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Daily Mail
a day ago
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- Daily Mail
Love Island's Harry Cooksley and Ben Holbrough insist they WILL have sex in the villa - and have already warned families about romps airing on TV
Love Island's Harry Cooksley and Ben Holbrough have insisted that they WILL have sex in the villa - and have already warned their families about saucy romps airing to the nation. Semi professional footballer Harry, 30, and private hire taxi driver Ben, 23, are two of the sexy singletons looking for love on this year's summer series. In recent years, the Islanders taking part in the ITV2 series have shied away from talking about or 'doing bits'. But these two hunks don't seem phased by it at all - and have even spoken to their family about it. When asked about if would go all the way, Harry from Guildford, Surrey, said: 'Listen... It's not out of question. 'If it feels right then I will. I have briefed my mum as well. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'So yeah, if it feels right and it's the right time, I'm definitely open to it.' Meanwhile Ben from Gloustershire said: 'I can never say never. 'You know, you gotta take every day as it comes. 'Who knows... there's a girl and I was trying to bed with, and she's sexy... Who knows, cuddling every night, it could get carried away. 'The hideaway is there as well, so we'll wait and see.' He's also come up with a plan of what to tell his younger family members if they ever ask what was going on. He added: 'I've already told them [family], I'll try my best to keep it PG, I will try my best, because I know my niece and stuff is going to be watching as well. 'So I actually, I've got actually got to try. 'But there's nothing wrong with just putting a quick cover over... 'We're just having a cuddle. 'That's all it was.' It comes after their new co-star Sophie Lee revealed her battle with an 'incurable tumour' after a horror fire-breathing accident. Sophie from Manchester, has opened up about how she was forced to 'sign her life over as a medical guinea pig'. The author and motivational speaker had been working as a professional dancer and fire performer when she was 22 for 18-months before she suffered horrific burns to her face and chest during a freak accident in the United States. She was performing at a charity event in Chicago when the venue's air conditioning blew flames she was expelling from her mouth back into her face, leaving her with serious, life-threatening burns. The author and motivational speaker had been working as a professional dancer and fire performer when she was 22 for 18-months before she suffered horrific burns to her face and chest during a freak accident in the United States 'I'm very lucky to be alive,' Sophie revealed, before sharing that the burn 'escalated to become a keloid tumour'. The motivational speaker faced issues getting a diagnosis in England but when she was told she had a keloid tumour, she felt she 'became an international case study'. 'I found out that there was no cure in the world for keloid tumours. So you know, surgeons from around the world scrambling trying to find out the best way to cure keloid tumours,' she added. The Love Islander had intralesional cryosurgery twice, which involved liquid nitrogen being injected into the tumour to freeze it off and allow new skin to form. Sophie said: 'Then I went through stages of steroid injections to bring down any more sides of the scar because they didn't want to perform the surgery again. 'I was told that, you know, being a guinea pig, I basically signed my life over. 'There was no guarantee of success, of surgery or survival because of where it was. You know, there's always at risk of surgery.' The motivational speaker faced issues getting a diagnosis in England but when she was told she had a keloid tumour, she felt she 'became an international case study' However, the steroid injections eventually stopped working for Sophie and she had to then move on to chemotherapy injections. 'It was injected into my tumour, and you know, that took it out of me,' she explained. The horrific accident and journey treating the keloid tumour impacted Sophie's dating life and she had times where she didn't feel 'sexy', 'cute' or 'ready to have a partner'. She added: 'Which is why I didn't want to date, whereas now I've worked on myself.' As she enters the Love Island villa, Sophie is open to finding romance on the show and said: 'I've took time away from just embracing in the trauma and you know, now I'm a motivational speaker I feel like now I'm in a place where I'm ready to find my partner and find my person.' Sophie has since turned to modelling and influencing and has even written a book about her experience. She also works with Katie Piper 's foundation, which supports people living with burns and scars. The new series will kick off on Monday 9th June, one week later than previous years. The last season of the ITV dating programme - which was the second All Stars version - ended in February, and saw Gabby Allen and Casey O'Gorman crowned champions, before their split earlier this month. Fans will be happy to know that it's not long before they will get their Love Island fix. A post shared on ITV's social media featured a snap unveiling the return date, along with the caption: 'Mark your calendar, you're invited to this year's hottest meeting... 'Agenda: Initial coupling, strategic navigation of red flags, and identification of potential long-term partnerships.'
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
I warned my mum that I'm up for romping on TV – I'll go all the way if it feels right, says Love Island's Harry
LOVE Island's Harry Cooksley warned his MUM about watching him romp on TV. The footballer, 29, admitted he's up for Advertisement 3 Love Island's Harry has no issue romping on TV 3 This year's cast will see their steamy romps shown in full - something that hasn't happened for five years Credit: Shutterstock Editorial He is mindful his mother will be avidly watching the show, but says he gave her the heads up. Speaking "If it feels right then I will - and I have briefed my mum as well. "So yeah, if it feels right and it's the right time I'm definitely open to it." Advertisement READ MORE ON LOVE ISLAND Happy-go-lucky A stunning woman, who The Sun chose not to name, claimed that Harry was a 'liar' who had told her he was flying out to Bali, not to the villa in Mallorca. Harry insisted they weren't in a relationship, saying: "I've been dating for the last year, I've dated people leading up to the show, but nothing serious. "I mean it wasn't like a 'dumping', we dated. I told her I was going away for the summer and we left it there." Advertisement Most read in Love Island Exclusive Exclusive Have YOU got a story or an amazing picture or video? Email and you could even get PAID 'Dumping' makes it sound "terrible", he said, adding: "I definitely haven't dumped anyone. "I think that is the reputation of footballers, but that's not who I am. New Love Island star's football team breaks silence on him doing show "I've got a mullet and I'm 30. I'm ready for something." Advertisement He's now focused on finding a connection in the villa, but won't stand for being in any love triangles. He said: "If someone can take my girl from me then she was never my girl." Harry refuses to play games in the villa, insisting he wants to find something serious - and could even end up leaving with a girlfriend. He said: "I like to think I play it cool with women and I'm kind of relaxed, but it's so heightened in there, where you spend so much time together and when I fall for someone I fall hard and I fall fast." Advertisement 3 Maya Jama is back and better than ever Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley : A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Sophie Lee : A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Shakira Khan : A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Blu Chegini : A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Meghan Moore : A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Scott Ali Gagier : International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley : A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford : A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Hullbra : A model ready to make waves. Megan Clarke : An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. Dejon Noel-Williams : A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett : A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips : A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro Departures : Kyle Ashman : Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
I warned my mum that I'm up for romping on TV – I'll go all the way if it feels right, says Love Island's Harry
LOVE Island's Harry Cooksley warned his MUM about watching him romp on TV. The footballer, 29, admitted he's up for going all the way in the villa - if he finds the right girl. 3 He is mindful his mother will be avidly watching the show, but says he gave her the heads up. Speaking ahead of Monday's launch show, Harry said: "Listen, it's not out of the question [that I'll have sex on TV]. "If it feels right then I will - and I have briefed my mum as well. "So yeah, if it feels right and it's the right time I'm definitely open to it." Happy-go-lucky Harry was accused of dumping his girlfriend to be on the show. A stunning woman, who The Sun chose not to name, claimed that Harry was a 'liar' who had told her he was flying out to Bali, not to the villa in Mallorca. Harry insisted they weren't in a relationship, saying: "I've been dating for the last year, I've dated people leading up to the show, but nothing serious. "I mean it wasn't like a 'dumping', we dated. I told her I was going away for the summer and we left it there." 'Dumping' makes it sound "terrible", he said, adding: "I definitely haven't dumped anyone. "I think that is the reputation of footballers, but that's not who I am. "I've got a mullet and I'm 30. I'm ready for something." He's now focused on finding a connection in the villa, but won't stand for being in any love triangles. He said: "If someone can take my girl from me then she was never my girl." Harry refuses to play games in the villa, insisting he wants to find something serious - and could even end up leaving with a girlfriend. He said: "I like to think I play it cool with women and I'm kind of relaxed, but it's so heightened in there, where you spend so much time together and when I fall for someone I fall hard and I fall fast." 3 Love Island 2025 full lineup Harry Cooksley: A 29-year-old footballer with charm to spare. Sophie Lee: A model and motivational speaker who has overcome adversity after suffering life-changing burns in an accident. Shakira Khan: A 22-year-old Manchester-based model, ready to turn heads. Blu Chegini: A boxer with striking model looks, seeking love in the villa. Meghan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish. Scott Ali Gagier: International business graduate with brains and ambition. Tommy Bradley: A gym enthusiast with a big heart. Helena Ford: A Londoner with celebrity connections, aiming to find someone funny or Northern. Ben Hullbra: A model ready to make waves. Megan Clarke: An Irish actress already drawing comparisons to Maura Higgins. Dejon Noel-Williams: A personal trainer and semi-pro footballer, following in his footballer father's footsteps. Aaron Buckett: A towering 6'5' personal trainer. Conor Phillips: A 25-year-old Irish rugby pro Departures: Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
The Sun
a day ago
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- The Sun
Love Island's ‘Maura Higgins lookalike' Megan Clarke reveals ‘annoying' film star she's often compared to
GORGEOUS Megan Clarke had Love Island fans' heads in a spin when The Sun unveiled this year's cast earlier this week. They were convinced she bore a striking resemblance to show legend Maura Higgins. 6 But, before she struts into the villa this weekend, Megan revealed she's more often likened to a far less fabulous beast. Megan laughed: 'I've been compared to Donkey from Shrek quite a lot! 'He's loveable but annoying.' Thanks to a lightning bolt scar on her forehead, she gets called Harry Potter, too. It's a souvenir of a nightclub mishap. 'I fell down the stairs… but I stood back up ready for that picture, blood dripping down my forehead. 'Luckily, I like Harry Potter. It's an icebreaker.' Megan will need all the help she can get when the series begins on Monday at 9pm on ITV2, as the lads are already waving red flags. Taxi driver Ben Holbrough said: 'I'm a very bad texter. 'I've got a good excuse though, I'm a taxi driver. 'By law, I can't text you back [while driving]. I'm just abiding by the law…' Meanwhile footballer Harry Cooksley has been accused of dumping a girl to appear, after telling her he was heading on holiday to Bali. Top 10 funniest Love Island moments But he said: 'I've dated people leading up to the show, but nothing was serious.' Megan might fare better with Shrek, at this rate. 6 6 6
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Love Island's Harry accused of dumping stunning girl he was dating just days before cast reveal saying ‘I'm off to Bali'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) LOVE Island star Harry Cooksley has been accused of dumping a stunning girl he was dating, just days before the cast reveal - and telling her he was 'off to Bali.' The midfielder, 30, is said to be known as The Surrey Zidane by fans of his side, Farnham Town. 5 Love Island star Harry Cooksley has been accused of dumping a stunning girl he was dating, just days before the cast reveal - and told her he was 'off to Bali" Credit: Instagram/@harrycooksley8 5 The midfielder, 30, is said to be to be known as the Surrey Zidane by fans of his side Credit: Instagram 5 Harry is hoping to find love on the new and upcoming series of Love Island Now the lad will be hoping to find love in Majorca as part of Maya Jama's squad. But right up until the moment the cast of the 2025 series was revealed, a girl has claimed that Harry was dating her. Heartbroken by the revelation that he'd be starring on Love Island she called him a 'liar,' and explained that she thought he was flying out to Bali, not to the villa in Mallorca. She told The Sun: 'I was dating Harry until the moment he sat on the flight going to Love Island. 'He told me he was going to Bali and I genuinely thought we had a future together, but no. He is a huge manipulator and I'm not the only girl he's done this too.' She continued to explain that other girls had spoken to her, claiming they, too, were dating Harry. She added: 'Turns out he was dating a few people at once.' She continued: 'He called me for three hours before he jetted off to Love Island, and told me he was going to Bali to build a life for our family. It's so scary how he lied to me, and I feel so broken. I've been completely blindsided by him. 'I also got a call from another girl after it came to light that he was going on the show, and she said he'd been dating her for seven months, at the same time that he was dating me. Ten Years of Love Island 'I was even planning on meeting him out in Bali, because it was such a secure conversation and he never ended what we had, despite knowing he was going on Love Island.' In a heartbreaking final revelation she added: 'I've never cried so much and felt so blindsided and lied to like this from another human being.' ITV has responded to the claims, saying: 'All of our Islanders are single and looking for love," when approached for comment. Ahead of Harry's arrival on the hit show, a source said: 'Harry's got the full package - a great, athletic bod and great chat. 'Love Island's ladies love a footballer and The Surrey Zidane will be sure to impress as he plays away.' When asked if he has a claim to fame, the Guildford-native said: "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." 5 The girl claims that other women have come forward saying that they were also dating Harry Credit: Instagram/@harrycooksley8
