Trigger warning: This article contains gruesome details of violence that may be triggering for some readers.Love Island UK has made headlines online for its Love House plot twists. However, the production team wasted no time in removing contestant Gabriel Garland, 24, after he was linked to a brutal stabbing in 2019. The London model made her final appearance in the final episode. Here’s the latest on Gabriel Garland and Maya Jama on Love Island UK.
Gabriel Garland to be immediately removed from ‘Love Island UK’
Gabriel Garland plays one of the Casa Amor boys on Love Island UK; however, after learning of the model’s association with violence, the production team decided to remove the model immediately. “Gabriel has now left the villa and will not be returning,” Deadline reported. The model was named in court documents for the conviction of Vitor Mazzer, who was found guilty of two counts of wounding with intent to cause bodily harm on New Year’s Eve 2019, The Sun reported. He was sentenced to three and a half years in prison.Documents show Garland got into an argument with the victim before Mazer carried out the attack. While the former islander has not been directly charged criminally, he is said to be connected to the incident. No one will replace Garland in future episodes of the reality show.
Maya Jama returns as host of Love Island UK
Meanwhile, reality TV presenter Maya Jama is back, cracking jokes in the Love Island villa as drama begins. The 31-year-old Maya Jama joined the show after missing for four weeks at the start of the season. As animated as the hosts are, the tasks spin through buzzing action and include blindfolds, noise-canceling headphones and dilemmas. According to the Daily Mail, while Yasmin was relaxing on her lounge chair, she received a text message: “Islanders, can you really feel how well you know your partner? It’s time to test your relationship in today’s challenge, Touch of Love.” While the girls lined up on the lawn wearing blindfolds and noise-canceling headphones, the boys couldn’t wait to get into the villa. “I have six brand new boys for you,” she told the girls, telling them to enjoy their time before leaving the scene on June 28, 2026.Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse of any kind, please seek support. Contact a mental health professional, NGO or trusted individual. Many helplines can also provide assistance. The information in this report is based on legal hearings reported by third-party sources. The details provided represent only allegations by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is ongoing and a final verdict has not yet been reached. The publication did not claim the allegations were true.
