Overview

• Shakira Khan’s Instagram Story on August 7 featured her calling Harry Cooksley a “cockroach,” prompting split speculation just days after they finished as runners-up on Love Island 2025.
• Fans flooded her post with messages of support, praising her frankness and rallying behind her side of the fallout.
• On Lorraine, Harry said he only has eyes for Shakira outside the villa and suggested that traditional exclusivity labels lose meaning off-screen.
• The former footballer reiterated his plan to move to Burnley to be closer to Shakira and back her post-show commitments.
• Shakira revealed her mother, who initially gave Harry a frosty reception in the villa, is now warming to him and they have arranged to meet once she returns from holiday.