22 tweets that sum up the Love Island launch
The drama has kicked off from day dot
Love Island is back, and judging by the launch episode series five is set to be one of the most drama-packed ever.
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The opening episode saw a social media faux-pas, the start of a very sticky love triangle and the beginning of the nation’s obsession with Tommy Fury.
Here’s what we all thought of Love Island last night – through the medium of Twitter.
1. We must protect Yewande at all costs
Guys, we’ve found this year’s villa hero. The gorgeous Yewande instantly won hearts thanks to her Irish charm, big brain (she’s been at uni since she was 16) and sense of perspective (shrugging off not being picked by saying, "It’s not like the sky has fallen down")
And we’re now rooting for her and Michael (firefighter-cum-biochemist) to take the whole competition – from day dot.
https://twitter.com/FLOTUK/status/1135639757168549889
https://twitter.com/gatsbyhills/status/1135655686715727872
https://twitter.com/Benzee__/status/1135640729294921728
https://twitter.com/toyahammed/status/1135652991510482947
https://twitter.com/Oloni/status/1135652519579934720
2. We have our new Love Island catchphrase…
Love Island is infamous for its lingo, and has spawned a bevy of catchphrases that have infiltrated our day-to-day life (“my type on paper”, “muggy”, “did you know I was in Blazin’ Squad?” to name but a few).
This year, we’ve seemingly found a new one already after Sherif shrugged off being pied by Amber and being left on the subs bench – immortally announcing “It is what it is.”
The same thing then happened to Michael, who came up with an identical response. All in all, the phrase must have been used... let's say, 19 times, during the episode.
Coming to a t-shirt near you…
https://twitter.com/BobbyCNorris/status/1135648347048566786
https://twitter.com/felixrackers/status/1135647622608412673
https://twitter.com/innocent/status/1135644297028669440
https://twitter.com/alicelang_/status/1135648588514713603
3. …and it’s definitely not bev
New Islander Lucie is keen to bring her own lingo to the villa, instantly calling pretty much every single man that walked in a ‘bev’ – no, not a drink, ‘bev’ in Lucie’s terms means a good-looking man.
But while bev is taking on a life of its own at the villa, we’re not so keen on making ‘bev’ happen.
https://twitter.com/NathanHGShore/status/1135653648812453888
https://twitter.com/EllieeMin/status/1135652922702909441
https://twitter.com/urghjoel/status/1135660858703581186
https://twitter.com/georgerjnagle/status/1135687764337418240
4. Anton’s “medical condition” has struck on day one
Anton previously joked about his “medical condition” of having a “wandering eye” and “struggling to stay loyal” – but none of us guessed he’d start looking elsewhere on day one.
After partnering up with the lovely Amy, he then decided to try his luck with a noticeably uninterested Lucie.
Cue awkwardness.
https://twitter.com/lookingforlewys/status/1135656708762681345
https://twitter.com/rickedwards1/status/1135658568655523841
https://twitter.com/ScottGShore/status/1135657205926170624
https://twitter.com/pharaohsempire/status/1135657929233903616
https://twitter.com/lewis_mannion/status/1135662184338534400
5. Ringside seats for Tommy Fury
The episode ended with the arrival of our villa bombshells – ballroom dancer Curtis Pritchard and boxer Tommy Fury.
There was mild interest in Curtis – but it was Tommy who won everyone’s heart (including mine, no shame).
https://twitter.com/NathanHGShore/status/1135660525294170112
https://twitter.com/Amyleego/status/1135663832737701889
https://twitter.com/lucykittyobrien/status/1135661902003154945
https://twitter.com/bradynewstead/status/1135660732480139266
Love Island continues weeknights and Sundays at 9pm on ITV 2