Love Island’s second-place finisher, Shakira Khan, subtly criticized fellow islanders from the reality TV series while praising her bond with Yasmin Pettet and Toni Laites. The trio formed a strong friendship during their time together in the villa.
22-year-old Shakira made it to the final of the recent ITV2 season in August alongside her partner, Harry Cooksley. Despite facing conflicts with some of her co-stars, she found a deep connection with Yasmin and Toni, who were romantically involved with Jamie Rhodes and Cach Mercer, respectively.
All three couples made it to the final episode, where Yasmin and Jamie secured the third position. Shakira and Harry were declared the runner-up couple by host Maya Jama, while Toni and Cach emerged as the winners of the season.
Reflecting on her Love Island experience during an interview on Capital XTRA, Shakira emphasized the authenticity of her friendship with Toni and Yasmin, highlighting their shared “sense of sisterhood” and candid nature. She expressed that their outspoken personalities set them apart from others on the show.
Describing their bond as genuine, Shakira emphasized that they always spoke their minds and shared similar viewpoints. She acknowledged that while their dynamic might not resonate with everyone, those who understood their connection appreciated it.
Having been an original cast member on the latest season of Love Island, Shakira faced challenges early on when her initial partner, Ben Holbrough, was taken by Toni. This led to a tense situation where she had to find a new partner within 24 hours to remain on the show.
Ultimately, Shakira coupled up with Harry, leading to Sophie Lee, his previous partner, leaving the villa. Throughout the series, Shakira and Harry navigated an on-off relationship, including involvement in a love triangle with Helena Ford, whom Harry also pursued.
Before the finale, Shakira and Harry reunited and ended up as the runner-up couple. In a heartfelt post, Shakira expressed gratitude to Yasmin and Toni for their support during her time on the show, emphasizing the importance of their friendship.
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