Love Island fans figure out how Helena Ford really feels about Harry Cooksley as she confronts him after shock recoupling
Love Island's Helena Ford confronted Harry Cooksley on Monday night's episode, but skeptical fans insist they have worked out what's really going on between the on/off couple.
The blonde islander, 29, coupled up with Shea Mannings, 25, after Harry, 30, was chosen by Shakira Khan, 26, in Monday's shock recoupling.
But when the air hostess and the model 'went for a chat', they opened up about how they truly felt as Helena told Harry she could not be friends with him.
Harry responded by confessing that he felt their connection fizzled out because he self sabotaged the pairing.
She told him: 'I know we said yesterday we'd be friends but I can't be your mate in here, you've not even apologised for anything that you've done.'
Harry replied: 'I thought it was too good, I've done it in the past where I self-sabotage because I think it's too good to be true.
'I'm 30 years old I get it, I'm not making excuses, but all I've ever seen is things with an expiry date.'
But Helena replied: 'It's done now, you can't go back on it. I can't really be around you right now.'
Following Harry's comments she was on the verge of tears as she walked away from their conversation.
But fans thought their conversation proved that she doesn't care about him and is only jealous that he has moved on with Shakira.
One fan took to X, formerly known at Twitter, writing: 'I see right through Helena and her jealousy for Shakira, you only want Harry now cause he's moved onto Shakira.'
'Helena doesn't even like Harry. Her ego just can't handle that he chose Shakira over her.'
'I don't want to hear Helena slag Shakira off today for being with Harry. I hope she keeps her anger directed at Harry.'
The conversation with Helena left Harry emotional and Dejon later tried to comfort him around the firepit.
But fans thought their conversation proved that she doesn't care about him and is only jealous that he has moved on with Shakira
He said: 'I'm gonna pray tonight and hope there's a miracle you two can get back together.'
To which Harry replied: 'There ain't no me and Helena. I've got to forget about it for now.'
During the next episode the villa is set to be rocked by the biggest shake-up yet as four new bombshells enter the villa - and one has a very famous sibling.
One of the bombshells is footballer Alessia Russo 's brother Giorgio Russo, 30.
The account manager, from Maidstone, lives in Sydney - but is ready to find The One in Mallorca, Spain.
Speaking about his stint on Love Island, he said: 'I'm excited, it's given me a really good opportunity to look at things from the outside so I know what I'm going in for.'
Meanwhile dental nurse Poppy, 22, is hoping that she'll be able to find a man on Love Island (pictured)
Alessia plays forward for Women's Super League club Arsenal and the England team.
Opening up about what his sibling thinks, he said: 'She's really excited, she watches every year and reckons I can do well so she's excited to see how I get on.'
25-year-old Will, a personal trainer from Norkfolk, is the second boy taking part in the latest series.
Talking about why he wanted to take part, Will confessed: 'I'm excited and looking forward to getting in there and speaking to the girls.
'It's the chance to meet a soulmate, which would be great.'
Sharing a fun fact about himself, he said: 'I grew up on the family farm and I was named 4th fittest farmer by Farmers' Weekly in 2023. It's a fitness competition.
'It was good. A bit of a laugh, 4th in the UK is quite cool.
'I think about 5,000 entered. It raises awareness for mental health as well and helps build a community among young farmers who spend a lot of time in tractors on their own.'
Meanwhile dental nurse Poppy, 22, is hoping that she'll be able to find a man on Love Island.
She said: 'I like someone who has big energy but not too big.
'I love a good sense of humour but I basically need to keep them grounded, but for them to keep me on my toes. I do get bored quickly.'
And she's not afraid to go after what she wants.
Poppy added: 'I'm a girls' girl but I don't mind causing a bit of drama and getting to know everyone equally. Everyone else would.'
Meanwhile nursery owner Caprice, 26, from Romford, is hopeful she can find a meaningful connection - which could end in marriage.
Caprice said: 'I'm looking for 90s love. I want a man. A lot of men are quite sassy in this generation. I just want someone that's going to treat me well.
'I'm also looking for a husband. I do feel like I'm getting closer to 30, I want a ring.
'The streets are cold. The next person I bring home needs to be my husband.'
Opening up about her green and red flags, she said: 'I hate arrogant guys.
'Arrogant and cocky and they think they are the prize and they are the lucky ones.
'Just obsessed with me, a good listener and funny.'
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.
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: 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: Shea Mannings
AGE: 25
FROM: Bristol
OCCUPATION: Scaffolder
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? She needs to be bubbly and we need to have that initial spark. She needs to have a nice personality - like I think I have - so that we match together. Also, I have a little boy, so I'll be taking him into consideration with who I couple up with, too.
WOULD MAYA HIRE YOU FOR YOUR FLIRTING SKILLS? Definitely hire. I'm confident to go up and introduce myself and say, 'You look beautiful', to get a conversation flowing.
NAME: Remell Mullins
AGE: 24
FROM: Essex
OCCUPATION: Self Improvement Content Creator
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? A bubbly, confident, ambitious and fun girl. One feature that stands out to me is a nice smile, nice teeth and someone that can keep me on my toes.
IF YOU WERE THE CEO OF ANYTHING, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I'm the CEO of flirting. Sometimes it's just unintentional.
NAME: Yasmin Pettet
AGE: 24
FROM: London
OCCUPATION: Commercial Banking Executive
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I'm looking for a guy who is fit, has a nice body and who is funny with a bit of banter.
WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? A guy that's stingy.
NAME: Emily Moran
AGE: 24
FROM: Aberdare
OCCUPATION: Insurance Development Executive
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Someone with emotional intelligence for one. Someone who is really confident but not cocky. They can hold a room, communicate… oh, and biceps!
WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? Bad manners, being rude, not saying please and thank you. I'd rather someone be overly polite than not say it at all.
NAME: Harrison
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: US college soccer player and student
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? Personality is a big thing, so it depends who I vibe with in there.
WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? I don't like it when girls have celebrity crushes. If I'm with a girl I want them to have eyes for me, not talking about another guy when we're watching a film, ha!
Caprice
NAME: Caprice
AGE: 26
OCCUPATION: Nursery owner
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? I just want someone that's going to treat me well. I'm also looking for a husband. I do feel like I'm getting closer to 30, I want a ring. The streets are cold. The next person I bring home needs to be my husband.
WHAT ARE YOUR RED AND GREEN FLAGS? I hate arrogant guys. Arrogant and cocky and they think they are the prize and they are the lucky ones. Just obsessed with me, a good listener and funny.
NAME: Giorgio
AGE: 30
OCCUPATION: Account manager
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING A BOMBSHELL? I'm excited, it's given me a really good opportunity to look at things from the outside so I know what I'm going in for.
WHAT'S YOUR BIGGEST ICK? Chewing loudly!
Poppy
NAME: Poppy
AGE: 22
OCCUPATION: Dental nurse
WHY DID YOU WANT TO GO ON LOVE ISLAND? I'm ready to go and find love. I'm excited about what it can bring me.
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE? I like someone who has big energy but not too big. I love a good sense of humour but I basically need to keep them grounded, but for them to keep me on my toes. I do get bored quickly.
NAME: Will
AGE: 25
OCCUPATION: Personal trainer
WHAT'S YOUR TYPE? Sporty and up for a laugh, someone who doesn't take life too seriously but is driven and wants to do stuff in life.
HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT BEING A BOMBSHELL? You have to stir the pot a bit. You're not here to make friends, I'm not afraid to do that.
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