SAVING GRACE
Who is Love Island’s Grace Jackson and when did the ex of Joey Essex get dumped from the villa?
She is already followed by some of the biggest names in showbiz
THE Love Island couple voted the 'least likely to work on the outside' are brutally dumped from the villa in a shocking axe .
Just days before the grand finale, Mancunian model Grace Jackson has been axed from Love Island during a dramatic challenge.
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Who was Love Island 2024 contestant Grace Jackson?
Every year Love Island welcomes a fresh batch of sexy singletons who are all hoping to find fame, fortune and romance in the famous villa.
Thousands upon thousands of hopefuls apply, but only a select handful make it to Majorca — and Grace is one of the lucky few.
The 25-year-old Manchester lass was looking for romance and fun this summer.
When asked why she chose to apply for Love Island now, Grace told ITV: "In my day and age, you don’t meet people on face value, it’s all off Instagram, Twitter and dating apps.
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"Everything’s online! I’m excited to get to know someone on face value, and be somewhere where you’re forced to have a conversation and be a bit more open.
"This is something that would push me out of my comfort zone, I don’t really date a lot. I get myself in situationship."
What does Grace Jackson do for a living?
Grace is a social media influencer and model.
She has collaborated with big brands including Fashion Nova and Rihanna's lingerie brand, Savage X Fenty.
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The blonde beauty is signed to Manchester-based agency MM Models and regularly shares her racy bikini snaps over on her Instagram page.
Thanks to her modelling career she gets to attend showbiz events.
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When asked about her claim to fame, Grace said: "Through my modelling, I got approached to sit front row at the Anthony Joshua fight with Conor McGregor.
You can find Grace's Instagram under the username @gracexrosa.
On there she boasts followers from notable figures, including Molly-Mae Hague and Conor McGregor.
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When did Grace Jackson get axed from the villa?
In the ITV2 episode that aired on Wednesday July 24, the islanders were faced with a variety of poll questions in a day challenge known as #CoupleofSorts.
The challenge involved couples attempting to rank themselves in the correct order of first, second and third position on the podium - to match the predicted votes of the public.
During the dramatic challenge, the islanders are faced with their final question: ‘Which couple is least likely to work on the outside?’
Grace took first place on the podium with Reuben, then out of nowhere, they receive an unexpected text that rocked the Villa.
I’m leaving with what I came in for with Reuben, and to make it to the final week with all of the other Islanders is amazing
Grace Jackson
The text read by Josh confirmed that the public had ranked Grace and Reuben the couple least likely to work on the outside, and therefore were dumped from the island.
What did Grace Jackson say about her connection with Joey Essex in the Villa?
Grace came to the villa as a bombshell, first being coupled up her ex from outside world, Joey Essex.
Grace is said to have dated the former Towie star for six weeks in early 2024 but it ended badly when he abruptly called a halt to it.
According to the , Grace wants to get answers out of him.
Joey Essex isn't the only Towie hunk that the blonde bombshell has links with.
The Sun exclusively revealed how Grace is followed by Pete Wicks on Instagram.
After Joey recoupled with Jessy, Grace went on to couple up with Konnor, then Blade, Harry and finally Reuben, who she has described as being, "exactly what I've been looking for".
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Speaking on her previous connections in the villa Grace said:
"I went in and coupled up with Joey which was a past relationship that I’d had.
"I never knew which way it was going to go between us.
"As soon as I entered the Villa it was apparent that there were still feelings there.
"I think I was only in a couple with Joey for a week before I was coupled up with Konnor which was a friendship thing from the offset.
"When I went off to Casa I explored connections there and brought Blade back to the main Villa which was great, there was definitely attraction there, but it just wasn’t meant to be.
"I was then single for a while until Reuben came in, but was stolen by Harry.
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"It's been quite the journey being in six couples but I gave it my best shot and left with the best guy.
"Reuben is stunning and has the best personality, he’s exactly what I’ve been looking for."
After being voted the least likely couple to work on the outside Grace spoke exclusively to ITV saying the two have already made plans:
"We are going to take every day as it comes but I’m going to go down to Surrey and he’s also planning to visit me in Manchester.
"I can’t wait for us to have date night and meet the rest of each other's families.
"We are in a really good place and love being around each other so I’m excited to see where things go for us."
Summarising her Love island experience the model said:
"I feel good about leaving the Villa, it’s been a rocky road but I’m pleased with how I handled everything as gracefully as I possibly could, it’s been an incredible experience and I’ve loved every second of it.
"I’m leaving with what I came in for with Reuben, and to make it to the final week with all of the other Islanders is amazing."
The Love Island 2024 final will air on ITV2 on Monday 29th July at 9pm.
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Episodes of Love Island air at 9pm from Sunday to Friday on ITV2.
On Saturdays a highlights show is aired instead of the main programme.
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The famous ITV reality show is filmed in a villa on the Spanish island of Majorca.
Love Island is once again hosted by Maya Jama, who started presenting the show in 2023.
Love Island line-up 2024
Love Island is back on the box with a batch of sexy islanders all looking for love this summer.
The Girls
- Mimii Ngulube - Student nurse Mimii Ngulube has swapped Portsmouth for Majorca.
- Nicole Samuel - Account manager and former champion dancer Nicole Samuel is a 2024 Islander.
- Jessica Spender - Casa Amor stunner Jess is a fashion designer.
- Grace Jackson - Joey Essex's ex and model Grace Jackson entered as a bombshell.
- Matilda Draper - Christian Matilda Draper has a Bible text tattoo
- Jessy Potts - Brand Partnerships Associate Jessy Potts entered as a bombshell
The Boys
- Reuben Collins - Bombshell Reuben Collins is a semi-pro footballer.
- Joshua Oyinsan - 6 foot 5 hunk Joshua Oyinsan has worked as Paul Pogba's body double.
- Joey Essex - Towie legend and reality star OG Joey Essex was a surprise bombshell.
- Ciaran Davies - Welsh rugby hunk Ciaran Davies is in the plush villa.
- Sean Stone - Sean Stone runs a sweet firm and is hoping he is just as sweet with the ladies.
- Ayo Odukoya - Ayo Odukoya is a footballer and former model.
- Konnor Ewudzi - Model and rugby player Konnor Ewudzi entered as a bombshell in June.
Dumped:
- Harry Baker - 6’4 tattooed hunk Harry Baker time on the show was cut brutally short.
- Lola Deluca - Model Lola Deluca set her sights on Joey Essex but was dumped after less than a week.
- Konnor Ewudzi - Model and rugby player Konnor Ewudzi entered as a bombshell in June and was dumped on July 17.
- Lolly Hart - Air hostess Lolly Hart's time in the villa was short but sweet after she was dumped after less than a week.
- Jess White - Shop manager Jess White from Stockport was dumped in week six along with three others.
- Hugo Godfroy - Casa Amor hunk Hugo Godfroy is an electrician who was evicted in week six.
- Emma Milton - Casa Amor bombshell Emma Milton left along with Jess and Hugo.
- Blade Siddiqi - Casa Amor bombshell Blade Siddiqi was also dumped in week six.
- Wil Anderson - Bombshell Wil Anderson was dumped in week six.
- Ellie Jackson - Casa Amor girl Ellie Jackson didn't last long
- Trey Norman - Insurance Broker Trey Norman.
- Casa Amor girls - Lucy Graybill, Ruby Dale and Diamanté Laiva,
- Casa Amor boys - Lionel Awundu, Moziah Pinder, Jake Spivey and Joel Kirby.
- Harriett Blackmore - Harriet Blackmore is good pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker.
- Ronnie Vint - Ronnie Vint - who is best mates with Olivia Attwood's hubby Bradley Dack - left with Harriett.
- Omar Nyame - PE Teacher Omar Nyame left along with Tiffany after being voted off by his fellow islanders.
- Tiffany Leighton - Week four saw HR Coordinator Tiffany Leighton leave the island.
- Samantha Kenny - Liverpool lass Samantha Kenny, 27, was fourth to exit the villa.
- Munveer Jabbal - Londoner Munveer Jabbal was dumped from the island on Day 10.
- Patsy Field - The Sun revealed how Love Island had signed stunning Patsy Field, who is an influencer with a disability, but she too exited on Day 10.
- Sam Taylor - Hairdresser Sam Taylor was first to go after Joey Essex stole his girl.
Quit:
- Uma Jammeh - VIP host and model Uma Jammeh entered the villa as a bombshell but quit the show after her man Wil was dumped.
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