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The Sun
2 hours ago
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- The Sun
Dumped Love Island couple reveal they're already moving in together – just days after leaving the villa
LOVE Island's dumped couple have barely had time to unpack their bikinis - but they're already packing up to move in together next week. The smitten pair wasted no time taking their relationship to the next level after leaving the villa, revealing plans to shack up just days after returning home. 5 5 Lauren Wood, 26, was brutally dumped from the villa - but not before begging Harrison Soloman, 22, to walk out with her. While he stayed behind at first, Harrison made a dramatic exit the very next day in a shock twist that left viewers stunned. Now the lovebirds are inseparable, flaunting their romance all over social media with loved-up snaps, cosy date nights and shopping for decor for their new house. Lauren gave fans a glimpse into their loved-up life with a TikTok of her day with Harrison - complete with his cheeky voiceover running through it. From having lunch at Harrods to double dates with former islanders, Harrison's commentary had fans howling. Harrison shocked fans when he said: 'This is us in Harrods, I was buying a Fenty table for our first house together. 'Yeah, crazy. We move in next week.' Another penned: "Moving in next week? Wow congrats!" A third exclaimed: "MOVE WHERE NEXT WEEK??" They were then joined by axed Islanders Tommy and Casa Amor girl Lucy. The ex-Islanders headed to celebrity hangout Sheesh for a boozy night out. Tommy had his eyes on the food while Lucy posed for the camera. This comes after the controversial star sparked fix claims after he shared a big villa secret. Love Island 2025 - Casa Amor girls WHO are the latest bombshells heading into the spin-off villa? The Sun exclusively reported the identities of the six beauties heading into the ITV2 spin-off villa, after it was teased during last week's episode. The Love Island newbies were seen strolling into the compound clad in swimwear - with one already having a connection to Harry. On the show's official Instagram page it teased: "Amor the merrier… who's ready for Casa Amor?" and now we can report the full line-up. Lauren Wood, 26, Emma Munro, 30 Lucy Quinn, 21 Yasmin Broom, 26 Andrada Pop, 27 Rheo Parnell, 26 In the viral video, Harrison was approached inside a London Boots branch by a fan who recognised him and immediately grilled him about the show. The fan told him: 'Mad guy innit? Bouncing between two gyal and them things there. But you know what? I rate it though.' Harrison replied: 'Appreciate that man… Lauren was one of the girls in the triangle, man. And I chose Lauren. Now I'm back home.' The fan pressed on, asking whether the drama is genuine or played up for the cameras. Harrison insisted: 'Yeah, it's real. It's real. Mad.' But it's his next comment that's raised eyebrows among viewers. Harrison admitted: 'They'll like put people together and stuff like that to have conversations and stuff like that.' The fan then chimed in with: 'I know one of the Love Islanders, they told me like, yo they'll tell you like, cool, just bless you with that person.' Harrison replied: 'Yeah, yeah, yeah. They'll say that shit. Fair enough.' The clip sparked speculation that producers may be manipulating scenes for entertainment. In response, a Love Island spokesperson told The Sun: 'I think it's worth pointing out that he says twice in that clip that the drama is real himself. "For guidance, the opinions the Islanders have, decisions they make and the relationships formed are completely within the control of the Islanders themselves. "What is shown is an accurate representation of villa life.' 5 5
The Sun
19 hours ago
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- The Sun
Love Island's controversial star Harrison sparks fix row as he shares big villa secret
LOVE Island has been hit with fresh 'fix' claims after controversial star Harrison Solomon was caught spilling behind-the-scenes secrets in a fan-recorded TikTok. In the viral video, Harrison, 22, is approached inside a London Boots branch by a fan who recognises him and immediately grills him about the show. 5 He says in disbelief: 'I swear you're the guy from Love Island, innit? There is no way,' before diving into questions about Harrison's antics on the show. The admirer adds: 'Mad guy innit? Bouncing between two gyal and them things there. But you know what? I rate it though.' Harrison, who found himself at the centre of a love triangle in the villa, responds: 'Appreciate that man… Lauren was one of the gyal in the triangle, man. And I chose Lauren. Now I'm back home.' When asked what the villa is 'really like' behind the scenes, Harrison - joined by 26-year-old Lauren Wood - replies: 'Bro it's crazy… challenges, everything, all sorts man. Drama every day.' The fan presses on, asking whether the drama is genuine or played up for the cameras. Harrison insists: 'Yeah, it's real. It's real. Mad.' But it's his next comment that's raised eyebrows among viewers. Harrison admits: 'They'll like put people together and stuff like that to have conversations and stuff like that.' The fan then chimes in with: 'I know one of the Love Islanders, they told me like, yo they'll tell you like, cool, just bless you with that person.' Harrison replies: 'Yeah yeah yeah. They'll say that shit. Fair enough.' The clip sparked speculation that producers may be manipulating scenes for entertainment. Love Island's Harrison and Lauren cosy up on romantic double date with villa couple just days after his shock show exit In response, a Love Island spokesperson told The Sun: 'I think it's worth pointing out that he says twice in that clip that the drama is real himself. "For guidance, the opinions the Islanders have, decisions they make and the relationships formed are completely within the control of the Islanders themselves. "What is shown is an accurate representation of villa life.' Harrison decided to quit the show in a surprise move after Lauren was dumped from the villa. Lauren begged him to go with her, but he said he wanted to sleep on it. The following day, Harrison announced to the Islanders that he was leaving the process. Harrison and Lauren had sex while in the villa together, which caused divided opinions among viewers. Upon his exit, Harrison was asked how he felt about his mum and dad knowing what he had done on television. He said: 'I hope they didn't see. But listen, it was a natural thing. 'I don't think I intended to have sex in the villa, but in there all the Islanders could tell we were so attracted to each other. 'Naturally, it was going to happen. 'The spark between us was crazy. 'I probably wasn't thinking about my parents and them watching it, but it naturally happened and I don't regret it.' The controversial Islander was then slammed for his "scripted" apology after he appeared on Aftersun on Sunday. Harrison said he felt the point that his romancing of both girls went too far was after he'd slept with Lauren. "I think maybe when we did bits," he said. "Probably took it a little bit too far talking to Toni after that. "I obviously regret that massively and I apologise to both the girls but, yeah, it wasn't good for me." He then said if he had his time again he would have had up front conversations with Toni and Lauren earlier to save them getting upset. But viewers weren't buying his latest apology, with one writing on X: "Harrison has CLEARLY wrote a speech and memorised it this is not genuine." Another said: "Harrison has gotten away with what he's done way too easily." A third posted: "Harrison's not sorry for sh*t." A fourth said: "Is anyone buying this with Harrison? "I'm glad no one clapped at Harrison's poor excuse of an apology." Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. 5 5 5 5
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Love Island's Harrison Solomon packs on the PDA with Lauren Wood on loved-up outing - after insisting Women's Aid were WRONG to call out his behaviour on the show
Love Island's Harrison Solomon packed on the PDA with Lauren Wood during a loved-up outing on Monday after his dramatic exit from the villa last week. The footballer, 22, and the brunette beauty, 26, proved they are still going strong after a rocky time on the ITV dating show Harrison, 22, quit the Majorca villa on Friday after becoming embroiled in a love triangle with Islanders Toni Laites, 24, and Lauren, which saw him shamelessly go back and forth between the two women, causing weeks of upset and conflict. When Lauren was then dumped from the villa, Harrison chose to leave a few days later to be with her. And now they are firmly back in the UK they were enjoying a date in London on Monday where they couldn't keep their hands off each other. Lauren looked stylish in a tight white top and baggy jeans while Harrison opted for a casual co-ord. Their loved-up outing comes after Harrison hit out at Women's Aid after the charity accused him of 'misogyny' and 'sexism' during his controversial stint on the show. His treatment of Lauren and Toni was condemned by viewers but much to his dismay, Women's Aid also criticised his actions by releasing a damning statement claiming his behaviour 'reinforces a culture that excuses and trivialises violence against women and girls.' The Derby-born Islander had a relationship with US waitress Toni before embarking on a new romance with Lauren after meeting her in rival villa Casa Amor, with the couple becoming the first to have sex on the ITV2 show this series. But Harrison then sparked outrage by convincing Toni, who was unaware he had slept with Lauren, to rekindle, leaving the distraught influencer in floods of tears. Shortly after their bedroom antics were exposed, Lauren was dumped from the villa and followed out the door by Harrison, who was quickly informed of Women's Aid's criticism which left him dumbstruck. Breaking his silence in an exclusive interview with MailOnline, Harrison insisted the charity was wrong to call him out and claims the nature of the statement upset his family. He said: 'I have seen the backlash and it's hard to digest. I would disagree with a lot of it in terms of my respect for women, I do respect women. 'The worst has been from Women's Aid. I know myself and the girls on the show too, Toni said she knows I'm not a bad person, just went about situations in the wrong way, but the Women's Aid statement wasn't nice... it's not nice coming out of the villa to my mum upset by that so I would say that's been the hardest.' He added: 'To the women I have hurt, I am obviously sorry. 'I got it wrong and the back and forth between the two connections caused more harm than I ever intended. 'It wasn't ever an ego thing. I am not proud of how I handled things and I'm not going to make excuses. 'I just want to own it. If people can give me the space to grow from it, I will do everything I can to be better and that's the only thing I can do. 'There is no handbook for how to be on a show like Love Island. It's instincts and intentions. I got some of it right, but I know I got a lot of it wrong, and I know that now.' Harrison said the statement issued by Women's Aid, which commented on women being 'lied to, slut-shamed, and laughed at behind their backs' was particularly detrimental given the close relationship he shares with his mother and younger sister. The reality star, who had been living in Miami playing for football team Florida Atlantic Owls prior to starring on Love Island, was raised by his single parent mother due to Harrison's biological father not being a constant figure in his life. When his stepfather became a part of the family and after his younger sister was born, Harrison said he further learned to respect women and prides himself today in treating the opposite sex with kindness. He said: 'Growing up, my mum was a single parent, so it was just us but then my stepdad came on the scene and now I have a younger sister. 'I would do anything for my sister and we're a really close family. That's why I am so disappointed by the way I handled myself in the villa because I pride myself on standing up for women and being a protector and honestly, my mum and my sister mean everything to me, I am hurt by how I acted based off those things. Breaking his silence in an exclusive interview with MailOnline, Harrison insisted the charity was wrong to call him out and claims the nature of the statement upset his family 'I only speak to my biological dad via text... I don't have a strong relationship with him in terms of seeing each other but we do speak. Naturally, I am a lot closer with my mum because she raised me, and we lived together but my dad is still on the scene it's just pretty rare for us to see each other.' Harrison, who admits his sexual shenanigans on Love Island have been an awkward talking point with his family, says he regrets acting on impulse in the bedroom. He became the first Islander in years to be intimate under the covers by having sex with Lauren, whom he had known for under two weeks, asking co-star Harry Cooksley for a condom in scenes captured on the show. After Love Island producers had refused to explicitly show acts of sex to protect the mental health of contestants, was Harrison aware of the storyline airing before it was shown on national TV? He said: 'I wasn't expecting it to make the show and it be a massive talking point. I have no problem with having sex on TV but at the same time I wish I would have waited. 'It's not been ideal for my parents and family to see. We have tried to skip past the subject but it's the elephant in the room. It's unfortunate they saw it on their screens. 'We know that cameras are on us 24/7 and we always knew there was a possibility of the sex being shown but there was no conversation from the producers prior. 'Me and Lauren were very PDA, on top of each other, in the best way possible, we wanted to be around each all the time, and it wasn't just a physical attraction. 'In bed, one thing led to the next, and in the moment, I didn't regret it, even now because it was very natural, but I regret the day after where I expressed feelings for Toni. 'I should have waited until I had clarity on the situation. We shouldn't have... but that's nothing against Lauren, I just still had feelings for Toni in the back of my mind, so I should have waited.' After being intimate twice, Harrison went behind Lauren's back to convince on/off flame Toni to rekindle during one of the show's re-coupling ceremonies, where the female Islanders were made to pick who they wanted to pair up with. Shortly after Toni, who was persuaded by Harrison to give him a second chance, chose the footballer, Lauren was left single, resulting in her later being dumped from the villa. Sobbing at the outcome, Lauren begged Harrison to leave with her, saying she would be willing to forgive his betrayal if he quit the show, an act some viewers branded 'embarrassing.' But Harrison says leaving Love Island was a decision he made himself, telling MailOnline: 'I have seen a lot of this online and I feel like I am my own man and I'm going to make my own choices. 'I wouldn't have left one of the biggest TV shows in the UK if I didn't see a future with Lauren. It was a very emotional conversation because she was just dumped, she was acting on emotion, she just wanted to get across to me how much she was into me and wanted to give me a second chance. 'I understand where people are coming from, but Lauren found a proper connection, of course she wanted me to leave with her. Lauren didn't make the decision for me though I followed my heart.' American contestant Toni believed she had found The One in Harrison, given he was Miami based and in her age range, but after realising she deserved better than to be an option, she told him: 'You treated me like s*** repeatedly and I tried to walk away multiple times. Please don't treat Lauren this way.' Since Harrison's departure, Toni has been slowly growing close to Cach Mercer, who she met during Casa Amor, with potential for their romance to blossom once again. Harrison said: 'I'm not usually an emotional person but I was crying every day in the villa. It was definitely tough, and I wish I communicated better on the whole situation. 'It was never about trying to keep my options open... it was about being honest with myself while trying to navigate something raw in real time. I am no longer split, I know what I want, so with me and Toni, if she wanted to be friends then I would be. 'Toni is an incredible person, and we shared something genuine... I will always be grateful for the moments we shared in the villa because she was a big part of my Love Island experience. 'There is nothing but support from my side for both her and Cach because I've seen they are getting closer recently. I am rooting for her. I think she's a great girl.' Love Island viewers saw Harrison and Lauren reunite for the first time on Sunday evening's Aftersun, hosted by Maya Jama, after the couple flew home separately from Majorca. On Saturday, Harrison had been spotted having a 'boys' weekend' with celebrity aesthetic practitioner Dr Rosh watching the boxing match between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium, sparking speculation his romance with Lauren was already over. But the footballer, who says he will remain in the UK for the foreseeable, has revealed this week they plan on going on dates together in the capital, as he insists his relationship with Lauren is his priority. He vowed: 'For the future, I am not focusing on brand deals or Instagram followers, I want to build a proper connection with Lauren. 'It was a big statement to leave the villa, and I am happy with the decision I have made. 'I do see a long-term girlfriend in Lauren and I would like to get to that but as of now we're going to be spending time together, we have the next few days in London, enjoying each other's company without the cameras around. 'I am sure at some point in the near future we will be boyfriend and girlfriend for sure, it's coming.'
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
THREE stars axed from Love Island in cruel twist that left villa ‘horrified and in tears'
LOVE Island's festival was far from fun after THREE Islanders were sent packing. Viewers knew a dumping was looming after the vote for favourite couple but no one expected a third to be axed. 4 While The Sun is keeping the identities of the booted cast locked down to preserve the surprise for viewers, the shock twist left the villa horrified and in tears. We can reveal that the trio included a girl who has caused loads of drama this year. The scenes will play out over a number of episodes this week. A source said: 'Love Island fans know a dumping usually follows a favourite couple vote and it often happens during format points like themed parties - so there's no surprise in that. 'But the fact a third islander got the boot is a real shock twist and it left the cast horrified and in tears. 'They thought the cull was over after a couple were shown the door. 'The trio includes a girl who has been a big part of this year's most dramatic moments.' It comes as the Islanders were treated to their very own music festival headlined by Tinie Tempah. The party was a chance for them to let their hair down and escape the drama of the past few days, with Lauren Wood and Harrison Solomon's double exit sending shockwaves through the villa. Pass Out hitmaker Tinie was the perfect man to boost morale. Emotional moment Love Island star Cach admits he DOES still like Toni He is the most successful British rap artist in UK chart history – being the first to reach platinum sales status with his US debut single, Written in the Stars. In a first look at tonight's episode, he can be seen surrounded by the cast during an electric performance, telling them: "Make some noise!!" He even adds a warning to one of the boys: "I've been seeing you man, behave!" But the feelgood vibes end when the results of the latest public vote are revealed. Fans flooded social media last night with their predictions of who will be in the bottom two. One said: "It's absolutely a vote to get rid of the ones who aren't going anywhere - Emma & Boris watch out." Another insisted: "I have no doubt in my mind that this is probably going to be a vote where Dejon will be in the bottom BUT he won't leave." One more echoed over on X: "From all The votes so far I fear it's Emma and Boris that'd be dumped, haven't seen anyone voting for them. Meg and Dejon live to fight another day sigh." 4 4
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Love Island quitter Harrison can't keep his hands off Lauren as they're spotted snogging in the street after villa exit
LOVE Island quitter Harrison and recently axed Lauren cannot keep their hands off of one another as they're spotted snogging in the street. Back in England after their tumultuous time in the Love Island villa, Harrison Solomon, 22, and Lauren Wood, 26, look more in love than ever before. 8 8 8 8 8 8 Seen out and about in London, the pair were spotted packing on the PDA in Knightsbridge as they walked around Brompton Road, which is where luxury department store Harrods is located. Harrison and Lauren were seen kissing, cuddling and gazing into each other's eyes just hours after their fiery appearance on Love Island's Aftersun which was hosted by Maya Jama on Sunday night. Harrison was seen wearing cream shorts and a matching top, with some Chanel sunglasses covering his eyes. Meanwhile, Lauren looked laidback yet chic in a white long-sleeved top and some light blue denim jeans. She wore her long brunette locks down and in a sleek style. Her tresses cascaded over her shoulders and down her back. The couple were seen holding hands as they wandered around, before stopping at a cute cafe. While sitting in the cafe, the pair looked smitten and totally in love as they hand onto one another's hands and looked into each other's eyes. Then, on the street, the couple smooched up a storm as they locked lips and caressed one another. At the end of last week, Harrison decided to leave the show after Lauren was savagely dumped from the villa the night before. Love Island's Harry slammed as 'biggest game player' as he makes major U-turn days before the final She asked him to go with her and he said he wanted to, despite having coupled up with his former flame Toni just nights before. Harrison told Lauren that he would sleep on it and think it over, as he did not want to act out of emotion. But the following day, Harrison was downcast and then decided to leave the villa later that day. Harrison and Lauren had sex while in the villa together, which caused divided opinions among viewers. Love Island winners - where they are now EVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more. Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now: 2025 - The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O'Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together. 2024 - The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners. STATUS: Broken up. 2024 - The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together. 2023 - Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up. 2023 - The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. STATUS: Still together. 2022 - Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu's time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public's hearts - and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up. 2021 - Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together. 2020 - The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show. STATUS: Broken up. 2019 - Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O'Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up. 2018 - It wasn't surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn't last. STATUS: Broken up. 2017 - Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up. 2016 - Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they've had two kids and are married. STATUS: Still together. 2015 - Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley's second choice on the show, they did win - but they didn't last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up. Upon his exit, Harrison was asked how he felt about his mum and dad knowing what he had done on television. He said: 'I hope they didn't see. But listen, it was a natural thing. 'I don't think I intended to have sex in the villa, but in there all the Islanders could tell we were so attracted to each other. 'Naturally, it was going to happen. 'The spark between us was crazy. 'I probably wasn't thinking about my parents and them watching it, but it naturally happened and I don't regret it.' 8 8
