Love Island runner-up Shakira Khan reveals the real reason behind her feud with Meg Moore after series was hit by Ofcom complaints

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Love Island contestant Shakira Khan has expressed her thoughts on the heated disputes she had with fellow islanders, following a series of arguments that led to numerous complaints being filed to Ofcom.

During the course of this series, it featured some of the most passionate romantic encounters ever seen, yet viewers were not hesitant to express their frustration over a rift among the female cast members. Some spectators even accused one contestant, Shakira, of being persistently mistreated while she was on the show.

Following her second-place finish with Harry Cooksley, Shakira disclosed that Meg Moore and Helena Ford portrayed her as a ‘threat’ during her initial days in the villa. This initial portrayal paved the way for the continuing discord observed throughout the series.

She explained: ‘On the first or second day, I found myself in a situation where I needed to work hard. This made me appear as a potential challenge, after which I was treated differently.’

‘We naturally gravitated towards each other. If you pose a risk to someone’s bond with others, you won’t likely become close friends.’

During her stay at the villa, Shakira developed strong friendships with Toni Laites and Yasmin Pettet. As the finale approached, there were intense moments where Shakira and Meg expressed that they wouldn’t maintain a friendship once they left the program.

Throughout their stint on the show, the duo had frequent disagreements, with their latest argument occurring during the Couple Goals challenge. In this instance, Shakira expressed that Meg had been distant towards her ever since they both moved into the villa on day one, using the term ‘standoffish’ to describe her behavior.

After they were both eliminated from the villa, Meg maintains that any suggestion of a rift between them was exaggerated or misconstrued.

In her conversation on Love Island: Aftersun, she expressed: “I feel the rift among the girls has been blown out of proportion compared to its actual nature.

We, the ladies, all have an opportunity to express ourselves equally, as we exchange thoughts and ideas among each other.

Certainly, I felt pain when I saw it on the television, yet we spend every waking moment together.

It wouldn’t feel right if we didn’t have disagreements, as my sister and I often do so when we’re together, simply because we share personal space. And back at home, we’ve always kept our differences inside, away from public areas such as our shared bedroom or the dressing room.

We were all in our pajamas, assisting one another with nail polish, makeup, swimsuits, if you catch my drift? Even as I was departing, I care for those girls deeply.

Shakira found herself in a complex romantic situation involving both Harry and Helena, as she reignited her relationship with him only a week prior to the conclusion of their affair.

Duty of care is available to all Islanders 24/7. 

29 individuals contacted Ofcom to voice their worries following Harry’s public disclosure about his true sentiments toward Shakira.

Approximately 280 individuals voiced their concerns about the reported misogynistic behavior of Harrison Solomon (age 22), Dejon Noel-Williams (age 26), and Harry to the broadcasting regulatory body.

Meanwhile others (247 people) shared their concern about Shakira after some alleged bullying.

And a number of islanders raised some eyebrows on July 17. 

Approximately 69 individuals voiced concerns about potential misogynistic actions attributed to Harrison, while an additional 27 individuals expressed worry over Shakira’s welfare by contacting the regulatory body.

Prior to accessing the villa, the program provides guidelines on conduct and etiquette for the celebrities, which includes communication and behavior training.

They’re additionally advised to temporarily deactivate their social media accounts and receive continuous assistance before, throughout, and following their participation in the program.

In a whirlwind of emotions, I, your devoted fan, couldn’t believe my eyes as the lovebirds, Shakira and Harry, didn’t snatch the crown on Monday’s Love Island finale. Even though they were heavily favored by the bookies, fate had other plans for them, leaving me in a state of disbelief and eager anticipation for what’s next!

To put it simply, they confessed that due to their recent reunion, they plan to proceed at a more measured pace compared to the other finalists.

Harry mentioned that we’ve touched on future plans, but it’s been just over a week since we reconnected, so I believe we’re both taking things as they come, day by day.

Shakira stated, “It’s likely we’ve progressed slower compared to those starting out fresh. We’ve had extensive reconstruction work ahead of us before we can even consider moving forward.

In a surprising turn of events, Shakira mentioned that she had once imagined them reuniting, but never thought it would be a real possibility.

Harry mentioned, “I never sensed that my feelings for Shakira were returned in kind. I yearned for her affections, but I had to conceal my emotions and sentiments due to the belief that our past might not allow for a change.

Shakira admitted, “It was difficult because I yearned for him deeply, but it was an endless struggle between my head and my heart. However, if there’s one thing I’ve learned from this experience, it’s that I inevitably lose when my pride and ego take control. It seems being obstinate might not be the best strategy for me.

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2025-08-06 10:34