Love Island star Shakira Khan reportedly threatened to quit the ITV2 dating show after reaching breaking point in scenes that are yet to air on TV
Love Island’s Shakira has reportedly threatened to quit the show(Image: ITV)
Love Island beauty Shakira Khan has reportedly threatened to quit the ITV2 dating programme in footage that’s yet to be aired. The 22 year old hasn’t exactly had a smooth ride in the villa so far, with the reality star finding it tough with ex Harry Cooksley being in the villa.
Earlier this week, viewers expressed their worry for Shakira after she looked “exhausted”, having admitted to pal Toni Laites that lingering emotions remained with Harry despite being partnered with Conor Phillips.
She later called time on her relationship with Conor, explaining to him that she couldn’t provide him with “what he needs.” Reports now suggest that Shakira considered abandoning the programme due to the drama surrounding Harry, the Mirror reports.
Speaking to The Sun, a source stated: “Shakira has been through the wringer and was already at breaking point over her heartbreak by Harry.”
“When Harry made it exclusive with Helena, everything unravelled and she realised she wasn’t ready to be with Conor properly. She did the brave thing by ending that, but then the floodgates opened and she just didn’t want to be in the villa anymore.”
They continued, explaining that Shakira visited the Beach Hut and asked to leave the villa, with the welfare team supporting her “through her emotions.” Afterwards, she decided to stay.
Despite Shakira’s turbulent journey in the villa so far, countless fans have taken to social media to praise how “mature” she’s been throughout her love triangle chaos. “Shakira is the most respect, self aware, mature person in love island history, never mind the fact that she’s only 22 #loveisland #loveislanduk,” one fan stated.
Shakira ended her romance with Conor this week(Image: ITV)
Another posted: “Shakira is so real that she’s willing to leave the villa without a man or winning instead of faking it with Conor till the end, if anything we can be proud of her for staying true herself but damn Harry?!? #LoveIslanduk #LoveIsland.”
Earlier this week, Harry decided to take his relationship with Helena to the next stage, becoming exclusive with his fellow Islander. This was despite Harry offering a shoulder for Shakira to cry on after she decided to end things with Conor.
Tonight’s episode will see Shakira confiding in Harry about her emotions, with Harry responding: “I can read between the lines a little bit, but I don’t really know exactly what you’re thinking.”
Shakira has been finding it tough inside the villa after ex Harry closed things off with Helena (Image: ITV)
Shakira then reveals that she still felt “very strongly” towards him and was unsure on how to deal with the situation.
“I just don’t think that I really dealt with the situation how I should have dealt with it and maybe haven’t processed things properly, and you and Helena being exclusive may have resurfaced things,” she confessed.
Harry further tells Shakira that although it appears he has moved on, their relationship wasn’t “one sided.” He adds: “You’ll probably disagree, but I felt it and like I say I haven’t processed it and have tried to just get on with things.”
He then has a conversation with Helena about his chat with Shakira, with Helena posing the question: “Does that change anything for you?”
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ITV has several duty of care protocols in place, with Islanders undergoing training prior to entering the villa concerning language, behaviour and understanding mutual respect in relationships.