LOVE Island fans are convinced Ben doesn’t fancy new bombshell Toni – despite the fact she stole him from Shakira in the series opener.
Loyal ITV2 viewers threatened to call Ofcom over a brutal show twist which saw the American’s arrival as the latest instalment kicked off.
Love Island fans are convinced Ben doesn’t fancy new arrival Toni[/caption]
He was initially partnered up with Shakira[/caption]
Yet in a brutal twist, Toni stole the taxi driver in a recoupling session just mnutes in[/caption]
Shakira will now need to crack on with another guy[/caption]
Love Island anchor Maya Jama, 30, delivered a huge bombshell when she entered the villa for a second time in episode one.
Her bombshell was that a bombshell was arriving.
Glam girl Toni, 24 – who is the first ever late show arrival from the United States – then arrived.
The couples were left stunned as Las Vegas pool cabana server Toni said: “Good Evening UK! Surprise!”
They quickly worked out she is American and on being the first American bombshell Toni says: “Lucky girl, aren’t I?”
Maya then explained that Toni was to immediately steal a boy.
Toni then opted for Ben, 23, meaning Shakira was left single and vulnerable.
Yet viewers aren’t convinced it’s a winning match.
One took to X to write: “Ben doesn’t fancy that girl btw.”
Another mused: “Ben doesn’t even look like he wants to be there. This season is about to be a mess.”
A third then added: “Ben did not want to be picked.”
It remains to be seen what the taxi driver’s next move is – and if he will take the time to get to know Toni, who recently revealed her crippling health battle.
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During Monday’s episode, Maya then revealed that Burnley lass Shakira is now single.
Maya clarified the brunette beauty wouldn’t be dumped from the villa immediately, but instead had 24 hours to graft and steal a boy from someone else.
Love Island 2025 first couples
Antonia Laites (BOMBSHELL) and Ben
Meg and Dejon Noel Williams
Sophie Lee and Harry Cooksley
Helena and Conor Phillips
Alima Gagigo and Blu
Megan Forte Clarke and Tommy
At risk – Shakira Khan
She isn’t allowed to take Ben back from Antonia, and if she doesn’t get chosen, she’ll be packing her bags.
But if she does get selected in the next re-coupling round, another girl will be going home.
Leaving the group with that cliffhanger, Maya then suggested that the girls keep their “boys very close”.
The show’s six couples with Shakira single are now Toni and Ben, Meg and Dejon, Sophie and Harry, Helena and Conor, Alima and Blu, and Megan and Tommy.
Yet it might not look good for Shakira, who entered the villa first alongside Meg Moore, 25.
She promptly offended swathes of viewers as she made a stark comment about 9-5 jobs.
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