Love Island's Uma breaks her silence on why she chose to leave the villa with Wil following his shock dumping
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Uma Jammeh has broken her silence on why she dramatically quit the Love Island villa on Tuesday's episode.
The 23-year-old shocked her fellow islanders when she walked from the show after Wil Anderson was dumped in the recoupling.
Uma and Wil were coupled up and, after a rough period following Casa Amor, had patched things up.
But bombshell Reuben Collins chose to couple up with Uma which meant Wil was left single and dumped from the villa.
Uma immediately burst into tears and announced to the villa she would be leaving with him.
![Tuesday's episode of the ITV dating programme saw Uma stolen by bombshell Reuben Collins at the recoupling - leaving Wil single and therefore dumped](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/10/00/87137735-13617971-image-a-170_1720567944792.jpg)
Uma Jammeh has broken her silence on why she dramatically quit the Love Island villa on Tuesday's episode
![But a teary Uma was quick to declare to her fellow Islanders that she would be leaving with Wil, causing her friends to also burst into tears](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/10/00/87137737-13617971-image-a-169_1720567940061.jpg)
The 23-year-old shocked her fellow islanders when she walked from the show after Wil Anderson was dumped in the recoupling
Speaking after her decision to quit the show, Uma said: 'I knew where my head and heart was at and it’s with Wil so I wanted to be true to my feelings for him.'
The pair are looking ahead to growing their romance outside the villa, with Uma adding: 'We can’t wait to just do normal things on the outside, stay inside and have a takeaway and go on cute dates.
'Wil wants to take me to Whitley Bay to see where he’s from but we’ve also discussed him possibly moving to London so I’m looking forward to the future with him. The only way is up from here.'
Uma told how she felt an instant connection with Wil from the moment he entered the villa and found it tough being away from him during Casa Amor.
She said: 'When Wil walked in I instantly felt a connection with him, he was all in for me which I really liked, and it was refreshing off the back of the Ayo situation.
'Once Wil took me to the other Villa for an overnight stay something clicked and I felt a special spark in that moment which made me realise he was the person for me.
'That’s why I found Casa hard for me as it made me miss Wil more. I feel so comfortable and happy around him.
'Seeing him waiting for me after Casa was such a special feeling, I know we’ve had our challenges but it’s made us stronger than ever. He’s my blueberry.'
![Speaking after her decision to quit the show, Uma said: 'I knew where my head and heart was at and it¿s with Wil so I wanted to be true to my feelings for him'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/10/00/87137739-13617971-image-a-168_1720567935373.jpg)
Speaking after her decision to quit the show, Uma said: 'I knew where my head and heart was at and it’s with Wil so I wanted to be true to my feelings for him'
![As the islanders around the firepit gasped at Reuben stealing Uma from Wil, Uma kissed him multiple times before going to stand with Reuben, but soon declared: 'I'm going to leave, sorry'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/10/00/87137741-13617971-image-a-167_1720567930517.jpg)
The pair are looking ahead to growing their romance outside the villa, with Uma adding: 'We can’t wait to just do normal things on the outside, stay inside and have a takeaway and go on cute dates'
![Uma added: 'I'm leaving guys I'm not being funny, I'm going. I'm literally going guys, I'm not staying here without him'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/10/00/87137605-13617971-image-a-166_1720567922544.jpg)
Uma told how she felt an instant connection with Wil from the moment he entered the villa and found it tough being away from him during Casa Amor
The islanders were all asked to sit by the firepit before it was revealed that new boys Reuben and Joshua Oyinsan would choose the girl they wanted to couple up with.
'The girl I've decided to steal is... Uma,' said Reuben.
With tears in her eyes, Uma turned to kiss Wil multiple times before going up to stand with Reuben.
Wil then received a text, which read: 'Wil you are now single and therefore have been dumped from the island. Please pack your bags and say your goodbyes.'
As the islanders around the firepit gasped, Uma burst into tears and straight away said: 'I'm going to leave, sorry.'
Speaking to the girls, Uma added: 'I'm leaving guys I'm not being funny, I'm going. I'm literally going guys, I'm not staying here without him.'
'If that's what you think is right then follow your heart,' Nicole said, as Uma replied: 'What the f*** am i doing here now, do you know what I mean? We just got back to a good place.'
Love Island continues on Wednesday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.