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The Irish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island star claims he was asked to return to villa instead of Blu – but missed the email
LOVE Island bombshell Ryan Bannister revealed a huge mistake that cost him a villa return. The Post Office Retail Support worker said he was asked to join Megan and give the show another go - but he missed the email. Advertisement 5 Ryan was only on the show for 24 hours and missed out on his chance to return Credit: Eroteme Ryan lasted just one day on the ITV hit show, where he went on a date with Shakira Khan and Toni Laites after the breakdown of their relationships with Harry Cooksley and Harrison Solomon. But despite having eyes for Emily Moran, who was booted from the Island after Tommy Bradley chose to recouple, Ryan didn't get chosen to stay. Megan and Blu strolled back into the villa in a shock bombshell twist, but Ryan revealed that could have been him. He shared a message from a follower on Instagram, who wrote: "Definitely should have sent you back in with Megan, would you go on All Stars?" Advertisement read more on love island Ryan responded to the message and said: "Well, it's quite a funny story, Love Island actually did email me, asking if I wanted to back in with Megan. "But unfortunately, the email went in my junk folder and I've not seen it until now. So it looks like they've decided to send Blu in instead. "Can't believe it, what are the chances?" Ryan was sent packing with OG Alima Gagigo earlier this month after the islanders were under the impression that another recoupling was about to take place. Advertisement Most read in TV Exclusive Exclusive Exclusive But the group were blindsided when bombshells, The boys were told to step forward if they wanted to couple up with Billykiss, and Conor did, leaving Alima single. Moments later, when no girls stepped forward for Ryan, the group assumed Alima and Ryan would be paired. But instead, a brutal twist revealed both were being dumped from the Island immediately. Advertisement Ryan had only arrived on the show the day before and he had only slept in the villa for one night. To say his time on the show was short but sweet is an understatement. Now Ryan has taken a swipe at bosses, after only being on the ITV2 dating show for just one day. On Instagram he has changed his profile to read: "Didn't find love in 24 hours @loveisland." Advertisement Speaking shortly after he was sent packing, Ryan said: "It's been a bittersweet experience, as I was only in there a short amount of time. "I wish I got an opportunity to turn a few more heads but it is what it is!" Asked what is favourite moment in the villa was, he replied: "The two dates were lovely, the place we went to was stunning and it was a nice way to be introduced. " Summing up his Love Island experience, Ryan said: "Being in the Villa and seeing it first hand, was a once in a lifetime opportunity! Advertisement "As short as it was, it was still amazing." 5 Ryan told his followers that the email from Love Island bosses went into his junk folder Credit: TikTok / @ryanbanners 5 Blu made a comeback with Megan Credit: Eroteme 5 Ryan works as a Post Office Support Worker Credit: Eroteme Advertisement 5 He had eyes for Emily but was brutally dumped after no one chose to couple up with him Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Scottish Sun
30-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star claims he was asked to return to villa instead of Blu – but missed the email
Ryan issued a dig at the show's bosses after he was dumped from the island major fail Love Island star claims he was asked to return to villa instead of Blu – but missed the email Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island bombshell Ryan Bannister revealed a huge mistake that cost him a villa return. The Post Office Retail Support worker said he was asked to join Megan and give the show another go - but he missed the email. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Ryan was only on the show for 24 hours and missed out on his chance to return Credit: Eroteme Ryan lasted just one day on the ITV hit show, where he went on a date with Shakira Khan and Toni Laites after the breakdown of their relationships with Harry Cooksley and Harrison Solomon. But despite having eyes for Emily Moran, who was booted from the Island after Tommy Bradley chose to recouple, Ryan didn't get chosen to stay. Megan and Blu strolled back into the villa in a shock bombshell twist, but Ryan revealed that could have been him. He shared a message from a follower on Instagram, who wrote: "Definitely should have sent you back in with Megan, would you go on All Stars?" read more on love island mind made up! 'Kick her out!' rage Love Island fans as they vow to vote off 'smug' girl Ryan responded to the message and said: "Well, it's quite a funny story, Love Island actually did email me, asking if I wanted to back in with Megan. "But unfortunately, the email went in my junk folder and I've not seen it until now. So it looks like they've decided to send Blu in instead. "Can't believe it, what are the chances?" Ryan was sent packing with OG Alima Gagigo earlier this month after the islanders were under the impression that another recoupling was about to take place. But the group were blindsided when bombshells, Billykiss and Ryan, were asked to stand. The boys were told to step forward if they wanted to couple up with Billykiss, and Conor did, leaving Alima single. Moments later, when no girls stepped forward for Ryan, the group assumed Alima and Ryan would be paired. But instead, a brutal twist revealed both were being dumped from the Island immediately. Ryan had only arrived on the show the day before and he had only slept in the villa for one night. To say his time on the show was short but sweet is an understatement. Now Ryan has taken a swipe at bosses, after only being on the ITV2 dating show for just one day. On Instagram he has changed his profile to read: "Didn't find love in 24 hours @loveisland." Speaking shortly after he was sent packing, Ryan said: "It's been a bittersweet experience, as I was only in there a short amount of time. "I wish I got an opportunity to turn a few more heads but it is what it is!" Asked what is favourite moment in the villa was, he replied: "The two dates were lovely, the place we went to was stunning and it was a nice way to be introduced. " Summing up his Love Island experience, Ryan said: "Being in the Villa and seeing it first hand, was a once in a lifetime opportunity! "As short as it was, it was still amazing." 5 Ryan told his followers that the email from Love Island bosses went into his junk folder Credit: TikTok / @ryanbanners 5 Blu made a comeback with Megan Credit: Eroteme 5 Ryan works as a Post Office Support Worker Credit: Eroteme
Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island chaos as two new bombshells arrive to stir the pot tonight
Love Island fans will see two new bombshells, Bilikis and Ryan enter the villa tonight, and of course, they're not going to make a quiet entrance into the villa If the latest drama in Love Island wasn't enough, the Islanders will be left in shock as two new bombshells are set to enter the villa tonight. Billykiss, 28, from Dublin and Ryan, 27, from Chesterfield are set to throw the villa into chaos with their surprise arrival. It comes after last night's shock recoupling in which Ben chose to couple up with Helena, leaving Harrison to recouple with Toni. Toni's not been having the easiest ride lately, after her partner Harrison took Helena for a kiss in the Hideaway. However, her luck may be about to change as in tonight's episode, she and Shakira receive a text letting them know a new male Bombshell is waiting to take them both on a first date. There's drama for Meg yet again Dejon has caught the eye of yet another bombshell, as himself and Conor are informed that Billykiss is waiting to take them on a date. It's come at a good time for Conor as his partner Megan was recently dumped - but will Meg and Dejon be able to survive another hurdle? It looks like Content Creator Billykiss will have no trouble getting in between Dejon and Meg, as she said before entering the villa: "I'm here to bombshell so you've got to do what you've got to do." Ryan on the other hand, revealed he has his eye on Emily as well as Shakira and Toni. Could Tommy's relationship be under threat once again? Well, when asked about he felt about breaking up another couple, the Post Office Retail Support worker said: "You could only be in the Villa for a short time, so if it happens, the boys might be pissed off with me but it is what it is." Ryan will be sure to bring the drama, as he describes himself as a big character. "I'll definitely be a big character within the group once I've found my feet and settled in with the lads," he said, before admitting he has a girls name tattooed on his bum! Elsewhere in tonight's episode, Shakira is set to learn the truth about Helena and Harry's racy exchanges during the heart rate challenge last night. Alima reveals of the challenge: 'Helena whispered on his ear, 'I can't wait to f*** you' and I think that's the reason why his heart went like that. He knew that she whispered that and I think he should have told you last night…' The admission leaves Shakira fuming, as she exclaims: 'Now I know why everyone's f***ng whispering and laughing and expecting me to kick off at him. Helena can f*** off!' She later confronts Harry but will he come clean? And will they be able to recover, or will Shakira's head turn towards new bombshell Ryan? Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX
