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Love Islandcontestant Josh Goldstein has left the villa to be with his family after the death of his older sister, Lindsey.
The news came during Thursday night’s episode of the CBS reality show. When the cast woke up the morning after the arrival of two new boys, Josh and fellow contestant Shannon St. Clair were missing from their bed. They soon rejoined the group and Josh shared the news.
“I just want to tell you guys that me and Shannon are going home today. Unfortunately, my sister passed away last night. I just got word,” he said. “She was an unbelievable person, she was the reason I’m here, the reason I found Shannon and met all of you guys. It’s unexpected but she lived an unbelievable life. And I just need to be home with my family right now to support them.”
He continued, “I just want to let you guys know that I’m so grateful to have met all of you. I consider you all my best friends. We’re going to see each other again, this isn’t it. I just need to be with my family right now. I really appreciate all of you guys for the support and the friendships and the fun times and the laughs. It’s been unbelievable and an experience that I’ll never forget.”
Josh and Shannon, both 24, were part ofthis season’s original cast. They had been coupled up since the first episode and made their relationship “boyfriend-girlfriend” official during Wednesday’s episode.
Lindsey spoke to theEagle-Tribunein North Andover, Mass., ahead of the premiere and described recommending her brother consider joining the show after watching the U.K. version.
“I was with my friend and we couldn’t believe how much Josh looked like one of the guys on the show,” she said. “I told him all about the show and told him he should fill out the application. And he did. And he kept moving along in the process.”
“He really deserves it,” she said later. “I can’t wait to see him.”
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The show begins with a group of singles who couple up, sharing beds, while their every move is monitored,Big Brother-style. Every few days, a re-coupling ceremony takes place, putting single Islanders at risk. The show airs five nights a week, so viewers are following the action more or less live.
Love Islandairs Tuesdays through Fridays (9-10 p.m. ET), and Sundays (9-11 p.m. ET) on CBS and Paramount+.
source: people.com
