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Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is bizarre but unexpectedly moving reality TV

Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters is bizarre but unexpectedly moving reality TV

There's just no getting around it. When you first read the concept for ITV's Shark! Celebrity Infested Waters (Mondays, 9pm), it sounds like an idea dredged from the depths of Alan Partridge's dictaphone, something to be filed away alongside Youth Hostelling with Chris Eubank rather than commissioned by a legitimate real-life broadcaster.
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Love Island star Harry makes very honest confession to Shakira as they chat after explosive Grafties and Helena split
Love Island star Harry makes very honest confession to Shakira as they chat after explosive Grafties and Helena split

The Irish Sun

time2 hours ago

  • The Irish Sun

Love Island star Harry makes very honest confession to Shakira as they chat after explosive Grafties and Helena split

LOVE Island star Harry Cooksley makes a very honest confession to Shakira Khan as they chat after the explosive Grafties and his split from Helena Ford. This year's edition of the ITV2 dating show has seen the three Islanders 5 Love Island star Harry Cooksley makes a very honest confession to Shakira Khan Credit: ITV 5 They chat after the explosive Grafties Credit: ITV In tonight's episode, after choosing to sleep outside, Harry returns to the villa and sits down with Shakira to discuss where they stand. He tells her: 'I have really tried with her [Helena], but we [Shakira and I] had like a week and it was, for me, the feelings were obviously way stronger and still are. "I'm sorry I never like tried again. I really thought the door was just, like, slammed.' Shakira responds: 'Do you want some home truths… it's obviously the way you go about it and the steps you take in between to come to these conclusions obviously hurt people along the way. read more on Harry Cooksley "It's all well and good you saying 'hold my hands up guys, sorry' but you still hurt people. And it's a pattern.' Harry then makes his intentions clear, saying: 'Look, I'm either leaving here alone or with you.' Elsewhere, Helena remains confused by Harry's sudden shift and pulls Shakira for a chat. Shakira explains: 'Nothing's changed. There's been no miracle… I was saying I've not let myself heal over the situation and then he was like, 'Same'. I was like, 'What?' Most read in Love Island "He said, 'I've not processed how I felt towards you, I've hopped into something with Helena.' I don't understand it.' Helena replies: 'No, I don't understand it.' 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Love Island viewers plead ‘get her to the final no matter what' as they back Islander after explosive love triangle
Love Island viewers plead ‘get her to the final no matter what' as they back Islander after explosive love triangle

The Irish Sun

time2 hours ago

  • The Irish Sun

Love Island viewers plead ‘get her to the final no matter what' as they back Islander after explosive love triangle

LOVE Island viewers have pleaded 'get her to the final no matter what' as they back an Islander after an explosive love triangle. This year's edition of the ITV2 dating show has seen Helena Ford , Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley Advertisement 5 Love Island viewers have pleaded 'get her to the final no matter what' as they back an Islander after an explosive love triangle Credit: ITV 5 Fans have begged that Shakira bags a spot in the final Credit: ITV 5 Harry issues Shakira with an ultimatum Credit: ITV And it came to a bitter end on Friday night Now, amid the chaos, some fans have speculated that Whether or not they reignite their romantic spark, fans have begged that Shakira bags a spot in the final 'no matter what.' On social media, one person wrote: 'I just want to see Shakira in the final she can break up with harry outside at this point, idc. My girl deserves the final.' Advertisement Read More on Love Island A second penned: "Like this post if you will still vote Shakira to make the final or win even if she is coupled up with harry.' And a third said: 'HEAR ME OUT (I don't like harry) but this is the first time he's talking serious, even being serious and it could get our Shakira to the final, so…' Another person echoed: 'Whatever you choose to do, Shakira I fully support you princess. Let's get you to the final.' On Sunday night's episode, viewers will watch as Harry and Shakira get chance to chat after the explosive Grafties. Advertisement Most read in Love Island Sitting together inside, Harry and Shakira debrief about how they're feeling. Love Island star demands co-star be sent home after shock comments are exposed in emotionally-charged Grafties Harry says: 'I have really tried with her [Helena], but we [Shakira and Harry] had like a week and it was, for me, the feelings were obviously way stronger and still are. I'm sorry I never like tried again. I really thought the door was just, like, slammed. ' Shakira replies: 'Do you want some home truths… it's obviously the way you go about it and the steps you take in between to come to these conclusions obviously hurt people along the way. 'It's all well and good you saying 'hold my hands up guys, sorry' but you still hurt people.' Advertisement Shakira adds: ' And it's a pattern.' Harry then says: 'Look, I'm either leaving here alone or with you.' On Friday night, Helena was furious as she watched clips of Harry flirting She branded Harry a "f*****g joke" and added: "Shakira doesn't want you, I don't wanr you." Advertisement Fellow OG Islander Conor told Harry later: "Remember what you have first, with Helena. "I think it's quite rare, to be honest, what you do have with her." Harry replied: "I'll be honest mate - and I know you're probably gonna tell her this. "I think it's more friendly, for me." Advertisement He added: "I just feel like, with Shakira it was way more natural in my opinion . "It was more relationship-focused, more emotional. I feel like I was way more into her." 5 A recoupling will see the boys choose the girls Credit: ITV 5 Helena ended things with Harry after the Grafties Credit: ITV Advertisement

Love Island's most brutal love triangles of all time from dramatic exit to scandal that split the villa
Love Island's most brutal love triangles of all time from dramatic exit to scandal that split the villa

The Irish Sun

time6 hours ago

  • The Irish Sun

Love Island's most brutal love triangles of all time from dramatic exit to scandal that split the villa

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Public commentary soon turned fierce, with Women's Aid condemning Harrison's behaviour as emotionally harmful, and fans accused producers of giving Toni a 'winners edit'. Advertisement Love Island's controversial star Harrison sparks fix row as he shares big villa secret As tensions peaked, Harrison quit the show on July 18th, citing emotional overwhelm and ITV's duty-of-care support. Kai Fagan, Sanam Harrinanan & Olivia Hawkins (2023) 12 Kai Fagan and Olivia Hawkins appeared to be well-matched before Casa Amor Credit: ITV 12 The introduction of Sanam Harrinanan changed everything Credit: Rex Advertisement Kai spent time with Sanam, developing a spark that Olivia found impossible to ignore, leading to an explosive row where Olivia accused him of being 'fake'. As heart rates pulsed, Kai revealed he felt something serious for Sanam, leaving Olivia fuming and hurt. Their tension peaked during a public argument, with Olivia berating Kai as fans watched in disbelief. 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