A night of heartbreak and surprises leaves Shaq Muhammad stunned, Will Young in tears, and Olivia Hawkins sparring with Kai Fagan.
The latest Love Island recoupling has created waves in the villa as the Casa Amor saga came to a dramatic close. Thursday night’s episode saw emotional confessions, unexpected decisions, and simmering tensions among the islanders.
Tanya Manhenga shocked everyone by returning with Martin Akinola, leaving her former partner, Shaq Muhammad, devastated. Shaq, who had expressed his love for Tanya before the recoupling, was visibly heartbroken. “I’ve been honest about my feelings since day one. I meant it when I said I love you, but I guess not everyone does,” he said. Tanya defended her choice, saying, “I think it would be silly not to give it more time,” but Shaq dismissed any hope of reconciliation, responding, “It’s the end for me.”
Meanwhile, TikTok star Will Young found himself in tears after revealing he had kissed another islander, Layla Al-Momani, despite remaining loyal to Jessie Wynter in the recoupling. Jessie, who returned single and eager to reunite, was initially delighted but left speechless when Will confessed. “I feel like I’ve let myself and you down,” he told her, breaking into tears. Jessie, clearly hurt, responded, “I didn’t think you would have done that.”
Olivia Hawkins and Kai Fagan, who both opted to recouple with new arrivals, had their own clash. Kai chose Sanam Harrinanan, while Olivia returned with Maxwell Samuda. Olivia appeared unimpressed by Kai’s choice, remarking, “It’s very telling, but I’m not shocked.” She later quipped, “His loss, my gain,” hinting at lingering frustrations.
Elsewhere, Casey O’Gorman, Ron Hall, and Tom Clare stayed loyal to their respective partners, Claudia Fogarty, Lana Jenkins, and Samie Elishi, providing a glimmer of stability in an otherwise tumultuous evening.
The recoupling showcased the raw emotions and shifting dynamics that have become synonymous with Love Island, leaving fans eagerly anticipating what’s next for the villa’s residents.
