The bereaved contestant and his new girlfriend both left the villa in last night’s episode.
Love Island USA contestant Josh Goldstein has pulled out of the dating series after learning that his sister, Lindsey, died while he was in the villa.
Goldstein, who was a favourite to win the series alongside his fellow contestant and girlfriend Shannon St. Clair, announced the family tragedy during yesterday’s episode, when he also revealed that he would be withdrawing from the show.
He and St. Clair both exited the villa after learning the news off-camera. Goldstein announced the decision to his fellow islanders.
“I just wanna tell you guys that me and Shannon are going home today. My sister passed away last night,” he said.
He continued, “I just want to let you guys know that I’m so grateful to have met all of you.”
Describing his sister as an “an unbelievable person”, he shared that it was she who convinced him to take part in Love Island USA in the first place.
He also added that her death was “unexpected”, and that he was leaving Hawaii (where the series is being filmed) in order to support his family.
The Love Island USA Twitter account also extended its condolences, tweeting: “We send our love and condolences to Josh and his family on behalf of all of us at Love Island.”