Love Island’s Samantha Kenny puts on a brave face as she lands back in Liverpool following her shock eviction from the villa after Joey Essex dumping

By Chloe Louise For Mailonline[1]

Published: 20:19, 19 June 2024 | Updated: 20:21, 19 June 2024

Love Island’s Samantha Kenny put on a brave face when she landed back in Liverpool on Wednesday following her shock eviction from the villa.

The Liverpool-born beautician, 26, was greeted my her mother and other family members, who ran to give her a hug as soon as they saw the beautician arrive with her iconic Love Island luggage.

Samantha was dumped from the show after TOWIE[2] star, Joey Essex, 33, recoupled with his ex Grace Jackson days after she entered the Mallorca villa.

Herself and Joey were coupled up for two weeks prior to Grace’s entrance and the blonde beauty had clearly started to gain feelings for the star.

But as she landed back at home, Samantha did not let her disappointing exit dampen her reunion with her family.

Love Island’s Samantha Kenny put on a brave face when she landed back in Liverpool on Wednesday following her shock eviction from the villa

The Liverpool-born beautician, 26, was greeted my her mother and other family members, who ran to give her a hug as soon as they saw the beautician arrive

For her journey home, Samantha wore a grey No Bra Clique tracksuit which she paired with some aviator sunglasses and Nike trainers.

She added a hint of glam to her ensemble as she accessorised with a large Louis Vuitton bottomless bag.

Her sweet reunion comes just hours after Lynne, her mother, publicly shamed [3]Joey after he ‘ruined’ the scouser’s time in the villa which left viewers demanding ‘justice’[4].

After Tuesday’s ‘heartbreaking’ episode, which saw the Liverpudlian being dumped, Lynne, soon flocked to her daughter’s defense.

After ITV[5] posted a snap of Joey looking slump by the firepit on the show’s Instagram, Lynne commented on the post: ‘You ruined by daughters 2weeks in the villa [heartbroken emoji] (sic)’.

The comment attracted nearly 100 likes in a matter of minutes before Samantha replied with a savage swipe at the reality TV star.

Samantha quipped: ‘yes lynne he is a discrace (sic)’

The swipe from the mother-daughter duo comes just after Love Island fans demanded ‘justice’ for Samantha as they dub Joey a ‘master manipulator’.

Samantha, pictured keeping her head down but with a smile, was dumped from the show after TOWIE star, Joey Essex, 33, recoupled with his ex Grace Jackson days after she entered the Mallorca villa

as she landed back at home, Samantha did not let her disappointing exit dampen her reunion with her family as she paced through the airport with a smile

For her journey home, Samantha wore a grey No Bra Clique tracksuit which she paired with some aviator sunglasses and Nike trainers

She added a hint of glam to her ensemble as she accessorised with a large Louis Vuitton bottomless bag

Samantha was met at the airport by her mother Lynne (left) and other family members who came to show their support after the shock eviction

Her sweet reunion comes just hours after Lynne, her mother, publicly shamed Joey after he ‘ruined’ the scouser’s time in the villa which left viewers demanding ‘justice’

Samantha found herself without a love interest after Joey [6]‘s ex-girlfriend entered the villa and quickly rekindled their romance.

As a new bombshell, Grace chose to couple up with Joey with Samantha the only girl left single at the end of the coupling[7].

Nicole Samuel received a text telling the villa Samantha had been dumped, prompting her and Harriett Blackmore to burst into tears.

Grace tried to apologise to Samantha as she packed her bags but Samantha told her she ‘didn’t want to hear it’.

Joey then entered the room as Samantha packed and tried to speak to her but she told him she didn’t want to hear what he had to say.

Joey said he had been with her ‘for two weeks’ but Samantha said anything he said to her would just be a ‘p**e of s***e’.

Viewers were left devastated at Samantha’s shocking exit from the villa, with some insisting she should return as a bombshell, while many praised her for how she handled Joey and Grace.

Taking to X/Twitter, fans wrote: ‘Petition for Samantha to be in the next bombshell group’… ‘Justice for Samantha’… ‘Bring Samantha back!!!’

After Tuesday’s ‘heartbreaking’ episode, which saw the Liverpudlian being dumped, Samantha’s mother, Lynne (left), soon flocked to her daughter’s defense

After ITV posted a snap of Joey looking slump by the firepit on the show’s Instagram, Lynne commented on the post: ‘You ruined by daughters 2weeks in the villa [heartbroken emoji] (sic)’

The comment attracted nearly 100 likes in a matter of minutes before Samantha replied with a savage swipe at the reality TV star

Speaking after she left the villa, Samantha said: ‘I was true to myself and didn’t feel like it was a waste of my time because I followed what I felt was right for me’

The swipe from the mother-daughter duo comes just after Love Island fans demanded ‘justice’ for Samantha as they dub Joey a ‘master manipulator’

‘Good on Samantha for not letting Joey talk to her! Let him feel the guilt.’

‘Samantha if you want to kill Joey and burn the place down it’s okay we’ll understand.’

‘Joey doing the absolute most… Samantha is real, I’m glad he did that’… ‘Sorry Samantha does not deserve to go home.’

Speaking after she left the villa, Samantha said: ‘I was true to myself and didn’t feel like it was a waste of my time because I followed what I felt was right for me.

Viewers were left devastated at Samantha’s shocking exit from the villa, with some insisting she should return as a bombshell, while many praised her for how she handled Joey and Grace

‘When it comes to Joey, I think if I knew what I know now, I perhaps would have done things differently.’

Asked if she wished she had got to know any of the other boys better, Samantha said: ‘Definitely Ronnie.

‘Ronnie’s more my type than Joey was, but I feel like Ronnie didn’t pursue anything with me because he didn’t want to go up against Joey.’

Love Island continues on Wednesday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS[8]

NAME: Mimii Ngulube

AGE: 24

FROM: Portsmouth

OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse

WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving.

I’ve tried dating, speaking to people on social media and it just hasn’t been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn’t expect to get here!

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I’m theirs so I’ll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up so I’ll bring style, and I’d like to think I’m quite funny so I’ll make people laugh.

Bringing honesty as well – I’m good at picking up on people’s personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be a liar.

NAME: Sean Stone

AGE: 24

FROM: Hertford

OCCUPATION: Sweet Salesman

WHY LOVE ISLAND? I’ve always been one for relationships and when you have found someone you want to be with it’s the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.

HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I’m the kind of guy that if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I’d be there at any time of night.

NAME: Harriett Blackmore

AGE: 24

FROM: Brighton

OCCUPATION: Dancer & Personal Shopper

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I’ll bring the entertainment for everyone in the Villa, whether that’s making the girls laugh or making the boys turn their heads, I’m sure that I’ll bring the drama.

CLAIM T0 FAME? Being a bit of an IT girl in Brighton, I’ve done personal shopping for the rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker the YouTuber.

NAME: Ayo Odukoya

AGE: 25

FROM: Canning Town

OCCUPATION: Model

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I’d bring excitement and joy.

I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I’m somebody everyone would take to.

WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.

NAME: Samantha Kenny

AGE: 26

FROM: Liverpool

OCCUPATION: Makeup Artist

WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I will definitely bring some fire, I’m very opinionated and wear my heart on my sleeve.

I’m really bubbly too so I’ll definitely have a laugh as well as bringing some scouse glamour.WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t get out enough, I work weekends and tend to not go out in Liverpool anymore. If I want a night out I go down to London as I love the boys down south. Tall, dark and cockney is my type.

NAME: Nicole Samuel

AGE: 24

FROM: Aberdare, Wales

OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I’ve been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it’s fun.

I’ve enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I’m out till 4 in the morning living my best life.

WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.

NAME: Ronnie Vint

AGE: 27

FROM: South East London

OCCUPATION: Semi Professional Footballer

WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I want someone that’s family orientated, caring and career minded.

Lookwise, I like blondes with nice boobs but am partial to a brunette too.

CLAIM T0 FAME? Bradley Dack is my best friend and he and Olivia are a big part of my life. I call Olivia my big little sister, she always looks out for me.

NAME: Jess White

AGE: 25

FROM: Stockport

OCCUPATION: Retail Manager

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I don’t underestimate the fact that I’m hard work. I know what I want and I’m not easily pleased.

When you’re a loud, outgoing woman, sometimes it can intimidate men – men don’t always want that.

WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? I love a set of white Turkey teeth but a good set of Turkey teeth. I would say personality traits, you have to be family orientated. You have to be tall, you can’t be shorter than me, I can’t be having to question whether I can wear heels around you and what height of heels I can wear.

If you’re vertically challenged, it’s not for me.

NAME: Ciaran Davies

AGE: 21

FROM: Pencoed, South Wales

OCCUPATION: Surveyor

WHAT’S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I’m a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me, I think that’s the most important thing to look for in a relationship.

CLAIM T0 FAME? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn’t let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.

NAME: Uma Jammeh

AGE: 23

FROM: Islington, north London

OCCUPATION: VIP host / model

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I feel like I’ve been so unlucky in love!

It’s all been underwhelming so far. I don’t know what the reason is, I think it’s them, as it can’t be me!

CLAIM TO FAME? I was born in a closet in the hospital! There were no rooms left, my poor Mum!

NAME: Joey Essex

AGE: 33

FROM: Chigwell, Essex

OCCUPATION: Reality star

CLAIM TO FAME? The Only Way Is Essex

FAMOUS EXES: Joey was in a relationship with fellow TOWIE star Sam Faiers from 2011 to 2014 with the pair getting engaged before they split.

He has also been spotted locking lips with former Love Island stars Ellie Brown and Maura Higgins. He also dated his Dancing On Ice pro partner Vanessa Bauer.

NAME: Omar Nyame

AGE: 25

FROM: Croydon, London

OCCUPATION: PE Teacher

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? People always assume that I’m a player and a flirt but really and truly that’s not me.

NAME: Grace Jackson

AGE: 25

FROM: Manchester

OCCUPATION: Model and social media marketing coordinator

WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? No guys have good communication and it’s painful. I like someone who doesn’t take themselves and life too seriously.

My lifestyle can put guys off a little bit, I like to go out and go abroad a lot.

They can’t keep up with my lifestyle. It’s the life that I want, and it helps with my business.

NAME: Wil Anderson

AGE: 23

FROM:Whitley Bay

OCCUPATION: Quantity surveyor

WHYDID YOU WANT TO GO ON LOVE ISLAND? I wanted to be single for the last year because I’ve been in two serious relationships from the age of 18 but, now I feel like it’s time to put myself back out there. I want to feel that love again

NAME: Tiffany Leighton

AGE: 25

FROM: Hertfordshire

OCCUPATION: HR co-ordinator

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF? I’m fit, I’m bubbly and I don’t care what anyone thinks.

I’ll bring some spice, spontaneity and bring my best flirting game.

References

1. ^ Chloe Louise For Mailonline (www.dailymail.co.uk)
2. ^ TOWIE (www.dailymail.co.uk)
3. ^ publicly shamed (www.dailymail.co.uk)
4. ^ demanding ‘justice’ (www.dailymail.co.uk)
5. ^ ITV (www.dailymail.co.uk)
6. ^ Joey (www.dailymail.co.uk)
7. ^ couple up with Joey with Samantha the only girl left single at the end of the coupling (www.dailymail.co.uk)
8. ^ LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS (www.dailymail.co.uk)