The Love Island UK villa was rocked by a shock exit this week as 22-year-old footballer Harrison Solomon abruptly quit the show, leaving fans and fellow Islanders stunned. His departure followed days of intense drama involving a messy love triangle with contestants Toni Laites and Lauren Wood, a situation that ultimately became too overwhelming for the Derby-born athlete.Harrison’s journey in the villa took a dramatic turn after Casa Amor, where he initially recoupled with Lauren, only to later confess lingering feelings for his original partner, Toni. He again got back with Toni, and this emotional back-and-forth led to explosive confrontations, public scrutiny, and a tearful breakdown that culminated in his decision to walk away.Since the departure, everyone has been wanting to know the exact detail as to why he left. While the details of his exit will air in upcoming episodes, insiders reveal that Harrison made the choice after consulting with the show’s duty of care team, signaling just how deeply the fallout affected him.The love triangle that started it all on Love Island UK View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHarrison’s time in the villa became increasingly turbulent after Casa Amor, where he coupled up with Lauren, leaving Toni. However, in a twist, Toni later chose to recouple with Harrison during a dramatic ceremony, reigniting their connection, but not without consequences.Toni then discovered that Harrison had slept with Lauren twice and felt bad that she had chosen him. Harrison apologised to Lauren and agreed to let her go on with Ty while he and Toni progressed in their relationship. However, on Thursday night, Toni broke down in tears after she saw Harrison with Lauren in the bathroom as she flossed his teeth.Through tears she told him that he was "embarrassing her" and that he should have stayed with Lauren, before telling the rest that she has "done". Toni confused viewers at home as she previously said she was done with Harrison but chose him again."He's all yours, girlfriend. I'm removing myself from this," she told Lauren. “This is getting f---ing ridiculous and it's making me nasty. He's lying to both of us. I can't keep doing this.”The strain only worsened during the Couple of Sorts challenge, where the public voted Harrison and Toni as the "most one-sided couple" and accused them of "playing a game", a brutal blow that appeared to shatter any remaining hope for reconciliation.Backlash for Love Island UK View this post on Instagram Instagram PostHarrison’s behavior throughout the love triangle drew significant criticism, both inside and outside the villa. Women’s Aid even weighed in, with Communications Manager Jessye Werner highlighting the show’s history of showcasing "unhealthy patterns of behaviour" and urging for better education on misogyny and emotional accountability.By July 17, which was Thursday night, Harrison had reportedly reached his breaking point. After discussions with the Love Island UK welfare team, he made the difficult decision to leave the show.According to The Sun, a source told them:"It’s been a momentous few days for Harrison, and ultimately he decided to quit. Everyone was shocked—people were crying and hugging him as he left."Harrison’s exit leaves Toni and Lauren to navigate the fallout, with both women now free to explore other connections. Meanwhile, fans are left wondering whether his departure was truly voluntary or influenced by mounting pressure from producers amid the controversy.As the drama unfolds on screen in the coming days, one thing is clear: Harrison’s abrupt exit marks one of the most emotionally charged departures in Love Island UK history, a stark reminder of the intense psychological toll the villa can take on its contestants.New episodes of Love Island UK air on ITV2 on weekdays and Sundays.