Love Island contestant Ellie Chadwick exits before finale

Ellie Chadwick, a 24-year-old contestant from West Lothian, Scotland, has voluntarily left the ITV dating show "Love Island" just days before its scheduled finale. Her emotional departure aired during the episode broadcast on Thursday, July 16, 2026, following the dumping of her partner, Finley Maddock, from the villa.

Chadwick decided to exit after Finley was voted out by fellow Islanders during a dramatic double dumping. She stated that with Finley gone, her chance of finding a match on the show was over, and she saw no reason to stay. In a social media post the following day, she called the experience "unforgettable" and expressed gratitude for the support she received from viewers.

The couple's relationship had been a central storyline of the season but faced significant strain after the arrival of a new contestant, Elicia Bailey, which created a love triangle. While they had recently reconciled on screen, their bond was further tested during a villa challenge on Wednesday, July 15. In the anonymous "If You Know, You Know" game, it was revealed that Finley had privately confided in other male contestants that he was feeling "a bit bored" in his relationship with Chadwick.