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Love Island Fans Defend Shakira After Girl Squad Snub

Love Island Fans Defend Shakira After Girl Squad Snub
Published 2 days ago on Jun 11, 2025

Love Island Fans Defend Shakira Khan as She’s Alienated by Villa Girls for Grafting: “It’s What the Show Is About!”

Love Island Fans Defend Shakira Khan as She’s Alienated by Villa Girls for Grafting: “It’s What the Show Is About!”

Love Island’s latest episode stirred controversy among viewers after fans accused several of the female Islanders of “mean girl” behavior, claiming they deliberately alienated newcomer Shakira Khan for doing exactly what the show is built on—grafting.

During Tuesday night’s dramatic episode on ITV2, tensions flared as Shakira, who entered the villa single and vulnerable, attempted to secure her place by speaking to several of the boys. Her efforts to build connections were met with disdain from some of the other girls, leading to a fiery backlash from fans on social media.

Shakira Targeted for Grafting

As the girls gathered around the iconic fire pit, viewers quickly noticed the exclusion of Shakira and fellow bombshell Toni, who recently entered the villa. Instead of solidarity, the remaining girls expressed frustration over Shakira’s proactive approach to finding a connection.

One Islander remarked, “Shakira has spoken to every Tom, Dick, and Harry. I don't think I've done enough.” Another, Megan, commented, “Shakira has been grafting her f***ing arse off today.” Helena added further criticism, joking, “I think she fancies everyone, doesn’t she? She even fancies the plants. I should have grafted today. I should have kissed him.”

ITV2 viewers were left shocked by the 'b****y' girls behaviour as they chatted around the fire pit excluding Shakira (L) and American bombshell Toni (R)

This clique-like conversation left a sour taste for many fans, who rushed to defend Shakira online, praising her for doing what Love Island contestants are supposed to do: build connections and fight for their spot.

Shakira Speaks Out: “I’ve Been Singled Out”

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Noticing the tension, Shakira opened up to Toni, expressing that she felt targeted for simply taking initiative.

“Getting ready then, the vibes were so off, and I can't say anything as nothing has really been said, but the energy... Everyone's thinking like, have they done enough?” she said. “The girls don’t appreciate that I’m grafting. We’ve all been here a day—like, you can do it too.”

She added, “It has rubbed people up the wrong way, and I’ve been singled out as the threat. You get in as much as you get out.”

Her candid admission resonated with viewers, many of whom took to X (formerly Twitter) to voice their support.

Fan Reaction: “Have They Even Watched Love Island Before?”

The online response was swift and passionate. Fans slammed the girls' behavior, calling them “b****y” and “nasty” for isolating Shakira.

One viewer tweeted: “The twist that made Shakira graft has made the other girls alienate her, which is so nasty. This is LOVE Island—you can all graft too!”

Another wrote: “What’s this shade towards Shakira? ‘She’s spoken to every Tom, Dick, and Harry’ — DUHHH, this is Love Island!”

Others pointed out the hypocrisy, saying, “The Islanders claim to know Love Island inside out, until it’s day two and someone HAS to graft and they’re all acting like Shakira is tryna chain herself to everyone she talks to.”

Shakira’s Grafting Pays Off

Despite the cold shoulder from the girls, Shakira’s persistence paid off. She turned the heads of three boys and ultimately chose to couple up with Harry during the recoupling ceremony. The decision left Harry’s former partner Sophie Lee single, resulting in her being dumped from the villa.

However, the recoupling wasn’t without its awkward moments. Shakira, clearly feeling the pressure, took her time to decide and even turned to host Maya Jama for reassurance.

“So the one I pick—their girl then gets dumped?” she whispered to Maya, who confirmed. Shakira then admitted she wasn’t sure who she liked most, prompting Maya to gently nudge her to go with her heart.

The exchange, which unfolded within earshot of the other Islanders, sent social media into a frenzy.

Viewers reacted with amusement: “Shakira thinking she’s besties with Maya STOP #LoveIsland,” one wrote. Another joked, “Shakira and Maya Jama was like watching girls in the club toilets talking about the guy she's dating #LoveIsland.”

Others found the off-script moment refreshing: “Not Shakira doing a debrief with Maya #LoveIsland” and “LOL Maya said, ‘I’m not getting paid extra for this, get on with it’—Shakira is sooo funny.”

New Bombshells Shake Things Up

Just as the dust settled from the recoupling, two new bombshells were introduced: Shea Mannings, a scaffolder and semi-pro footballer from Bristol, and Remell Mullins, a TikTok-famous fitness influencer with over 18 million likes.

Shea revealed that he has a young son, a factor he’ll seriously consider when forming connections in the villa. “She needs to be bubbly, and we need to have that initial spark,” he said. “She also needs a good personality—like I think I have—so we can match well together.”

Meanwhile, Remell described his ideal girl as, “Bubbly, confident, ambitious, and fun.” He added that a standout feature for him is “a nice smile, nice teeth, and someone who can keep me on my toes.” Known for his self-improvement content, he teased that villa mornings for him might involve “cooking a high-protein meal or doing my skincare routine—something to level up.”

With the arrival of two more bombshells and a spotlight firmly on her, all eyes will be on Shakira in the coming days. Will she be able to hold onto Harry or be swayed by the new arrivals? And will the villa girls change their tune or continue to ice her out?

One thing’s clear: Shakira has already proven she's not afraid to play the game—and Love Island fans are backing her all the way.

Stay tuned as the drama continues to unfold in the villa every night at 9 PM on ITV2.

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