Love Island UK 2025 has started with explosive drama, unexpected twists, and a cast already stirring up headlines. From the first coupling to shocking dumpings and bombshell arrivals, the villa has become a pressure cooker of flirtation, strategy, and emotional fireworks. However, one of the islanders, who grabbed attention with his laid-back vibe and sarcastic humor, was Blu Chegini.
Blu entered the Love Island UK villa with confident charm and a quirky backstory. While some found it cheeky and authentic, others felt it overshadowed his personality. Blu came in determined to find love, but despite his good looks and charisma, he struggled to form a meaningful connection.
Blu became the first male islander to be voted off Love Island UK
It happened in last night’s episode of Love Island UK, which aired June 13. During the Day 4 recoupling, the girls made their selections, leaving both Blu and Shea Mannings unexpectedly single. A shocking text then disrupted the villa: Blu and Shea had to decide between themselves who would leave.
Neither budged as Blu insisted he deserved time to build a bond, while Shea countered that he’d already had a chance with Shakira. Their deadlock escalated into a tense showdown around the fire pit.
Since neither candidate would step aside, the fate of the two singles was handed to the remaining couples. After deliberation, the islanders opted to save Shea, citing that he had joined later and thus deserved more time to forge a connection. The decision cleared the path for Blu’s exit, marking him as the season’s first male departure.
Blu accepted the outcome with visible disappointment. He silently packed his belongings and acknowledged, “It was his time to leave” before walking out through the front door (via Sun). His calm exit masked the emotional weight of the twist, which has already been dubbed “savage” by both fans and media.
What led to Blu’s elimination in Love Island UK?
On launch night, Blu sparked immediate controversy by revealing his mother owns a s*x shop, and casually mentioning he received free adult products from her business (via Sun). While some found the revelation oddly charming, many viewers were left uncomfortable. It quickly overshadowed his introduction and turned the audience off before he could make a genuine connection.
During the same episode, Blu was asked to describe Alima, who was his partner at the time, but gave a generic response: “All the girls are beautiful.” No compliment specific to Alima, no spark (via Sun). This led to immediate backlash. It painted him as aloof, emotionally unavailable, and potentially uninterested in building romance.
Beyond one-off moments, Blu’s behavior was seen as “rude” and lacking substance. Fans accused him of being fake and rude, and many demanded he be removed to “save” Alima and keep their partner in the villa.
Additionally, when Shakira’s original coupling ceremony unfolded, she overlooked Blu, ignoring any romantic spark between them. This early dismissal made it tricky for Blu to forge a strong connection, putting them on unequal footing from the start. Shakira, as she was left single, later appeared focused on securing her spot in the villa rather than pursuing a deep bond with Blu.
She pursued options with multiple men, including Harry, Conor, and Blu, but didn’t feel a strong pull toward them. Blu, meanwhile, seemed more interested in finding a stable partner than engaging in this game of musical chairs. When Shakira began courting Blu among others, the chemistry never quite sparked.
After Blu and Shea failed to come to an agreement, the other Islanders voted that Blu’s time in the Villa was up and he has therefore been dumped from the Island 💗 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/7kRKBq1Dyb
— Love Island (@LoveIsland) June 13, 2025
By Day 4, during the first recoupling, Shakira had already tried for Harry and then for Ben, leaving little emotional space for Blu. From shaky chemistry and mixed intentions to poor timing and ruthless twists, Blu never had the emotional runway needed for his budding connection to grow with Shakira.
Though Blu exited quietly, his presence left behind divided opinions; some fans believed he never got a fair chance, while others argued his attitude kept him from making genuine bonds. Whether love eluded him or the game moved too fast, Blu’s brief time in the villa proved that one bold entrance doesn’t always guarantee a lasting impression.
Love Island UK is now streaming on Hulu in the US.
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