Love Island star Toni's mum reveals real reason she made TikTok account private amid rumours she's suing ITV
The proud parent became the centre of attention after deleting social media videos calling out a host of ITV2 stars, despite only setting up the page weeks ago.
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It came just hours before Florida-based Leslie sent show fans into a frenzy as she took the long-haul flight to the Mallorca villa.
ITV previously confirmed the return of the very popular Meet The Family segment, set to air in the lead-up to the final.
The feature, which sees Islanders reunited with their family members and friends inside the villa, has long been a staple of the series.
On Tuesday, fans weren't disappointed as Leslie, dressed in a black bandeau dress adorned with a pink petal pattern came to chat to Toni and her Love Island partner, Cach.
Shortly before the reunion, she took to her TikTok page to address the mounting speculation she was taking legal action against the broadcaster.
The rumour started on a Love Island fan page and Leslie said: "My accounts were set to private because I had other stuff to do not because myself and Shakira's mum are suing ITV.
"We are definitely not, that rumour should be put to rest immediately.
"There's even a rumour that she and I were spotted in London together with an attorney, also 100 per cent fake news."
Leslie added: "It is not real.
Love Island star Toni's mum reveals how she really feels about Harrison's exit after hittng out at her daughter
"I cant wait for you guys to see the episode and we will talk about it."
She then wrapped her chat with the words: "Other than that, I just wanted to reassure you we are all good, just no lawsuit.
"Hope you have a great night."
Toni's mum has been a regular online commenting on the antics on the matchmaking show.
Love Island winners - where they are now
EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.
Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:
2025 - The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O'Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together.
2024 - The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up.
2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 - Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.
2023 - The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together.
2022 - Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public's hearts - and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 - Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.
2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up.
2019 - Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O'Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn't last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 - Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up.
2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together.
2015 - Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley's second choice on the show, they did win - but they didn't last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
She previously broke down in tears and told how she was "really disappointed" in her daughter after she left Cach and reunited with Harrison.
She then told how she really felt about bombshell Harrison's exit in another clip.
VILLA ENTRY
On Tuesday's episode, Toni was sitting on the terrace, when suddenly she heard her mum Leslie shout: 'Is Toni here? Where's Toni?'
Realising friends and family have come to visit the Villa, Toni raced down the stairs to greet her mum who had flown in from Florida.
Toni's best friend Marielle also made the trip and she joked of being in the Villa: 'It's like meeting our Sims in real life!'
As they caught up, talk turned to her daughter's romantic relationships in the Villa, and Leslie said: 'The Harrison thing - I'd love to know what voodoo spell he put on you.'
Toni replied: 'Sometimes you have to get burned 150 times before you can't get burnt anymore.'
Leslie insisted 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.'
Toni laughingly replied: 'No, he's my king - back off!'
FAN FAVE
Toni and Cach have had a bumpy romance so far on the show, hindered by Toni and Harrison's will-they-won't-they situation.
Casa Amor lad Cach is now coupled up with American stunner Toni, despite his embarrassment and tears after she ditched him for Harrison at a previous recoupling.
His sister then grilled Toni on making Cach cry yet despite the awkward chat, fans were elated at Leslie's appearance on-screen.
They praised the American, and her reaction to Toni's man, and one wrote on Instagram: "Toni's mum is a sweetheart !! Cach deserved those words for sure."
A second posted: "Toni's mum has stated EVERY FACT. Cach handled it very well. His parents must be SO SO proud."
A third noted: "Toni's mum, what a beautiful woman she is."
One then added: "Okay that speech from Toni's mom made me tear up a little… Cach what an incredible guy."
Another surmised: "I love this and Toni's mum is so beautiful and she deserves the world."
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