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Love Island viewers stunned as Harrison and Lauren get 'frisky under the covers' as he confirms steamy exchange amid love triangle with Toni

Love Island viewers stunned as Harrison and Lauren get 'frisky under the covers' as he confirms steamy exchange amid love triangle with Toni

Daily Mail​16 hours ago
Love Island viewers were left in disbelief as Harrison Solomon and Lauren Wood got frisky under the covers.
The two islanders have had a rollercoaster journey since Harrison, 22, brought back the bombshell to the main villa after Casa Amour.
And while Harrison appeared smitten in Casa Amour, he has attempted to reignite his triangle in the competition by flirting with Toni Laites, 24, in a scandalous move on the terrace.
Despite being in tears over Harrison's sneaky antics in the villa, Lauren, 26, appeared to forgive and forget when they retired to bed as the cameras showed the two getting very close under the covers.
In a nightime clip aired by the producers, the sheets could be seen moving over the top of the two islanders - suggesting they were taking their connection to the next level.
The next day, Harrison seemed to have confirmed their antics as he confessed to Harry Cooksley that 'the whistle was blown' and he 'scored a three pointer' - a football reference which fans took to mean they got intimate throughout the night.
And viewers were in disbelief over their antics as they flocked to X, formerly known as Twitter, to question the move and beg Lauren to 'stop embarrassing herself'.
One penned: 'Lauren, pls dont embarrass yourself any further #LoveIsland'
'Wait..did Lauren sleep with Harrison? If so then she's a mug too #LoveIsland'
'Wait, did Harrison and Lauren have sex? #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK'
'I can't tell if Lauren is just stupid or harrison is a master manipulator #loveisland'
'Lauren is actually so silly. #Loveisland'; 'Is Lauren stupid why would she sleep with Harrison #loveisland'; 'why would Lauren do that #LoveIsland'
'lauren you're ridiculous tbh, dash weh the front to an excited little kid that doesn't even want you. anyway, good for everyone. ��‍↔️ #loveisland'
'i'm really embarrassed for lauren #loveisland where is her self worth?'
In a goodnight clip aired by the producers, the sheets could be seen moving over the top of the two islanders - suggesting they were taking their connection to the next level
The next day, Harrison seemed to have confirmed their antics as he confessed to Harry Cooksley that 'the whistle was blown' and he 'scored a three pointer' - a football reference which fans took to mean they got intimate through the night
The saucy moment came just hours after she was left in tears during Sunday night's show as they sneaked off to the terrace for a secret rendezvous.
In true Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu style, Toni and Harrison recreated the Love Island alum's iconic terrace crawl to remain out of sight from the rest of the villa.
Harrison and Toni look set to rekindle their connection despite him returning from Casa Amor coupled up with Lauren.
During their chat on the terrace, Toni demanded 'get rid of her' after Harrison confessed he wanted to kiss her behind Lauren's back.
It was all while Lauren remained unaware of their unfinished business as she sat metres away crying while confiding in her fellow islanders.
While on the villa stairs after getting ready for the night, Harrison whispered to Toni: 'After you get a drink, do you want to meet me? Terrace?'
Crouching down to avoid being seen, Harrison said: 'We have to sit on the floor. Otherwise they're going to see… I don't want them to see.'
The conversation continued to get spicier as the two flirtatiously locked eyes, as Harrison said: 'Would it be bad if I kissed you right now?'
Harrison and Toni's behaviour has sparked somewhat fury among fans.
Fans took to X and wrote: 'Nah Toni needs to get voted off for that. Lost all the ratings I had for her',
'Oh god this girls has disappointed me', 'Damn Toni moving like a snake', 'Nooo wayyy',
'Toni joining Love Island legends Mimii & Ekin-Su as a terrace crawler wasn't on my bingo card'.
In 2022, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu took drastic measures to bond investment analyst, Jay Younger as she crawled on to the terrace twice in a bid to have a private chat with him.
In the raunchy scenes, Ekin-su asked Jay to sneak off for a 'secret' chat, which saw them talking in whispers away from the other Islanders.
Harrison and Toni look set to rekindle their connection despite him returning from Casa Amor coupled up with Lauren
During their chat on the terrace, Toni demanded 'get rid of her' after Harrison confessed he wanted to kiss her behind Lauren's back
It was all while Lauren remained unaware of their unfinished business as she sat metres away crying while confiding in her fellow islanders
Crouching down to avoid being seen, Harrison said: 'We have to sit on the floor. Otherwise they're going to see… I don't want them to see'
Harrison and Toni's behaviour has sparked somewhat fury among fans as he continues to go back and fourth between bombshells
Ekin-Su performed the cheeky feat twice during the 2022 series
Ekin-Su asked to 'borrow' Jay while he was chatting outside with Ikenna Ekwonna and asked him to meet her on the terrace in 'three or four minutes' so they could talk on a 'more secret level'.
After Jay agreed to the sneaky rendezvous, Ekin-Su was seen crouching on the floor as she opened the door to the terrace from the girls' dressing room.
She then began crawling across the floor in a bid to stay hidden from the other Islanders, who were chatting in the garden below.
As she sat concealed by the wall, she said: 'I can't believe I'm here.'
Jay then excused himself from a chat with the other boys to 'go to the bathroom' before heading up to the terrace to meet her.
As he walked up the stairs, Ekin-Su's current partner Davide asked where she was, before adding: 'I think he will try to kiss her.'
But Paige Thorne disagreed and insisted that she thought there was 'no way' that Jay would make a move on Ekin-Su.
When Jay opened the door to the terrace, Ekin-Su told him to 'whisper' and 'kneel down', adding: 'Don't let them see you!'
To which Jay jokingly replied: 'What it is, Mission Impossible?'
This was later exposed in the season which ignited a huge argument between the two.
NAME: Dejon Noel Williams
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy
CLAIM TO FAME? My 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.
NAME: Megan Moore
AGE: 25
FROM: Southampton
OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'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
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we're going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits!
NAME: Tommy Bradley
AGE: 22
FROM: Hertfordshire
OCCUPATION: Landscape Gardener
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A girl who is very ambitious, with a big personality, caring, but also someone that doesn't take themselves too seriously. I don't know if that's asking for too much, but I want a bit of everything. I haven't got a specific type in terms of looks, though.
WHAT WOULD YOU BE CEO OF? Taking hours to do my hair
Ben Holbrough
NAME: Ben Holbrough
AGE: 23
FROM: Gloucester
OCCUPATION: Private Hire Taxi driver
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone sexy, good looking, good chat, good vibes, nice teeth and good eye contact - they're all the traits I look for. Oh, and also a cute smile, I just look at you and know I can be around you all day, every day.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt. I'd have been out of business a long time ago. That's exactly why I'm here.
NAME: Helena Ford
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody 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.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract.
NAME: Shakira Khan
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny.
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.
NAME: Harry Cooksley
AGE: 30
FROM: Guildford
OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model
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.
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.
NAME: Conor Phillips
AGE: 23
FROM: Limerick
OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player
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.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely 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!
NAME: Toni Laites
AGE: 24
FROM: Connecticut
OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server
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.
I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE... I'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.
NAME: Yasmin Pettet
AGE: 24
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Commercial Banking Executive
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter.
WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? A guy that's stingy.
NAME: Harrison
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: US college soccer player and student
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Personality is a big thing, so it depends who I vibe with in there.
WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? I don't like it when girls have celebrity crushes. If I'm with a girl I want them to have eyes for me, not talking about another guy when we're watching a film, ha!
Billykiss
NAME: Bilikis Azeez aka Billykiss
AGE: 28
OCCUPATION: Content Creator
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone tall who's good looking, but not too good looking, and that's confident, assertive, knows what they want and is serious about me
WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? Someone who's childish
NAME: Jamie Rhodes
AGE: 26
OCCUPATION: Electric Engineer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Bubbly, cheeky, outgoing, good face card and a nice bum.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I'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.
NAME: Ty Isherwood
AGE: 23
OCCUPATION: Site Engineer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I go off energy, if we vibe. I've typically dated brunettes, tanned, nice teeth with a nice smile.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? A head turner! I get along with lads easily and like to make people laugh.
NAME: Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer
AGE: 24
OCCUPATION: Professional Dancer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who's emotionally intelligent, beautiful, charismatic, caring, affectionate, and I'd say an intro extrovert.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I 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… and a bit of eye candy at the same time.
NAME: Lucy Quinn
AGE: 21
OCCUPATION: Makeup Artist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I love a pretty boy. Someone who looks after themselves more than me; with a sharp hairline, and Turkey teeth. I like someone who is tall, tanned, and has dark hair….. not too much to ask! Also if I had to be picky, I like light eyes.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? Loud! I just love to chat.
NAME: Lauren Wood
AGE: 26
OCCUPATION: Dog Walker
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? It's cliche but tall, dark and handsome. I know every girl says that but I like dark features; brown hair, brown eyes, nice and bronzed.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I will bring a lot of energy to Casa Amor. I'm just a bubbly person. I'm fun to be around and don't take myself too seriously. Every boy I've ever met has said 'you're not what I thought' in a good way. I've been told I've got good energy.
NAME: Emma Munro
AGE: 30
OCCUPATION: Hydrogeologist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I don't actually have a type. I would say athletic always, I like a man who's in shape, big muscles, six pack, I'm not fussy.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? Honest, straight talking, and direct.
NAME: Boris Vidović
AGE: 28
OCCUPATION: Model
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I don't have an exact type, if her energy matches my energy, that's what I like. Besides that; a beautiful smile, a nice figure, and a great personality. I want someone around me that I can laugh with 24/7. If she can roast me, I love her already!
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I'm going to be the chilled guy, who likes to have a laugh, I'm a joker. I'm originally from Ljubljana and have lived in Dubai for a while, so I'll bring the international flavour. I give good positive vibes and good energy.
NAME: Andrada Pop
AGE: 27
OCCUPATION: Personal Trainer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I like someone who is tall with a nice build and I do like light eyes at the moment. Someone who has a masculine aura and someone that walks in the room and you're drawn to their energy.
WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? If you cross me, I can't shut my mouth, I will literally tell you how it is. However, I'm a giver; I'm very honest, understanding, and soft. I'm just overall happy. There's never a dull moment around me. If I hear something I don't like, I will be the first to go across the Villa and say something. You will hear my voice.
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Olivia Attwood hits back at backlash over surprise This Morning role after cruel trolls said they'll ‘stop watching'

OLIVIA Attwood has hit back at trolls who reacted cruelly to her inclusion in This Morning's line-up of summer presenters. The Love Island favourite, who has built a successful career fronting documentaries and as a Loose Women panellist, is one of a number of stars filling in for regular hosts Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard over the summer break. 5 Olivia Attwood will host This Morning this summer Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 She's the new golden girl of ITV Credit: Costa Though she's not the first reality star to host the show, with fellow summer star and X Factor icon Rylan Clark having already proven a dab hand on the set, Olivia's villa background hasn't gone down well with some traditionalists who have gone so far as to say they'll "definitely stop watching'. But Olivia, 34, is confident in her abilities and feels she's earned her stripes to become ITV's new golden girl. She exclusively told The Sun: "Those who know me understand the hard work I've put in to get where I am today. "I'm forever grateful to Love Island for being the springboard to my career, but I'm excited to show there's so much more to me beyond the villa." She continued: "It's been a lot of hard work, but I've always stayed focused on my goals and believed in myself and I'm very thankful for ITV in believing me." As someone who grew up watching the show as a child, she knows what it's about and the position it has in the national consciousness. She said: "When I got the gig, I was over the moon! I grew up watching the show, and to be a part of it feels like such a huge achievement!" Olivia will turn to an old motto when it is her time in front of the camera, telling us her ultimate piece of advice is: "Stay true to who you are, no matter how much your world changes." Other stars fronting the show this summer include Sian Welby, Dermot O'Leary, Emma Willis, Josie Gibson, Rochelle Humes, Joel Dommett, Craig Doyle, and Andi Peters. We recently revealed how This Morning bosses will ensure Olivia and her ex-boyfriend Chris Hughes, who is a roving reporter on the show, won't have to interact. Olivia Attwood fans go wild as she shares Chanel dress dupe that's £2k cheaper from high street shop Chris is said to be unhappy with a number of comments Olivia made about him and his now girlfriend JoJo Siwa while they were in the Celebrity Big Brother house. However, a friend of Olivia's told us, she hasn't even thought about it. They said: 'To be honest, it hadn't even crossed her mind when she took the This Morning gig. 'Of course, she wouldn't relish having to interact with Chris on camera, but she's a professional at the end of the day. 'She's focused on making the most of the summer hosting slot and doing her job well - who else is on the rota doesn't concern her. When you work in telly, not everyone you work with is going to be your best mate.' When her first This Morning gig does roll around, Olivia will be fuelled up with Costa Coffee Latte, which she calls her "the "perfect pick-me-up for those busy days". 5 Olivia has appeared on This Morning as a guest before Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Olivia found fame on Love Island with ex Chris Hughes Credit: Rex Features 5 She's teamed up with Roman Kemp for a new Costa campaign Credit: Costa Ahead of then, she's teamed up with Roman Kemp to launch the Costa Hypeline - WhatsApp line to get the nation motivated. Fans can WhatsApp +44 7763 218 600 before this Thursday, letting Roman or Olivia know what they need hyping for and they could get a voice note back, tailored to their moment of need. Olivia said: 'Motivation is an important thing as most of us hit a wall way before lunchtime. A little hype can go a long way. "I'm buzzing to be on the other end of the line with Costa, handing out some words of encouragement. "We'll be managing the Costa Hypeline for one day only on the 17th July to help give out those much-needed boosts of productivity – message in for a hype!'

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