Every series of Love Island has to be kicked off with a brutal dumping. The ITV bosses need to remind us every series that they're more than capable of wielding the axe and dumping someone who looks set to be that series's star Islander.
Love Island 2021's Shannon Singh had only just scraped the surface before she was kicked off the Island in what is still remembered as a particularly speedy dump. She lasted just 48 hours in the villa, but many other had the same fate. Malia Arkian lasted just an hour back in Love Island 2016, and Jake Cornish chose to leave All Stars after just a couple of days. This isn't even touching on all those nameless faceless Casa Amor Islanders who basically just walk around in the background before being sent home.
Love Island 2024 was no exception, with hunky hair stylist Sam Taylor dumped from the villa after just two days in the villa.
So who is Sam, the Islander ripped away from our screens far too soon? Here's everything you need to know about him.
Who is Sam Taylor?
Sam was one of the first 12 contestants to enter the Love Island 2024 villa.
What is Sam Taylor's job?
Before entering the villa, Sam worked as a hair stylist. He admitted that his job might be his secret "advantage" as he can get to know the girls why doing their hair, but sadly he didn't get much time in the villa to do that.
How old is Sam Taylor?
Sam is 23 years old.
Where is Sam Taylor from?
Sam is from Chesterfield.
When was Sam Taylor dumped from Love Island?
Sam was sent home after just 48 hours in the villa when celebrity bombshell Joey Essex chose to couple up with Sam's then partner, Samantha Kenny. In fairness, Sam and Samantha were both put in fifth place in the boyfriend and girlfriend material rankings and they failed to spark a connection, so who knows how long they really would have lasted.
It sounds like the barber isn’t holding a grudge though as he’s admitted there’s “no hard feelings” towards Joey.
“It was so nice to meet him, he’s such a big character, it was great getting to know him,” Sam said after leaving the villa.
“Ultimately, he had to do what he had to do which didn’t work in my favour but no hard feelings.”
Does Sam Taylor have an Instagram account?
He does, you can follow him at @samtaylorhair now that he's back in control of his account.
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Sarah O'Byrne has been writing for Closer since the summer of 2023, but has been watching Love Island since day one so she considers herself something of an expert.