There are two words that anyone happy in their couple on Love Island dreads most – Casa Amor. The time when well-established couples, new duos and friendship pairs are all torn apart and forced to spend a few days in the sun with an entirely new group of people.
Each year, we see betrayal, back stabbing and bed sharing and watch the chaos unfold when the original islanders are all reunited. This year is no different. Casa Amor has kicked off slightly earlier than usual at a time when no one is 'closed off' or in an actual relationship yet, and everyone claims to be 'open', which means there is bound to be drama. That was all but confirmed in the first hour when Harry Cooksley was reunited with his ex-girlfriend Emma, and she had a lot to say about his time in the vill and his new partnership with Helena Ford.
How long does Casa Amor last on Love Island UK?
Casa Amor usually lasts for three or four days on the ITV dating show, which means we will likely see the original islanders reunited on Wednesday or Thursday night's episode. It turns out, according to past islanders, those infamous re-coupling scenes are often pre-empted and the islanders get a chance to chat and work out their feelings before filming begins. It also goes without saying that anyone who's last to recouple knows they are in for a shock when their partner walks through the door.
So far, we have already seen Harry reunited with his ex-girlfriend Emma (who he once honoured with the big 'E' tattoo on his wrist) just as things were starting to take off again with Helena. Despite not having any intentions of picking up where they left off (apparently), it only took Harry a couple of hours to tell everyone he is more sexually attracted to Emma than Helena in a game of truth or dare.
We've also seen resident nice guy Tommy Bradley, who is happily coupled up with Emily Moran, admit that he is 'open' and that he fancies some of the new girls. Then there's Dejon Noel-Williams who repeatedly turns girls down because of his connection with Megan Moore, but can't seem to help himself when someone new starts flirting with him. And, of course, Harrison Solomon, who has messed Toni Laites around more times than we can count, seems hellbent on doing it again. In less than 24 hours, he has made moves on not one but two of the new Casa Amor girls.
When do the Casa Amor boys enter the main villa?
In Monday night's episode, we can expect to see the new Casa Amor boys enter the main villa to keep the girls company. Will anyone's head be turned? Will someone finally sweep Shakira off her feet? And what will the girls say when they receive their annual 'Casa Amor' post card from the villa down the road? Let's see...
Nikki Peach is a writer at Grazia UK, working across entertainment, TV and news. She has also written for the i, i-D and the New Statesman Media Group and covers all things pop culture for Grazia (treating high and lowbrow with equal respect).