relationship.’ 

He added: ‘I’ve not really had this with anyone. This flowing conversation. I feel like I’ve enjoyed this conversation too much.’ 

Making his feelings clear, the former TOWIE star continued, ‘With me and Grace, we’re close. 

‘We actually get on, there’s real feelings there, all that. But it would be silly to just close things off. I want to get to know you more. That date last night was literally the best date. Would you like to go on another date?’  

Jessy agrees she would like to date Joey again before the pair say their closeness is going to get them in trouble.