Previously on Love Island: New boy Sebastian and returning Islander Mara entered the villa. Dominic questioned his place on the show.


On the morning of day seventeen, Aspen is up early preparing breakfast for her fellow Islanders (and by breakfast, we mean fruit salad, because there have been several fires and we can't trust these contestants anymore).


Madeleine and Marisol are still snoozing away in the hideaway and they both look peaceful and content.


And once they wake up, it's time for sharing dirty little secrets.


Dominic is looking extra cheerful today, which is what we wanted all along. He's saying his goodbyes to the Islanders.


Dom will be missed in the villa, but he's making the best choice for him in this moment.


Evan: I got a text! "Islanders, tonight one of you will be sent packing as Sebastian picks which contestant he wants to couple up with."


Mara: I'm feeling great about my chances. Sebastian seems really into me!


While Mara is feeling confident with Sebastian, he is trying to protect Aspen from Marisol's ill-placed dive.


And, like usual, it's back to the dance floor for our Islanders.



If Mara doesn't find love, she sure as hell found a new talent for busting a move.



Mara: How do I feel about my chances? I feel great!


Mara: Theo is in the past. I move on quickly. And let's just say... I want Sebastian.


That being said, she is not wasting any time in telling Sebastian why he should pick her to couple up with.


He doesn't look completely turned off, but we also aren't sure if he's completely buying it.


Evan picked the perfect time of day to go for a dive.



Before Sebastian makes his choice, Nadia and Georgia sneak up to the balcony for some alone time.



Sebastian: I want to couple up with this Sim because I don't think they've had the best of luck during their time here, and I think we have a deep connection. They are beautiful and charming, and I can't wait to get to know them more.


The girls wait with anticipation. Mara looks ready to leap into Sebastian's arms. Is it meant to be?


Sebastian: So the Sim I want to couple up with is Aspen.


Any hard feelings? Doesn't look like it.


On second thought.... where did Mara get that buzzer from?!


Mara has definitely had a journey full of ups and downs. While her second stint in the villa was short-lived, she's made great friends and memories.


As day eighteen dawns, Phoebe and Madeleine show off their latest looks.


Georgia is having a rough time whipping up some parfaits, and it looks like production needs to get in there and clean those counters.


Newly coupled Sebastian and Aspen are off building a sand sculpture together.


But that quickly divulges into showing off what they've got. Can you blame them?



First kiss time!


Now the boys are taking charge in the kitchen. Seriously, there are only 2 boys left. How did that happen?


Evan: Maybe try some, I don't know, seasoning?


Sebastian: It smells pretty seasoned, dude.


The girls aren't complaining. The meal goes down smooth.


Later that evening, Georgia's trying a new makeup look.


And telling Aspen all about her and Nadia's cuddling sessions.


The couple that naps on loungers together, stays together?


There has been a non-hideaway specific hot tub this whole time but it seems as if Phoebe and Evan are the first to really put it to use.



We stan a sweaty couple!


And day eighteen ends on the dance floor, because WHEN AREN'T THESE PEOPLE DANCING?!

Next Time on Love Island: There are just three days left in the villa and the four remaining couples are about to go on their final dates.