Love Island star George Knight reveals he left the villa due to family reasons as he breaks his silence on show exit
Love Island star George Knight has revealed he left the villa due to family reasons as he broke his silence on his departure from the reality show. Just days after heading to Mallorca as a bombshell, ITV announced on Thursday that the professional footballer would be leaving the show for 'private reasons'. And now George has returned to his Instagram as he shared a snap with who appeared to be his sister Emma Knight and their dog, as he penned: 'Family comes first, always.'Leaving the @loveisland Villa was a decision made in order to be with my family. Out of respect for them, I’d prefer not to go into any further detail.'Thank you to everyone who has reached out with kind messages and support! It genuinely means a lot.'Emma also took to the comments as she replied: 'love george' and George added a series of love heart emojis. Love Island star George Knight has revealed he left the villa due to family reasons as he broke his silence on show exit in an Instagram post on Friday In a statement on Thursday ITV said: 'For private reasons, George has left the Love Island Villa. We have a duty of care towards George and as such will not be commenting further.'The star still featured in Thursday and Friday night's episodes. The professional footballer, from Winchester, arrived in the villa on Tuesday alongside fellow bombshell Yasmin Hadlow.And on Friday two stunning new bombshells Namibia and Victoria entered the villa ready to shake things up at the end of Friday night's episode.Namibia, 25, from Leeds, and Victoria, also 25, from Manchester, touched down on the island after an explosive recoupling.'Finding love. I haven’t got time for drama. But if someone comes to me, I’ll back myself. I won’t start it, but I’ll finish it', Namibia said.The recoupling caused chaos during the episode as Mica chose to recouple with Robyn's love interest George - who left the villa on Thursday for 'personal reasons'.After making their choice of who to couple up with, it left Robyn frustrated after seeing their potential connection paired up with someone else. In a statement on Thursday ITV said: 'For private reasons, George has left the Love Island Villa. We have a duty of care towards George and as such will not be commenting further' The professional footballer, from Winchester, arrived in the villa on Tuesday alongside fellow bombshell Yasmin Hadlow Despite the decision, George and Robyn headed up to the terrace just minutes after the recoupling and shared a kiss. Meanwhile, Mica told the girls: 'I am happy with George, I'm super happy with everything.'Priya and Kavan - who is existing contestant Aidan's brother - entered on Thursday night after Ellie and Samraj were brutally dumped.But in an unexpected turn of events they weren't actually banished from the Island and instead got to date the new bombshells.It meant Priya and Kavan were given the chance to choose who they wanted to recouple with first. Standing before his fellow Islanders, Kavan was the first to pick, revealing the motivations behind his chosen partner.After exploring connections with both Ellie and Jasmine, he admitted: 'It's been a very hard decision… but the girl I would like to couple up with is, Ellie.'Next up Priya revealed her choice while confessing: 'There's definitely something there I'd like to explore…'He has made me feel super comfortable and there is something there I would like to explore. So the boy I would like to couple up with is, Samraj.'Kavan was keen to explore his options during the episode by getting to know the girls.He first pulled Ellie for a chat, sparking clear flirty tension and shared a kiss.Next, Kavan pulled Jasmine for a chat. She told him: 'You shocked me.' Adding that when he arrived, she thought: 'That man is cute!'Kavan agreed: 'I feel like we've got something,' and asks what she'd do if he chose her in the recoupling.'Yeah, I'd be happy with that…' she confirmed.LOVE ISLAND 2026: MEET THE ISLANDERS JasmineAge: 27 Job: Fashion Business OwnerFrom: Dubai (lives in London) How do you plan to handle the competition? 'Respectfully, what competition?'Aidan Age: 23Job: Property BrokerFrom: KentHis type on paper: 'I wouldn't say I have a strict type on paper. Personality is the most important thing for me.'Lorenzo Age: 28Job: Business OwnerFrom: Hertfordshire Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? 'I think drama is fun! As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war. It'll be interesting to see what unfolds…'SamAge: 25Job: ElectricianFrom: Dudley How do you plan to handle the competition? 'I've never really had to compete before, so it'll be interesting. I know what I bring to the table, and I'm confident in what I have to offer.'SamrajAge: 25Job: Model From: Birmingham What's your relationship strategy? Go straight for the goal or play it safe? 'Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don't really chase that much, I'm used to girls coming to me.'Sean Age: 25Job: Primary School TeacherFrom: GalwayHow do you plan to handle the competition? 'If I see someone I like, I'm going for it and nothing's gonna stop me.'GeorgeAge: 28Job: Professional footballerFrom: WinchesterHis type on paper: 'Tanned brunettes, quite minimalist looking, not much make up, dresses really well, funny, charismatic, all of that stuff.'YasminAge: 23Job: Recruitment ConsultantFrom: KentHow do you plan to handle the competition? 'There is no competition. I am a girl's girl, but when it comes down to what I want, I'll have to go for it!'KavanAge: 21Job: ElectricianFrom: Kent What kind of person are you hoping doesn't walk through the villa door? Someone who always wants to be the centre of attention. You know, coming in loud, shouting, causing arguments and drama for no reason. That’s not really my thing. OpeAge: 27Job: West-End PerformerFrom: Lincolnshire How do you handle the competition? 'No one phases me. I'm so confident in my ability to just do my thing. I don't get phased, I don't get impersonated, I don't get threatened.' Mica Age: 21Job: StudentFrom: Barbados (lives in London) Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? 'I'll dabble in both I feel. Obviously the whole point is finding love and that's going to be my main goal. I'm not saying I'm going to start drama but if there is drama going on, I would obviously be a little bit nosey and want to know what's going on.' Lola Age: 28Job: DetectiveFrom: KentIf VAR reviewed your flirting game, what foul would earn you a red card? 'I can be a bit of a brat, I get really hangry! If you just feed me, I'll be alright.' Angelista Age: 24Job: Nurse From: Staffordshire What kind of person are you hoping doesn't walk through the villa door? 'Someone who wants to be in everyone's face all the time, centre of attention all the time, that's an ick! Someone that's obnoxious I don't like.' Ellie Age: 24Job: Real Estate VideographerFrom: West LothianHer type on paper: 'Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it's not broken, don't fix it. It's a classic for a reason. Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well.' Robyn Age: 21Job: Quantity Surveyor and DJFrom: LiverpoolIn your love life to date, have you been a World Cup winner or knocked out in the first round? 'I just feel like the right person hasn't come yet. That's the only reason I haven't qualified, not because I can't.PriyaAge: 25Job: Business Development ManagerFrom: SurreyHer type on paper: 'Very cliché, but somebody I would be attracted to would be tall, dark and handsome. It’s so cliché, but it is my type. Confidence as well! Someone you can tell is very confident. I’m quite confident and energetic so I look for someone that can match my energy.'NamibiaAge: 25Job: Customer Service OfficerFrom: LeedsAre you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal?Finding love. I haven’t got time for drama. But if someone comes to me, I’ll back myself. I won’t start it, but I’ll finish it. VictoriaAge: 25Job: Personal AssistantLocation: ManchesterWhat kind of person are you hoping doesn’t walk through the villa door?Someone super cocky or aggressive. That’s a massive turn-off for me. Definitely someone who complains too much or is unnecessarily rude to other people. That’s probably my biggest ick.
