Love Island Stars Stir Fans with Holiday Photos
Harry Cooksley and Shakira Khan have once again captured the hearts of fans with their recent holiday pictures from Marrakesh. The couple, who rose to fame on the 12th series of ITV2’s Love Island, shared a series of romantic photos that initially led many to believe they had announced an engagement.
The pair, who placed second in the show last year, have been in the spotlight since their time in the villa. Their relationship has stood the test of time, proving doubters wrong as they continue to be a strong couple nearly a year after meeting.
Harry, 31, and Shakira, 23, recently took a trip to the vibrant city of Marrakesh, sharing their experiences on social media. They posted images of them together, including one where Harry lifts Shakira into the air, another showing them holding hands, and a third where they are cozying up. The caption on their post read, “Marrakech over & out.”
Many fans were quick to comment, expressing surprise at how the post seemed like an engagement announcement. Some wrote:
- “Why did I think it was an engagement post?”
- “K, so it wasn’t just me.”
- “My heart was in shock I thought this was an engagement post.”
- “Practice engagement post.”
- “PLS I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ENGAGEMENT POST.”
- “Thought the first image was gonna be a marriage announcement.”
- “I thought this was a proposal post.”
A Complicated Journey on Love Island
Their journey on Love Island was anything but straightforward. Both entered the villa on day one of the show. Initially, Shakira was paired with Ben Holborough, while Harry was with Sophie Lee. However, things quickly changed when Toni Laites stole Ben away from Shakira, leaving her single.
Shakira then showed interest in Harry, picking him as her partner. However, days later she returned to Ben, and although everything seemed fine between them, tensions began to rise as Harry was in a strong relationship with Helena Ford.
As the weeks progressed, the dynamics in the villa became more complex. Shakira and Harry eventually coupled up, but Harry soon went back to Helena. Meanwhile, Shakira formed a connection with Conor Philips, but the spark between her and Harry remained undeniable.
The pair ended up getting together just weeks before the final, leaving Helena heartbroken and resulting in them placing second on the show.
Excitement Builds for Love Island 2026
With the success of the previous season, excitement is already building for Love Island 2026. The hit dating show is set to return on Monday, June 1, with a fresh batch of hopeful singles looking to find love.
Maya Jama, who recently finished filming The Celebrity Traitors, will return as host for series 13. She has promised viewers that there will be even more twists this year.
Last week, the official line-up for the show was revealed, featuring a detective, a hunky primary school teacher, and an ex-girlfriend of an Arsenal footballer. Additionally, the Spanish villa in Mallorca, where the show is filmed, underwent a major makeover just days before the new season begins.
Love Island 2025 aired from June 9 to August 4, 2025, and fans are eager for what’s to come in the next season. With new contestants, fresh challenges, and the promise of more drama, the upcoming series is sure to captivate audiences once again.
