THE HEART RATE CHALLENGE RAISES PULSES FOR SOME AND TEMPERS FOR OTHERS
That night Catherine gets a surprise text…
“Islanders, it’s time to get each other’s hearts racing in tonight's boys vs girls challenge #SwayandSlay #HeartWorkPaysOff”
It’s time for another heart rate challenge and both teams give it their all with some cheeky performances.
Getting ready, Ekin declares: “I’m gonna kiss everyone, I’m Ekin-Su!”
But after Elma points out it’s not a kissing challenge, Ekin-Su mouths to her: “I’m not gonna snog your man.”
Down at the firepit, it’s the girls first as Gabby wows the boys with her look and moves, Catherine dons a cat-like outfit much to Omar’s delight and Grace leaves Luca speechless with her naughty angel get up. Harriett, dressed in a white lacey outfit, shows off her flexibility dropping into the splits, as Danielle makes a point to tease Curtis before walking away. Elma and Tina get past their nerves but it’s Ekin-Su that gives a finale to remember.
But in the heat of the moment, Ekin-Su pecks Sammy, which doesn’t go down well with Elma.
The boys are next with Casey giving an animalistic performance in his signature speedos, Sammy wows Elma as a builder as he skips Ekin-Su after her kiss stunt, Ronnie has a wardrobe malfunction and can’t rip off his trousers much to the girls’ amusement and Luca is a lifeguard ready to rescue Grace. Omar is a fireman focussed on Catherine and Ron the lumberjack shows Danielle some attention. Meanwhile, Curtis is back in THAT signature samba outfit, giving a dazzling dance performance before things get heated with Ekin-Su.
At the results, some Islanders are delighted by whose heart was raised by whom, while others are left green with envy. For one couple in particular there could be trouble in paradise….
SEALED WITH A KISS: EKIN-SU’S ACTIONS UPSET ELMA
After the results have been announced, Elma tells Catherine: “Do you not think it’s mad she [Ekin-Su] kissed him [Sammy]?...it’s just weird if you’re gonna kiss one kiss all, but you went out of your way to kiss Sammy...it made me feel weird about her.”
Catherine calls Ekin-Su over and she says: “I didn’t snog him, I just pecked him…I didn’t think that much of it…it’s not that deep.”
Elma responds: “To me it is that deep because he’s the only person that you kissed out of everyone, apart from Curtis.”
Ekin-su says: “I’m sorry if it’s come across like that or if you feel a certain way…you’re right to be upset with me…”
Elma feels hurt at Ekin-Su’s actions, will she forgive and forget or could this be the end of their friendship?
RON BIDS THE VILLA AND THE ISLANDERS FAREWELL AS HE’S READY TO MOVE ON
Later that night Ron gathers the boys as they’re getting ready to tell them he’s made a decision about his time in the Villa.
Ron admits: “My time is done…”
The boys are shocked with Sammy telling him: “You’re going to be very missed.”
Ron then gathers everyone at the firepit and tells all of his fellow Islanders: “I just don’t know whether that person is gonna come in for me…”
How will the rest of the Islanders react to his news?
Written by TomSouthwell on Feb 3, 2025