EXCLUSIVE: Love Island’s Samira Mighty reveals the REAL reason Dr Alex is struggling in the villa

Dr Alex and Samira Mighty

by Eden-Olivia Lord |
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In an exclusive interview with Closer Online, Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster have opened up about Dr Alex and Alexandra's relationship

He's been in the villa for sevens weeks and it's safe to say that Dr Alex George has struggled like hell trying to find his dream girl.

He was the first boy in the villa but none of the girls picked him and then after he paired up with Laura Anderson, she chose Wes Nelson. He was then partnered up with Samira Mighty however they decided to remain in their couple as friends until they found The One.

Megan Hanson Barton then mugged him off by kissing Eyal Booker, Ellie Brown chose Charlie Brake over him but then his luck changed when bombshell Alexandra Cane walked into the villa and picked him over newbies Idris Virgo and Kieran Nicholls.

Check out: What all the Love Island stars were doing before they went into the villa

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Adam Collard1 of 38
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Adam Collard

Before going on the show and dating Kendall, Rosie, Megan, Zara and Darylle, Adam was just a 22-year-old personal trainer and gym director from Newcastle.

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Dani Dyer

Her dad is the infamous Danny Dyer - aka Mick Carter - but Dani, who has found love with Jack Fincham, is a 21-year-old barmaid from East London.The Dyer family have left London behind and have moved into a proper swanky Essex home.

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Dr. Alex George

He was unlucky in love during his time in the villa until Alexandra caught eye, but outside, Dr Alex is living his best life as a 27-year-old A&E doctor from Carmarthen, West Wales.

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Eyal Booker

After leaving the villa Eyal said he wants to kickstart his music career but before becoming a reality TV star, the 22-year-old was a model from London.

Hayley Hughes5 of 38
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Hayley Hughes

She infamously didn't know what Brexit was (remember: does that mean we won't have any trees?) but Hayley is actually a 21-year-old model from Liverpool.

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Jack Fincham

He's fallen in love with Dani Dyer but outside of villa Jack is a 26-year-old stationery sales manager from Kent.Yup. He sells pens.

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Kendall Rae-Knight

She was the first to leave the villa after Adam shockingly picked Rosie over her. Kendall is a 26-year-old retail manager from Blackpool.

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Laura Anderson

Laura knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it and it's no wonder, she's a 29-year-old cabin crew member from Stirling in Scotland.

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Niall Aslam

Niall surprised everyone when he quit the show after a few weeks but, later, he bravely spoke out and revealed he has Asperger syndrome.We miss seeing him on our TV screens and wonder if the 23-year-old student and construction worker from Coventry will go back to his day job?

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Samira Mighty

Before going on Love Island 22-year-old Samira was a West End performerfrom London. During her time in the villa it was reported that she was 'being sued' for quitting her theatre role just days before joining the show. She's now in a relationship with Frankie Foster, who she met in the villa.

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Wes Nelson

He dated Laura and swiftly (literally the exact same day) Wes moved onto his now girlfriend Megan. Outside of the villa the 20 year old is a electrical and nuclear systems design engineer from Staffordshire. Surprised? We were.

Rosie Williams12 of 38
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Rosie Williams

Despite being unlucky in love with Adam, who left her for Zara his now-girlfriend, Rosie is a 26-year-old solicitor from South Wales.

Georgia Steel13 of 38
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Georgia Steel

She caused a lot of drama in the villa and it shouldn't come as a surprise because Georgia is a 20-year-old performing arts student from York.

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Josh Denzel

After moving on from Georgia in Casa Amor with Kaz Crossley, viewers were less than impressed with Josh (we don't blame them tbh). However, he's now happily in a relationship with Kaz and fun fact - Josh is a 26-year-old sports presenter from North London.

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Megan Barton Hanson

She's been branded Muggy Megan following her time in the villa, but outside Love Island she's a 24-year-old model from Essex. During his career outside the villa, Alex actually kissed Megan during a music video.

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Charlie Frederick

He wasn't on the show that long following his "relationship" with Hayley but outside the villa Charlie is a 23-year-old model from Plymouth.

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Zara McDermott

She managed to turn bad boy Adam into her actual boyfriend AND he confessed he loved her on national TV. During one of her first scenes on Love Island Zara, who is 21 years old, revealed she's a government advisor from Essex.

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Ellie Brown

She's cute and fiery (remember that row she had with Georgia?) but Ellie is actually a 20 year old business development manager from Newcastle.

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Jordan Adefeyisan

He wasn't in the villa long (bless him) but Jordan is a 23-year-old model from Stockport.

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Kazimir Crossley

Kazimir is a 23-year-old make-up artist from London and has actually worked with Stormzy and former Love Island stars Chris Hughes and Kem Cetinay.

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Frankie Foster

He's now coupled up with Samira outside the villa, but before it all started, Frankie was a 22-year-old business management student and fitness coach from Cheltenham.

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Darylle Sargeant

She comforted Adam shortly after Zara left but it wasn't to last. Nevertheless Darylle is a 24-year-old eyebrow technician from Watford.

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Dean Overson

Poor Dean didn't find love in the villa (Megan picked Alex over him) but he's a 25-year-old a car sales executive from Burnley, if you're interested.

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Charlie Williams

We really thought Adam would pick Charlie to go back to the villa but if you fancy dating the 24-year-old bombshell she's a tanning shop assistant from Bath.

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Charlie Brake

Charlie is currently in a couple with Ellie and one thing we'll never forget about the 23 year old was when he revealed that he doesn't have to work. He's a socialite from Chelsea in London, with a very fancy house and multiple cars.

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Savanna Darnell

She wasn't on the show for that long but Savannah, who lived in Casa Amor, is a 22-year-old singer and dancer from Sheffield.

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Alex Miller

He came into the villa and was on a mission to couple up with Megan. Unfortunately Alex was booted out of the villa (and Megan moved quickly on to Wes) but he's still a 28-year-old structural glazier from Essex.

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Grace Wardle

After her rocky time with Dr Alex and then getting to know new Jack, Grace was forced to leave the villa because she didn't get enough public votes. During her time on the show she said she'd like to work in a hospital but the 25 year old is actually a hairdresser from London.

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Jack Fowler

He's arguably one of the hottest Love Island contestants from this series (if not ever). Jack is also a 22-year-old semi-professional footballer from London.

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Ellie Jones

Jack's ex-fling Ellie came into the villa and caused a stir with our favourite Love Island couple but she's actually a 22-year-old customer service and office administrator from Kent.

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Alexandra Cane

Make-up artist Alexandra, 27, is from Hertfordshire. Since joining the villa, she has caused a few heads to turn, but is currently very happy with Dr Alex.

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Idris Virgo

He told Laura it was Jack who kissed Georgia (LIAR) but we're hoping no one tries to fight 25-year-old Idris because he's actually a professional boxer from Birmingham.

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Kieran Nicholls

He may have joined the villa with Idris but Kieran is not a professional boxer, instead the 26 year old is a personal trainer from London.

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Josh Mair

Josh, 21, is a professional DJ and, wait for it, bodybuilder. He says: "I DJ'ed at Zoo Project, I played on their boat party in Ibiza this summer. I've played at Birmingham musical festivals in the same line up as Stormzy."

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Laura Crane

New Laura is a 23-year-old professional surfer who's been breaking waves since she was 16. She has represented the Great Britain team and taken part in the qualifying world series two year years running. Impressive.

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Paul Knops

Otherwise known as Cool Paul, Paul Knops is the Love Island contestant who has actually SNOGGED Britney Spears. He used to be a carpenter and is now a model. Paul hails from the seaside town of Bournemouth.

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Stephanie Lam

Steph is an account manager from Hertfordshire. She says about herself: "Personality-wise, I am always up for a laugh and a bit of fun. I am a very affectionate person and I'm a loyal friend and also girlfriend."

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Sam Bird

Sam, 25, now Georgia Steel's other half, is a fitness entrepreneur and personal trainer from Norwich. He's no stranger to the spotlight, having trained Georgia Toffolo, or 'Toff' from Made in Chelsea, before she went on I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here 2018. Sam is the head trainer at the Core Fitness gym in Norwich.

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Since then, he's done a complete U-turn and told Alexandra that he doesn't want to move at "a pace that's too quick".

He even went on to say: "Someone coming in like Laura [Crane] who probably is quite my type has made me realise I don't want to rush into a decision."

Love Island Dr Alex and Alexandra split
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It appeared that the pair managed to get their relationship back on track after he decided to re-couple with her but in tonight's episode it looks like it's over AGAIN. During a conversation with his best pal Jack Fincham, he admits: "I don't have the feelings that I should, at this point I'm almost being unnatural."

Oh boy...

Now Samira, who walked out of the villa after her now-boyfriend Frankie Foster was axed from the show, has revealed why her friend has been struggling in the villa - because he's too picky.

Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster
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In an exclusive interview with Closer Online she admitted she didn't think Dr Alex and Alexandra would last on the outside: "Only because they're so different.

"I was only with Alexandra for a day and she seemed bloody nice but Alex is so particular and so specific and when he gets something he's like 'yay' but then all of a sudden he's like 'Oh God I don't know if I want that'."

She even went on to admit that she would have confronted him if she was still in the villa, before adding: "When he comes out I'll have words, he listens to me."

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Samira and Frankie also admitted that Georgia Steel and Sam Bird's relationship surprised them the most, especially after Georgia went on those two dates with Jack Fowler and Sam and admitted she got on better with Jack.

However, Samira did add: "Georgia calmed down so much being with Sam. He really kind of brought her back down to Earth and was like come on G let's do this, she was really quiet and calm which was nice to see."

And speaking of that date, where Georgia and Jack kissed but have been at odds on what really happened, Frankie said he's "always backed" Jack's version on the story.

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Frankie went on to say that Georgia, "doesn't need to say [she's loyal] all the time.

"It doesn't need to be spoken about, if you like someone obviously you're going to be loyal to them and then her banging on about it with Sam or with Laura, it's irrelevant really."

He even added that the explosive row between Georgia and Ellie wasn't because the kiss, "it was over the fact that G didn't say anything."

Eek!

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.

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