Love Island fans can't believe the age gap between Shakira and Harry as they can't keep their hands off each other
LOVE Island fans are stunned after realising the age gap between Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley.
In tonight's episode of Love Island, things continued to heat up between model
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Shakira and Harry got close in tonight's episode
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But fans had a strong reaction after realising the age gap between them
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But as they explored their potential romance, viewers took to social media to share their thoughts on the fact Shakira is 22 while Harry is 30.
One wrote: 'Shakira is 22??? Get her away from Harry and his 30 year old ass immediately!!'
Someone else said: 'I just deeped the age gap with Shakira and Harry…'
And another commented: 'Harry and Shakira look good together but he is 30.'
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But the age gap doesn't seem to be an issue for Harry and Shakira, who made their attraction to each other very clear.
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During the first recoupling, Shakira picked Harry - meaning Sophie Lee was left single and immediately sent packing.
But fans are convinced that Shakira isn't into Harry and actually has her eye on Blu Chegini.
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Many insisted that
One fan wrote: 'Shakira well wanted to pick Conor but didn't wanna send Helena home and for that I kinda respect it.
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'But also she'd suit Conor well better.'
Another viewer added: 'No way she picked Harry for any reason other than she wanted the other women to stay… I simply don't believe it.'
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: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare.
: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident.
: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads.
: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa.
: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
: International business graduate with brains and ambition.
: A gym enthusiast with a big heart.
: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern.
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: A model ready to make waves.
: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins.
: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps.
: A towering 6'5' personal trainer.
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: Beauty salon owner from Devon who
runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former
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: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
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