Love Island Makes History as Contestant Uses Public Vote Power to Send Her Own Partner Home

The first dumping of the current Love Island series produced an unprecedented moment as Millie Court chose to eliminate her own partner Charlie Frederick from the villa.

Millie had been voted the public’s favourite girl, giving her the power to decide which of the three at-risk boys would leave. Sean Stone and Konnor Edwuzi were also vulnerable following the vote, but it was Charlie who received the news.

The 29-year-old told the personal trainer she was “going with her heart” as she delivered the shock decision. Host Maya Jama noted during the subsequent exit interview that this marked the first time a contestant had dumped their own partner.

Charlie had been involved in a triangle with Millie and fellow islander Jess Harding in recent days. When asked whether he regretted pursuing a connection with Jess, he maintained that exploring connections was the purpose of the show.

He criticised other islanders for interfering in his relationship with Millie, claiming they had been “sticking their nose” in their business and “making a lot of noise around their connection.”

Charlie also expressed frustration that Millie had cited “red flags” during the dumping ceremony despite not previously raising concerns. He said he had heard little from her regarding her feelings throughout their time together.

The episode also saw tensions flare between Whitney and Shaq during a game. Whitney challenged Shaq over his treatment of AJ Bunker, who had been dumped the previous evening alongside Charlie Frederick.

Shaq had admitted to getting “the ick” from AJ before her departure, prompting Whitney to argue it was unfair to describe her character in those terms.

The exchange escalated, with Whitney eventually leaving the group abruptly.