'There's a storm coming!' Love Island's Liberty admits she's 'falling in love' with Jake... leading to concern and anger from her devoted fans
They've had eyes for each other from the start of the series.
And on Friday night's episode of Love Island, fan favourite Liberty Poole, 21, admitted she's 'falling in love' with Jake Cornish, 24, in a candid chat with Kaz Kamwi, 26, after going on her first date with the hunk.
Her realisation about the water engineer sparked shock among fans, who have seen Jake's eyes wandering at 'every blonde girl' in the villa, and warned the blonde beauty that 'a storm is coming' if he strays.
Romantic: On Friday night's episode of Love Island, fan favourite Liberty Poole, 21, admitted she's 'falling in love' with Jake Cornish, 24, in a candid chat with Kaz Kamwi, 26, after going on her first date with the hunk
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Liberty and Jake headed out for their first date during the episode, after which she admitted she is officially falling for her man
The blonde beauty made the confession to Kaz when she returned to the villa, saying: 'He’s just such a sexy man. I might be a little bit falling.'
And when Kaz asked her to clarify exactly what she meant, Liberty added: 'I think I might be falling in love.'
'Falling in love': Her realisation about the water engineer sparked shock among fans, who have seen Jake's eyes wandering at 'every blonde girl' in the villa, and warned the blonde beauty that 'a storm is coming' if he strays
Confessions: The blonde beauty made the confession to Kaz when she returned to the villa. 'I think I might be falling in love,' Liberty said to her friend
Liberty's devoted fans took to the social media platform, sharing their disbelief and anger at the encounter following their date.
One of the platform's users tweeted: 'Liberty: "I might be falling" The whole U.K: GET TF BACK UP,' while another said 'STOP PUTTING LIBERTY IN THE SAME BED AS THAT MAN FREE HER'.
Another fan posted a photo of rapper Kanye West screaming in front of an American flag with the caption 'NO LIBERTY NOT THE L WORD'.
Twitter storm: Fans took to Twitter, sharing their disbelief at the encounter between Jake and Liberty
Reactions: One of the platform's users tweeted: 'Liberty: "I might be falling" The whole U.K: GET TF BACK UP,' while another said 'STOP PUTTING LIBERTY IN THE SAME BED AS THAT MAN FREE HER'
Must be love: Another fan posted a photo of rapper Kanye West screaming in front of an American flag with the caption 'NO LIBERTY NOT THE L WORD'
Twitter user @HeDussnt posted screengrabs of Demi Lovato's old tweets which said 'GET A JOB' and 'STAY AWAY FROM HER' and posted them with the caption 'me whenever jake touches liberty'.
Some other twitter users speculated that Liberty and Kaz are going to be two of the girls left behind while their partners are sent to Casa Amor later in the series.
@AlexandraTheak1 said: 'Me realising Kaz and Liberty are gonna be victims of Casa Amor' while another said 'me just waiting for casa amor so liberty and kaz can find good men'.
Playful: Twitter user @HeDussnt posted screengrabs of Demi Lovato's old tweets which said 'GET A JOB' and 'STAY AWAY FROM HER' and posted them with the caption 'me whenever jake touches liberty'
Predictions: Some other twitter users speculated that Liberty and Kaz are going to be two of the girls left behind while their partners are sent to Casa Amor later in the series
Casa amor: 'falling in love? liberty, there's a big storm coming', another said, referencing the casa amor predictions
Another said, referencing the casa amor predictions: 'falling in love? liberty, there's a big storm coming'.
Liberty and Jake’s date saw them share a few glasses of sangria as they looked out on the stunning Mallorcan landscape.
The couple even shared a cheeky kiss during their time away from the rest of the islanders.
Unexpected: While on her date with Jake, Liberty admitted she 'didn’t expect' to find a strong connection with someone so soon after entering the villa
While on her date with Jake, Liberty admitted she 'didn’t expect' to find a strong connection with someone so soon after entering the villa.
She told him: 'I didn’t expect to come into "Love Island" and literally find what we’ve got from day one. I do obviously like you a little bit.'
And Jake agreed, insisting that there’s no other girls in the villa he would rather be with despite admitting to Liberty earlier in the series that if there was another blonde that came into the villa, he wouldn't rule out a possibility with them.
Happily agreeing: And Jake agreed, insisting that there’s no other girls in the villa he would rather be with. He said: 'You know what I want. You know that I want … I want you. Like, put it in black and white, I want you'
Under fire: His relationship with Liberty has come under fire from devoted Love Island watchers, who have seen Jake's eyes wandering at 'every blonde girl' in the villa
He said during their date: 'You know what I want. You know that I want … I want you. Like, put it in black and white, I want you.'
The couple previously appeared to be one of the strongest pairs in the villa, until new girls Millie Court, 24, and Lucinda Strafford, 21, arrived on Tuesday and shook the show.
Jake was then seen trying his luck with new girl Millie during a one-on-one conversation at the fire pit on Thursday, who he felt fits his 'type'.
Make or break: The couple previously appeared to be one of the strongest pairs in the villa
Trying his luck: Jake was then seen trying his luck with new girl Millie during a one-on-one conversation at the fire pit on Thursday, who he felt fits his 'type'
On Friday's episode Liberty finally confronted her partner, saying: 'I'm not gonna sit here and watch you get to know every blonde girl.'
'I gave you 110% and if you don't want to give me that back, that's fine. But I'm not going to give 110% if you're going to get to know other girls,' she defended.
The 21-year-old marketing student has been coupled up with the 24-year-old water engineer since the start of this year’s series.
Confrontation: On Friday's episode Liberty confronted her partner, saying: 'I'm not gonna sit here and watch you get to know every blonde girl'
Long time coming: The 21-year-old marketing student has been coupled up with the 24-year-old water engineer since the start of this year’s series
Some of the other couples also appear unhappy with their current partners on the show.
Faye Winter, 26, is currently paired with Liam Reardon, 21, who wants to pursue a romance with newbie Millie.
Brad McClelland, 26, is making moves on new girl Lucinda, leaving his current partner Rachel Finni, 29, behind.
The budding pair were seen sharing a lengthy smooch on Friday's episode, despite Brad being in a couple with Rachel.
Shaking things up: New girls Millie Court, 24, and Lucinda Strafford, 21, arrived on Tuesday and shook the show
Making moves: Brad McClelland, 26, is making moves on new girl Lucinda, leaving his current partner Rachel Finni, 29, behind
Toby Aromolaran, 22, is getting to know Chloe Burrows, 25, – who is currently in a 'friendship' couple with Hugo Hammond, 24.
He admitted to his current partner Kaz that he doesn’t see his romance with her going anywhere.
Although their eyes haven’t wandered elsewhere, Sharon Gaffka, 25, and Aaron Francis, 24, are in rocky waters after they recently argued over Sharon’s row with Hugo about plastic surgery.
Sunday’s episode will see the villa being rocked once again by a new boy, Teddy, entering the villa, and a re-coupling will send one girl home.
Testing the waters: Toby Aromolaran, 22, is getting to know Chloe Burrows, 25, – who is currently in a 'friendship' couple with Hugo Hammond, 24
New boy: Sunday’s episode will see the villa being rocked once again by a new boy, Teddy , entering the villa, and a re-coupling will send one girl home
LOVE ISLAND 2021: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
Sharon Gaffka
Name: Sharon Gaffka
Age: 25
Location: Oxford
Occupation: Civil Servant - Operations Lead for Department of Transport
Who is their type on paper? 'I tend to date someone who is taller than me, even though my last long-term partner, he was actually someone who was shorter than me.
'I'm quite an intellectual person so I want someone who can kind of match that.'
Aaron Francis
Name: Aaron Francis
Age: 24
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury Events Host
Who is their type on paper? 'I need someone that is passionate about what they are doing - from scientist to anything - you can tell when someone is speaking about something and they are actually smiling while they are talking. I love that.
'I don't like when people are doing a job just to make money and then they kind of just live for the weekend. Especially because I work on the weekends.'
Liberty Poole
Name: Liberty Poole
Age: 21
Location: Birmingham
Occupation: Nando's Waitress and Marketing Student
Who is their type on paper? 'So I like tall, alpha male, confident, a cheeky chappy sort of guy.
'But obviously that's always usually combined with player types, which is where I go wrong. So I am trying to change my ways and go for more of a nicer guy that is going to treat me right.'
Hugo Hammond
Name: Hugo Hammond
Age: 24
Location: Hampshire
Occupation: PE Teacher
Who is their type on paper? 'I've been single for a while now. With the current climate, it's been really hard to get back into dating.
'I saw it as an opportunity to have an amazing fun summer and put myself back out there.'
Liam Reardon
Name: Liam Reardon
Age: 21
Location: Wales
Occupation: Bricklayer
Are you competitive? 'I am competitive to a certain extent. I’m not over the top. It’s always nice being a winner. If I’m in competition for a female, I want to try my best, but I won’t go too far out of my way. If she liked you that much she wouldn’t have to make a choice.'
Jake Cornish
Name: Jake Cornish
Age: 24
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Occupation: Water Engineer
Who is their type on paper? 'Looks wise, always gone for blondes. But for me, the main thing is having respect and having good fun, and someone who will be loyal to you...
'I've had messages from girls that have got boyfriends and husbands. This is why I don't trust anyone. Someone who is loyal really. But when I'm single, I like having a good time!'
Kaz Kamwi
Name: Kaz Kamwi
Age: 26
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion Blogger
Who is their type on paper? 'I like meeting new people, I'm ready to be in a relationship. Why not be in a place where people are looking for the same things as me?'
Chloe Burrows
Name: Chloe Burrows
Age: 25
Location: Bicester
Occupation: Financial Services Marketing Executive
Who is their type on paper? 'I like a good build. I go to the gym. I want someone who is funny. Really funny and caring and will do nice little things for you.
'And then obviously someone who you can depend on to not ditch you. Because I am quite a big character and quite loud, they would have to be as loud, if not more.
'I could never be with someone who is quiet. Someone that gives you a bit back'
Faye Winter
Name: Faye Winter
Age: 26
Location: Devon
Occupation: Letting Manager
What is her type on paper? 'Someone that will put me in my place. Someone that makes me laugh. But also someone that takes my banter. I’m like a five-year-old in a playground, if I like you, I will make a mockery of you and laugh and joke. That is my really terrible flirting skills. I need someone who can take that.'
Rachel Finni
Name: Rachel Finni
Age: 29
Location: London
Occupation: Luxury travel specialist
Why did you sign up for Love Island? I've scraped the bottom of the dirtiest barrels, that’s how I describe my dating life. So I thought "why not? Let’s apply. If it happens, it happens".'
Lucinda Strafford
Name: Lucinda Strafford
Age: 21
Location: Brighton
Occupation: Online fashion boutique owner
Which boy do you have your eye on? I really fancy Brad. And then possibly Liam. But obviously I’m open to getting to know any of the other boys.
Brad McClelland
Name: Brad McClelland
Age: 26
Location: Northumberland
Occupation: Labourer
Who is their type on paper? Sommer Ray from Instagram. Zara McDermott, she's a good-looking lass. Or Megan Fox.
Toby Aromolaran
Name: Toby Aromolaran
Age: 22
Location: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro footballer
How would he describe himself? 'Optimistic. I always see the bright side in the worst situations. I'm a fun guy when I go on a night out. Responsible guy as well.'
Chuggs Wallis
Name: Chuggs Wallis
Age: 23
Location: Surrey
Occupation: Hat entrepreneur
Why did you sign up for Love Island? 'I just feel like it’s now or never. I’m only 23 but I’m scared of aging. Especially as half of my last year of uni was taken away and we had so many fun plans. With Covid and the pandemic, I feel like I’ve missed a year of my youth, so I’m really gagging to get it all back – make the most of it.'
Millie Court
Name: Millie Court
Age: 24
Location: Essex
Occupation: Fashion buyer’s administrator
Why did you sign up for Love Island? I’ve been single for over a year now. I’m ready to find ‘The One’. I’m a very spontaneous and adventurous person. I’m always up for doing something new and challenging myself. I’ve never done anything like this before. I just want to throw myself into it and have fun with it'
Teddy Soares
Name: Teddy Soares
Age: 26
Location: Manchester
Occupation: Senior financial consultant
What girl do you have your eye on? I want to get to know all of the girls. I’m not afraid to step on toes to get the girl I want.
