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Love Island catch-up: Are Michael and Amber back together, and more talking points

Love Island's current villain has decided now Joanna is no longer around to distract him, he can focus all his attention on Amber

Roisin O'Connor
Wednesday 17 July 2019 16:00 EDT
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Love island 2019: Michael admits he still likes Amber

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Love Island continues after three new contestants – Harley, India and Greg – arrived on the island.

Anton was absent from tonight's (17 July) episode after being taken ill, showrunners announced.

But there was still some vague sense of drama thanks to the "will they, won't they" saga between Amber and Michael after Joanna was booted out of the villa, even as she appeared to be enjoying some kind of spark with Greg.

Elsewhere, India has set her sights on Ovie but still seems somewhat interested in Chris, while Curtis and Maura appeared to grow closer.

Here are some of the biggest talking points:

The new contestants picked a date each

New contestant Greg is charming everyone with his Irish accent, but Amber in particular, who he took on a date at the beginning of the episode. India then received a text that revealed all three new

contestants could go on a breakfast date with the Islander of their choice.

Greg went with fellow Irish resident Maura (just as friends), while India cracked on with an eager Ovie and Harley tried to get to know Michael, whose mind seemed occupied with thoughts of a certain someone.

Chris got "Ovie'd"

A new piece of Love Island lingo emerged in the latest episode after Ovie charmed new contestant India while Chris, who was very keen on India himself, watched on. "I've been Ovie'd," he proclaimed. Belle, who he was confiding in, seemed oblivious to the wordplay and Chris eventually decided he'll just be himself and hope for the best.

Michael decided he wants Amber back

Michael, who is undoubtedly the current "villain" of the group, has decided that without Joanna to distract him (I mean, it's not like she was throwing fireworks at his head), he's had a chance to realise he actually wants Amber back. Even though Amber seems quite taken with Greg, and vice versa. It looks as though that conversation will be aired in full during tomorrow night's (18 July) episode. Joy.

The liveblog is now closed:

Love Island continues each night at 9pm on ITV2

So Amber is on a date with Greg, who has a lovely accent, so he does. My friend Natasha who is watching with me isn't sure about the shirt, though.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:03

Ovia and Chris are back from their respective dates with India and Harley.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:07

"We're both wild" is what India and Chris have in common apparently. Anyone else hear wedding bells.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:08

Greg believes in meeting people organically, so he has applied to come onto what is essentially a human zoo during mating season, which is broadcast around the world.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:10

Amber and Greg are back from their date and Maura is DELIGHTED that another Irish fella has arrived on the island.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:17

Here's another look at that first date 

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:20

Now Chris is fretting because Ovie has admitted he fancies new contestant India as well. Greg is getting to know the rest of the lads but I'm concerned he isn't that interested in Amber that he won't end up sniffing around the rest of the girls.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:21

Looks like Curtis and Maura had a good night.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:22

India has a text! The new contestants have to pick one contestant each they want to date. I bet India is going to try a date with Ovie, Harley will go for Michael and Greg... Amber again?

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:24

I don't think Maura should be encouraging jealousy from Curtis. Oh dear, and meanwhile Curtis is telling Tommy what he got up to with Maura. I don't know if Maura would appreciate that.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:25

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