Love Island's Harrison in surprise SNUB to Lauren after having sex with her and quitting the villa
Although the pair slept together during their time on the show, Harrison, 22, is not yet following Lauren, 26, despite her already following him.
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While the footballer returned to the UK recently and is believed to have his phone back, he may not have full control of his social media accounts yet.
The unexpected 'snub' has led to speculation about the status of their relationship after the show.
Harrison previously insisted he does not regret having sex in the villa – but hopes his parents weren't watching.
The sportsman decided to leave the show on Thursday after being involved in a dramatic love triangle with Lauren Wood and Toni Laites.
Viewers were shocked when he was seen making a plea to re-couple with Las Vegas cabana server Toni, despite bedding Lauren the night before.
But Harrison, from Burton upon Trent but now based in Miami, said he has no regrets about taking things to the next level on TV.
Asked how he felt about his mum and dad knowing what he had done, he said: 'I hope they didn't see. But listen, it was a natural thing.
'I don't think I intended to have sex in the villa, but in there all the Islanders could tell we were so attracted to each other. Naturally, it was going to happen.
'The spark between us was crazy. I probably wasn't thinking about my parents and them watching it, but it naturally happened and I don't regret it.'
Lauren, who works as a dog walker in York, was booted from the villa on Wednesday night.
She begged Harrison to follow and, 24 hours later, he made the choice to go.
Tonight, fans of the series will see the pair reunite on the spin-off show, Aftersun.
Speaking about Lauren, Harrison said: 'We will make the distance work. It will be no issue.
'We left on good terms, but the two days prior to leaving, we weren't talking properly.
'So it would be good to have a conversation, get everything out in the open and hopefully we move forward from there.
'I feel very strongly about the girl.
'I wouldn't have left if I didn't.
'I have no doubt in my mind that she'll be my girlfriend one day. I'm buzzing to see her and reunite. She's such a great girl.'
Meanwhile, Harrison said he would be 'mortified' if someone treated his sister the way he acted towards Toni.
He revealed: 'I'd like to think we could be friends. I did her wrong a few times in there, so I understand if she doesn't want to reciprocate that.
'The conversation prior to me leaving was a big moment for me and her. I reflected on my whole situation throughout the day, I just let it out.
'You could tell by me getting emotional, I was upset about how I've acted and upset about Toni being upset as well.
'Similarly, if someone treated my sister like I'd treated Toni in there, obviously I'd be mortified.
'I wanted to apologise to her and I think she could see I was being genuine.
'I'm happy with how things were left.'
Aside from Toni and Lauren, Harrison also explored connections with air hostess Helena Ford and Shakira Khan in the villa.
Harrison said: 'Normally, I say I live life with no regrets.
'But the way I went about certain situations, I definitely would have handled it differently on reflection.
'Should have been more honest'
'I feel like I would've taken myself away from the situation for a day or two and just really figured out what I wanted.
'I would've had those awkward conversations just to let people know where my head was at. I do shy away from those conversations on the outside.
'Especially here, I should have been more honest.
'It was for the greater good, and it would have stopped people's feelings from getting hurt.
'People were hurt more by me being so indecisive and trying to avoid awkward conversations.
'I definitely would have gone about handling triangles in another way.'
Love Island 2025 full lineup
Harry Cooksley: A 30-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
Alima Gagigo: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
Ben Holbrough: A model ready to make waves.
Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps.
Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer.
Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro.
Antonia Laites: Love Island's first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress.
Yasmin Pettet: The 24-year-old bombshell hails from London and works as a commercial banking executive.
Emily Moran: Bombshell Welsh brunette from the same town as Love Island 2024 alumni Nicole Samuel.
Harrison Solomon: Pro footballer and model entering Love Island 2025 as a bombshell.
Giorgio Russo: The 30-year-old will be spending his summer in the sun, potentially his sister Alessia's successful tournament at the Euros in Switzerland.
Yaz Broom: Professional DJ from Manchester who appeared on X Factor 2016 in girl group Four of Diamonds.
Andrada Pop: Miss Bikini Ireland 2019 winner who hails from Dublin and works as a nail technician and personal trainer.
Emma Munro: Harry Cooksley's ex who entered as a bombshell and works as a hydrogeologist.
Departures:
Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
Malisha Jordan: A teaching assistant from Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, who entered Love Island 2025 as a bombshell.
Shea Mannings: Works as a scaffolder day-to-day and plays semi-pro football on the side.
Caprice Alexandra: The 26-year-old bombshell owns a nursery in Romford.
Poppy Harrison: The bombshell broke up with her boyfriend after finding out she would be in the villa
Will Means: The fourth fittest farmer in the UK according to Farmers' Weekly in 2023 entered the villa as a bombshell
Megan Clarke: An Irish actress part of the OG line-up.
Remell Mullins: Boasts over 18million likes and 500k followers on TikTok thanks to his sizzling body transformation videos.
Alima Gagigo: 23-year-old personal banker from Glasgow who fancies herself as a 'good flirt'.
Ryan Bannister: 27-year-old gym hunk who entered the show as a bombshell.
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