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LOVE Island viewers broke down in tears tonight as Samira made the decision to leave the show.

Earlier today, The Sun revealed that the Islander, 22, has decided to follow her heart by leaving the villa, after she was was left devastated when her partner Frankie Foster was booted off the show.

 Samira made the decision to leave the show
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Samira made the decision to leave the show

During tonight's show she broke the news to Ellie, Dani and Megan first by saying: "So my lovely beautiful girls.

"You guys know that I've had a really tough couple of days here recently and I've been umming and ahhing about leaving.

"I've not had any connection in here with anyone and I had a little taste of that with Frankie and it's gone abruptly and I think I'd always be thinking 'What if.'

"I woke up this morning and I thought 'It's my time to go. I have to do this for me. I've never felt so strong."

 Samira cried as she told her fellow Islanders
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Samira cried as she told her fellow Islanders
 Laura broke down in tears as she heard the news
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Laura broke down in tears as she heard the news

Those watching at home were really moved by the scenes, which saw all the girls cry, particularly Megan who had grown close to her.

She also had a heart to heart with Alex as he thanked her for helping him on his Love Island  journey.

One person tweeted: “Samira leaving in #loveisland . Made me cry.”

Another added: “Roaring my eyes out at #LoveIsland. Bless Samira.”

While someone else wrote: “England losing the World Cup and now Samira leaving its been an emotional two days😂😂😂 #LoveIsland.”

Meanwhile Frankie has said he can’t wait to see Samira and plans to make her his girlfriend.

 Samira left the show on tonight's episode
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Samira left the show on tonight's episode
 Samira had decided to follow her heart and go to Frankie
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Samira had decided to follow her heart and go to Frankie

He told us: “All I’m thinking about is getting to see her. I’m buzzing to see her.

“We left at a point in our relationship where we were about to turn serious.

“I do want Samira to be my girlfriend.

"I don't think her feelings towards me have changed and I only feel stronger about her. I honestly really like her."

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