Love Island’s bookies reveal shock couple emerge as the NEW favourites to win just hours ahead of the final

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Betting odds indicate that an unexpected pair is now considered the front-runners for victory, with the live finale set to air this Monday night.

In the popular dating series, Meg and Dejon were eliminated as a pair during last night’s episode, leaving only four remaining couples in competition.

Currently, the bookmakers predict that Harry and Shakira will likely emerge victorious on the ITV2 dating program, even though they’ve faced some challenges within the villa.

Based on predictions from Ladbrokes, this newly formed pair has an overwhelming likelihood (approximately 90.9%) of emerging victorious, as indicated by odds of 10/11.

This latest twist has seen the new favourites‘ odds tumble from 6/1 over the weekend. 

It was with Yasmin and Jamie, but they have gone out to 7/2 from 11/8 as the frontrunners. 

In our ongoing bet, Toni and Cach continue to hold a favorable position at odds of 7/4, whereas Angel and Ty have the longest odds at 18/1.

Or more casually: Toni and Cach are still in the lead with odds of 7/4, while Angel and Ty are trailing at 18/1 in our ongoing bet.

Tonight is when all the anticipation and excitement culminate, as confirmed by Cal Gildart of Ladbrokes. The odds clearly suggest this to be the case.

Although Shakira and Harry may not have widespread support from the fanbase, it’s evident that bettors believe they are the ones destined to win the title.

Shakira and Harry’s love journey has been anything but smooth sailing.

In the initial pairing of the series, Shakira chose Harry over Sophie Lee, resulting in her departure from the island.

Yet, following his involvement in a painful love triangle with Helena, Shakira decided to end her relationship with the semi-professional footballer.

However, despite her attempts to continue things with Conor, she came to understand that her feelings for Harry remained deeply rooted.

After she expressed how she truly felt to the gold dealer, it turned out he felt the same way.

He then dumped Helena, leaving her heartbroken, and decided to pick things back up with Shakira.   

Subsequently, Meg and Dejon found themselves leaving the Love Island villa as the most recent pair to be eliminated, following the opinions of the former islanders.

In simpler terms, Maya Jama went back to the Majorca mansion when things really started heating up during the final days at the villa.

As a die-hard fan, I can’t help but spill the beans about the latest twist in the show: Angel and Ty, along with Meg and Dejon, might face the heartbreaking reality of being booted out of the villa, given their lowest tally of public votes.

Speaking to the pairs present, she shared: “I’ve got some vital information I’d like to share with all of you. Would you be so kind as to gather on the grassy area?

She goes on to say: “Last night, Megan and Conor were eliminated because they had the fewest votes for being the most suitable pair.

I’m about to disclose the other two pairs who garnered the least support and could potentially be leaving the island.

However, in an unexpected turn of events, Maya announced that the outcomes for the bottom two pairs would be determined by their former contestants who were coming back on the show.

Afterward, each past competitor assembled near the fireplace, where they were invited to express their sincere views on the remaining pairs.

Today, another couple is set to leave the Love Island Villa, a choice that will be made by some well-known figures.

Hello everyone! It’s time for each of you to make a personal choice. Please select the pair who seem least compatible to you among the couples presented here. The duo receiving the highest number of votes will have to depart our island right away.

Among the previous contestants, it was determined that Meg and Dejon accumulated the highest number of votes due to their frequent disagreements, making them appear as the least harmonious pair.

During the live final on Monday evening, the triumphant pair stands to receive an impressive £50,000, thanks to the decision made by the British audience who will decide the ultimate winners.

In other news, The Mail on Sunday discloses that the broadcaster is planning a review of the show towards the end of this month. Insiders predict that the winter season and All Stars may be cancelled.

This season on Love Island, I’ve found myself deeply troubled by what seems like abusive treatment among the contestants towards each other. The harsh exchanges have stirred up quite a storm, with over 9,000 complaints to Ofcom in just a week. Now, the television regulatory body has taken notice and launched an investigation into these concerning incidents.

Women’s Aid also joined the conversation, releasing a statement that condemned the series for being an environment where women are frequently deceived, judged based on their sexual behavior (slut-shamed), and controlled or influenced negatively.

According to an inside source, ITV finds itself in a tricky situation as such conduct is drawing massive audiences, making this show the most viewed since last summer. On average, it’s attracting around 2.4 million viewers.

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but express my concern. It seems ITV, in its efforts to showcase talent, might unwittingly be endorsing certain values displayed by some contestants. frankly, it’s becoming overwhelming.

A concern brought up by the source pertains to ‘excessive abundance’, as ratings have decreased since the debut of the winter series in 2020 and the All Stars season last year, leading to lower viewership numbers.

At its peak in 2019, it attracted 6million viewers a night, falling by a million a year later.

Following the introduction of the All Stars series in 2024, attendance dropped to a record-breaking low of 1 million for its premiere event.

An insider mentioned: ‘Our strategy aims to mimic the American model by producing one show per year, enhancing the selection process for participants, improving overall quality, and tightening our control. This shift could result in the cancellation of both the winter series and the All Stars edition.’

Most concerns were centered around the perceived ‘harassment’ of Shakira Khan, aged 22. One spectator expressed their opinion stating: ‘This is not entertaining, it’s a form of emotional negligence.’

Jessye Werner from Women’s Aid emphasized the need for increased education among contestants regarding sexism and misogyny. She also commended viewers who take action by pointing out such problematic behaviors.

Love Island final airs live on Monday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX

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2025-08-04 14:05