EXCLUSIVE: Liberty and Jake have QUIT Love Island three days before the series finale – after calling time on their seven week romance
Liberty Poole and Jake Cornish have quit Love Island, MailOnline can exclusively reveal.
The couple decided to leave the ITV villa after ending their seven-week romance on Thursday’s show, and three days before the series finale.
In a teaser clip, Liberty, 21, and Jake, 24, gathered their fellow Islanders around the infamous fire pit, where they revealed the sudden news.
End of the road: Liberty Poole and Jake Cornish have quit Love Island, MailOnline can exclusively reveal
A source told MailOnline: ‘It was a really tough decision for the couple to make, but it felt like the right thing to do.
‘They’d given it their all on camera and wanted to let their friends in other couples have a chance at winning.
‘Saying goodbye was emotional for all the Islanders, as they’ve become so close, like family, but it won’t be long before they’re all reunited.
‘It’s not 100 per cent over for Jake and Liberty, there are still a lot of feelings involved, so who knows what will happen on the future.’
On Thursday, Liberty called time on her romance with Jake, four weeks after they made their relationship official.
Liberty’s mum is already in Mallorca, after flying to the villa to film the episode where the Islanders meet the parents so, she has the necessary support around her.
Devastated: The couple decided to leave the ITV villa after ending their seven-week romance on Thursday’s show, and three days before the series finale
A Love Island spokesperson said: ‘We won’t be commenting on speculation around tonight’s episode. All will be revealed later.’
While the couple ended amicably, Liberty was devastated, telling Faye: ‘I’ve just got to be true to myself and I can’t do this.
‘It’s nothing against Jake and it’s nothing against me but I can just tell that I’m giving him the ick over little things like being messy and I would rather walk out being me.
‘If I’m going someone 100 per cent energy and I’m not getting it in return then I’d rather walk out here Faye with my head held high knowing I stayed true to myself the whole way through.
‘Even though I didn’t find love, I found self-love and I wouldn’t change myself for anyone, and I’m not saying Jake isn’t a genuine guy but he’s just not right for me.’
Dramatic: In a teaser clip, Liberty and Jake gathered their fellow Islanders around the infamous fire pit, where they revealed their decision, sparking shock across the villa
Liberty and Jake’s sudden departure from the villa leaves couples Millie and Liam, Faye and Teddy, Kaz and Tyler, and Chloe and Toby in Monday’s final, with the £50,000 cash prize still up for grabs.
Islanders have enjoyed their final dates this week – but Liberty and Jake looked lost on board the dream yacht they once fascinated being the perfect end to their Love Island journey.