Love Island 2023: Everything you need to know from the first episode of the new ... trends now

The new series of Love Island kicked off in dramatic fashion as ten new islanders entered the Mallorcan villa in the hope of enjoying a summer of love.

Returning just a few months after the end of the winter series, producers threw in some new twists and turns to keep the attention of viewers.

The first plot twist came just minutes into the show, as for the first time ever boys and girls entered the villa at the same time.

Five Islanders, Ella Thomas, Ruchee Gurung, Andre Furtado, Mitchel Taylor and Jess Harding arrived on the show, shortly to be joined by five more contestants who they would be coupling up with.

Those contestants were Tyrqiue Hyde, Medhi Edno, Catherine Agbaje, Molly Marsh and George Fensom.

As usual, fans reeled off a running commentary online, offering their thoughts and insights into the episode as another season began.

Some viewers drew similarities between Mitchel and last year's contestant Luca Bish, while others reacted to Ella and Tyrique already knowing each other.

Arguably the most shocking moment of the episode occured in the final moments of the show, when host Maya Jama returned to the villa.

She gave them the option of 'stick or twist' in their current couples asking them whether they were happy or if they'd prefer to be single.

Ruchee hasn't been single for long!

Love Island returned to screens on Monday as viewers were introduced to a brand new set of sexy singeltons.

But fans were quick to mock newbie Ruchee Gurung after she revealed she had only been single for four months.

During her intro video the 24-year-old beautician made the revelation leaving many questioning when she found the time to sign up for the ITV2 reality show.

Racing to Twitter one cheekily asked: 'Did she dump him before or after her application?'.

Another wrote: 'Single 4 months means you wrote your love island application in the relationship'.

And a third said: 'Ruchee being single for 4 months is killing me. She didn't even give it time'. 

Someone else wrote: 'Single for 4 months is actually too funny loooool'.

And a fifth said: ''I've been single for 4 months'. Applications take ten months'. 

While sixth commented: 'Single 4 months, when did applications open?'. 

Other viewers seemed concerned asking:  'Single for 4 months? Is she even healed?'.

And another added: 'I love how the girl has been single for 4 months, she knows what she wants'. 

New twist sees the boys and girls enter at the same time

Love Island viewers admitted they were loving the new twist which took place in the first episode of the new summer 2023 series on Monday night.

For the first time ever, boys and girls entered the Mallorcan villa at the same time, and viewers revealed that they were impressed with the switch up.

The Islanders were notably confused by the change in format, as they expressed their bewilderment to each other during the opening minutes of the show.

Keen to clear things up, host Maya Jama soon arrived to let the new cast know what was going to happen.

Five Islanders, including Ella, Ruchee, Andre Mitchel and Jess arrived on the show, only to be joined by five more contestants who they would be coupling up with.

Maya told them: 'We've switched it up by letting you meet now. Anyone been flirting already? You been having a flirt? With who?'

Ella revealed that her type was 'tall with nice teeth', while Ruchee admitted she was looking out for 'height, fashion sense and someone that I can bring to my family.'

Mitchell confessed he was looking for the real deal and has plans to 'settle down, find wifey, kids and dogs etc.'

Jess controversially revealed: 'My type is pretty boys with Turkey teeth.' Maya admitted: 'I've never heard someone say they want Turkey teeth.'

Sharing the news that they would be soon meeting their couples, Maya said: 'I've got some news, none of you guys will be coupling up with each other. That decision has already been made by the public.

'Are you ready to find out who the public have coupled you up with? Let's go!'

Viewers rejoiced at the the change in format, admitting they hoped that producers continue to switch it up throughout the series. 

One person said: 'Okay Love Island with the switch up.'

Perplexed viewers had no clue they could vote for new couples 

Love Island's viewers admitted to be very confused during the first episode of the new summer 2023 show on Monday night as they had no idea they could vote.

Fans caused a storm on social media as they complained the public was not informed to vote on the ITV2's show.

People took to Twitter reacting - as they claimed they had no actual opportunity to vote for the pairs.

One user said: 'Who's this public and when did we vote? #LoveIsland.'

Another one commented: 'Were the public even aware they had the vote?? #LoveIsland.'

A third one penned: 'Is the public vote in the room with us??? #LoveIsland.'

'Am I the only one who wasn't aware of the public vote? #LoveIsland,' another user agreed.

Another viewer complained: 'They've pulled this public vote shit again…pls WHICH PUBLIC DECIDED??? #loveisland.'

'WHEN DID THIS PUBLIC VOTE HAPPEN #LoveIsland,' wrote another one.

Who are the new couples?

Ella Thomas has been paired with Tyrqiue Hyde.

Ruchee Gurung has been paired with Medhi Edno.

Andre Furtado was paired with Catherine Agbaje.

Mitchel Taylor has been paired with Molly Marsh.

Jess Harding was paired with George Fensom.

The series gets off to a fiery start as Ella admits she already knows one of the boys

The new series of Love Island got off to a dramatic start on Monday night as Ella Thomas admitted she already knew one of the boys in the villa.

Coincendentally, Ella, 23, was coupled up with Tyrique Hyde, 24, who she said she had already met - but in an awkward twist he didn't recognise her.

Viewers insisted that it was a good sign that an action-packed season lay ahead, as producers were already providing dramatic scenes in the first episode.

Taking to Twitter to share their excitement after the exchange, one viewer wrote: 'We've met before' yess drama alreadt lets goo.'

A second person commented: 'Matching tattoos and two have already met?? Love Island have done their research this year.'

Another quizzed the possible motive behind it, and said: 'Sorry watching Love Island and not poeple on here saying they've already met!?

'Sorry what is ITV's strategy on this??'

One other said: 'Do you remember we met before' drama before the second ad break already #LoveIsland.' 

Hunky Mitchel Taylor is 'the twin' of a former Islander 

Love Island viewers were left with a sense of déjà vu as the show returned for a brand new series on Monday.

Fans branded newbie Mitchel the 'spitting image' of former star Luca Bish, who appeared in last year's show, as the hunky pair struck a remarkable resemblance. 

Both men sported ripped muscles and short dark hairstyles with fans convinced the duo may in fact be related.

Taking to Twitter one said:  'Sorry but Mitchel is Luca 2.0'.

While another agreed stating: 'Mitchel is Luca 2.0, they are actually twins!'.

Viewers admit they are ALREADY annoyed with a certain phrase

The first episode of the new series of Love Island aired on Monday night and there is already something getting on viewers' nerves.

As fans watched the new arrivals enter the villa and couple up, there was something in particular that was grating on them.

The Islanders quizzed each other on their 'type', as boys and girls entered the villa at the same time for the first time ever.

But as they got into the swing of conversation, viewers at home were begging them to stop using a certain phrase.

Fans confessed they couldn't stand the phrase 'tall, dark and handsome', which was being batted around during the first episode of the show.

One person said: 'Let's officially retired 'tall dark handsome' as the type.'

A second person waded in, and said: 'Every contestant when asked their type 'tall, dark and hansome.'

A third said: 'Praying no one says they're into guys who are... 'tall... dark and handsome...'

Another said: 'Tall. Dark. Handsome' It's enough.'

One other shared a meme which said 'shut it down', alongside the phrase. 

The phrase is commonly used the show, as contests use it as a go-to to describe their ideal type of partner.

It famously came up during the first winter series of the show, when Paige Turley admitted that she also likes a tall, dark and handsome man.

However she was mocked by viewers, who were aware that her ex-boyfriend was Lewis Capaldi, who is not particularly known for his 'tall, dark, handsomeness'.

Tropical birds have been axed for new series 

Love Island fans were spitting feathers on Monday evening after discovering one of their favourite opening features has flown the nest, at least for the returning show's opening episode. 

The chatty pair of JustEat parrots from last year appeared to not be on the show anymore - as the delivery sponsor has now been replaced by online auction site Ebay.

But fans expressed their sadness as the cheeky duo won't be featured on the ITV2's show anymore - which cheered them up with their quips and singing. 

Viewers quickly

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