Love Island axes iconic final week challenge after nine years on show

LOVE Island has made the shock decision to cancel the iconic baby challenge.

For the past nine years, the final couples have been tasked with looking after crying ‘babies’ for the whole day.

The famous baby challenge is no longer taking placeCredit: ITV

Last night saw a new aspect – The GraftiesCredit: Eroteme

But now, The Sun can reveal that the task isn’t happening this year – the first time in ten series.

An insider said: “It’s not happening this year – but the show has seen loads of new tasks and challenges that fans have loved.”

The famous baby task has seen some of the best loved moments of the show over the years.

In 2018, Josh Denzel’s baby’s arm fell off, the following year Tommy Fury flipped his baby round, while Molly asked: “Tommy, what the f**k was that?”. Molly and Tommy of course now have their own baby in real life.

In 2017 Chris Hughes got very emotional about his baby, named Cash, with Olivia Attwood and in 2018 Dr Alex’s baby fell out of the pram.

Despite its absence, this series has already introduced a new, game-changing element – The Grafties.

Last night fans were left open-mouthed as scenes were played back to the Islanders and awards, voted by the public, were given out.

It sparked a series of huge rows between the islanders – with Lochan Nowacki and Tyrique Hyde clashing and Mitch Taylor targeting Abi Moores in a mean-spirited speech.

Those watching at home loved every second of it, with one writing: “The producers ate with this grafties thing it’s lit an upgraded movie night.”

A second said: “We’ll run the tapes babe” and that was when the producers came up with the grafties which gave us the chaos and entertainment we needed yesterday. Season 10 is truly the best season ever.”

While a third added: “I can’t lie guys the grafties might be the best challenge on loveisland history by far.”

Even former Islander Tasha Ghouri is a fan, tweeting: “Ommmmfg the Grafties is messier than movie night already.”