Gabriel Garland, the 24-year-old model who was removed from the Love Island villa before even entering, had been forming a strong connection with Priya Jaswal, according to fellow islanders Lola Deal and Seán Fitzgerald. In an exclusive interview after their exit, they revealed that Priya was particularly disappointed by Gabriel's sudden departure.
Gabriel's Removal and the Unseen Connection
Gabriel Garland was a Casa Amor bombshell in the 2026 series of Love Island. However, after just one day in the villa, producers removed him due to an incident from his past. He later released a video explaining the situation, stating he was disappointed because he was forming a strong connection that viewers never got to see.
Speaking to Lola and Seán after they left the villa, they confirmed that Priya Jaswal was the islander Gabriel had been getting to know. Seán shared: "Priya was getting to know Gabriel and she was like, 'It's so annoying he left' because she wanted to couple up with him."
Lola added: "I think Gabriel was one of her favourite people to come in to be fair, they were actually really cute together."
Priya's Journey After Gabriel's Exit
After Gabriel left, Priya initially coupled up with Jordon Wilson during Casa Amor. However, during Move Night, it became clear that Jordon was more interested in Jasmine Müller, leading to the end of their couple. Priya then formed a friendship couple with Aidan Murphy, which later developed into a romantic connection.
Seán noted Priya's frustration: "She was like, 'of course I'm being f----- over again' because he left. She brought it up like 10 times, I'm surprised it wasn't shown."
With Priya and Aidan now a couple, fans are left wondering how things might have differed if Gabriel had stayed. The revelation adds a new layer to the series, highlighting the impact of Gabriel's removal on the villa dynamics.
Reactions and Speculation
The news has sparked interest among Love Island viewers, who are now speculating about what could have been. Gabriel's unaired connection with Priya suggests a potential alternate storyline, and many are curious whether Aidan is aware of the bond Priya shared with Gabriel.
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