Casa Amor bombshell Gabriel Garland has been removed from the Love Island villa after ITV became aware of an incident from when he was 17. The 24-year-old model from London had entered the villa as part of the 2026 Casa Amor lineup, but his time was cut short after fans flagged an issue on social media.
Gabriel's Background: Age, Job, and Height
Gabriel Garland is a 24-year-old model based in London. According to his modelling profile, he stands at 6ft 1in. Before entering Casa Amor, he had expressed interest in Jasmine Müller and Priya Jaswal.
His ideal type, he said, is someone with “intelligence, emotional maturity, someone who’s confident but humble.” He is active on Instagram under the handle gabriel_garland.
Why Gabriel Left the Villa
The Sun reported that ITV removed Gabriel after being made aware of a situation that occurred when he was 17. Since Gabriel had not been convicted of any crime, routine DBS checks did not reveal the incident. However, when the Casa Amor cast was announced, fans flagged the matter in Love Island's social media comments.
An ITV spokesperson stated: “Gabriel has now left the villa and will not be returning. We will not be commenting further out of a duty of care towards participants.” The Sun also reported that no replacement will be sent to Casa Amor.
Impact on the Show
Gabriel's departure leaves the Casa Amor lineup with 11 bombshells instead of 12. The show continues with the remaining contestants, and viewers are watching to see how the existing couples handle the temptation.
