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Love Island airs tense argument between Liv and Zara

It got heated in the villa.

Love Island aired a dramatic argument tonight (January 23) as Olivia and Zara clashed after a game of Never Have I Ever.

During the drinking game at the start of the episode, things got pretty tense as a few of the islanders began to call out the behaviour of a certain someone, with some contestants even claiming this person was there for the clout above anything else.

The camera quickly cut to an uncomfortable-looking Zara Deniz Lackenby-Brown, who had just told the gang she has kissed Usain Bolt.

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Then, Olivia Hawkins spoke in the Beach Hut, airing her grievances about Zara, who had previously stolen Tom from her in the latest recoupling. She said that she never warmed to her and had reservations about her from the beginning.

Later, Liv approached Tom for a chat, while Zara joked that Liv stole her man.

Tom and Liv discussed their situation and she confronted him over kissing Zara, with Liv saying she felt disrespected by him. Tom said he didn't want to shut the door on Liv, but claimed he had a great connection with Zara.

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Meanwhile, Zara grew more irritated as she saw Liv and Tom hug while the others warned that she had stepped on Liv's toes by stealing Tom in the first place.

Zara then asked Liv about her conversation with Tom, who responded that it was private. "Things come out eventually, Liv," Zara said. "I'm in a couple with him so it does, like, concern me."

"I'm here to find someone. I see a future with him," Zara added. Liv then accused Zara of playing a game and the argument took full form.

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"Do you think I've flown 11 hours from England to piss you off? Get over yourself, Liv. Get over yourself," Zara said, before asking Liv if she still liked Tom.

Liv refused to answer and accused Zara of being in the villa purely to cause drama. Liv then stormed off, upset, and Zara sarcastically waved goodbye. Liv was later seen crying in the villa and being comforted by fellow islanders.

Zara and Tom dissected the incident and Zara grilled him on his talk with Liv. Tom denied any wrongdoing, but Zara's continued irritation was palpable as she suggested Tom was purposefully leaving the door open with Liv.

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The next day, Liv and Zara spoke about their argument freely when Liv stated that they likely won't be friends but should avoid all drama for the sake of others and themselves. Liv also said she is a little hurt from having Tom taken from her, but assured Zara that her focus is now on Haris, not Tom. The two girls then hugged it out.

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Love Island airs nightly on ITV2, and is available via catch up on ITVX and BritBox.

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