Love Island, famed for its sun-kissed drama, budding romances, and fiery disputes that keep viewers hooked, has seen its fair share of explosive rows over the years.
Contestants have clashed over issues of loyalty, betrayal and misunderstandings. Whether it's a heated debate about loyalty gone awry, a shocking betrayal that sends shockwaves through the villa, or a public scolding that instantly becomes legendary, arguments never fail to ignite endless chatter on social media.
As tensions begin to rise in this year's All Stars series, let's look back at five of the most memorable showdowns that have shaped the show's history.
Faye Winter and Teddy Soares (2021)
The 2021 season of Love Island served up one of the most intense face-offs ever when Faye Winter blew up at Teddy Soares after watching footage of him in Casa Amor during the notorious Movie Night challenge, reports .
A clip showed Teddy confessing his attraction to another girl, despite ultimately remaining faithful to Faye. Feeling deceived and embarrassed, Faye launched into a blistering rant against Teddy in front of their fellow Islanders.
The row unfolded over several scenes, with Faye storming around the villa, berating Teddy as Islanders like Jake and Millie tried to defuse the situation. The aftermath sparked discussions about what constitutes acceptable behaviour on the show, leading to Ofcom receiving thousands of complaints.
Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames (2019)
In 2019, the Love Island villa was rocked by a fiery feud between Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames, which left viewers and fellow Islanders alike utterly gobsmacked.
Shortly after Jordan asked Anna to be his girlfriend, he threw a curveball by revealing his interest in bombshell India Reynolds, causing quite a stir.
Anna caught wind of Jordan's wandering eye and didn't hold back. Their row became epic, with Anna blasting him as "a liar" and accusing him of playing games.
It was a breakup scene for the ages, and Love Island fans are still talking about it today when they discuss the reality show's most jaw-dropping moments.
Kady McDermott and Malia Arkian (2016)
Cut to 2016 and the infamous clash between Kady McDermott and the then-new girl Malia Arkian, which amped up the drama quotient of Season 2.
A spilled wine during a toast quickly escalated into a row. Malia called Kady out for being careless and rude; Kady wasn't having any of it and clapped back hard.
The spat quickly took a turn for the worse, becoming physical and resulting in Malia's swift removal from the villa, marking the first (and only) time a contestant got booted for a physical altercation.
Ellie Brown and Georgia Steel (2018)It's etched in Love Island lore as one of those moments with everyone talking.
The drama between Georgia and Ellie started after Georgia's infamous kiss with Jack Fowler, who was in a relationship with .
Despite Georgia's claims that the kiss was harmless and that she was still loyal, Ellie and others weren't buying it.
Ellie called out Georgia for being dishonest and labelled her a liar, leading to a heated argument where Ellie hurled insults at Georgia, including a shocking slur that left everyone stunned. The intense fight is still widely talked about in Love Island history.
Maura Higgins and Tom Walker (2019)
In another memorable moment, Maura Higgins took down Tom Walker in 2019 after he made a thoughtless comment. Just before they were set to spend a romantic night in the Hideaway, Tom told the other boys that he wanted to see if Maura was "all mouth."
Unfortunately for him, Maura overheard the remark, and what followed was an epic takedown. Maura confronted Tom in front of everyone, calling out his disrespect and labelling him a "d***head."
She then cancelled their date, leaving Tom embarrassed and isolated. Fans praised Maura for standing up for herself and her sharp wit.
Love Island is available to watch on ITVX.
