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Cosmopolitan
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
6 surprising Love Island couples over the years as Alima and Ben's connection is revealed out of nowhere
We were surprised to see Love Island's Ben and Alima kissing outside of a challenge on last night's episode (Tuesday 1st July). Following the heart race challenge, the duo retreated to an area in the garden where they talked about how well they did in the challenge. Ben gushed about his heart being raised the most by Alima and then complimented her, saying that her face card goes crazy. He then leaned in for a kiss, as some of the girls cheered on from afar. In the girls' dressing room, Alima said that she found him attractive and that there's sexual chemistry between them, but she wanted to see if it was more than that. Their kiss got us thinking about all the surprising or unlikely relationships we've seen on the show over the years. From Ben and Alima to Maura and Curtis, here's some of the couples we didn't see coming. I actually thought Alima couldn't stand Ben, especially after she pied him during Snog, Marry, Pie and told him off for the way he speaks to the girls in the villa. But, during the heart race challenge, it looked like there could be a little something going on between them and they confirmed it with a kiss. I can still remember the moment Maura revealed that she fancied Curtis back in season five. She'd been flirting with Tommy Fury initially and then Tom Walker, so it seemed to come out of nowhere when the fiery, Irish babe's attention diverted to dancer Curtis. They ended up finishing in fourth place together and had a seven-month relationship outside of the show. So, there's hope yet for Ben and Alima. They didn't seem like the perfect match to begin with, but Nas and Eva actually went on to have a four-year relationship after meeting on the first winter edition back in 2020. Sadly they split in 2024, and Nas returned for the All Stars series in 2025. These two are actually engaged now! Lucie from season five and Luke from season six started dating in 2020 and got engaged under the Northern Lights in Finland in December 2021. On their separate seasons, Lucie was drawn to Tommy Fury, but he stayed in a couple with Molly-Mae, while Luke had a thing with Demi Jones. While Anton seemed very into Georgia Harrison when they met on the first series of Love Island All Stars in January 2024, it took Georgia some time to warm to Anton. Eventually things got off the ground and they made it to the end of the show, finishing in fifth place. They spent some time together, but called it quits in May 2024, as they lacked a deeper romantic spark. Season two of Love Island was full of dramatic moments, and one of them saw Rykard deciding to leave, after his partner Rachel Fenton was dumped from the villa. At the time, they'd only known each other a little while, and Rykard had previously had an interest in Malin and also got intimate with Olivia in the bedroom, while Rachel slept a few feet away. So it was a shock to see him end his experience on the show, but definitely worth it, with the pair enjoying an 18-month relationship outside of the show. New episodes of Love Island air on weekdays and Sundays on ITV2 at 9pm.
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island's Helena unrecognisable in exposed snaps before villa fame
Love Island bombshell Helena Ford looks unrecognisable in a selection of throwback snaps as she embarks on her second love triangle in the villa with Harry Cooksley Helena Ford is almost unrecognisable in throwback photos that have resurfaced from her past. The 29-year-old blonde bombshell has been making waves in the Love Island villa, catching the attention of both Harrison Solomon and Harry Cooksley. Fans of the popular ITV2 dating show have dug up old photos of a younger Helena, showcasing a drastic transformation. A TikTok user shared a series of pictures, leaving many fans stunned. The comment section was flooded with reactions, with one user exclaiming: "I gasped (shocked emoji)". Another fan added: "No way," while a third person typed: "She's such a stunner." Helena is currently paired with bombshell Giorgio Russo, but has found herself in her second love triangle in just three weeks. She made a move on Harrison, earning her the label "sneak b***h" from love rival Toni Laites, who was coupled up with the footballer. Helena and Harrison shared a steamy kiss in the Hideaway, leading Toni to end her romance with him over his "sneaky" snog. However, it seems Helena still has "unfinished business" with former flame Harry, which has left his partner Shakira Khan fuming, reports OK!. During a game of Snog, Marry and Pie, Helena chose to snog Harry, saying: "It's been a while and I wanted to test the waters." Harry left his partner Shakira shocked when he chose to kiss Helena, candidly confessing, "There's undeniable sexual chemistry." Tensions rose again with the return of the Heart Rate Challenge. Helena got closer to Harry with a rather explicit proposition in an attempt to spike his heart rate. As she sucked on his finger, she whispered naughtily: "I can't wait to f*** you!" - a comment that visibly rocked Harry. Dejon Noel-Williams was seen gaping as Harrison relayed Helena's risqué remark, leading everyone to question whether it's merely a strategic move to influence his pulse or if her attraction to Harry is real. On Monday night, the power was given to the boys as they were able to pick who to couple up with. It was Ben who made a shock move as he chose to couple up with Helena, leaving Harrison in the dark. Despite having snogged Helena in the previous challenge, Harry chose to recouple with Shakira, but the villa was in for a shock when Ben chose to couple up with Helena. It was then down to Harrison, and without the option of Helena, he decided to couple up with Toni once again. That left Conor and Alima in a friendship couple, after both Megan and Remell were sent home earlier in the week. Fans were left shocked with Ben's choice, and although he said he needed to go with the girl he was vibing with the most - fans suspected it meant they were the next to be dumped. After the recoupling, Helena went over to speak to Harrison, who said he had prepared to pick her, even having planned out his whole recoupling speech.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island fans baffled as latest episode 'cut short' amid bombshell drama
The Love Island villa was graced with the arrival of two more bombshells tonight, as Billykiss and Ryan wasted no time in taking some of the Islanders on a date The Love Island villa was rocked with even more drama tonight, as bombshells Billykiss and Ryan made their shock entrance into the villa. However, fans were left baffled when tonight's episode was seemingly cut short just as the drama started to heat up. The new arrivals wasted no time in getting to know their fellow Islanders, as they headed out on dates straight away. Ryan chose Shakira and Toni to take out on a date, while Billykiss decided to date both Dejon and Conor. After the dates, Billykiss and Ryan entered the regular villa where they met the rest of the Islanders. Billykiss gathered around the fire pit with the girls while Ryan updated the boys on his dates with Shakira and Toni. However, fans didn't see much after that, as the show finished 7 minutes earlier than scheduled. The ITV2 schedule said the episode would be running until 10.05 - but fans' trip to the villa ended at 9.58 - just as Meg was heard worrying about Dejon's attraction towards the new bombshell. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one fan said: "THERES ANOTHER 7 MINUTES LEFT." A second penned: "No tomorrow night and finishes 6 mins early!" A third confused fan penned: "Weird part to end it on it ended a few minutes early." It seems Dejon is popular amongst the new bombshells, having been chosen for several dates. However, this didn't go down well with Meg, who was visibly fed up with the number of tests she and Dejon were having to undergo. As Billykiss walked through the main villa, Dejon gushed over her figure with the other guys, as a worried Meg said she thinks the new bombshell would be the one to turn heads. However, fans were left fuming when the episode came to an end on the abrupt cliffhanger. Fans weren't shown a snippet of tomorrow night either, which has been a reoccurring theme in this series. Although there have been some episodes where they're shown snippets of the next day - most of the time they wait for the first look the following afternoon to see what's in store. Elsewhere, sparks could be flying for Shakira and Ryan as she informed him that she had broken things off with Harry before the date. It came after she became aware of Harry and Helena's X-rated comments towards each other during last night's heart rate challenge. It came at a sensitive time for Shakira, just one day after Harry chose to snog his ex, Helena, in the Snog, Marry, Pie challenge. Enough was enough for Shakira, as earlier in the episode, she was completely over their relationship as she couldn't be bothered to be involved in the love triangle. Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Scottish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Raging Love Island fans hit out at ‘gaslighter' Harry and call for him to be axed from the villa for ‘lying' to Shakira
LOVE Island fans have been left fuming at 'gaslighter' Harry and called for him to be axed from the villa. Viewers weren't impressed by Harry's conversation with his villa partner Shakira. 4 Love Island fans were left unimpressed with Harry following a chat with Shakira Credit: ITV 4 He hid key details of the saucy Heart Rate Challenge from his villa partner Credit: ITV 4 Furious fans claimed he "gaslit" Shakira Credit: ITV During the steamy Heart Rate challenge, it turned out fellow Islander Helena's routine got Harry's heart racing more than any other girl. In the saucy challenge Helena made her desire for him clear when she whispered in Harry's ear: "I want to f*** you." He immediately told Tommy to pass it on to the boys afterwards, and Dejon was left open-mouthed. During his go, Harry whispered "do you still want to f*** me?" in Helena's ear. However, when discussing the results with Shakira afterwards, Harry neglected to tell her what had happened. Fans were left unimpressed, as one wrote: "Shakira deserves so much better than Harry, casa amor please save her asap." Another added: "they all gaslight shakira??? how is helena saying it's not deep knowing what her and harry whispered to each other??????" A third wrote: "Harry mugging off shakira." While a fourth remarked: "shakira now we can dump harry you've given him enough chances." Harry and Helena struck up a connection early on, however, the playboy couldn't help but keep his options open and things fizzled out as quickly as they started. Watch the moment Shakira kicks off furious new Love Island feud with Helena - and two bombshells enter the villa Having switched his attention to Shakira, after a snog-filled terrace trip with Yasmin, Helena was reluctant to be friends with him. But her stint in the second villa for the Sleepover, which saw the arrival of four bombshells, made her realise she still had feelings for Harry. It comes as viewers predicted Shakira could couple up with another villa boy. She shared a steamy smooch with Irish rugby player Conor during a challenge called Snog, Marry, Pie. Islanders had to kiss who they fancied the most, propose and marry the Islander they most thought of as marriage material, and pie the Islander who they didn't fancy or had any previous issues with. Since the pair shared a steamy smooch and Conor declared Shakira as the "fittest girl in the villa", fans have predicted their blossoming romance. One person wrote: "Conor and Shakira? I could see that." Another said: "Anyone else think shakira and Conor might couple up at some point or is that a stretch?" While a third wrote: "Hear me out… shakira and Conor," Love Island airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Love Island fans in utter disbelief as Alima and Ben share passionate kiss
The fallout from last night's heart rate challenge continued on tonight's Love Island - but one pair seemed to be growing closer as Ben and Alima shared a shock kiss Fans have been left stunned after Alima and Ben shared a passionate kiss on Love Island. Last night, fans watched on as the Islanders took part in the iconic heart rate challenge, although some were more racy than others. Viewers watched on in shock as Helena whispered "I can't wait to f***k you" in Harry's ear - and it was clear the feelings were reciprocated. During the challenge, Ben was left in disbelief by Alima's racy performance, and it was no surprise that his heart rate rose the most by her. However, the feelings weren't reciprocated on the night, as Alima's heart rate was raised the most by Harrison. Despite this, Alima's heart rate seemed to be raised by Ben after the challenge, as the two got surprisingly close to each other. Speaking about the moment, Ben said: "You've got it. The face card's a joke! Look at you pulling me closer." "I'm just very touchy, Alima responded as she held onto Ben's hand. In a shock move, the pair gazed into each other's eyes as they shared a passionate kiss. Love Island fans couldn't believe their eyes when the moment happened, as they took to X, formerly known as Twitter to share their disbelief. "BEN AND ALIMA?????" exclaimed one, as another said: "Alima and Ben was not on my 2025 bingo card." "I've just opened ITV to see Alima kissing Ben of allllllll people? BFFR," penned a third shocked fan, while another said: "WHY ARE BEN AND ALIMA KISSING!!" It's unclear whether the kiss will lead to anything more, as Alima opened up to the girls in the dressing room after the shocking move. "The chat was good, but it was very flirty and just banter. I need to find out if there's substance," she said. Elsewhere tonight, Shakira was made aware of what was going on behind her back as the gossip spread throughout the villa. Obviously, she was less than impressed and proceeded to call things off with Harry. She was left feeling embarrassed, explaining that she felt like the entertainment of the villa with Harry's behaviour. It was the second time in two days she'd been left upset by his actions. Just the day before, Harry left her in tears when he decided to snog his ex Helena in the Snog, Marry, Pie challenge. Are Shakira and Harry really over for good? And will Harry and Helena continue with their 'unfinished business'? Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
