Love Island star Harriett Blackmore is filmed clashing with girls over Premier League footballer ahead of her villa entrance
Love Island star Harriett Blackmore has been filmed defending an unnamed Premier League footballer after he was accused of allegedly attacking a group of women.
The 24-year-old dancer and personal shopper is one of the 12 singletons who will enter the villa next week but fans have urged ITV to 'do better' with their lineup after the shocking footage emerged.
In the video, which has been widely circulated on social media, Harriett is seen wading in after the woman filming points at a man - who conceals his identity in a cap and hooded coat - and declares: 'You beat up my friends'.
Harriett then appears in frame to say: 'He's a Premier League football player, so please leave him alone.'
As the group of girls respond: 'I don't give a f**k', Harriett responds: 'Well I give a f**k, so leave. Just leave'.
Love Island star Harriett Blackmore has been filmed defending an unnamed Premier League footballer after he was accused of allegedly attacking a group of women
The 24-year-old dancer and personal shopper is one of the 12 singletons who will enter the villa next week but fans have urged ITV to 'do better' with their lineup
The woman filming is then heard breaking down in tears and claiming: 'He kicked me', while Harriett continues to say: 'He's a Premier League footballer, so leave.'
With stunned onlookers watching on, Harriett continues: 'Why are you filming? Give me your phone', before the mystery man walks over to her and the video cuts out.
The footage was uploaded to X, formerly Twitter, hours after Harriett was unveiled as an Islander, with the caption: 'Love Island, do better.'
MailOnline has contacted a Love Island spokesperson for comment.
Harriett, from Brighton, was announced as one of the new Love Island stars on Monday and already boasted 30,000 followers on Instagram before even stepping foot in the villa.
She frequently shares bikini snaps of herself in sun-soaked locations and counts YouTuber and Strictly Come Dancing star Saffron Barker as one of her best friends, with the pair recently flying out to Dubai together.
Harriett is also pals with former Love Island star Lucinda Strafford, as well as singer Mimi Webb.
Speaking about her famous connections, she said she was 'a bit of an IT girl in Brighton', adding: 'I’ve done personal shopping for the rapper Arrdee and one of my best friends is Saffron Barker the YouTuber.'
Harriett thinks she'll be one to watch, saying she'll be popular with both the boys and girls, as well at viewers at home.
Asked what she'd bring to the villa, she said: 'For the boys, entertainment, a bit of fun and flirting. I’ll definitely up the flirting. For the girls, I’m a really good friend.'
She added: 'I’ll bring the entertainment for everyone in the Villa, whether that’s making the girls laugh or making the boys turn their heads, I’m sure that I’ll bring the drama.'
In the video, which has been widely circulated on social media, Harriett is seen wading in after the woman filming points at a man - who conceals his identity in a cap and hooded coat - and declares: 'You beat up my friends'
L-R Islanders Samantha Kenny, Ayo Odukoya, Munveer Jabbal, Nicole Samuels, Patsy Field, Ciaran Davies, Harriet, Jess White, Sean Stone, Ronnie Vint, Mimii Ngulube and Sam Taylor
Ahead of the launch show, Love Island bosses have revealed there will be a never-seen-before twist in the first coupling as the first episode is anticipated to be the most explosive yet.
TV buffs typically saw the islanders enter the glitzy villa and then be coupled up straight away.
Some years have varied: many years, the contestants pick who they would like themselves, and other times, the public has the opportunity to choose their favourite couples.
Now, an ITV boss has confirmed that they are switching it up for season 11 and it is guaranteed to shake up the villa.
Love Island's executive producer Mike Spencer revealed: 'We have changed up day one format too.
'There'll be something very new, it's not a public vote, but it'll be a new way to couple up our Islanders.'
He continued: 'I hope it'll shock the Islanders and I think it will because there will be an element of a new gameplay that will lead to their couples without them knowing it.'
It is believed to be one of many other shake-ups this year. The Hideaway is also set to be different, thanks to a new and saucy 'No invite needed' policy, and they can enter with people they are not coupled up with.
Mike admitted he hoped the change would cause 'chaos' amongst the Islanders as they are 'up for anything' in terms of changes.
LOVE ISLAND 2024: MEET THE CONTESTANTS
NAME: Mimii Ngulube
AGE: 24
FROM: Portsmouth
OCCUPATION: Mental Health Nurse
WHY LOVE ISLAND? The pool in Portsmouth is not giving. I've tried dating and speaking to people on social media and it just hasn't been successful. Applying was a spontaneous thing, I didn't expect to get here!
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? My girls are my rocks and I'm theirs, so I'll be a good friend as well as going in there to find a man. I like dressing up, so I'll bring style, and I'd like to think I'm quite funny so I'll make people laugh. Bringing honesty as well - I'm good at picking up on people's personality traits and side-eyeing those who might be liars.
NAME: Sean Stone
AGE: 24
FROM: Hertford
OCCUPATION: Sweets Salesman
WHY LOVE ISLAND? I've always been one for relationships, and when you have found someone you want to be with it's the best feeling. Now is the perfect time, the one thing that is missing is my soulmate.
HOW WOULD FRIENDS/FAMILY DESCRIBE YOU? Very loving, caring and thoughtful. I'm the kind of guy that, if you broke down on the motorway and needed your tyre changed, I'd be there at any time of night.
NAME: Ayo Odukoya
AGE: 25
FROM: Canning Town
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT WILL YOU BRING TO THE VILLA? I think I'd bring excitement and joy. I think people would have someone to come to and talk to and feel comfortable being around or to have a laugh with. I think I'm somebody everyone would take to.
WHY SHOULD SOMEBODY DATE YOU? I feel like the way I carry myself is very respectful and I think people take to that and once you show who you are to somebody you get it back tenfold. The way I am gives off a good enough energy for people to feel comfortable around me.
NAME: Nicole Samuel
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare, Wales
OCCUPATION: Accounts Manager
WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? I've been enjoying single life and the attention of different boys, it's fun. I've enjoyed being able to go on holiday with the girls and not having to worry about someone back home. All the girls are there texting in their room and I'm out till 4 in the morning living my best life.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? I became a world champion dancer in 2011, not many people know that. I was a professional street dancer.
NAME: Ciaran Davies
AGE: 21
FROM: Pencoed, South Wales
OCCUPATION: Surveyor
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE ON PAPER? Obviously looks but humour is a big thing for me, I'm a bit of a wind up so I want a girl who can give it back. Loyalty is another one for me: I think that's the most important thing to look for in a relationship.
WHAT IS SOMETHING NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT YOU? When I was in Malia on a boys holiday I pretended to be Liam Reardon from series 7 to get into a club because they wouldn't let us in. It worked and we ended up getting a private booth and free drinks all night.
NAME: Matilda Draper
AGE: 24
FROM: Beckenham
OCCUPATION: Recruitmant Consultant
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BRING? I want to bring sunshine to the Villa. I’m lighthearted and don’t take myself too seriously. If things get too serious in the Villa I’m going to throw in a little joke or a ‘would you rather’.
Jessica Spencer
NAME: Jessica Spencer
AGE: 25
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Fashion Stylist
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? I have my eyes on Ayo, despite his connection with Mimii. I fancy Ayo so much. Wil also seems like a catch and someone I want to explore a connection with.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I’m funny, flirty, sassy and ready to find love
Josh Sunday Oyinsan
NAME: Josh Sunday Oyinsan
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer
WHO DO YOU HAVE YOUR EYE ON IN THE VILLA? All of them!! Mimii, Uma, Grace and Jess S. All of the girls there are beautiful.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER ARE YOU GOING TO BE? I am not afraid to speak my mind! I’m not afraid of treading on any toes…
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