Love Island fans back new couple to win season 12 just moments after the Casa Amor boys arrive
On tonight's show (Monday 7th July), the Casa Amor boys entered the main vill aand Boris went straight for Shakira, telling all the girls that he didn't think that she'd been treated right from the start and that he was coming into the villa to "change that".
Following the cute exchange, fans flocked to X (formerly Twitter).
"Guys we have our winners Boris and Shakira please I need HARRY TO MELT #LoveIsland #LoveIslandUK" one wrote.
"Already hoping Boris and Shakira work out, especially since Boris confidently said he's there for Shakira only #LoveIsland" another said.
"Just give Shakira and Boris the 50k #loveisland" another said in all caps.
Agreeing, a fourth person commented: "Shakira and Boris for the winnn #loveisland"
Boris made the declaration just minutes after entering the villa, as Casa Amor got underway for 2025.
It comes after he revealed that he has his eye on Shakira ahead of stepping into the villa.
"I'm super attracted to Shakira, I think she's got a great personality and seems like a good girl. I'm sure we'd get along well and have a good time together, but I need to see in person, it's all about energy," he told ITV.
He added: "I don't have an exact type, if her energy matches my energy, that's what I like. Besides that; a beautiful smile, a nice figure, and a great personality. I want someone around me that I can laugh with 24/7. If she can roast me, I love her already!"
We like a man who goes after what he wants. We're here for this couple, if Shakira is down, although she does look to be getting a bit friendly with Ty...
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