Love Island UK Contestant George Knight Leaves Show Days After Premiere
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“Love Island UK” Season 13 contestant George Knight has dropped out of the show days after its June 1 premiere, citing a decision to reunite with family. The 28-year-old pro-football player announced his departure on Instagram, stating that family comes first and that he left the villa to be with them. A spokesperson confirmed to Variety that Knight left for private reasons. Knight had arrived at the villa on Day 2 as a bombshell alongside fellow contestant Yasmin Hadlow. The season features 14 total contestants. Separately, “Love Island USA” also began airing this week, where contestant Vasana Montgomery was dismissed before premiere night for using a racial slur, according to the article.
What’s reported
George Knight, a 28-year-old pro-football player, dropped out of “Love Island UK” Season 13 days after the June 1 premiere.
Knight wrote on Instagram that he left to be with his family and did not provide further details.
A spokesperson confirmed to Variety that Knight left the villa for private reasons.
Knight arrived on Day 2 as a bombshell with contestant Yasmin Hadlow.
The season includes 14 contestants: Knight, Yasmin Hadlow, Aidan Murphy, Angelista Gunda, Ellie Chadwick, Jasmine Müller, Lola Deal, Lorenzo Alessi, Mica Harris, Ope Sowande, Robyn Langton, Sam Workman, Samraj Toor, and Seán Fitzgerald.
“Love Island USA” contestant Vasana Montgomery was dismissed before premiere night for using a racial slur, and she apologized on Instagram.
Key figures
George Knight, “Love Island UK” Season 13 contestant and pro-football player
Yasmin Hadlow, fellow bombshell contestant
Vasana Montgomery, “Love Island USA” contestant dismissed for using a racial slur
Sources: Variety
