Ep 9. Episode 9

Adam and Zara seem to have picked up where they left off, but the other islanders aren't so sure. Adam says he's happy to move on from his drama with Rosie, but the girls suspect he's playing the field again. Meanwhile, Josh and Georgia's relationship is starting to develop, but new boy Jack Fowler has his sights set on Georgia and isn't afraid to make it known.

In the first challenge of the episode, the islanders have to guess which islander said each of the quotes presented to them. Some of the quotes are pretty revealing, leading to some awkward situations. For example, Adam's quote about "coming back with a bang" prompts a prodding question from Laura.

Next up is the arrival of two new girls: Darylle and Ellie. Darylle catches Adam's eye, while Ellie has barely set foot in the villa before announcing that she fancies Jack. After some conversations, it seems that Adam is leaning more towards Darylle, leading Zara to worry that she might be getting the wrong impression from him. Meanwhile, Jack and his coupled-up partner Laura are feeling the pressure from Ellie's arrival, as Laura has also expressed interest in Jack in the past.

As if all this weren't enough drama, there's also a surprise recoupling thrown in. The boys have to choose which girl they want to be coupled up with, meaning that someone will be going home. Darylle and Ellie are both in the mix, as well as loyal Georgia, who is unsure where Josh's head is at after his chat with Jack.

The recoupling ceremony brings about some surprising and tense moments. Some islanders stick with their current partners, while others make a switch. Adam opts for Darylle, leaving Zara to be the girl sent home. Josh chooses to stay with Georgia, leaving Jack to be the single guy sent packing. Laura picks Jack over loyal Paul, causing shock and disappointment among the other islanders.

After the recoupling, tensions are running high. Zara's departure has hit Adam hard, and he's feeling guilty about how he treated her. Meanwhile, Laura is questioning her feelings for Jack, unsure if she made the right choice.

The next day, the islanders take part in a game of truth or dare, which leads to some hilarious and revealing moments. But the fun comes to an abrupt end when Georgia receives a text saying that she and Sam must leave the villa immediately. It turns out that the public has been voting for their favorite couples, and the two with the lowest votes were at risk of being dumped. Georgia and Sam were the unlucky ones, much to the shock and sadness of their fellow islanders.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger, as host Caroline Flack appears in the villa to reveal that the remaining islanders will soon be facing a shock twist. What could be in store for them next?