Harrison Solomon quits Love Island UK villa after emotional breakdown amid love triangle fallout

Love Island UK season 12 has seen another dramatic twist, as contestant Harrison Solomon officially quit the villa following a tearful breakdown. In a Sun exclusive published on July 18, 2025, it was confirmed that the 22-year-old footballer left the show after several emotionally charged days involving Islanders Toni Laites and Lauren Wood.

Harrison, originally from Derby and based in Miami, had been at the center of one of the season’s most tense love triangles. After going back and forth between Toni and Lauren, his actions led to multiple arguments and emotional fallout in the villa. The situation intensified when he asked Toni to recouple with him—just a day after becoming intimate with Lauren.

According to The Sun, Harrison left the villa late Thursday night after speaking with ITV’s duty of care team. A source told the outlet,

“Everyone was so shocked and people were crying and hugging him.”

His departure followed a public perception challenge where Islanders were ranked in categories like “biggest game player” and “most one-sided relationship.” Harrison and Toni were named repeatedly, which reportedly added further pressure to an already-strained dynamic in Love Island UK.

Harrison’s exit in Love Island UK follows recoupling tensions and public backlash

 

 

 

 

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Harrison Solomon’s decision to quit the Love Island UK villa came after intense emotional strain surrounding the latest recoupling. Despite having slept with Lauren Wood just hours earlier, Harrison asked Toni Laites to pick him—causing emotional distress for both women. Toni’s choice to recouple with Harrison shocked many in the villa, especially after she had previously told Lauren,

“He’s all yours, girlfriend. I’m removing myself from this.”

After the ceremony, Toni accused Harrison of making her “look stupid,” especially after catching him complimenting Lauren’s red bikini and allowing her to floss his teeth. These moments suggested that Harrison was not fully committed to either connection, creating further emotional confusion in Love Island UK.

A source told The Sun,

“It’s been a momentous few days for Harrison and ultimately he has decided to quit.”

ITV’s duty of care team worked with Harrison to ensure he was supported before he left to return home. The exit came just after a challenge where the public voted on categories such as “which couple is coasting,” “who is the biggest game player,” and “who is in the most one-sided relationship.”

Harrison and Toni were frequently named in the top three, along with couples like Dejon and Meg, and Harry and Helena. These rankings added more tension to an already fragile environment, amplifying the pressure on Harrison in the days leading up to his exit.

Harrison’s time on the show had already sparked debate among fans, many of whom had criticized his behavior and called it “manipulative” or “snaky.” His departure marks the end of one of the season’s most controversial storylines.

What Harrison’s departure means for Love Island UK villa dynamics?

Harrison’s sudden exit has changed the mood in the Love Island UK villa. His departure came just before the Casa Amor twist, where six new girls joined the show. With things already tense, the Islanders now face even more changes.

Lauren Wood was deeply affected. She had been close to Harrison just a day before he asked Toni to recouple with him. Feeling hurt and confused, she told him:

“I can’t keep doing this. I don’t deserve to be disrespected in that way,” she said.

Toni is now single in the villa and could be at risk during the next recoupling. The recent public challenge, where she and Harrison were voted negatively by viewers, has added more pressure.

The new Casa Amor arrivals include Emma Munro, Lucy Quinn, Yasmin Broom, Andrada Pop, Rheo Parnell, and Lauren Wood. The show teased the twist by saying, “Amor the merrier,” hinting at more drama ahead.

Stay tuned for more updates.