They have been coupled up since day one in the Love Island villa.
But Jake Cornish, 24, seemed a little shocked when Liberty Poole, 21, said she loved him during Wednesday night’s episode of the show.
Waitress and marketing student Liberty, who has been coupled-up with water engineer Jake since arriving on the show last month, dropped the ‘L-bomb’ during a chat around the fire pit.
Shock! Jake Cornish, 24, seemed a little shocked when Liberty Poole, 21 (right), said she loved him during Wednesday night’s episode of the show
She could be seen sitting alongside Faye Winter, 26, while Jake sat beside Toby Aromolaran, 22, as she made the declaration.
Talking about their time in the villa, Jake said: ‘At the end of the day we’re all here now, another day in paradise tomorrow.’
Liberty responds: ‘Babe, I love you but you’re giving me the ick.’
Friendly chat: Jake said: ‘At the end of the day we’re all here now, another day in paradise tomorrow,’ and Liberty replied: ‘Babe, I love you but you’re giving me the ick’
She instantly turns to Faye and asks: ‘Oh, f**k, did I just say that?!’, to which Faye bluntly says: ‘Yeah.’
Turning to a giggling Toby, Jake asks: ‘Oh my God, did you hear what she just said?’
Backtracking, Liberty said: ‘No, I didn’t mean it like that.’
Uh oh! Liberty turned to Faye Winter, 26, when she realised what she’d said to double check the words that slipped from her mouth
Oh wow! Toby Aromolaran, 22, shouted: ‘Oh! L-bomb!’, but Liberty insisted she meant it just as a friend
New couple: Waitress and marketing student Liberty has been coupled-up with water engineer Jake since arriving on the show last month
However, Jake ignored her protestations and clarified to Toby what had happened, prompting Toby to point at Liberty and shout: ‘Oh! L-bomb!’
Trying to cover her back further, Liberty insisted: ‘No, I mean like, as you say it to a friend.’
The incident delighted Love Island viewers, with many taking to Twitter to react.
On the edges of their seats: The incident delighted and shocked Love Island viewers, with many taking to Twitter to react
One person wrote: ‘Liberty dropping the L bomb accidentally… #loveisland @Liberty__Poole.’
‘Not the L bomb. Free Liberty from Jake’s chains! #LoveIsland,’ wrote another viewer.
Unsure if Liberty would be able to come back from her slip, another fan wrote: ‘Can liberty go and face her love bomb.’
Too soon? Jake seemed surprised by Liberty’s declaration while Liberty could not believe what she had said
Still going strong: The couple are still together almost a month into the 2021 series and will be hoping to go home the winners
While another person asked: ‘Jake is egging Liberty on about the L bomb but does he even like her fr?? #LoveIsland.’
‘Liberty, darling take that L bomb back immediately,’ wrote another audience member.
‘Stfu Jake she didn’t drop any L bomb. You are punchinggggg with Liberty. #loveIsland,’ posted someone else.
And another suspicious viewer tweeted: ‘Can’t just be me who thinks Liberty dropped the L bomb to play the game? She knows what she’s doing #LoveIsland.’
It comes as AJ and Danny were dumped from the villa during Wednesday’s explosive show.
The nail-biting start to the show saw their fellow islanders deciding their fate after the they, alongside four others, were received the fewest amounts of votes from viewers.
And after much deliberation, the pair – who were the newest islanders – were told that they would be going home after just a few days, just as three new bombshells arrived to cause a stir in the villa.
All over: AJ and Danny were dumped from the villa during Wednesday’s explosive show
The duo looked gutted as their fate was delivered with Hugo breaking the news to AJ just days after friendzoning her.
Speaking in the beach hut, Jake declared that he’s miss the plumber, while Kaz told how AJ lights up the villa.
Meanwhile, opening up about his exit, Danny said afterwards that he ‘enjoyed every minute of it’ and that he was now ‘itching to get home’.
While AJ said of pursuing Hugo in the villa: ‘I followed my heart, I thought it was right decision.’
Time to go: AJ and Danny strolled out of the villa with their suitcases after just days on the show
Discussing any potential romance between them following their kiss, Danny told how there was ‘definitely a connection there’, while AJ remained coy as she said: ‘We’ll see what happens’.
Following the dumping, Love Island viewers soon took to Twitter to share their thoughts on their exits, with many not surprised that Danny and AJ left.
‘AJ and Danny going home. That was the biggest anti climax in the history of reality tv’, questioned one viewer.
Gone too soon? After much deliberation, the pair – who were the newest islanders – were told that they would be going home after just a few days
‘Feel bad for AJ and Danny. It’s not fair. They never got a chance’ shared a second watcher.
‘Oh, that’s Danny and AJ soon forgotten about then’ tweeted a third person.
A fourth penned: ‘What a surprise AJ and Danny left, definitely didn’t see that one coming
A fifth said: ‘I don’t like Danny but I hate the fact that they didn’t even give the new people (specifically AJ) an actual chance but Lucinda, Toby, Chloe and Hugo have been given chance after chance.’
Decisions: Liberty, Faye, Kaz and Millie were in turmoil as they decided the fate of one boy
Deliberations: The boys had an intense discussion about which girl to vote out
Romance? Discussing any potential romance between them following their kiss, Danny told how there was ‘definitely a connection there’, while AJ remained coy as she said: ‘We’ll see what happens’
With another adding: ‘So glad Danny and Aj are gone but let’s be honest it was hardly a ‘shock’ dumping. Do better Love island.’
Elsewhere, minutes after Danny and AJ’s exit, three newcomers strolled into the villa and wasted no time in making their intentions clear.
Georgia was quick to make her move on Hugo, with the marketing executive, 28, gushing that the teacher, 26, is ‘the one’ during her first chat with the group.
Speaking in the Beach Hut, she later said: ‘It was important that I spend some time with him today to make sure my preconception of him married up with how he was.
‘He was just as polite and eloquent as I thought he would be so that’s great.’
Reaction: Following the dumping, Love Island viewers soon took to Twitter to share their thoughts on their exits, with many not surprised that Danny and AJ left
Meanwhile, Liberty was keen to know who Tyler had got his eye on, to which he coyly replied: ‘You’ll probably tell her!’
And after Kaz joined the chat, she and Tyler seemed to get on like a house on fire as they discussed star signs and what they were looking for in a relationship.
Meanwhile, Abigail laid it on thick with Toby, making it very clear that she liked him.
And with Toby sharing a cosy chat with the stunner, his partner Chloe was none-too-pleased, especially after Toby failed to reassure her after she landed in the bottom three the previous night.
Love Island continues Thursday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub.
Keen: Georgia was quick to make her move on Hugo, with the marketing executive, 28, gushing that the teacher, 26, is ‘the one’ during her first chat with the group
Getting to know you: After Kaz joined the chat, she and Tyler seemed to get on like a house on fire as they discussed star signs and what they were looking for in a relationship.
LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sharon Gaffka
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant – Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? ‘I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
‘I’m quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.’
Aaron Francis
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? ‘I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing – from scientist to anything – you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
‘I don’t like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.’
Liberty Poole
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando’s Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? ‘So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
‘But obviously that’s always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.’
Hugo Hammond
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? ‘I’ve been single for a while now. With the current climate, it’s been really hard to get back into dating.
‘I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.’
Liam Reardon
Name: Liam Reardon
Age: 21
Location: Wales
Occupation: Bricklayer
Are you competitive? ‘I am competitive to a certain extent. I’m not over the top. It’s always nice being a winner. If I’m in competition for a female, I want to try my best, but I won’t go too far out of my way. If she liked you that much she wouldn’t have to make a choice.’
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? ‘Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you…
‘I’ve had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don’t trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I’m single, I like having a good time!’
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like meeting new people, I’m ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?’
Chloe Burrows
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? ‘I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
‘And then obviously someone who you can depend on to not ditch you. Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
‘I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back’
Faye Winter
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? ‘Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter. I’m like a five-year-old in a playground, if I like you, I will make a mockery of you and laugh and joke. That is my really terrible flirting skills. I need someone who can take that.’
Rachel Finni
Name: Rachel Finni
Age: 29
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury travel specialist
Why did you sign up for Love Island? I’ve scraped the bottom of the dirtiest barrels, that’s how I describe my dating life. So I thought “why not? Let’s apply. If it happens, it happens”.’
Lucinda Strafford
Name: Lucinda Strafford
Age: 21
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Online fashion boutique owner
Which boy do you have your eye on? I really fancy Brad. And then possibly Liam. But obviously I’m open to getting to know any of the other boys.
AJ (Andrea-Jane) Bunker
Name: AJ (Andrea-Jane) Bunker
Age: 28
Location: Hertfordshire
Occupation: Hair extension technician
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I’ve had the worst luck with men. I feel like this is the one thing I haven’t tried. I thought why not? Let’s give it a go.’
Georgia Townend
Name: Georgia Townend
Age: 28
Location: Essex
Occupation: Marketing executive
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I’ve been single for a really long time. Five years. I haven’t done the maths but it’s at least that. I feel like I’ve exhausted all the other options on how to meet people.’
Brad McClelland
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she’s a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Toby Aromolaran
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? ‘Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I’m a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.’
Chuggs Wallis
Name: Chuggs Wallis
Age: 23
Location: Surrey
Occupation: Hat entrepreneur
Why did you sign up for Love Island? ‘I just feel like it’s now or never. I’m only 23 but I’m scared of aging. Especially as half of my last year of uni was taken away and we had so many fun plans. With Covid and the pandemic, I feel like I’ve missed a year of my youth, so I’m really gagging to get it all back – make the most of it.’
Millie Court
Name: Millie Court
Age: 24
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion buyer’s administrator
Why did you sign up for Love Island? I’ve been single for over a year now. I’m ready to find ‘The One’. I’m a very spontaneous and adventurous person. I’m always up for doing something new and challenging myself. I’ve never done anything like this before. I just want to throw myself into it and have fun with it’
Teddy Soares
Name: Teddy Soares
Age: 26
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Senior financial consultant
What girl do you have your eye on? I want to get to know all of the girls. I’m not afraid to step on toes to get the girl I want.
Abigail Rawlings
Name: Abigail Rawlings
Age: 27
Location: Bournemouth (from Beaconsfield)
Occupation: Tattoo artist
Will you stir things up? ‘Even if I didn’t go in with the intention of stirring things up, it’ll happen regardless.’
Tyler Cruickshank
Name: Tyler Cruickshank
Age: 26
Location: Croydon
Occupation: Estate agent
What will you bring to the villa? ‘More energy I think. I’m a person that doesn’t take myself too seriously. I like messing about. I like jokes. I’m not just going to be there just lazing around.’