{"id":29150,"date":"2025-07-28T17:12:25","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/29150\/"},"modified":"2025-07-28T17:12:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T17:12:25","slug":"love-island-spoiler-shakiras-family-refuse-to-greet-harry-as-the-islanders-relatives-and-friends-pile-into-the-villa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/29150\/","title":{"rendered":"Love Island SPOILER: Shakira’s family REFUSE to greet Harry as the Islanders’ relatives and friends pile into the villa"},"content":{"rendered":"

Love Island’s Shakira<\/a> Khan may have recoupled with villa lothario Harry Cooksley – but her mum and sister refused to greet Harry when the Islanders’ relatives arrive at the villa.<\/p>\n

A dramatic recoupling got underway on Sunday night, and the fallout is set to continue during Monday’s installment of the ITV<\/a> reality show.<\/p>\n

Plus, the Islanders’ friends and relatives pile into the villa to give their live reactions – as well as some ‘needed’ candid feedback.<\/p>\n

Harry’s best friend, also called Harry, and mum Julia arrive alongside Shakira’s sister Shanti and mum Sukina.<\/p>\n

Diving straight in, Shakira tells her family of Harry: ‘I adore him and I really wish I didn’t, that’s the problem. It would be easier if I hated him, but I don’t.’<\/p>\n

Her mum Sukina is unimpressed, and responds: ‘What I will say? With him, he can prove himself to you before he has to prove himself to me.’<\/p>\n

\"Love <\/p>\n

Love Island’s Shakira Khan has recoupled with villa lothario Harry Cooksley – but her mum and sister refuse to greet Harry when the Islanders’ relatives arrive at the villa\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"A <\/p>\n

A dramatic recoupling got underway on Sunday night, and the fallout is set to continue during Monday’s installment of the ITV reality show<\/p>\n

\"Harry's <\/p>\n

Harry’s best friend, also called Harry, and mum Julia arrive alongside Shakira’s sister Shanti and mum Sukina<\/p>\n

The other Islanders watch eagerly on as the two families come together at the Firepit.<\/p>\n

As Harry walks over to the Firepit, ready to greet Shakira’s family, Sukina remains firmly in her seat and says coldly: ‘We’re not hugging Harry.’<\/p>\n

Sukina addresses Harry’s shock split with Helena – instigated by him, saying: ‘I think the whole of the UK is [surprised]. I’m sorry, but we thought it was “undeniable” Harry.’<\/p>\n

The tense episode sees Harry handle even more pointed questions from Shakira’s family, as well as some pointed remarks from his own mum.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the other Islanders have guests of their own. As Toni is sitting on the terrace, she hears her mum Leslie shout: ‘Is Toni here? Where’s Toni?’<\/p>\n

Keen to see her loved ones, an excited Toni races down stairs to greet her mum who has flown the distance from Florida.<\/p>\n

Toni’s best friend Marielle has also made the trip and she jokes of being in the villa: ‘It’s like meeting our Sims in real life!’<\/p>\n

As they catch up, talk turns to her daughter’s romantic relationships, with Leslie saying: ‘The Harrison thing – I’d love to know what voodoo spell he put on you.’<\/p>\n

\"The <\/p>\n

The tense episode sees Harry handle even more pointed questions from Shakira’s family, as well as some pointed remarks from his own mum and even Helena pulls him for a chat<\/p>\n

\"Diving <\/p>\n

Diving straight in, Shakira tells her family of Harry: ‘I adore him and I really wish I didn’t, that’s the problem. It would be easier if I hated him, but I don’t’<\/p>\n

\"Shakira's <\/p>\n

Shakira’s sister Shanti and mum Sukina were delighted to see Shakira, and quickly caught up on the latest events<\/p>\n

Toni replies: ‘Sometimes you have to get burned 150 times before you can’t get burnt anymore.’<\/p>\n

Chuffed mum Leslie says of Cach: ‘You have the most amazing man. His morals, his ethics, his calm demeanour when he is confronted with a bad situation. He is my king.’<\/p>\n

‘No, he’s my king – back off,’ Toni laughs in response.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Cach is catching up with his brother D’Shae and sister Ayjah, who discuss him being upset by Toni and Harrison’s actions.<\/p>\n

‘You don’t understand how embarrassing it was,’ Cach admits, to which his sister says: ‘Everyone felt it. It hurt to see you cry.’<\/p>\n

The two friends and families then mingle, but Leslie has some direct words of advice for another Islander – Harry – before she leaves the villa.<\/p>\n

Meg’s mum and sister, Nathalie and Paige, arrive alongside Dejon’s mum and sister,\u00a0 Demelza and Gene. In unison Meg’s mum and sister yell: ‘Where’s ‘our Meg’?’<\/p>\n

Meg’s sister Paige wants answers, saying to Meg: ‘You let him get away with a lot though, why?’<\/p>\n

\"Meanwhile, <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Cach is catching up with his brother D’Shae and sister Ayjah, who discuss him being upset by Toni and Harrison’s actions<\/p>\n

\"Meg's <\/p>\n

Meg’s mum and sister, Nathalie and Paige, arrive alongside Dejon’s mum and sister, Demelza and Gene<\/p>\n

And Dejon’s mum Demelza has some thoughts for her son saying: ‘In the beginning it was like you had verbal diarrhoea.<\/p>\n

‘No mother needs to hear about your threesomes and how much you looooooove sex. I just wanted to go, “Shut up!” You’re a big flirt, didn’t know that.’<\/p>\n

Dejon stiffly replies: ‘You lot just come in to cook me or what?’<\/p>\n

But his sister Gene insists: ‘We’ve been watching you for the last how many weeks – you need this feedback!’<\/p>\n

A hopeful Meg asks her family: ‘Does everyone like D or are they just wary of him?’<\/p>\n

And Jamie’s brother Michael and mum Tina arrive with Yasmin’s twin sister Zara and mum Mitra. Tina tells Jamie: ‘You are the golden retriever to her black cat!’<\/p>\n

And Zara tells an emotional Yas: ‘I’m literally getting stopped, people are coming up to me thinking I’m you. The amount of messages I’ve got saying, “Tell your sister she’s an icon, she’s a legend”.’<\/p>\n

As Yas starts talking about the future, Tina is impressed and says: ‘I love the fact that you’re looking outside of the villa as well.’<\/p>\n

\"Dejon's <\/p>\n

Dejon’s mum Demelza has some thoughts for her son saying: ‘In the beginning it was like you had verbal diarrhoea’<\/p>\n

\"On <\/p>\n

On the terrace Toni and Cach celebrate the fact they are coupled up and content with the progression of their romance<\/p>\n

Elsewhere, Shakira and Harry’s relationship is creeping forward at a snail’s pace, with Shakira dodging Harry’s kiss after the recoupling.<\/p>\n

On the terrace Toni and Cach celebrate the fact they are coupled up and content with the progression of their romance, with Cach saying: ‘Let’s see if I can give you your fairytale ending.’<\/p>\n

And in the dressing room, Harry and Shakira debrief on the recoupling that’s brought them back together.<\/p>\n

Harry says of the Firepit: ‘That was not easy. Not in terms of who I was going to pick, but just both of you [Shakira and Helena] being stood up there.’<\/p>\n

Shakira replies: ‘I can’t believe we’re back at day two. Right back to where we started. Further back, if that’s even possible. This is no good.’<\/p>\n

Harry says: ‘No, I think it’s good. It doesn’t feel good, but I think it’s going to be really good.’<\/p>\n

Shakira warns: ‘Baby steps,’ to which Harry replies: ‘Yeah, I’m good with that.’<\/p>\n

But as they cuddle and Harry leans in for a kiss, Shakira turns to give him her cheek. ‘Baby steps, baby steps,’ he concedes.<\/p>\n

\"Jamie's <\/p>\n

Jamie’s brother Michael and mum Tina arrive with Yasmin’s twin sister Zara and mum Mitra<\/p>\n

The next day, Harry sets about making a breakfast date for Shakira, taking inspiration from his ex.<\/p>\n

After asking Helena what she’s eating – a yoghurt bowl – he makes one for Shakira, which doesn’t go unnoticed by other Islanders, including Megan.<\/p>\n

Watching on as they eat, Helena says: ‘A breakfast date he never would give me,’ and Dejon chimes in: ‘Exclusive three days and now he’s discarded you. It’s honestly terrible.’<\/p>\n

‘Just acting like I’ve never existed in this Villa,’ replies Helena.<\/p>\n

After seeing it unfold, Helena decides to pull Harry to question his actions.<\/p>\n

LOVE ISLAND CONTINUES AT 9PM ON ITV2 AND ITVX\u00a0<\/p>\n

LOVE ISLAND 2025: MEET THE CONTESTANTS<\/a> \"Dejon <\/p>\n

Dejon Noel Williams<\/p>\n

NAME: Dejon Noel Williams<\/p>\n

AGE: 26<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0London<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?\u00a0Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy<\/p>\n

CLAIM TO FAME?\u00a0My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I’ve met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we’d go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I’ve met David Beckham, he was really nice.<\/p>\n

\"Megan <\/p>\n

Megan Moore<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Megan Moore<\/p>\n

AGE: 25<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0Southampton<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Payroll specialist<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?\u00a0I’d like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with\u00a0<\/p>\n

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE?\u00a0Bankrupt, right now. But we’re going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits!<\/p>\n

\"Helena <\/p>\n

Helena Ford<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Helena Ford<\/p>\n

AGE: 29<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0London<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Cabin Crew<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?\u00a0Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you’ll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed.<\/p>\n

WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS?\u00a0I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract.<\/p>\n

\"Shakira <\/p>\n

Shakira Khan<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Shakira Khan<\/p>\n

AGE: 26<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0London<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Construction Project Manager<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny.<\/p>\n

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they’re all frogs. It’s a busy love life but I’ve not found ‘the husband’, I’m looking for ‘the one’. I’m looking for the ring.<\/p>\n

\"Harry <\/p>\n

Harry Cooksley<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Harry Cooksley\u00a0<\/p>\n

AGE: 30<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0Guildford<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don’t think I’d go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl.\u00a0<\/p>\n

CLAIM TO FAME? I’m the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You’ll never see my face, but you’ll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing.<\/p>\n

\"Conor <\/p>\n

Conor Phillips<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Conor Phillips<\/p>\n

AGE: 23<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0Limerick<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Professional rugby player<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don’t mind a dominant woman.<\/p>\n

WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS?\u00a0Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn’t work, but it gets them laughing. It’s an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course!<\/p>\n

\"Toni <\/p>\n

Toni Laites<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Toni\u00a0Laites<\/p>\n

AGE: 24<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0Connecticut\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I’m looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh – I’m super outgoing. And someone that’s quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE…\u00a0\u00a0I’ve lived in three different states and I’m still single. It’s time to try something new! I have some British friends and they’re pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners.<\/p>\n

\"Yasmin\" <\/p>\n

Yasmin\u00a0<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Yasmin\u00a0Pettet<\/p>\n

AGE: 24<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0London<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Commercial Banking Executive<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?\u00a0I’m looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter.<\/p>\n

WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST ICK?\u00a0A guy that’s stingy<\/p>\n

\"Megan <\/p>\n

Megan Moore<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Megan Moore<\/p>\n

AGE: 24<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0Dublin<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Musical theatre performer and energy broker<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?<\/p>\n

Someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they’re not bad looking, that’s always a plus.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I love a boy that’s a bit pasty, like Timoth\u00e9 e Chalamet. I don’t mind scrawny, or a bit of a ‘dad bod’. I’m 5ft1 so any height really.<\/p>\n

CLAIM TO FAME?\u00a0Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I’ve also done Panto.<\/p>\n

\"Blu <\/p>\n

Blu Chegini<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Blu Chegini<\/p>\n

AGE: 26<\/p>\n

FROM:\u00a0London<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Construction Project Manager<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?<\/p>\n

Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS?\u00a0She’d fire me, but I’ve got the charm to smooth things over with a girl. The fact I speak fluent Spanish comes in handy when it comes to flirting!<\/p>\n

\"Jamie\" <\/p>\n

Jamie<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Jamie Rhodes<\/p>\n

AGE:\u00a026<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Electric Engineer\u00a0<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?\u00a0Bubbly, cheeky, outgoing, good face card and a nice bum.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE?\u00a0I’ll be in amongst the drama! It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity, I’m gonna take it by the horns and go for it.<\/p>\n

\"Ty\" <\/p>\n

Ty<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Ty Isherwood<\/p>\n

AGE:\u00a023<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Site Engineer\u00a0<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?\u00a0I go off energy, if we vibe. I’ve typically dated brunettes, tanned, nice teeth with a nice smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE?\u00a0A head turner! I get along with lads easily and like to make people laugh.<\/p>\n

\"Cach\" <\/p>\n

Cach<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Cacherel ‘Cach’ Mercer<\/p>\n

AGE:\u00a024<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Professional Dancer<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?\u00a0Someone who’s emotionally intelligent, beautiful, charismatic, caring, affectionate, and I’d say an intro extrovert.\u00a0<\/p>\n

WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE?\u00a0I think I’m gonna get into trouble, I feel like I’ll be the joker of the group! I’ll also be the person people come to for advice\u2026 and a bit of eye candy at the same time.<\/p>\n

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Angel\u00a0<\/p>\n

NAME:\u00a0Angel Swift<\/p>\n

AGE:\u00a026<\/p>\n

OCCUPATION:\u00a0Aesthetics Practitioner and Salon Owner<\/p>\n

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I’m ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love\u00a0<\/p>\n

WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU’LL BE?\u00a0I feel like people have been getting their heads turned very easily. I do feel like I have quite a good chance of turning someone’s head.<\/p>\n

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