First person dumped from Love Island revealed – leaving fans furious as early favourite axed in brutal twist
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LOVE Island viewers were left reeling this evening as the first star of the series was dumped.
In incredibly tense scenes, the islanders were gathered around the firepit to find out who Shakira would pick - and the result was highly unexpected.
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Maya Jama returns to the villa for a big decision
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Shakira must pick who she wants to couple up with
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Sophie Lee has been booted off the show
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Sophie was coupled up with Harry
After grappling with her decision for some time Shakira picks Harry Cooksley - meaning Sophie Lee is dumped from the island immediately.
Last night Shakira was tasked with grafting all the lads after bombshell Toni, 24, stole her man Ben, 23.
In a surprise move, Maya Jama returned this evening and told the boys they could step forward if they were interest in recoupling with Shakira.
Blu, Conor and Harry stood up - leaving their partners horrified.
Shakira is seen struggling with her decision and asked Maya if the girl she picked would definitely be dumped, before she sent Sophie packing.
Those watching at home couldn't believe Sophie was the first go as she had been early favourite.
Before doing Love Island, Sophie said she's going on the show to prove it is not just about looks after being left scarred for life following a terrifying accident.
The brave star, 28, wanted to use her time in the villa to spread awareness about body positivity.
Sophie's life was changed when she was just 22, after a fire-breathing accident left her with significant burns.
The incident took place whilst she was performing in Chicago, when an air-conditioner blew the flames she was expelling back towards her.
She said: ""Now, I'm in a part of my life where I feel like I'm the woman that I'm meant to be.
"I'm proud that I can say, 'I'm confident, I feel beautiful.' I think beauty is not just about what you look like.
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Tension was very high in the villa as they waited for Shakira's decision
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Shakira enjoyed getting to know Harry
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"You can wear a bin bag but feel beautiful.
"It's more about how I'm feeling on the inside, and right now, I feel like I'm at my best.
"I feel like I'm in a part of my life where I can handle rejection. I can handle if things aren't for me, because they're just not my person, that's OK."
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