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Daily Mirror
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Shaughna Phillips reveals why Love Island's top couple won't last – and it makes sense
EXCLUSIVE: Shaughna Phillips, who shot to fame on the 2020 winter series of Love Island, has shared her thoughts on why the most popular couple in the villa won't last on the outside Former Love Island star Shaughna Phillips has insisted that she doesn't see things working out between one of the most popular couples on the ITV2 dating show despite their current chemistry in the villa. Shaughna, 31, has said that she feels incredibly skeptical about smitten couple Toni Laites and Cach Mercer and doesn't see their romance lasting once the show is over. The ex Love Island star, who appeared on the winter series back in 2020, told The Mirror: "I felt bad for Toni because I think she did genuinely like Cach originally, but Harrison just threw her head into a spin." It comes after pregnant Shaughna revealed her biggest regret over her romance on the show. 'She probably acted on it mainly because she had known Harrison for a longer period of time than Cach," she added about Toni. 'She probably went with what felt familiar, and she made an uninformed decision in choosing Harrison - not through her own fault. Cach is this season's Ovie. He is an absolute king, and she did mess up the first time for a boy," Shaughna said. Despite the fact that Toni and Cach now seem on top of the world now that they are finally rid of all the love triangles, Shaughna has pointed out one major barrier for the couple in the future. 'They seem like they're going well in the villa, but sadly, I think there could be lingering animosity between the pair. I just have this feeling that although Cach hardly ever shows it, there's probably going to be a bit of tension when they get out into the real world," Shaughna said. 'Logistically as well it doesn't work – she lives in America. It's bad enough for couples who live far apart in the UK when coming out of the Love Island villa, but this is another level," she added to Card Player. Elsewhere, Shaughna has defended Cooksley for going back to Shakira Khan despite making things exclusive with Helena Ford just two days prior. Despite criticism online, Shaughna believes Harry's decision to pick Shakira was from the heart - not a tactical move. 'Harry is emotionally a donut, but he isn't a gameplayer,' she said. 'If he were being strategic, he would've stayed with Helena. 'If Harry had any chance of winning, it would've been with Helena, so he's messed that up. For him to now pick Shakira shows his genuine feelings, I believe. But wow… he left it late." 'I would love to say that Shakira should move on and not give Harry another chance, but I am a bit of a wet wipe, and so when I was her age, if I had even the smallest feelings for someone back then, as Shakira has for Harry, even if everyone was telling me they were bad news… if they turned to me and said, 'Let's try,' I'd be like, 'Okay, let's try again.' "So, I feel for Shakira. I think she does genuinely like him, and she was kind of soft-launching it when she said, 'In a perfect world, they'd be together.' I don't think anyone should judge her for that." Love Island continues Sunday at 9PM on ITV2 and ITVX.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ex-Patriots LB Matthew Judon breaks silence on failed run with Falcons
Ex-Patriots LB Matthew Judon breaks silence on failed run with Falcons Matthew Judon's run with the Atlanta Falcons was disappointing for both sides. Statistically, the four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher had his worst season in 2024 since his rookie year. He only mustered 5.5 sacks in 17 games played with the Falcons. That was a major drop-off in production compared to his final healthy seasons with the New England Patriots. He racked up 12.5 sacks in 2021 and 15.5 sacks in 2022, before tearing his biceps and missing most of the 2023 season. After failing to agree on terms for a contract extension, the Patriots traded Judon to the Falcons for a 2025 third-round draft pick. Judon was grateful for the opportunity in Atlanta, but he also seemed frustrated with the way he was utilized on defense. There were failed expectations met on both sides. 'Hell naw, (it wasn't bad luck),' Judon said in an interview with Card Player's Kyle Odegard. 'If you go look at the film, I dropped (into coverage) on 60 percent of the plays. It's hard to get a pick and a sack on the same play.' The Falcons never agreed to a long-term contract extension before they traded for Judon. So the 32-year-old defender is currently a free agent waiting for his next NFL opportunity. He's doubtful that a return to Atlanta is in the cards, but he did note that a "couple" of teams have shown interest. Whatever the case may be, he doesn't appear to be considering retirement at the moment. 'I think I can still [play],' Judon said. 'But that's not up to me. I'm not a GM making that decision. I just have to be ready if and when my name is called.' Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
