In a whirlwind of romance fresh off the Love Island villa, runner-up Harry has dropped a bombshell: he’s packing his bags and leaving his Guildford roots behind to start a new chapter with Shakira in Burnley! The couple, who captured hearts with their rollercoaster journey to second place in Monday’s thrilling finale, are proving their love is the real deal.
Despite fierce competition, Harry and Shakira fell just short of the Love Island crown, which was claimed by fan-favorites Toni and Cach. Their path to love wasn’t smooth, with Harry spending much of his villa time coupled up with Helena, leaving fans wondering if he and Shakira would ever find their way back to each other. But in a dramatic turn, Harry’s heart spoke loud and clear, and now he’s all in for Shakira.
Appearing on Love Island’s Morning After podcast, the smitten pair opened up about their plans for the future. When asked what’s next, Shakira kept it cool, saying, “We’re taking it day by day. It’s been a wild ride!” But Harry had other ideas, boldly revealing his plans to relocate up north. “I’m straight on Right Move, hunting for barn conversions in Burnley,” he declared, his eyes sparkling with excitement. Turning to Shakira with a cheeky grin, he teased, “What about you, babe? Moving in next door?” The chemistry between them was undeniable, leaving fans swooning.
The podcast wasn’t all about love and relocation plans. Shakira didn’t hold back when it came to villa rival Dejon, with whom she had clashed repeatedly alongside his girlfriend, Meg. Dejon had openly questioned Shakira’s compatibility with Harry, pushing the idea that Helena was the better match. Meanwhile, Shakira called out Dejon’s authenticity, accusing him of playing a strategic game in the villa.
Podcast co-host Amy Hart stirred the pot, pointing out Dejon’s apparent meddling. “It felt like Dejon wanted his friends to pair up with Meg’s friends to keep things cozy,” Amy said, noting how Dejon nudged Harry toward Helena and tried to sway another Islander, Harrison, toward Lauren over Toni. Shakira’s knowing smirk and subtle nod said it all—she wasn’t buying Dejon’s antics. Amy doubled down, stating, “It just seemed like he was trying to control the villa’s romances for his own gain.”
Harry, ever the diplomat, acknowledged some truth to the claims. “D naturally wanted his crew to stick together,” he admitted, but he was quick to defend his friend, adding, “He wants the best for me. He can see how happy I am with Shakira.” Harry also revealed that while many Islanders rooted for him and Helena, only Toni and Yas saw the spark between him and Shakira early on.
Harry’s bold move to Burnley signals a fresh start for the couple, whose connection has only grown stronger since leaving the villa. Fans are buzzing with excitement over this unexpected twist, with many taking to social media to cheer on their relocation plans. Will Harry and Shakira turn a barn conversion into their dream love nest? Only time will tell, but one thing’s for sure: this Love Island romance is far from over.