Love Island: Ben is slammed for saying Shakira 'needed to be humbled' as her place in the show is put at risk - before he FORGETS bombshell Toni's name
Love Island's Ben Holbrough was slammed by viewers during Tuesday night's episode for saying that Shakira Khan 'needed to be humbled'.
The taxi driver, 23, made the comments to bombshell Toni after she stole him from Shakira on the opening episode.
As Toni and Ben then sat down for one of their first chats Ben then quipped to her: 'You humbled Shakira, she needed that I think' - in reference to her now being at risk of being dumped.
Toni quickly hit back: 'I don't want to talk about her I want to get to know you!'
Shakira is now single and must be selected by one boy in tonight's recoupling or she will be going home.
Later in the chat with Toni Ben then had a slip of the tongue as he accidentally called her Tori instead - much to her disgust.
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Viewers were quick to react to his humbling comment as they penned on X: '2 episodes into uk love island and i HATE BEN. WDYM SHAKIRA NEEDED TO BE HUMBLED. WEIRDO',
'Ben saying Shakira needed to be humbled and he's known her for three hours, he's a weirdo he needs to leave already #loveisland',
'I like how Toni said she doesnt want to talk about Shakira after Ben made that comment about her being humbled. What was that comment #LoveIsland',
'Cause why does shakira need to be humbled',
''That humbled shakira' Yh that man is a sociopath #LoveIsland.',
'Why's this box head obsessed with humbling woman? Wtf does he mean by shakira got humbled #LoveIsland',
'Ben saying Shakira needs to be humbled..... I knew this guy was gonna get on my nerves. Love how Toni said I don't want to talk about her. Idiot #LoveIsland',
'Ben saying Shakira needed to be humbled and he's known her for three hours, he's a weirdo he needs to leave already #loveisland.'
Shakira sparked a feud and was warned to 'keep it PG' as she flirted with the boys in scenes on Tuesday.
Viewers were quick to react to his humbling comment as they penned on X: '2 episodes into uk love island and i HATE BEN'
The construction project manager, 26, is currently vulnerable from being dumped from the Island following the entrance of bombshell Toni.
And it would seem the other girls are feeling the pressure to keep hold of their men as Shakira kick starts her day of grafting.
As Dejon checks in with Shakira, Meg watches on with worry, and tells the group: 'I don't have my man, Dejon's gone - that's it!'
Meanwhile, Shakira is heard saying to Dejon: 'That was a lot, it was intense, I was trying not to shake like a leaf. I've got a busy day ahead of me by the looks of it!'
Later, Dejon and Meg head to the Terrace, with Dejon keen to reassure Meg.
He tells her: 'You haven't got anything to worry about, you're my favourite, one thing about me is I'll always be honest with my feelings.'
The next morning Toni offers Shakira a pep talk and explains: 'Just so you know, it wasn't personal, I'm rooting for you...who else are you interested in?'
'Everyone!' Shakira replied.
Toni continues: 'I'm telling you, I believe in you, you're not leaving.'
Shakira added: 'I know the boys are attracted to me on a surface level, but it's about whether we click.'
Toni advises: 'I think today we'll find out, don't be afraid to talk to people…I'm telling you, nothing's locked in place - I'm only safe today.'
Shakira wastes no time and asks Harry for a chat on the terrace, with her teasing: 'Haza you little minx!'
Harry replies: 'It's day two come on let's keep it PG.'
Putting the effort in to find a new connection, Shakira then pulls Conor for a chat and he tells her: 'You surprised me, you came in with massive energy, but I feel like you're not like that, you're chill and smart.'
Shakira admits: 'I love the Irish accent, it's sexy! I've never dated an Irish guy.'
She also catches up with Blu telling him: 'I think it's good cause it gives everyone a kick up the bum…I think you've got a good vibe…you're very calming and I don't have to put on a bravado.'
The work doesn't stop there as she also pulls Tommy by the pool telling him: 'I think it's best I try to get to know everyone.'
NAME: Sophie Lee
AGE: 29
FROM: Manchester
OCCUPATION: Motivational Speaker and Author
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is fun, spontaneous, who has a lot of jokes and who is attentive. At the moment I'm only finding ones draped in red flags and 'do not cross' signs
IF YOU WERE THE CEO OF SOMETHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I'm the CEO of empowerment. I want women to feel beautiful and validated in themselves and feel their best self.
NAME: Dejon Noel Williams
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Semi-pro footballer and personal trainer
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is beautiful on the inside and out, looks after themselves and is healthy
CLAIM TO FAME? My dad being an ex-professional footballer. I've met all kinds of famous people through him. When I was younger it was weird because he was just my dad, but we'd go to a game and fans were asking for photos. I've met David Beckham, he was really nice.
Megan Moore
NAME: Megan Moore
AGE: 25
FROM: Southampton
OCCUPATION: Payroll specialist
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'd like to meet someone who is tall, with a nice tan, nice eyes and a nice smile. He needs to have a good fashion sense and a really good, funny personality that I can get on with
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt, right now. But we're going to make sales and get on that corporate ladder and be booming. Profits, profits, profits!
NAME: Tommy Bradley
AGE: 22
FROM: Hertfordshire
OCCUPATION: Landscape Gardener
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A girl who is very ambitious, with a big personality, caring, but also someone that doesn't take themselves too seriously. I don't know if that's asking for too much, but I want a bit of everything. I haven't got a specific type in terms of looks, though.
WHAT WOULD YOU BE CEO OF? Taking hours to do my hair
NAME: Alima Gagio
AGE: 23
FROM: Glasgow
OCCUPATION: Wealth Management Client Services Executive
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A tall man with a handsome face. You know when you just look at a guy and they have that Disney prince look to them? That's it
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I think she'd hire me because I'm a good flirt. I always ask guys on a night out to guess which country I'm originally from. If they get it right, they can get my number.
But they never guess correctly so it works really well if you don't want to give a guy your number. I'm originally from Guinea Bissau. If they're close and I really fancy them, I'll give them my number anyway.
NAME: Ben Holbrough
AGE: 23
FROM: Gloucester
OCCUPATION: Private Hire Taxi driver
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone sexy, good looking, good chat, good vibes, nice teeth and good eye contact - they're all the traits I look for. Oh, and also a cute smile, I just look at you and know I can be around you all day, every day.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Bankrupt. I'd have been out of business a long time ago. That's exactly why I'm here.
NAME: Helena Ford
AGE: 29
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Cabin Crew
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Somebody funny or Northern. I feel like Northern people have much more banter than Southerners. If you look through my previous dating history, you'll see I clearly go for personality. You can pretty much laugh me into bed.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? I would say hire but then quickly fire soon after. It would only be a temporary contract.
NAME: Megan Forte Clarke
AGE: 24
FROM: Dublin
OCCUPATION: Musical theatre performer and energy broker
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Someone who doesn't take themselves too seriously and has a sense of humour. If they're not bad looking, that's always a plus.
I love a boy that's a bit pasty, like Timothée Chalamet. I don't mind scrawny, or a bit of a 'dad bod'. I'm 5ft1 so any height really.
CLAIM TO FAME? Me and my friends made a Derry Girls TikTok for Halloween and it went a bit viral around Brighton. Sometimes I get stopped in the street about it. I've also done Panto.
NAME: Blu Chegini
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Someone who is family oriented, has a lot of love to give and a lot of love to receive. Personality goes a long way.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? She'd fire me, but I've got the charm to smooth things over with a girl. The fact I speak fluent Spanish comes in handy when it comes to flirting!
NAME: Shakira Khan
AGE: 26
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Construction Project Manager
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone who is tall, charming, witty, with big arms, a good smile and just really funny.
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? Booming, but they're all frogs. It's a busy love life but I've not found 'the husband', I'm looking for 'the one'. I'm looking for the ring.
NAME: Harry Cooksley
AGE: 30
FROM: Guildford
OCCUPATION: Gold trader, semi-professional footballer and model
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? The girl next door that makes me laugh and can hold eye contact with me. I don't think I'd go for the most obvious girl, I like a real sweet girl.
CLAIM TO FAME? I'm the body double for Declan Rice. So when he does a shoot, any body close ups will actually be me. You'll never see my face, but you'll see my shoulder or chest, that kind of thing.
NAME: Conor Phillips
AGE: 23
FROM: Limerick
OCCUPATION: Professional rugby player
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?Someone who is really sure of themselves, ambitious, a bit of a go-getter and good craic. I like dark eyes and I don't mind a dominant woman.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I ask girls if they want to go halves on a baby. It doesn't work, but it gets them laughing. It's an ice-breaker, not a serious question of course!
NAME: Toni Laites
AGE: 24
FROM: Connecticut
OCCUPATION: Las Vegas Pool Cabana Server
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for darker hair, definitely muscular but not too muscular. Super fit. Clean hair cut. Someone that can make me laugh - I'm super outgoing. And someone that's quite active. Maybe one day we could start our own family together.
I WANT TO DATE A BRITISH GUY BECAUSE... I've lived in three different states and I'm still single. It's time to try something new! I have some British friends and they're pretty charming. I think all Americans love a good accent. British men are just more polite, with better manners.
NAME: Kyle Ashman
AGE: 23
FROM: Stafford
OCCUPATION: Water operative
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone that's fun, confident and just themselves.
I'd say I'd be hired. I just go with it, find something to compliment a girl on and go from there.
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