LOVE Island’s Samira Mighty has enjoyed her first kiss of the show after weeks of waiting for her dream man. The West End star’s luck seems to have finally changed as she shared a smooch with newbie Sam Bird after he picked her in the recoupling. 4 Samira Mighty and Sam Bird kiss on tonight's show Credit: ITV Sitting down to discuss the evening, Samira questioned why he chose her over Rosie. In scenes that will air tonight, he told her: “I think it was just, I’ve had to go by the chats and the big thing was the dates. You were the only girl to make me laugh. That’s nice. "I’m a bit of a geek as well. I think it was just, it flowed well. At the end of the day, we’re going to be sharing a bed. I want to see what happens.” Samira admitted that she’s looking forward to getting to know Sam, telling him: “I felt proper comfortable with you. I’m the kind of person where thank God I can get to know you properly. I like a starting point.” 4 Samira chatted to Sam, about his decision to pick her over Rosie Credit: ITV 4 Samira had been coupled up with Alex as a friend Credit: ITV Click here to play our Love Island games - and win a £10,000 holiday for you and three friends Samira tells Alex that she thinks Ellie is not genuine towards him and the doctor is not happy Spotting an opportunity to kiss her, smooth Sam said: “It’s exciting stuff. I would do a ‘cheers’ but I haven’t got a drink. I’ll give you a kiss instead.” Later in the Beach Hut, Samira admitted she has no complaints: “It’s my first romantic kiss, and a boy put it on me. Not me being like ‘kiss me!’ So yeah, it was quite cute. It was quite quick but I was into it. I’m into it.” And Sam is equally enthused by their future prospects, saying: “With Samira, it’s like so far so good. She makes me laugh, proper laugh. I haven’t had a girl make me laugh in ages. I’m feeling like it could go somewhere.” Has Samira at last met her special someone? Love Island Friday episode 17 recap: Eyal and Megan talk about their Hideaway antics and the recoupling sees one of the girls dumped from the villa<doc-sep>Keep in touch with news on your show faves and when Love Island is back with our weekly newsletter Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign me up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice The real reason new boy Sam Bird chose Samira Mighty to couple up with has been revealed as the couple move forward in their first night together in the villa. Rosie Williams had a great struggle over the days preceding his arrival, as snake Adam Collard started ignoring her when his head turned for newbie Zara McDermott . Rosie was devastated when Adam showed no remorse for his actions, but her upset was turned into excitement when Sam walked into the villa and immediately focused on Adam - warning him not to treat women in the way she had been treated. (Image: REX/Shutterstock) (Image: ITV Picture Desk) Entrepreneur Sam seemed to have his eye on Rosie after he chose the Welsh firecracker as his first of three dates with lucky ladies in the villa. He chose Samira and newcomer Ellie Brown to date for the following two courses, where sparks seemed to fly, while fans thought his time with Samira was "cringeworthy." He really enjoyed his date with both Ellie and Rosie, but was left deciding between Rosie and Samira when Ellie was snapped up by Dr Alex George . (Image: ITV Picture Desk) Dr Alex was really grafting to get his girl, which swayed Ellie as she admitted to other girls in the house that her heart lay with him rather than turning her head for others. In the end Sam's decision went to Samira as he left Rosie out in the cold and walking away from the villa with her suitcase in hand. But what were his real motives for choosing the dancer over the solicitor? (Image: ITV) Fans reckon they've worked out why Sam chose Samira - which shocked many as they seemed to believe it would be Rosie who got the boy. The theory suggests that Sam's actual target was Ellie, and his hope is to swap his partner with Dr Alex when the two of them inevitably fall out. Samira, along with some fans, have been concerned that Ellie doesn't really like the doctor, and has some ulterior motives for choosing him. (Image: ITV) If this is the case, Sam's supposed "game plan" is perfect as he can swoop in and sweep Ellie off her feet, leaving Alex and Samira to couple up once again. The doctor and dancer have been in a "friendship couple" since the beginning, and both have been happy to escape this arrangement to have a stab at real love. But fans think Sam's game plan is going to leave Samira and Alex out in the cold so he can make things work with Ellie. (Image: ITV) One said: "I think Sam likes Ellie but felt for Alex so chose Samira to help him out so that when Ellie admits she doesn’t actually like Alex, Sam can have Ellie and then Alex can get all friend-y with Samira again. "Anyone that follows this thought train well done" Another added: "I knew Sam would pick Samira because he wants Ellie and this way him and Alex can swap" (Image: ITV) But will Sam's game plan come off, or will he be left in a coupling he regrets? Love Island airs tonight from 9pm on ITV2.<doc-sep>Love Island newbie Sam Bird is already stirring up drama in the villa We can't WAIT for this. As Love Island fans will be aware, there is a new Islander heading into the villa tonight - and he's already shaking things up. Advertisement The ITV2 series' official Twitter account shared the first look at Sam's arrival on Thursday afternoon. Samira gets a text letting them all know they are going to be hosting a welcome party for their newest housemate, and she's absolutely buzzing. The preview cuts to Rosie and Samira talking about how chuffed they are that a new boy is coming in - while acknowledging it will be "interesting" to see how Zara and Ellie act around him. While the group are all gathered around the fire pit, they begin to quiz Sam about his "agenda" on the series. He says that he is there for love - and to "teach Adam to treat a lady right." And Adam doesn't look too impressed about the newest arrival. FIRST LOOK: New Islander Sam swoops in for a peck at Adam. Looks like this one's ready to ruffle some feathers... 🦅 #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/bZgyhgamVh — Love Island (@LoveIsland) June 21, 2018 Advertisement While Adam may not be too impressed with him, viewers are already loving Love Island's newest arrival. Omg I already love him — Molly💙 (@BloodrippaO) June 21, 2018 😂😂 about time someone tells adam !! Man to man 👏 — Sophie Xx (@Sophieoneill21) June 21, 2018 Advertisement Adam has been one of the more controversial contestants this season, especially over the last few days. His behaviour has been branded "manipulative" and "disgusting" by social media users after he split with Rosie to move on with Zara - and blamed Rosie for the breakup.<doc-sep>
Rosie Williams has been dumped from Love Island after Friday’s recoupling. (ITV/PA) Love Island contestant Rosie Williams has been dumped from the ITV2 series after Sam Bird opted to partner up with Samira Mighty instead of her. Rosie had been left vying for Sam's attention after her partner Adam Collard left her for Zara McDermott. Samira's place in the villa also seemed under threat as her partner Alex George decided to be with Ellie Brown and leave the friendship partnership he and Samira had struck. During Friday's episode Sam went on dates with Samira, Rosie and Ellie to help him make his mind up. Expand Close Samira stays in the villa after Sam chose her over Rosie. (ITV) / Facebook Twitter Email Whatsapp Samira stays in the villa after Sam chose her over Rosie. (ITV) Rosie was left to pack her bags after Sam chose the West End performer during the recoupling, when the show's male contestants were given the chance to choose their partner. Eyal Booker chose to stick with Megan Barton Hanson after the pair revealed to their fellow contestants that they had sex, making them the first couple to do so on this year's series. Wes Nelson remained with Laura Anderson while Jack Fincham stuck with Dani Dyer and Josh Denzel partnered up with Georgia Steel again. Rosie said leaving the show "hurts a lot" but admitted she felt she had made the wrong choice of partner initially. She said that all she wanted to do was find love but it "wasn't meant to be". After Sam made his decision, Alex thanked him for saving his friend Samira. Alex said in the Beach Hut that the recoupling had ended in the "perfect outcome" for him. PA Media