Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown leaves Love Island mansion after surprise reunion

Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown has left Love Island after being left alone following a surprise reunion Wednesday night.

he, a 25-year-old Londoner, was sent home after her former partner Tom Clare chose contestant Ellie Spence to replace him.

The semi-professional footballer’s shock decision comes after he previously confided in fellow Islander Olivia Hawkins that he doesn’t like Ellie.

On the third episode of the ITV dating show, the islanders were interrupted from celebrating Tanya Manhenga’s 23rd birthday by a message announcing an unexpected reunion – revealing that a girl would abandoned immediately.

As Wednesday’s reunion drew to a close, Tom chose Ellie over Zara, telling the former he wanted to give her the chance to stay at the mansion, even if she was with “someone else”.

When she left, Zara said she felt like it was time to “go” and that she would “hug dad” when she got home.

Talking about her most recent appearance, Olivia said: “I know myself and Zara didn’t have the best trip here, we had our ups and downs.

“But I honestly think she’s a great girl and she deserves the best.”

As well as Tom and Ellie, current couples; Tanya and Shaq Muhammed, Lana Jenkins and Aaron Waters, Jessie Wynter and Will Young, Samie Elishi and Kai Fagan, Tanyel Revan and Ron Hall, and Olivia and Spencer Wilks.

Earlier in the episode, two new male bombs joined the mansion: Jordan Odofin and Casey O’Gorman.

Senior HR consultant Odofin, 28, said: “I think the other boys in the Villa should be worried about me because everyone is ready to fight.

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Casey, a 26-year-old recruitment consultant from Tring, added: “What will I bring to the Villa? Blue eyes, dimpled smile and much better talker than other boys.

“I definitely have my eye on a few girls in the Mansion.”

Love Island airs at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.