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    Samira is reportedly getting sued for going on Love Island

    No one saw that coming...

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    Published 14 June 2018 In News

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    No one saw that coming...

    Love Island series 4 is only in its second week, and we’re already obsessed.

    Will Adam win Rosie over again? Are Dani and Jack in it for the long haul? And will Megan wake up and choose Alex?

    There are so many burning questions already.

    The main public support however has surrounded Alex and Samira, the unlikely friendship who are coupled up to save each other and help each other find love.

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    There are even bets going that Alex and Samira will win Love Island 2018.

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    But while Samira is definitely proving popular on the island, it’s safe to say that the 22-year-old has rustled a few feathers on the outside.

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    In fact, according to recent reports, Samira is being sued for entering the villa.

    Confused? We’ll talk you through it.

    While Samira was quick to tell the islanders of her cool credits as a dancer in Dream Girls, it looks like she may have failed to disclose the hurry with which she left in, reportedly quitting the West End show for the ITV2 programme.

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    Samira, who was a member of the ensemble in the Savoy Theatre’s Dream Girls reportedly quit with just one day’s notice after receiving the Love Island offer, with Sonia Friedman Productions as a result deeming her ‘totally unprofessional’.

    Not only this, Sonia Friedman Productions are also reportedly demanding £3,000 in compensation from the 22-year-old, and judging by the amount that Love Island stars are actually paid, this could be problematic!

    It looks like Samira and Alex might have to win after all!

    Now, we're more obsessed than ever.

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    Jenny Proudfoot is an award-winning journalist, specialising in lifestyle, culture, entertainment, international development and politics. After working at Marie Claire UK for seven years - rising from intern to Features Editor - she is now a freelance contributor to the News and Features section.

    In 2021, Jenny was named as a winner on the PPA's '30 under 30' list, and was also listed as a rising star in journalism.

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