Love Island SPOILERS: Bombshell Zara risks Lana’s ire by stalking Ron while David gets VERY flirty with Tanya – as viewership continues to plummet
She took aim at Ron Hall as she entered the Love Island mansion.
And Zara Lackenby-Brown seems more determined than ever to ban the financial adviser after inviting his partner Lana Jenkins in for a chat.
In scenes that will air on Thursday’s episode, the real estate developer made her intentions clear, noting that it would be “game on” if Lana objected.
Tense: Zara Lackenby-Brown appears more determined than ever to ban the financial adviser after taking his partner Lana Jenkins for a chat
After her date with Ron, Zara asked Lana, ‘So how’s Ronnie going?’ to which Lana replied, “We’ve had a good few days together, it’s so early to be honest so fair game.”
Zara replied, “Cool, I appreciate that, to be fair, because if you said, ‘You know what, he’s mine, paws off’, I’d say, ‘Right, it’s a game.’
Later that evening, Ron updated Lana on his date with Zara when he confessed: “I think I’ll have a chat with her and get to know her.
“My head is where it was before, it’s just thrown another girl into the mix that I can have conversations with and see if it’s any better than what we have…”
Like it or lump it: In scenes airing Thursday’s episode, the real estate developer made her intentions clear, noting that if Lana objected, it would be “game on.”
He’s the one: Zara set her sights on Ron Hall as she entered the Love Island mansion
Producers will no doubt hope the drama will draw in more viewers after Wednesday’s episode averaged just 900,000 viewers.
It follows a disappointing launch show that averaged just over 1 million TV viewers as new host Maya Jama made her debut and a new bevy of singletons emerged.
The first episode of the winter series was watched by an average of 1.2million viewers as the newest islanders entered the South African mansion, overnight figures showed.
It was a staggering 1.2 million fewer than the 2022 summer debut episode, which had an average of 2.4 million TV viewers at the time.
Elsewhere in Thursday’s episode, things take things up a notch when the islanders take on a hot challenge.
The singletons compete in a non-alcoholic beer pong game where they dare to lock lips with islanders of their choosing.
Zara and David got a chance to spread their cards while sharing some kisses throughout the game while shaking up existing couples.
During the game, which mixes dares and beer pong, Tanyel was the first and dared to smooch the islander, who she mistakes for friend material.
Anna-May was then dared to smooch the islander she likes the most, and since the spark seems to have died between her and partner Haris, she might be ready to ruffle a few feathers with her choice.
Meanwhile, new bombshell Zara has dared to kiss the islander, who she believes to be the most double-faced, on both cheeks after just a day at the villa.
And while newcomer David got the chance to make out with someone he likes, Shaq got to kiss someone where he loves to be kissed himself.
Later, as the islanders reported on the night’s antics, some didn’t seem quite as satisfied with the summary of the night’s events as others…
LOVE ISLAND 2023: MEET THE PARTICIPANTS
Tanya Manhenga
Name: Tanya Manhenga
Age: 22
Location: Liverpool
Profession: student and model
Something not many people know about her: “I have vitiligo, which is skin pigmentation that you might not even notice.”
“It’s on my lip and I have a streak in my hair. Not many people know that, but I think it’s pretty cute.”
“I don’t care about covering it up all the time, I think it’s a mood.”
Lana Jenkin
Name: Lana Jenkins
Age: 25
Location: Luton
Profession: makeup artist
What not many people know about her: “I have worked with many celebrities in my work as a make-up artist.
“When I was 6 years old I lived in Spain and was an extra in an episode of Benidorm.”
Anna May Robey
Name: Anna May Robey
Age: 20
Location: Swansea
Profession: payroll clerk
Something not many people know about her: “I went on a date once and never saw him again.”
“We went out to eat and shared a bottle of wine. When I spoke to him he fell asleep!’
“I had to clink his wine glass to wake him up.”
Tanyel Revan
Name: Tanyel Revan
Age: 26
Location: North London
Profession: hairdresser
Something not many people know about her: “My celebrity crush is Channing Tatum — I don’t like pretty boys, they give me the ‘ick’ because they always have a crappy personality.”
“Channing Tatum is handsome but not too pretty. He’s male and he can dance.”
“If a man can dance, I fall in love with him instantly.”
Olivia Hawkin
Name: Olivia Hawkins
Age: 27
Location: Brighton
Profession: ring girl and actress
Something not many people know about her: “I did a movie with Jason Statham and had a nice 10 minute conversation about life.”
“I was a ring girl for KSI, I played a waitress on James Bond with Daniel Craig, and I was also a body double for Michelle Keegan and Emma Watson.”
Tom Klara
Name: Tom Klara
Age: 23
Location: Barnsley
Profession: Semi-professional soccer player
What not many people know about him: I’m a fan of High School Musical
David Salako
Name: David Salako
Age: 24
Location: Essex
Profession: Money Advisor
What not many people know about him: “I can sing, but I will never sing! I just don’t have the confidence to do it.’
Kai Fagan
Name: Kai Fagan
Age: 24
Location: Manchester
Profession: Science and physical education teacher
What not many know about him: “I am a Jamaican citizen. That’s why I played rugby 7s for Jamaica.
“I now play semi-professional rugby for Burnage RFC.”
“Technically, I have three different degrees and went to three different universities.”
Ron Hall
Name: Ron Hall
Age: 25
Location: Essex
Profession: financial advisor
Something not many people know about him: “If you met me, you would never know that I am blind in one eye.”
“It was the result of a soccer injury when I was 8 years old. I have two different colored eyes, one blue and one green.”
will young
Name: Will Young
Age: 23
Location: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: farmer
What not many people know about him: “Every evening I light a candle and meditate for 20-25 minutes.”
“A girl I met told me to meditate, I tried it and loved it. I stopped seeing them and continued meditating!
“It’s a beautiful way to reflect on yourself.”
Shaq Muhammad
Name: Shaq Muhammad
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: airport security officer
What not many people know about him: “I’m a very emotional person. It can be a blessing and a curse.’
“Every time I see Dear John, I cry.
This is my favorite movie. Every time I’m with someone and they say, “Let’s watch a romantic movie,” I say, “How about Dear John, how does that sound?”
Haris Namani
Name: Haris Namani
Age: 21
Location: Doncaster
Profession: TV salesman
Something not many people know about him: “I never found love. I think this is the show that can help me.’
“It’s the best opportunity for me to find the girl and find the right one. I obviously haven’t found the right thing myself.”
Zara Deniz Lackenby Brown
Name: Zara Deniz Lackenby Brown
Age: 25
Location: London
Profession: Model and property developer
Something not many people know about her: “I’ve modeled and danced a lot for music videos for UK and global artists, I’ve worked with the likes of Hardy Caprio, Headie One, Aitch, Tione Wayne and more.”