Love Island 2025 finalist Shakira Khan is not one to hold back, and her latest social media moment is proof of that. Known for her bold opinions, razor-sharp wit, and just the right amount of sass, the part-time Disney princess and full-time reality TV icon recently dropped a bombshell during a Get Ready With Me (GRWM) video that has fans buzzing. While blending her makeup and serving looks, Shakira took a moment to throw some well-deserved shade at her former villa mate, Ben Holbrough, calling him out for what she claims are straight-up lies. And trust us, this tea is scalding.
Shakira, who secured second place alongside her villa bestie Toni Laites (with Cach Mirjah Mercer snagging the top spot), didn’t mince words as she addressed Ben’s recent antics. Mimicking the iconic “Ariana, what are you doing here?” meme, she quipped, “Ben, what are you doing here? Why were you saying things about us on live stream?” Her tone was playful but pointed, and she didn’t stop there. “Excuse me, darling, what was that all about? Because people keep sending it to me,” she continued, before delivering the ultimate zinger: “Ben, why you lying for? Stick to the Alima [Gagigo] rage bait, that’s your brand.”
For those who missed the drama, here’s the context. During their time in the Love Island villa, fans speculated about a potential romance between Ben and fan-favorite Alima Gagigo. However, Alima was dumped before anything could spark, and Ben followed her out the door ten days later. Since returning to the real world, Ben has been dropping major hints that he’s still interested in Alima, keeping her name in his mouth at every opportunity. But not everyone’s buying it. Some fans suspect Ben is riding Alima’s wave of post-villa popularity for clout, while others are rooting for them to become a couple. The jury’s still out, but Shakira? She’s firmly Team Skeptic.
As she dusted her face with a makeup brush, Shakira spilled more tea, revealing what set her off. “Ben said that me, Toni, and Yas [Pettet] were in his top three,” she explained, her voice dripping with disbelief. Fans of the show will remember that Ben’s actions in the villa told a very different story. He once called Yasmin “irrelevant” and yelled at her across the garden, hardly the behavior of someone ranking her in their top three. Then there was the time he told Toni she gave him “the ick” despite barely knowing her. And let’s not forget his comment that Shakira needed “to be humbled.” Top three? More like top-tier shade.
Shakira’s followers were quick to rally behind her, flooding the comments section with their reactions. “Stick with the Alima rage bait is HILARIOUS,” one fan wrote, while another pointed out, “BEN DISRESPECTED ALL 3 😂.” The consensus? Shakira’s not just calling it like she sees it—she’s saying what everyone’s thinking.
This isn’t the first time Shakira’s unfiltered honesty has stolen the spotlight. As an OG islander, she’s been a fan favorite for her authenticity and refusal to play nice when it’s not warranted. Her GRWM wasn’t just a glimpse into her glam routine—it was a masterclass in holding people accountable with style. Ben might have thought he could rewrite history, but Shakira’s here to set the record straight. And with fans firmly in her corner, it’s clear they’re backing the right person this time.