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Updated · Yahoo Eurosport UK · Jun 4
George Knight Joins Love Island Series 13 as Bombshell With Power to Dump 2 Islanders
Updated
Updated · Yahoo Eurosport UK · Jun 4

George Knight Joins Love Island Series 13 as Bombshell With Power to Dump 2 Islanders

3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Eurosport UK · Jun 4

Summary

  • George Knight, a former Bracknell Town midfielder released by Dorking Wanderers earlier this year, has entered Love Island’s 13th series as one of two new bombshells.
  • The 12 original singles had already coupled up before Knight and fellow newcomer Yasmin arrived, and the pair were handed the power to eliminate two contestants.
  • Knight spent six years at Bracknell, where Football In Berkshire said he made more than 200 appearances and scored 21 goals as a fan-favourite midfielder.
  • The ITV dating show returned on June 1, with Knight now competing for love and a potential £50,000 prize while he looks for a new club next season.

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