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What happened on Love Island last night? Recap as twins Eve and Jess whip up a storm

Identical twin Eve and Jess rocked up last minute to add some much-needed drama (Picture: ITV2)

Love Island returned to our screens last night (Sunday, January 12) - this time with a brand new host in the form of Laura Whitmore and a lavish new villa in South Africa.

Also new to this year's winter edition of the ITV2 show is a fresh batch of contestants, who are hoping to find love and make it all the way to the final.

After a steady start of getting to know the newbies and seeing them pair up, the show's producers dropped a massive bombshell on the villa, as they introduced identical twins, Eve and Jess.

For those who didn't manage to watch last night's episode, here's a recap of the main action...

What happened on Love Island last night?

  • The first Islanders to enter the Cape Town villa were Paige Turley and Siânnise Fudge

  • New host Laura Whitmore made a great first impression as she took over at the helm from Caroline Flack

  • The rest of the women arrived, before the first lad, Nas, made his entrance. In a savage turn of events, none of the girls stepped forward for him

  • Nas then decided to couple up with Siânnise

  • Scaffolder Callum then entered the villa and partnered up with Shaughna - who was more than delighted with his decision

  • Ollie was next to arrive, choosing to couple up with Lewis Capaldi's ex, Paige Turley

  • Despite saying he'd pick Paige in his Love Island promo vid, Connor decided to pick Rochelle Humes' sister, Sophie

  • Police officer Mike also made quite the impression when he swaggered into the villa, with Leanne finally stepping forward for someone

  • The girls and guys then shared awkward embraces, as they wandered off to get to know each other better

Laura Whitmore was a hit with fans (ITV)
  • While most of the ladies are happy with their partners, Siânnise and Paige have expressed they're not feeling romantic connections with Nas and Ollie

  • Connor then pulled Sophie for a chat on the day bed, hoping his veneers would dazzle her - and for a moment it looked as though the couple would kiss

  • Then, in true Love Island fashion, everyone started sharing stories about their love lives - with Connor admitting that he once had a threesome with two girls. This did not go down well with Sophie, and the pair granted viewers the first domestic of the season

  • Just when we thought it was plain sailing, Shaugna got a text saying two bombshells were on their way. Enter: identical twins, Eve and Jess

  • The twins have to decide who to couple up with which will mean stealing two guys who are currently partnered up - leaving the women vulnerable
  • Judging from the preview clip of Monday's episode, it looks as though Eve and Jess might fall out over the decision

Who coupled up with who?

  • Connor and Sophie
  • Nas and Siânnise
  • Callum and Shaughna
  • Ollie and Paige
  • Mike and Leanne

How long is Love Island on for?

While ITV2 has yet to confirm the finale date, they have stated the show will run for around 6 weeks, like its summer version.

Love Island continues on ITV2 at 9pm.

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