Ring the bell, grab your popcorn, and get ready for some spicy updates straight from Love Island. In this week's episode, the villa witnessed moments that had viewers either cheering with joy or cringing in their seats.

Let's start with the suspense around Joey Essex, the Love Island favourite and former TOWIE star. It has been teased that Joey's "secret mission" could soon be exposed to the villa, risking tension among some of the islanders. Tonight's episode is set to see the islanders take part in a "tense and revealing game," titled Couples Goals. The game involves each couple naming who they think most suits various titles, like 'which couple are the most likely to have their heads turned?'

According to ITV, Joey reveals, "I know something no one knows here." The plot thickens as Joey explains his decision to pick Mimii and Josh for his answer. He says, "Mimii, there've been a few situations that I've been involved with that probably people don't know about." This cryptic message leaves Josh confused, prompting him to ask, "What situations?"

Joey replies, "Well, I was on a bit of a secret mission the other day …" His co-star questions further, "What mission?" to which Joey, maintaining an air of mystery, simply responds, "Well it’s a secret mission, I can't …"

Earlier this week, Love Island fans experienced second-hand embarrassment while watching the escapade of Mimii, who found herself in a situation no islander envies. The keen-eyed viewers couldn't help but squirm as Mimii faced a painful rejection from her ex, Ayo. What started as an attempt to rekindle old flames ended in a pile of awkward retreat. Ayo's firm yet polite decline to meet her on the terrace left Mimii red-faced and viewers grappling with their own unease. Twitter exploded with supportive but empathetic tweets, suggesting Mimii deserves someone who truly appreciates her. It's a tough world on the island, and sometimes, love does sting.

With secret missions and cringeworthy moments, this week's Love Island once again proved why it's the nation's go-to for juicy entertainment. As the drama unfolds, residents are left on their toes, wondering what will happen next in the islander's journies for love..

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