Love Island fans accuse Michael of ‘gaslighting’ Amber after DRAMATIC recoupling

He's now coupled up with Joanna Chimonides

Amber and Michael

by Alex Ross |
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Despite the slow start, the 2019 series of Love Island is turning out to be one of the most dramatic we've ever witnessed! Whether it was the early drama between Joe Garratt and Lucie Donlan, the love triangle between Yewande Biala, Arabella Chi and Danny Williams, or most recently Michael Griffiths dumping Amber Gill for new girl Joanna Chimonides, it's kicking off.

So, after last night's (Wednesday 3rd July) show, a number of viewers took to social media to accuse Michael of 'gaslighting' Amber, following the way he handled the situation.

Amber and Michael
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If you are unaware of the term 'gaslighting', it means, 'to manipulate (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity.'

As Amber stayed relatively calm (despite calling Joanna a dead ting), Michael called his ex 'pathetic' and 'a child' following their heated conversation, which Anna Vakili also got involved in.

Amber and Michael
©© ITV Pictures

When Anna told the firefighter he was twisting the truth about his decision to make himself feel better, Love Island viewers seemed to agree with her, taking to Twitter to vent their frustrations.

Meanwhile, at the end of last night's show, Amber and Michael's new love interest Joanna were sent out on a lunch date in order to get to know each other, but fans have to wait until tonight's episode to see what goes down.

We can't wait! 👀

Now check out some of the best Love Island 2019 transformations below:

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Love Island 2019 cast transformations - RADIO STACKED

tommy fury1 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Tommy Fury

Age: 20 From: ManchesterOccupation: boxerWhat's your claim to fame? It's probably my brother, Tyson, but I'm my own man and I've said it throughout my whole boxing career. I don't want to be labelled as his little brother.

Tommy Fury2 of 26
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THEN: Tommy Fury

A fresh-faced Tommy was destined to be a boxer from a young age, posting this adorable snap of himself to his Instagram page in 2015.

lucie donlan3 of 26
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NOW: Lucie Donlan

Age: 21From: NewquayOccupation: surferClaim to fame: The last guy I was with was Charlie [Frederick] from last year's Love Island. We got together a few weeks after he came out of the villa.

Lucie Donlan4 of 26
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THEN: Lucie Donlan

Surfer girl Lucie has always been a fan of the water sport, posting this stunning snap of herself to her Instagram page back in 2014. In 2018, Lucie posted a number of transformation pics to her social media accounts, showing off her two stone weight-loss.

amy hart5 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Amy Hart

Age: 26 From: Worthing, SussexOccupation: Air hostess / cabin crew managerCelebrity crush: Liam Hemsworth, he's fit. Ashley Banjo from Diversity is really fit.

Amy Hart6 of 26
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THEN: Amy Hart

Amy looks totally different in this throwback snap she posted to her Instagram page in 2017, to celebrate working as an air-hostess for seven years!

yewande biala7 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Yewande Biala

Age: 22From: Dublin, IrelandOccupation: Scientist Celebrity crush: Anthony Joshua

Yewande Biala8 of 26
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THEN: Yewande Biala

Yewande posted this snap on her Instagram page back in 2016, after she graduated from university with a First class Honours in Biotechnology.

anton danyluk9 of 26
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NOW: Anton Danyluk

Age: 24 From: Airdrie, ScotlandOccupation: gym owner Will you be loyal or do you have a wandering eye? That's a medical condition that I have… a wandering eye! I've never really been loyal in any of my relationships.

Anton Danyluk10 of 26
CREDIT: u00a9 Instagram

THEN: Anton Danyluk

Before entering the Love Island villa, Scottish hunk Anton posted this photo on Instagram, showing off his incredible body transformation over a 16-week period.

anna vakili11 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Anna Vakili

Age: 28 From: LondonOccupation: Pharmacist What's your definition of girl code? This is really difficult because the island isn't a normal place, the real world is different. I don't know how close I can get to a girl in a few weeks. If a guy likes me, I'm there for love at the end of the day, not girls.

Anna Vakili12 of 26
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THEN: Anna Vakili

London girl Anna doesn't look much different from this Instagram pic she uploaded two years ago.

joe garratt13 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Joe Garratt

Age: 22 From: South East LondonOccupation: Catering company ownerWhat song sums up your love life? 'How Am I Supposed to Live Without You' by Michael Bolton.

Joe Garratt14 of 26
CREDIT: u00a9 Instagram

THEN: Joe Garratt

Before he let the curls loose, Joe looked super cute in this snap uploaded with his friend back in 2015.

Michael Griffiths15 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Michael Griffiths

Age: 27 From: LiverpoolOccupation: FirefighterHow would you rate your looks on a scale of one to ten? I'd rate myself ten out of ten, I would have said nine but I'm a hero so it bumps it up.

Michael Griffiths16 of 26
CREDIT: u00a9 Instagram

THEN: Michael Griffiths

We can't deal with the cuteness of Michael in this snap from 2014.

callum macleod17 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

Callum Macleod

Age: 28 From: South WalesOccupation: Aircraft engineerWhat song sums up your love life? 'I Just Haven't Met You Yet' by Michael Bublé.

Callum Macleod18 of 26
CREDIT: u00a9 Instagram

THEN: Callum Macleod

He only lasted in the villa for five days, but Callum's hair is giving us serious vibes on this school throwback.

curtis pritchard19 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Curtis Pritchard

Age: 23 From: ShropshireOccupation: Ballroom and Latin dancerWhat's your claim to fame? I would say my claim to fame is that I'm on Dancing with the Stars Ireland and AJ Pritchard from Strictly Come Dancing is my brother.

Curtis Pritchard20 of 26
CREDIT: u00a9 Instagram

THEN: Curtis Pritchard

Aww! Ballroom dancer Curtis looking VERY smart before a show back in 2014. Look at that bow-tie!

Molly-Mae Hague21 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Molly-Mae Hague

Age: 20From: HertfordshireOccupation: Social media influencer

Molly-Mae Hague22 of 26
CREDIT: u00a9 Instagram

THEN: Molly-Mae Hague

Stunner Molly-Mae posted this photo back in 2017, so we suspect she's deleted earlier ones from her account before entering the villa.

Maura Higgins23 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Maura Higgins

Age: 28From: IrelandOccupation: Model and grid girl

Maura Higgins24 of 26
CREDIT: u00a9 Instagram

THEN: Maura Higgins

Irish beauty Maura looks a lot different in this snap she posted back in 2013.

Tom Walker25 of 26
CREDIT: ITV2

NOW: Tom Walker

Age: 29From: LeedsOccupation: Model

Tom Walker26 of 26
CREDIT: u00a9 Instagram

THEN: Tom Walker

Tom has always been a hunk! Here he is pictured back in 2012!

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