Love Island’s Food Challenge Is Too Much For Fans To Stomach

There was an unwelcome visitor for many Love Island fans during Monday’s episode, after the infamous food-swapping challenge made its return. 

Many viewers of the ITV2 reality show could not stomach the sight of the Islanders’ latest antics, as they faced the Spit The Roast trial. 

The challenge saw each of the couples being tasked with assembling a roast dinner from separate ingredients without using their hands.

The Love Islanders during the Spit The Roast challenge

This meant the Islanders therefore had to swap items like vegetables and gravy by spitting them into each other’s mouths. 

With slow-mo shots of the heaving, projectiling and the spitting of food, it really wasn’t what many wanted to watch…

Many also pointed out that the challenge felt “tone deaf” given the on-going pandemic – although, we should point out that the Islanders are regularly tested for Covid.

Elsewhere in the episode, Rachel Finni was dumped from the Island after the latest recoupling.

She had to leave the villa after newcomer Teddy Soares decided to couple up with Faye Winter.

Rachel was dumped from the villa

She said: “I genuinely feel like I had a connection with Teddy and I was excited to see where it went so it was definitely surprising.

“But I’m so excited for Faye and I’m happy she’s finally got a guy she’s into and she can continue her journey.”

Teddy and Faye were later seen sharing their first proper kiss on the terrace. 

Love Island continues on Tuesday at 9pm on ITV2. 

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Ranvir Singh And Susanna Reid Moved To Tears During Discussion About Racism And White Privilege

Good Morning Britain presenters Ranvir Singh and Susanna Reid were both moved to tears during a discussion about racism and white privilege in Tuesday’s live show.

The ITV breakfast show featured a conversation about the wave of racist remarks England players Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho have been subjected to in recent days.

Reflecting on Marcus Rashford’s recent Twitter post, in which he apologised for his performance in Sunday night’s England match but insisted he would “never apologise for who I am or where I come from”, Susanna began: “In all the sewer of nasty stuff… I hope that they realise how many people love them, are proud of them, and how many people they’ve inspired.”

Ranvir Singh on Tuesday's edition of Good Morning Britain

She then turned her attention to a letter to Marcus from a nine-year-old fan named Dexter, which the footballer shared on his Twitter page on Monday evening.

Dexter’s letter reads: “Dear Marcus Rashford, I hope you won’t be sad for long, because you are such a good person. Last year, you inspired me to help those less fortunate. Then last night you inspired me again to always be brave. I’m proud of you, you’ll always be a hero.” 

Susanna was audibly emotional as she read the letter, stating: “I hope Marcus feels everything that’s coming through from this letter and from all the messages of support.” 

Co-presenter Ranvir then said through tears: “That’s England. Dexter is England, right?”

“And Marcus Rashford, and Tyrone Mings and Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka and every single member of that squad,” Susanna agreed.

When co-anchor Richard Madeley urged Ranvir to “dry your eyes”, she then explained: “No… the thing is, it goes to the heart of what we want for our children. My son, going to school, he’s talked about racism that he’s faced.

“You think about it all the time, and you’re privileged if you don’t have to think about it, and the only time you think about it is when one of your heroes is suffering.”

“That’s the definition of white privilege,” Susanna said.

Susanna Reid was full of praise for the England squad

Despite the torrent of online abuse, the England squad have also received a wave of support, including from celebrities like Lewis Hamilton, Naomi Campbell and a number of key figures in the football community.

Good Morning Britain airs every weekday from 6am on ITV.

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These Kids’ Beautiful Notes To Rashford, Saka and Sancho Will Give You Hope

When Marcus Rashford took to social media on Monday night to say he was “sorry” for missing his penalty, the England star was flooded with support and messages of “no apologies needed”.

There was also condemnation of the horrific racist abuse he and teammates Bukayo Saka and Jadon Sancho received in the aftermath of Sunday’s final.

“The messages I have received today have been positively overwhelming,” Rashford wrote in his heartfelt note, in which he said he would never apologise for who he is and where he comes from. “The communities that always wrapped their arms around me continue to hold me up,” he said.

He also shared three notes that he had received from school children since the game, including one from Dexter, aged 9, who wrote that he hoped Rashford wouldn’t be sad for too long. “Last year you inspired me to help people less fortunate. Then last night, you inspired me again, to always be brave.”

Dexter isn’t the only one who has written to the England squad. Unsurprisingly, school children across the country were talking about football – and racism – on Monday morning along with everyone else.

Thousands have since written letters to Rashford, Saka and Sancho, Gareth Southgate and the team, putting things better than we possibly could.

‘It means the world to us that you tried’

‘Don’t let the bullies hurt you’

‘You were upset you didn’t win but it’s okay’

‘Don’t listen to the people saying unkind things’

‘I hope you had fun … I am so proud of you’

‘Tell yourself we have made history’

‘What is most important is you tried your best’

‘Our team is more bright than a rainbow and sun combined’

‘Thank you for all our dinners’

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