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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

Right so three dates are happening at breakfast: Maura and Greg, Ovie and India, and Michael and Harley.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:34

I'm enjoying Ovie's bucket hat and tropical shirt combo.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:34

Michael is on a date with Harley, and he's laying on the charm, the snake. Amber who? Speaking of whom, she's watching from afar and looking a tad jealous.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:37

Maura is laying her cards on the table by telling Greg that she's pretty invested in Curtis. She doesn't look too impressed at his question over whether Curtis's head might be turned again.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:39

OK, catchups are taking place. Maura approves of Greg and thinks he'd be a good match for Amber.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:40

Ovie and India are going for a swim, apparently no one ever told them you're supposed to wait at least half an hour after eating. Chris looks like he's hoping Ovie will drown but I have a feeling his feet are touching the bottom of the pool.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:42

"It's like a horror film," Chris says. Calm down mate, you've only known her for about an hour.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:42

India had fun with Ovie, Chris is sad but putting on a brave face about it and committing to just being himself.

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:49

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:50

Michael seems torn and Ovie is giving him some words of wisdom. But I'm worried Michael is going to go after Amber again and that will just cause drama and more upset. "You know what's going on inside bruv," Ovie tells him. "Don't fight yourself."

roisin.oconnor17 July 2019 21:52

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