Love Island’s Helena Ford and Harry Cooksley have split just days after making their relationship official, with the breakup reportedly sparked by a renewed connection between Harry and his ex, Shakira Khan. Sources told The Sun that the dramatic fallout began after Shakira dumped her partner Conor Phillips in the reality tv show.
What happened between Helena and Harry?
Harry was quick to offer her support, leading to a heated confrontation with Helena. During the row, Harry is said to have confessed he still had feelings for Shakira, a revelation that left Helena furious. “She was gutted,” the source said. “Harry told her he didn’t plan to act on his feelings, but it was too much for Helena. She ended it there and then.”
Love triangle heats up as Megan and Blu return
Tensions escalated further after Harry was caught on camera suggesting to Shakira that they should reconnect outside the villa. The flirty exchange, which took place shortly after Harry and Helena went exclusive, shocked viewers and islanders alike.Conor witnessed the moment and wasted no time telling Helena, prompting her to question Shakira’s motives. “You don’t think she’s lost her head that me and Harry have gone exclusive?” Helena raged.
The love breakup follows weeks of uncertainty surrounding Harry’s wandering eye, which included flirty moments with bombshell Angel and ongoing tension with both Shakira and former flame Emma. To make matters messier, Megan Forte Clarke, Conor’s ex, returned to the villa alongside Blu Chegini, adding yet another twist to the tangled web of relationships in the ITV reality series.
Shakira has been visibly emotional in recent episodes, repeatedly expressing her desire to leave the villa following a turbulent journey involving Harry Cooksley. In the latest developments, she ended her brief romance with Conor Phillips, admitting she was still struggling to move on from her feelings for Harry. The emotional strain reached a peak last week when she broke down in tears after a heated argument with Conor. The confrontation was triggered during the “Couple of Sorts” game, where fellow islander Harrison claimed Shakira had deeper feelings for Harry, her former partner earlier in the series.