The new series of Love Island hasn't even started yet and already one of the contestants has been sent packing.
Kyle Ashman was set to enter the Love Island 2025 villa alongside the likes of Sophie Lee and Harry Cooksley, but after it was revealed that he was linked to an 'attack' in February, ITV producers axed him from the show.
'This was a horrific attack which could have been even worse,' The Sun reported, 'Ashman may have signed up to one of the biggest shows on TV with this hanging over his head.'
But now Kyle has responded to the accusations and has denied claims he was involved in the brawl that took place at a pub in Stafford.
'I am not a violent person and any suggestion otherwise is a mischaracterisation,' he said.
A source told The Sun that 'three balaclava-clad thugs armed with machetes and metal poles stormed the venue.'
However, although he was taken in by the police, there has been little evidence that Kyle was involved in the assault.
'I fully co-operated with this police investigation and made it very clear that I had no involvement in this incident,' Kyle claimed.
But Love Island has confirmed that Kyle is no longer a contestant on this year's series of the dating show.
'For personal reasons, Kyle will not be entering the Love Island Villa as planned,' said Love Island bosses.
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Emily Vierke is a digital writer for heat and Closer Online who enjoys stalking The Love Island girlies for fashion inspo especially Indiyah Polack and Grace Jackson. Emily has a soft spot for TOWIE OGs Amy and Harry, mainly because she was also not aware that the capital of India was New Delhi she DID, however, know that know it wasn't France.