Overview

• On the Not My Bagg podcast, Cooksley rejected the idea of labelling his post-show relationship “exclusive”, calling it “just a villa thing” rather than a formal commitment.
• He said he has not yet met Shakira Khan’s wider family because they are on a Mediterranean cruise, but plans to visit as soon as they return.
• Cooksley says he is “straight on Right Move”, exploring barn conversions in Burnley to be closer to Shakira.
• Shakira told Loose Women she has not seen her father in over two months, saying the pair are taking their relationship at their own pace.
• Despite finishing as runners-up on Love Island 2025 with 26.2% of the vote, the couple are prioritising real-world steps over on-screen labels.