LOVE ISland fans are speculating about Shakira’s motives after she chose to couple up with Harry over Blu and Conor, despite signs she may have had stronger chemistry with one of the others.
During the latest recoupling, three boys – Blu, Conor, and Harry – stood up for Shakira.
Helena, Conor’s partner, and Alima, who is in a couple up with Blu, breathed a sigh of relief when she selected Harry.
But the move quickly sparked debate online, as Sophie was left single and dumped from the villa.
Many fans believe Shakira’s decision was less about romantic connection and more about protecting her friendships.
One fan wrote on social media: “Shakira well wanted to pick Conor but didn’t wanna send Helena home and for that I kinda respect it.
“But also she’d suit Conor well better.”
Another viewer added: “No way she picked Harry for any reason other than she wanted the other women to stay… I simply don’t believe it.”
Some fans speculated producers may have influenced the decision, while others argued it was a strategic move to keep close friends like Helena and Alima in the villa.
“I feel like she chose based on the girls, not the guys,” one fan posted.
“This way, if she is closer to Helena, she keeps her there and still has a chance to get to know Conor more.”
It followed a genius twist introduced by Maya Jama on launch night that forced Shakira to spend the day grafting.
After American bombshell Toni swiped her partner Ben, Shakira was left single and had to find a connection in order to stay in the villa.
The ITV2 show beauties were left worried last night when Shakira confessed she was interested in “everyone”.
Shakira, 22, ruffled feathers with her antics.
She pulled Dejon – who is coupled up with Meg – for a chat first.
Shakira then wasted no time and asked Harry for a chat on the terrace and things quickly turned flirty.
Shakira teases: “Haza you little minx!”
Harry then replies: “It’s day two come on let’s keep it PG.”
Putting the effort in to find a new connection, Shakira then pulled Conor for a chat and he told her: “You surprised me, you came in with massive energy, but I feel like you’re not like that, you’re chill and smart.”
Shakira admitted: “I love the Irish accent, it’s sexy! I’ve never dated an Irish guy.”
She also caught up with Blu telling him: “I think it’s good cause it gives everyone a kick up the bum…I think you’ve got a good vibe…you’re very calming and I don’t have to put on a bravado.”
Their flirty banter came after fans had called for the lad to be kicked out – and his partner saved.
Shakira’s effort didn’t stop there as she also pulled Tommy by the pool telling him: “I think it’s best I try to get to know everyone.”
Now viewers think they’ve spotted an awkward moment that proves two girls are feuding.
After her grafting hard and flirting with all the Love Island 2025 male line-up, branding one a “minx” before praising another’s “good vibe,” Shakira headed to bed alone.
Yet fans were quick to call out a catty comment by Meg as they prepared for lights out.
She pointed out Toni and Ben were sleeping close by her and pointedly said: “Shakira, I just realised you’re sleeping dead opposite, awkward.”
One fan was quick to remark on the apparent feud on X and put: “Meg KILLS me.”
Another put: “Meg and Helena are beefing Shakira.”
