We’re nearly a month into the new season and Love Island summer 2023 is certainly in full swing.

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But while we’re enjoying the recouplings and potential romances and relationships, the islanders must take the good with the bad - and, of course, face up to the dumpings.

The first contestant to depart from the Love Island villa was George Fensom, and he was shortly followed by Ruchee Gurung after her co-stars opted to save Ella Thomas instead.

Perhaps the most shocking exit so far came for Molly Marsh - shortly after former Love Island star Kady McDermott made her bombshell return.

And things didn’t end there, as just days later, producers set up yet another brutal exit for two more contestants - Mehdi Edno and Mal Nicol, who had to leave the villa after receiving the fewest number of votes from the public.

Read on for everything you need to know about this year's dumped islanders from the Love Island summer 2023 cast.

Who left Love Island last night? All the dumped season 10 contestants

Mehdi Edno - DUMPED in episode 23

Love Island season 10 contestant Medhi Edno
Love Island season 10: Medhi Edno. ITV/Lifted Entertainment

Entering the villa on day 1, Mehdi was dumped on day 23 after ranking as the least popular of the boys in the public vote.

His exit left his partner Whitney Adebayo in tears, and the French model revealed: “It’s always a sad feeling when you have to leave somewhere, but that was such a great experience, I’m so thankful for it.

"I’ve met incredible people, and made friends for life. I feel like I could’ve found love with Whitney, so it’s to be continued on that one.

“When you step into the villa, you need to always be ready to leave. I’ve made it this far and I’m very happy overall.”

On his relationship with the business owner, Mehdi added: “I’d say it was great. We had ups and downs but if we focus on the ups they were so good.

“Obviously it’s hard for me to leave now as we had something good going on, but I’m hopeful we can make things work. For now, she needs to live her experience to the fullest.”

And inviting her to visit France after she leaves the villa, Mehdi added: “We’d have to go and eat some snails! Of course, we would go to romantic restaurants, nice walks, go see the Eiffel Tower in Paris and do whatever she wants to do. I’d be her tour guide.”

Mal Nicol - DUMPED in episode 23

Mal Nicol in a silver bikini
Mal Nicol in Love Island summer 2023.

Poor Mal Nicol lasted just six days in the villa before receiving the lowest votes from the public across all of the girls, and so was dumped on day 23.

While she was there, the Scottish picture researcher did enjoy a blossoming romance with Sammy Root, to which she said: “That connection with Sammy was just so innocent and pure, it was lovely. Short, obviously.”

Mal added: "From the moment I first met him to the last night, we had a very mature conversation. He's grown so much. The most amazing thing to see in a person is growth. I could tell by the way he was acting around me.

“From what I’d seen before, he’s so different. I think before, he didn’t really think before he spoke."

Molly Marsh - DUMPED in episode 19

Molly Marsh in a pink bikini
Love Island summer 2023 - Molly Marsh. ITV/Lifted Entertainment

In what has to be the most shocking dumping so far, original islander Molly Marsh was dumped from the villa when returning star Katy McDermott was forced to make a huge decision.

Just hours after her return, Kady was forced to steal one of the boys and couple up with them, meaning one girl would be left single. Despite Zach Noble being coupled up and seemingly settled down with Molly, Kady chose him, saying he'd "caught her eye".

But, in a shock twist, Molly wasn't just left single. She immediately received a text saying she'd be dumped from the island, with the other islanders left stunned.

However, fans aren't convinced it's over for Molly, with many speculating that she'll be back in one way or another.

André Furtado - DUMPED in episode 12

André Furtado
André Furtado ITV / Lifted Entertainment

Andre Furtado became the latest contestant to leave the villa after after being voted out by his fellow contestants during Friday night’s episode (16th June).

Andre said being dumped had been “a real shocker”.

“Of course we know the saying ‘expect the unexpected’ has to be in our heads in the villa, but we get caught up in just living in the moment day to day,” he said.

“To be honest, I acknowledge it wasn’t an easy decision. Personally I would have loved to stay.

“Mainly because me and Catherine (Agbaje) had done a full circle, branching out and then coming back to each other. It showed the strength in our connection.

“Whereas with the other two, they were still dabbling to see which connection they were gravitating more towards.

“But there’s no hard feelings at all. Of course I would have liked it to go a different route and further develop my connection with Catherine, however, as I’ve said, you’ve got to expect the unexpected.”

Charlotte Sumner - DUMPED in episode 12

Charlotte Sumner in a red bikini
Charlotte Sumner. Lifted Entertainment/ITV

Charlotte was forced to wave goodbye to the villa last night (Friday, 16th June) after a public vote saw her receive the least amount of votes alongside Leah and Catherine.

While all three girls were at risk of being dumped from the island, in the end it was Charlotte that the other islanders chose not to save.

Charlotte said that being dumped had come as a surprise, but that there were no hard feelings.

"It wasn’t a shock that I got chosen to leave,” she said.

“I didn’t think the girls would send Catherine home because she was ‘day dot’. I knew it would be between me and Leah, so I thought they’d save Leah because she had more of a connection.

“I have no hard feelings at all. I had the best time and I’m so grateful.”

Ruchee Gurung - DUMPED in episode 10

Ruchee Gurung in Love Island, with her arm aloft
Ruchee Gurung. ITV / Lifted Entertainment

Ruchee’s shock departure came at the end of episode 10, after she and Ella Thomas were left single and vulnerable in the villa.

The other islanders were forced to choose between the pair, and ultimately opted to save Ella as they thought she already had more of an established relationship with Tyrique Hyde.

“I thought that I would be disappointed, but I’m not - because I tried my best and I was myself. It didn’t work out for me and that’s completely fine,” Ruchee revealed.

“I thought that Ella was going to get saved because she has a connection in there, I would have probably even nominated myself to go – I’m so happy that they chose her.

“I’m glad I got to experience being in the villa. Coming from an Asian background, I did it for my community – represent! My journey was short, but it was sweet, so I’m happy.”

George Fensom - DUMPED in episode 5

George Fensom in blue shorts
George Fensom in Love Island. ITV / Love Island / Lifted Entertainment

While the 24-year-old was previously coupled up with Jess, as chosen by the public, it was quickly revealed that the two didn't share a romantic connection. Although the pair got on as friends, they admitted they weren't what each other were looking for, leaving both of them somewhat single and looking elsewhere for connections in the villa.

Throughout the first week, George has attempted to get to know Molly and more recently, Whitney, but it wasn't enough to form a solid connection in the run up to the surprise recoupling. Jess recoupled with new bombshell Sammy, leaving George as the only boy who wasn't picked. He's the first islander to exit the villa.

Upon leaving the villa, George said: "I’ve had an absolute blast, dropping loose game and making everyone laugh. The experiences I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the lifelong friendships that I’ve formed have made my Villa experience very worthwhile. I wish everyone in there the best Villa experience and I can’t wait to see them all on the outside."

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Morgan Cormack
Morgan CormackDrama Writer

Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.

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