Love Island is about to celebrate its 10th anniversary and it appears 10 years in the show is still making history. In a first for the ITV2 show late last night (3 June) it was confirmed one of the Islanders from the initial lineup announced earlier that day had already been axed from the upcoming series.
ITV confirmed Kyle Ashman would no longer be taking part in series 12 in a short statement: "For personal reasons, Kyle will not be entering the Love Island Villa as planned."
It was revealed by The Sun Ashman had previously been arrested on suspicion of a machete attack. Back in February this year a man was attacked at a wake with a machete, after a number of individuals stormed the event. Ashman was one of two individuals questioned over the event, however the police confirmed to The Sun the matter had been investigated and the pair were released with no further action.
Ashman has since issued a statement, telling the Daily Mail: "I fully cooperated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident. I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation."
In the 10 years since the show began, Ashman has quite literally had the shortest appearance on the series. However, he's not alone as over the years there's been many micro visits to the Villa. From around twenty minutes to less than 48 hours, there's been some noticeable short stints, and we've rounded up the shortest.
The shortest Love Island appearances of all time
Shannon Singh - three days
When Shannon entered the villa on day one of season seven back in 2021 everyone was convinced she was going to be the 'it' girl of the season. However, she made history by getting the earliest dumping of the show.
It was the third day when now Love Island legend Chloe Burrows entered the Villa. On Chloe's first day she was told to pick a boy to couple up with. She chose Aaron who was with Shannon at the time. After Chloe picked Aaron, Shannon received a text saying she had been dumped from the Island. Savage.
John and Tony Alberti - three days
All the way back in season one, Love Island casts twins John and Tony. The pair entered the Villa early on Day 3, however just 72 hours later they were dumped from the Island after failing to make a connection.
Kieran Nicholls and Idris Virgo - three days
These two came, saw, dressed as firemen and left. Yep, back in series four in 2018, Kieran and Idris were late arrival bombshells so they didn't stand much of a chance. After failing to form any connections they were dumped together just three days after they arrived together.
Ollie Williams - three days
Ollie stared in the first series of Winter Love Island, but clearly didn't like the South African sun as he chose to quit the Villa just three days into his stay.
He said he realised he still had feelings for his ex-girlfriend Laura, and it was clearly the right decision as the pair are now married.
David Salako - two days
David arrived for the second Winter Love Island series in 2023, but didn't stay for long. He entered alongside Zara Lackenby-Brown on Day 3, but while Zara went onto stay for a few more weeks, David was dumped just two days into his stay after he failed to make a connection with any of the Islanders.
Chuggs Wallis - two days
Chuggs first appeared on Love Island back in 2021 in season seven. However, just as he arrived so two did new bombshell Rachel Finni who was tasked with picking between Chuggs and Brad. After she picked Brad, it meant Chuggs was dumped from the Island.
Chuggs managed to stay slightly longer when he appeared on Love Island All Stars this year, where he appeared for a full week, but still didn't manage to make a connection.
James Khan - two days
Back in series two James had one of the shortest stints on the series. He entered on day 18 and expressed his interest in Kady McDermott, who was not interested and two days later James was out.
Georgia Townend - two days
Season seven had quite it's fair share of short appearances, and the shortest of these goes to Georgia Townend. She arrived on Love Island on day 23 and tried to crack on with Hugo Hammond.
However, Hugo wasn't really interested and so with no other connections forming, Georgia left the villa during a dumping on day 25.
Ben Porter and Poppy Farnan - 1 day
Ben and Poppy arrived towards the end of series one on day 32 and less than 24 hours later they were dumped from the Island.
Oliver Maxwell Fernandez - 1 day
Ok so does anyone recognise this guy? He appeared in season two and arrived on day 30 and was then dumped a day later.
Malia Arkian - less than a few hours
Up until Kyle Ashman, Malia held the title for shortest Love Island appearance of all time. She arrived for season two and took Scott Thomas on a date. When they returned to the villa, Malia met Kady who Scott was getting to know. The pair got into an altercation after Malia believed Kady had split wine on her on purpose, the altercation got physical and Malia was removed from the Billa.
Love Island begins on 9th June on ITV2 and ITVX
![from lifted entertainmentlove island all stars: sr3, ep39 on itv2 and itvxpictured: samie, ciaran.this photograph is (c) itv and can only be reproduced for editorial purposes directly in connection with the programme or event mentioned above, or itv plc. this photograph must not be manipulated [excluding basic cropping] in a manner which alters the visual appearance of the person photographed deemed detrimental or inappropriate by itv plc picture publicity. this photograph must not be syndicated to any other company, publication or website, or permanently archived, without the express written permission of itv picture publicity. full terms and conditions are available on the website www.itv.com/presscentre/itvpictures/terms](https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod/images/010ce250-40cb-4b1b-a8ef-7c4155409365.jpg?crop=0.564xw:1.00xh;0.202xw,0&resize=360:* "Love Island All Stars")
