Who is Joanna Chimonides? Get to know the dumped Love Island girl

Joanna has been dumped from the villa!

Author: Alex RossPublished 16th Jul 2019

London girl Joanna Chimonides only entered the Love Island during Casa Amor week, but she certainly caused an almighty stir during her short time in the villa.

After fireman Michael Griffiths decided to couple up with Joanna and leave poor old Amber Gill single, the pair's romance was cut short during a shock dumping which saw the Islanders save Michael and send Joanna packing.

As she returns to the UK, we've decided to find out everything you could possibly need to know about the 22-year-old.

Who is Joanna Chimonides?

Joanna is a 22-year-old recruitment consultant from London, who entered the Love Island villa as part of Casa Amor week. After catching the eye of Scouser Michael Griffiths, Joanna secured her place in the main villa when Michael chose to couple up with her, in turn dumping Amber Gill.

When was Joanna Chimonides dumped from Love Island?

After finding themselves in the bottom two alongside Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames following a public vote, Joanna and her partner Michael lost out to Anna and Jordan when their fellow Islanders decided to save them.

However, the drama didn't end there! Caroline Flack then revealed that only ONE of the pair will be sent home, with the Islanders deciding to save Michael and send Joanna packing from the villa on Monday 15th July.

Did Michael leave Love Island with Joanna?

Nope! Despite admitting he's found everything he wanted, Michael made the decision to stay in the villa, admitting he thinks it will be good for their relationship to spend time apart.

What did Joanna say to Michael on Love Island?

After their fellow Islanders chose to save him over Joanna, many were taken aback by Michael's decision NOT to leave with her.

Joanna fumed, "If you found what you want then you better leave mate. But you clearly aren't so you're a f---ing snake."

Speaking after her exit, Joanna said, "Part of me expected Michael to leave with me, however I don’t want to be in control of someone’s life journey and if he wants to continue in the villa, to get to know someone else or see where things go, I’ve got respect for that. It is a bit disappointing but I’d never hold that against him.

joanna in the beach hut

What does Joanna think about Amber Gill?

After being dumped from the villa, Joanna revealed she's on good terms with Amber. She said, "Me and Amber are on very good terms. We both were women about the situation we were in. We were adults about it and I’m happy that she was happy to let her guard down and be good with me. She’s a lovely girl, I’m a girls’ girl so we’re all good."

Who does Joanna want to win Love Island?

Just like many other dumped Islanders, Joanna has revealed she would like to see Belle and Anton win the show. She said, "I think Belle and Anton are going to go the distance and win and I will be very supportive of Belle.

Joanna Chimonides Age

Joanna is 22-years-old.

Where is Joanna Chimonides from?

The Love Island 2019 star is from London.

What is Joanna Chimonides' job?

Before entering the Love Island villa, Joanna worked as a recruitment consultant.

Joanna Chimonides' ex

Joanna previously dated England and Leicester City footballer Ben Chillwell. After Joanna was announced to appear on Love Island, reports suggested that Ben was annoyed, despite the footballer dumping her last year.

How does Joanna Chimonides rate herself?

Joanna is a confident girl, admitting she thinks she's a 7 out of 10. She said, "Id say I’m a 7 out of 10. My best feature is my nose, I’ve got a cute button nose and everyone compliments me on it."

Who is Joanna Chimonides' celebrity crush?

Just like most women in the world, Joanna's celebrity crush is Hollywood heartthrob Channing Tatum, with a bit of Chris Brown thrown into the mix! According to Joanna, if you could put Channing and Chris together, you'd create the 'perfect guy'.

Has Joanna Chimonides ever been cheated on?

Joanna has suffered heartache in the past. The 22-year-old was cheated on in her first ever relationship, admitting it was an 'awful feeling'. Due to this, Joanna has revealed she would never cheat herself, because she knows how horrible it is.

She said, "A wandering eye? Everyone likes a bit of eye candy and if you get to know a person and get on with them better than who you are with then maybe it’s meant to be - a wandering eye can be good in a selfish way."

What is Joanna Chimonides' idea of the perfect guy?

Before heading into the villa, Joanna said, "The perfect guy to me is someone who will give their all in a relationship and someone who has got a bit of banter and who is selfless."

How can I follow Joanna Chimonides on social media?

You can follow Joanna on both Instagram and Twitter to keep up to date with her.

Instagram: joannachimonides

Twitter: jchimonides

Follow the rest of the Love Island 2019 cast on social media right here.

Check out all of the current Love Island couples:


Anton Danyluk and Belle Hassan

Despite their little hiccup when Anton kissed Anna in the challenge, these two seem stronger than ever! Anton's mum even told Caroline Flack she thinks Belle is the 'perfect' girl for her son!
Could these two win?

Maura Higgins and Curtis Pritchard

After Amy left the villa, Maura set her sights on Curtis and she certainly got what she wanted. After the last recoupling, Maura chose to couple up with Curtis, admitting she finds him 'very manly'.

Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea

Despite Michael trying to win Amber back, the Geordie girl decided to couple up with new boy Greg after he put a smile back on her face, leaving viewers very happy!

Ovie Soko and India Reynolds

New girl India arrived into the villa and she was quick to make basketball player Ovie her own. This is Ovie's first romantic relationship since he entered the villa, and we couldn't be happier!

Harley Brash and Chris Taylor

New girl Harley couldn't resist Chris' hilarious charm. The Geordie girl chose to couple up with him at the last recoupling, with the pair later sharing a kiss in the garden.

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague

They've pretty much been together since the beginning, and it looks like nothing is going to get in the way of Tommy and Molly-Mae's romance.

Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames

Despite being in the bottom three at the last dumping, Anna and Jordan are one of the strongest couples in the villa, with the pair even making things official!


Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague

They went official and said the 'l word', so it was no shock when Molly-Mae chose to recouple with hunky boxer Tommy. Will these two win the show?

Francesca Allen and Curtis Pritchard

New girl Francesca caused an almighty stir when she chose to couple up with newly-single Curtis, despite Maura expressing her interest in the dancer.
However, after days of getting to know both girls, on Monday night's episode, Curtis chose Maura.

Anton Danyluk and Belle Hassan

It looks like Scottish hunk Anton has finally found happiness! After weeks of being pied off, Belle chose to recouple with gym owner.

Ovie Soko and Amber Gill

After getting her heart broken by Michael, and breaking down about her feelings towards him, Amber chose to couple up with Ovie (as friends).

Joanna Chimonides and Michael Griffiths

Despite his heart rate being raised the most by ex-flame Amber, Joanna chose to couple up with fireman Michael.
However, the pair were split up when Joanna was DUMPED from the villa in a shock twist on Monday night. Despite many urging Michael to leave with her, the fireman has remained in the villa.

Anna Vakili and Jordan Hames

Anna was quick to realise her real feelings for Jordan when she returned from Casa Amor with Ovie. The pair are now back together with Anna coupling up with the model at the latest recoupling.

Maura Higgins and Chris Taylor

After new girl Francesca was given first choice and chose to couple up with Curtis, Maura was left fuming. The Irish beauty decided to give newbie Chris a chance, in turn sending Marvin home.
However, Curtis has now decided he wants to pursue things with Maura!


Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague

These two just keep getting stronger and stronger! Both Tommy and Molly-Mae stayed loyal, leaving the rest of the Islanders in tears during the recoupling.
They are now official boyfriend and girlfriend, and they've even dropped the 'L' bomb.

Amy Hart and Curtis Pritchard

Despite the nation thinking Curtis was going to dump Amy, the dancer decided to recouple with Amy, but it wasn't without any drama! Telling her 'we need to talk'.
After getting her heart broken, Amy made the tough decision to QUIT the villa so Curtis was able to find happiness.
Due to this, Curtis is now single.

Joanna Chimonides and Michael Griffiths

In one of the biggest shocks of the series so far, Michael's head turned when Joanna entered the villa, making him DUMP Amber and couple up with the new girl.

Amber Gill

Amber returned to the villa on her own, staying loyal to Michael. However, as Michael chose to recouple with new girl Joanna, Amber has now been left single.

Maura Higgins and Marvin Brooks

Despite getting on well with new boy Dennon, Irish beauty Maura chose to couple up with Marvin.
However, things didn't last long! Maura decided it just wasn't going to happen with Marvin, and dumped him in a brutal double dumping alongside her BFF Lucie Donlan.

Ovie Soko and Anna Vakili

Anna was quick to forget about Jordan when Ovie walked into Casa Amor! The pharmacist decided to couple up with the new boy, leaving poor Jordan on his own.
HOWEVER, in a big twist, Anna realised she actually likes Jordan more, and she's now sleeping outside with him on the day beds.
Despite this, Ovie and Anna are still technically coupled up.

Jordan Hames

After deciding to stay loyal towards Anna, Jordan is now single due tot the fact she returned to the main villa coupled up with basketball player Ovie.
Of course, we suspect he'll be back with Anna at the next recoupling!

Anton Danyluk and Belle Hassan

Finally! Anton has a romantic relationship in the Love Island villa! New girl Belle certainly made an impact, with Anton giving a lovely little speech during the recoupling.


Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague

Rewind back a week or two and it looked like things could be over for Tommy and Molly-Mae, but after Tommy chose Molly-Mae over Maura in the last recoupling, the pair have seemed stronger than ever and have remained coupled up. Giving one of the nicest speeches ever, Tommy told Molly-Mae she's the 'girl of his dreams'.

Curtis Pritchard and Amy Hart

They had a little hiccup earlier in the week when Curtis scored Arabella's kiss a 10/10, but nothing was going to stop these two coupling up again! After THAT dance, we just hope Curtis asks Amy to be his proper girlfriend sometime soon.

Amber Gill and Michael Griffiths

They had a slow start, but Amber and Michael are now one of the favourites to win this year's show. During the recoupling, Michael was quick to gush about the Geordie girl, calling her 'unbelievably beautiful'.

Jordan Hames and Anna Vakili

Following Sherif's shock exit from the villa, we were all left worried for Anna's Love Island fate. That was until new boy Jordan arrived and swept the pharmacist off her feet.

Anton Danyluk and Lucie Donlan

Many thought it would be Lucie sent packing, but due to the fact he's still single, Anton chose the surfer to couple up with in a friendship, ensuring they both stayed in the Love Island villa.

Tom Walker and Maura Higgins

Although many thought he'd ruined things by making THAT comment before their date in The Hideaway, Tom chose Irish beauty Maura to couple up with, dishing out all of the compliments in the process.
However - after Thursday night's shock dumping, Tom was sent packing and now Maura is single.

Arabella Chi and Danny Williams

Despite telling poor old Yewande he wouldn't be interested in getting to know anybody else, model Arabella certainly turned Danny's head. Despite Yewande's efforts in being more affectionate, Danny decided to couple up with Arabella, in turn sending Yewande home.
However - after Thursday night's shock dumping, Arabella was sent packing and now Danny is single.


Curtis Pritchard and Amy Hart

Despite Amy having a little wobble last week, her relationship with Curtis looks solid, with the ballroom dancer once again choosing to couple up with her.

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague

Despite having his head turned 560 degrees by bombshell Maura, Tommy Fury followed his gut and chose to couple up with Molly-Mae.

Michael Griffiths and Amber Gill

After Michael and Amber FINALLY told each other how they feel, the pair keep getting stronger and stronger, with Michael choosing to couple up with the Geordie girl.

Danny Williams and Yewande Biala

After sharing their first kiss, Danny and Yewande look VERY strong in the villa, with the pair officially coupling up.

Lucie Donlan and Joe Garratt

It looked like things could be over for Joe and Lucie when Joe started to have doubts over Lucie's friendship with the other boys.
Despite this, Joe chose Lucie in the recoupling, keeping the pair together.


In one of the most dramatic Love Island moments EVER, Lucie and Joe were voted one of the villa's 'least compatible' couples in week three; with the public choosing to DUMP Joe from the island. Jucie is no more, folks.

Anton Danyluk and Elma Pazar

When Essex girl Elma Pazar entered the villa, she was impressed with 'gentleman' Anton. Despite Anton telling Anna he'd chose her to keep her safe, Anton went with his heart of coupled up with Elma.


HOWEVER, things didn't last long, as Elma got DUMPED from the villa just days after the recoupling.


Curtis Pritchard and Amy Hart

It was the most obvious coupling of the night, but fans were overjoyed when Amy chose to couple up with dancer Curtis.

Lucie Donlan and Joe Garratt

Despite having her head turned when Tommy Fury entered the villa, surfer Lucie decided to stay true to her heart and chose to couple up with Joe Garratt.

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague

After he was pied by Lucie, bombshell arrival Molly-Mae made Tommy's day by choosing to couple up with the boxer.

Anton Danyluk and Amber Gill

After things were made clear that Amber had ZERO interest in Callum Macleod, the Geordie girl chose to couple up with her friend Anton Danyluk, sending Callum packing.

Anna Vakili and Sherif Lanre

Sticking to her original decision, pharmacist Anna Vakili once again chose to couple up with Sherif Lanre... we can see something blossoming between these two!

Yewande Biala and Michael Griffiths

Following their kiss in the challenge, Yewande chose to remain coupled up with fireman Michael, but it looks like these two are just friends, with Michael now setting his sights on Amber.

Tommy Fury and Lucie Donlan

When Tommy arrived as a bombshell with Curtis, he immediately set his sights on Lucie, who was coupled up with Joe in the first episode. He said in the Beach Hut, "At the moment the girl I want to pursue is going to be Lucie. She's a surfer, she goes to the gym. Her body is banging. She has beautiful eyes, a beautiful face, beautiful everything."

Curtis Pritchard and Amy Hart

Curtis chose to couple up with Amy, who had previously been coupled up with Anton. She told the Beach Hut, "I don't feel like I have to force anything with Curtis because it's all so easy so I'm hoping that he picks me. But he was just talking to Yewande again. So, I don't know."

Joe Garratt and Anton Danyluk

This meant that poor Joe and Anton were left on their own. Hearts across the country broke for Joe when Lucie chose to be with Tommy - his little face dropped!

Amber Gill and Callum Macleod

Amber and Callum stayed together after the bombshells arrived, although Amber admitted in the Beach Hut that she was also attracted to Tommy and Joe. Eek!

Anna Vakili and Sherif Lanre

Anna and Sherif chose to stay together, and even shared a bed! Sherif told the Beach Hut, "Last night was nice. I feel like me and Anna are on the same page. We're going at the same pace. She's a lovely girl all round. So, I'm chuffed. I'm really happy with the choice I made. The subs-bench worked out for me!"


However, Anna later said, "Sherif's like my human hot water bottle. It was nice. He's really good at the snuggles." Nice, but not hugely romantic...

Yewande Biala and Michael Griffiths

Yewande and Michael stayed together, even though her head had been turned by Curtis. She told the Beach Hut, "I think I do fancy him. He has amazing eyes and he is really nice."


Lucie Donlan and Joe Garratt

Lucie had previously described her ideal man as, "Blonde! Longish hair… just hair, a lot of hair. Like me!" It then came as no surprise that she ditched former partner Michael Griffiths for wispy haired Joe.

Amy Hart and Anton Danyluk

Amy and Anton seemed to hit it off straight away, with Anton clinging onto the former air hostess throughout out the whole coupling up process. After admitting his own mum shaves him bum, he was soon suggesting that Amy would shortly be doing the same.
The adoration seemed short lived, however, with Anton shortly wiggling his way into Lucie and Joe's blossoming romance.

Amber Gill and Callum Macleod

Despite looking quite happy together when they coupled up, things aren't looking great for our next couple, Amber and Callum. After ditching fellow islander Sherif Lanre for Callum, Amber went onto brand her new beau as being, and looking, "old". Ouch.

Anna Vakili and Sherif Lanre

After Amber dropped Sherif for Callum, he was quickly coupled up with other remaining singleton Anna Vakili. But it seems this may have been a match made in heaven, with Sherif shortly after admitting to the brunette babe that he already follows her on Instagram!

Yewande Biala and Michael Griffiths

So after poor Michael was dropped by Lucie, he was soon paired up with the lovely scientist Yewande. Later chilling by the pool, the two soon conjured up some chemical reactions of their own when Michael revealed he has a degree in bio-medical science. After revealing, "I'm a scientist. A biologist. I studied a bio-technology degree", Michael responded, "That's quite interesting because I did bio medical science at uni." Ooo!

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