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Daily Mail
4 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Love Island fans declare they have found the winners after uncomfortable family and friends episode: 'Give them the money now!'
Love Island fans have declared they have found the winners after a very uncomfortable family and friends episode. As the final week kicked off, the Islanders were treated to visits from their loved ones, but the reunions were more frosty than not. Cacherel Mercer's siblings' had an ice cold meeting with Toni Laites before Megan Moore's family grilled her boyfriend Dejon Noel Williams, branding him a 'player'. Things only got more awkward when Shakira Khan's mum gave Harry Cooksley the cold shoulder, refusing to hug him and demanding he prove himself. But there was a glimmer of hope, in the form of Yasmin Pettet and Jamie Rhodes. The pair, who met during Casa Amor and have been loved-up ever since, have been named by fans as this year's winners after their families' sweet interactions. Taking to X, formerly Twitter, they wrote: 'Yas and jamie to win tbh. this family meeting has solidified it for me,'; 'Yas and Jamie are my winners idc,'; 'Give Yas & Jamie that money pleaseeeeee! Pleaseeeeee,'; 'Well that has sealed it for me Yas and Jamie for the win,'; 'Think I have picked my winners now, got to be Jamie and Yas,'; 'My only wins after today is Yas + Jamie. I love Shakira + Toni but their family meet ups just set a tone on their relationships. The others arent even an option,'; 'Well the families opinion reflect the publics this year truly, every couple is a shambles and should not be together except yas and jamie,'; 'If Yas and Jamie don't win that 50k the UK public needs a good head wobble,'; 'So we all agree that Yas and Jamie are winning, right?!' It came after viewers slammed the parents episode for being uncomfortable, as they said: 'No all these parents hate their children's partners,'; 'Meet the family episodes always use to make me cry, this one just made me uncomfortable, quite like this season as a whole,'; Taking to X, formerly Twitter, fans wrote: 'Yas and jamie to win tbh. this family meeting has solidified it for me' 'This has been the most awkward episode of LI I have ever watched. Lol, I'm uncomfortable.' The Islanders' friends and relatives piled into the villa to give their live reactions - as well as some 'needed' candid feedback during the instalment. But viewers were left cringing at one awkward exchange when Cach's siblings, his brother D'Shae and sister Ayjah, entered the house. Fans at home claimed it was 'obvious' the duo didn't like his partner Toni after a series of stern looks were thrown her way. A previous episode saw the couple part ways when Toni decided to recouple with her ex Harrison again, leaving her man Cach in tears as he was forced to partner with Emma - they eventually got back together. But it seems Cach's siblings have not forgiven Toni for the drama, with fans sharing their thoughts on X. During the 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, she raced down stairs to greet her mum who had flown in from Florida. Her 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, Leslie said: 'The Harrison thing - I'd love to know what voodoo spell he put on you.' 'Sometimes you have to get burned 150 times before you can't get burnt anymore,' Toni replied. Leslie added 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.' Meanwhile, Cach caught up with his brother D'Shae and sister Ayjah as they discussed him being upset by Toni and Harrison's actions. Cach admitted: 'You don't understand how embarrassing it was.' His sister said: 'Everyone felt it. It hurt to see you cry,' while his brother D'Shae added: 'I had to look away.' Dejon Noel Williams 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. Megan Moore 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: 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: Megan Moore AGE: 24 FROM: Dublin OCCUPATION: Musical theatre performer and energy broker WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? 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. I love a boy that's a bit pasty, like Timothé e Chalamet. I don't mind scrawny, or a bit of a 'dad bod'. I'm 5ft1 so any height really. CLAIM TO FAME? Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I've also done Panto. NAME: Blu Chegini AGE: 26 FROM: London OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way. WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? She'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! Jamie 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. Ty 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. ......................................................................................................................... Angel NAME: Angel Swift AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Aesthetics Practitioner and Salon Owner WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm ready to make memories with someone, go travelling with them and fall in love WHAT KIND OF ISLANDER DO YOU THINK YOU'LL BE? I 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.
Scottish Sun
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘It's painful to watch' cringe Love Island fans as Cach's sister grills Toni over Harrison love triangle
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island fans have said "It's painful to watch" as Cach's sister grills Toni over her love triangle with Harrison. Toni and Cach have had a bit of a bumpy romance so far on the show, hindered by Toni and Harrison's will-they-won't-they situation. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Love Island fans have said "It's painful to watch" as Cach's sister grills Toni over her love triangle with Harrison 5 Cach's siblings asked Toni what she thought of their brother 5 Fans thought that they were not impressed with Toni's behaviour on the show 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. And during tonight's Meet the Parents, Cach's sister, Ayjah had plenty to say. Ayjah, firstly spoke to her brother about him being upset by Toni and Harrison's actions. Cach admitted: 'You don't understand how embarrassing it was." His sister insisted: 'Everyone felt it. It hurt to see you cry.' His brother D'Shae added: 'I had to look away.' When Toni and her family joined them, Ayjah said to Toni: "You know you made the wrong decision. "You are a cool person, it's just the communication, girl." She then went on to ask Toni how she felt about Cach but her body language was quite frosty. Fans of the show on social media were quick to reveal their feelings and one wrote: " I feel like this is going on tooooo long now and the awkwardness from Cach's siblings is making me cringe." Emotional moment Love Island star Cach admits he DOES still like Toni Another added: "These parent meet ups are so cringe. Toni and Cach's family." While a third said: "This sis so cringe." "Cach's sister wasn't having Toni one bit," said another. Another agreed and said: "Cach's brother and sister are holding so much back not feeling Toni AT ALL." "Cach family was FROSTY! I think he could sense it too. His sister was holding in so much," agreed another. But one viewer said: "i know cach's sister wants the best for his brother and everything. "But she's doing too much like she made one mistake." 5 Cach and Toni are now recoupled in the show
The Sun
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
‘It's painful to watch' cringe Love Island fans as Cach's sister grills Toni over Harrison love triangle
LOVE Island fans have said "It's painful to watch" as Cach's sister grills Toni over her love triangle with Harrison. Toni and Cach have had a bit of a bumpy romance so far on the show, hindered by Toni and Harrison's will-they-won't-they situation. 5 5 5 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. And during tonight's Meet the Parents, Cach's sister, Ayjah had plenty to say. Ayjah, firstly spoke to her brother about him being upset by Toni and Harrison's actions. Cach admitted: 'You don't understand how embarrassing it was." His sister insisted: 'Everyone felt it. It hurt to see you cry.' His brother D'Shae added: 'I had to look away.' When Toni and her family joined them, Ayjah said to Toni: "You know you made the wrong decision. "You are a cool person, it's just the communication, girl." She then went on to ask Toni how she felt about Cach but her body language was quite frosty. Fans of the show on social media were quick to reveal their feelings and one wrote: " I feel like this is going on tooooo long now and the awkwardness from Cach's siblings is making me cringe." Emotional moment Love Island star Cach admits he DOES still like Toni Another added: "These parent meet ups are so cringe. Toni and Cach's family." While a third said: "This sis so cringe." "Cach's sister wasn't having Toni one bit," said another. Another agreed and said: "Cach's brother and sister are holding so much back not feeling Toni AT ALL." "Cach family was FROSTY! I think he could sense it too. His sister was holding in so much," agreed another. But one viewer said: "i know cach's sister wants the best for his brother and everything. "But she's doing too much like she made one mistake." 5 5
Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Jessy Potts reveals how Joey Essex romance caused one huge villa regret
EXCLUSIVE: Love Island's Jessy has opened up about her time in the villa, and how she felt she was in someone's shadow - but would return for a second stab at love She may have entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell, but Jessy Potts has proven she's got staying power beyond Casa Amor and coupling ceremonies. The 25-year-old former fintech worker swapped spreadsheets for sunsets in the summer of 2024 and has been living the dream ever since her smooth-sailing stint on the show — even if she was somewhat overshadowed by her villa beau. 'I was with one person the whole time — but I feel like I was in someone else's shadow,' Jessy admits candidly of her time in the villa with Joey Essex. 'I was coupled up with Joey and people didn't get to see me for me.' Still, she holds no grudges. 'I don't have any regrets being coupled up with Joey as soon as I got in there. It made my time easy in there.' But with hindsight (and a few red flags waving in the wind), Jessy's perspective on love has shifted in a big way. 'The show changed my perspective on love, now. I am setting boundaries from the start and I need my partner to actually be a nice person. Because when they are nice, you can forget everything else. I am a lover girl so I need my partner to be like that.' It's clear she's done the inner work since leaving the villa, and she's not entertaining any emotional immaturity in 2025. 'When I notice red flags now, I am gone. Red flags mean danger.' Since her exit, Jessy's been 'living the dream', appearing on campaigns, jetting off on glamorous trips, and soaking in the lifestyle shake-up after leaving behind her 9–5 in fintech. 'There's no other show like Love Island that can change your life overnight,' she says. 'I'm finally doing what I'm meant to.' But fame didn't come without its early challenges. Arriving as a bombshell, Jessy was initially met with cold shoulders and admits, 'It was a lonely experience at first.' Still, she found her groove — and her girls — bonding deeply with fellow Islanders Matilda (Draper) and Jess Leigh-Anne, who she calls 'like sisters.' Now, the bubbly blonde is ready for round two. 'Yeah, I actually think I would [do All Stars],' she teases. 'I'd love the chance to show who I really am and actually get to know more people properly.' Move over Joey — Jessy's stepping out of the shadows and into her own spotlight. Jessy also detailed how the divide between the girls in this year's series is more evident than what has been seen before. "You can literally feel it through the screen. I know how easy it can be because when I first went in I was so lonely because I was a bombshell and I had to speak to all the guys so the girls didn't warm to me." The ITV2 dating show is just days away from this year's grand finale and the part-time player has caught the eye of both Shakira Khan and Helena Ford amongst others during his time in the villa. But, Jessy is not impressed. "I'm over it," she said. "Harry's a 30-year-old man — come on. Helena's been playing along with the boys, but it's backfired. I think Shakira and Harry will get back together and last like… 1.5 days!" Love Island 2025 airs every night at 9PM on ITV2 and ITVX.
Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Shaughna Phillips reveals biggest regret over show romance
EXCLUSIVE: Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has opened up about her time in the villa and the heartbreak she faced in Casa Amor, as well as her journey to motherhood Love Island favourite Shaughna Phillips opened up about her unforgettable time on the show, her journey through heartbreak and self-discovery in Casa Amor, and how life has changed since leaving the villa. Shaughna Phillips made a lasting impression during her time on the winter 2020 series of Love Island, quickly becoming a fan favourite thanks to her dry wit, self-awareness, and raw honesty. Speaking to The Mirror exclusively on behalf of Betboo, Shaughna opened up about the emotional rollercoaster of her time in the villa, the fallout of Casa Amor with Callum Jones, and her transformation from reality star to mother – all in her trademark no-nonsense style. Reflecting on the time before she entered the South African villa, Shaughna admits she didn't fully trust her instincts. 'Don't settle for no one,' she says now. 'I was 25 when I went in. I don't know whether I had it in my head that if you're with someone for the longest, you're going to stay in there for the longest. But you just feel that if you're not in a couple, you're not safe. I wish I trusted my gut more.' It was that lack of trust in herself that would be tested to the limit in the show's infamous twist – Casa Amor. Shaughna, who had been coupled up with Callum Jones, was left devastated when he returned from the boys' retreat with new bombshell Molly Smith on his arm. 'I think it was portrayed exactly how it transpired,' she reflects on the scenes that became Love Island legend. 'I just wish it had transpired differently because I was so adamant. They could have sent anyone in – well, not anyone. If they sent Channing Tatum for me, I'd definitely have switched – but I was like, it's better to be loyal and be mugged off than to recouple and look like a doughnut if he came back single.' Despite suspecting Callum wouldn't return alone, she stuck to her guns. 'I always thought he was going to come back with someone,' she admits. 'I wasn't going to let that thought cloud my judgment, but I should have coupled up with someone and hedged my bets.' She now has a message for future islanders: 'Hedge your bets, girls, do not settle.' While Love Island may look like sun-soaked bliss, Shaughna says the truth is very different behind the scenes. 'I've never worked as hard as I worked in that villa. It is long, long hours. It is not all glamorous,' she reveals. 'You've got a producer shouting, '20 minutes left,' and at that moment, you've only got one eyelash on, and your legs are hairy. There is just nothing enjoyable about the getting-ready situation.' And forget lounging around by the pool. 'Even when you're getting ready, it could be three or four o'clock in the morning. You're so tired, you can barely keep your eyes open,' she adds. 'There are still people who need to discuss certain things, and you're like begging these people, just pull this f****** chat out of your ass.' She even recalls pretending to be drunk just to get out of conversations. 'There was one night when I was genuinely acting drunk because I was so tired, I had to get help to bed because I was just delirious.' Since her Love Island journey, life has taken a new direction. Shaughna is now a mum to daughter Lucia, and recently revealed that she's expecting her second child. She shared that her first pregnancy came as a surprise. 'I wasn't trying. I wasn't on any contraception... it just happened way quicker than I was expecting, so it was such a shock,' she said. 'I think I literally went through my contact list and just called every single person.' This time around, she planned a more thoughtful reveal. 'I told Billy straight away. I told my two best friends straight away, and I told my mum straight away, and then after that, I was like, right, now I need to keep my mouth shut.' Shaughna admits she's not the best at keeping surprises. 'I've just got the biggest mouth. That's my issue. It is a blessing and a curse.' Shaughna's weight loss has been the subject of public scrutiny, with many speculating she took Ozempic, something she firmly denies. 'Whatever way anyone wants to achieve [weight loss] is absolutely no one else's business apart from their own,' she says. 'However, you shouldn't just assume that someone's done it with jabs... It's hard, though, when you categorically tell people the way you've done it, and they still think you're lying.' She adds that her transformation came down to health, not image. 'I was getting out of breath walking upstairs – that's just not how I wanted to live.' While she became known for promoting body positivity on the show, Shaughna says the label sometimes feels limiting. 'When I came out of Love Island, I was kind of put into this box of being body positive... but I think whenever I strive to do something else, that's when I get comments.' Even before motherhood, she says she was content. 'Before I was pregnant, I didn't have a weight problem. I'd been on national television in a bikini, I was happy, I was confident.' Shaughna doesn't hesitate when asked about the prospect of Love Island: All Stars. 'Yeah, if my situation were different, a hundred per cent,' she says. 'Even though I've spoken to a few people who have done it and they've said, no, it's as hard, if not harder... I would just enjoy it so much.' Having done it once, she believes the experience would be completely different now. 'I was there for six or seven weeks, and I think it took me about three or four weeks to adjust... Whereas if I were to do it again, I would know exactly what to expect.' From the unseen side of washing clothes – 'We all had a laundry basket in our dressing rooms, which was filthy' – to being denied medication unless administered by a medic, Shaughna says the public often have no idea what really goes on in the villa. 'People think that you're there and you are just chilling, you're sunbathing... But I promise it's not all fun and games,' she concludes. 'It is great – and don't get me wrong, if my situation were different, I would do it in a heartbeat – but it's a shock to the system.' From heartbreak to motherhood and everything in between, Shaughna Phillips has come a long way since those first days in the Love Island villa. And as she continues to live life on her own terms, one thing is clear: she's not afraid to keep it real.
