Are Shakira & Harry Still Together From Love Island UK?
As of August 2025, yes, they’re still dating. The couple has been clear that they’re taking things slow, and honestly, I’m skeptical about how long this will last given their messy villa journey. They finished as runners-up on August 4, 2025, behind winners Toni and Cach, and while they’ve posted some loved-up moments on social media since leaving the villa, there’s a vibe of “we’re figuring it out” rather than “we’re soulmates.”
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Shakira’s own words post-finale, “we’re not rushing into anything” scream caution, and Harry’s been dodging commitment like he dodged accountability in the villa. They’re reportedly eyeing a barn conversion in Burnley, which sounds cute, but I’m not holding my breath for wedding bells. The fact that Shakira’s mum, Sukina, gave Harry the cold shoulder during the family visit episode doesn’t help their case either.
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Shakira & Harry’s Love Island UK Journey
Their journey in the Love Island villa was like watching a soap opera with too many plot twists. Shakira, a 22-year-old marketing engineer and part-time Disney princess from Burnley, and Harry, a 30-year-old gold trader and semi-pro footballer from Guildford, hit the villa on Day 1. They didn’t couple up right away. Shakira was initially with Ben, but after a recoupling twist left her single, she had 24 hours to charm someone or get dumped. Harry stepped up, choosing her over Sophie, who got the boot.
Things looked promising until Harry started sneaking off to the Hideaway with Helena Ford, leaving Shakira humiliated. She ended it, and he moved on to Helena, even going “exclusive” with her. Meanwhile, Shakira tried her luck with Ty from Casa Amor and later Conor, but her heart kept pulling her back to Harry.
In the final week, Harry ditched Helena—after some brutal revelations at The Grafties and recoupled with Shakira, landing them second place. It was dramatic, messy, and frankly, Harry’s flip-flopping made me want to scream at the screen. Their chemistry was undeniable, but so was his knack for stirring the pot.
Shakira & Harry’s Love Relationship Timeline
Let’s break down their chaotic timeline:
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Day 1 (June 2025): Shakira and Harry enter the villa. She couples with Ben; he’s with Sophie. No sparks yet.
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Day 2: Toni steals Ben, leaving Shakira single. Maya Jama gives her 24 hours to couple up or leave. Harry and Blu step forward; she picks Harry, dumping Sophie.
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Mid-June: Harry sneaks off to the Hideaway with Helena, betraying Shakira. She ends things, and he pursues Helena. Shakira explores connections with Blu and later Ty.
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July: Harry and Helena go exclusive, but he’s still flirty with others, including bombshell Yasmin. Shakira couples with Conor but can’t shake her feelings for Harry.
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July 24, 2025: Shakira confesses she still has feelings for Harry. He admits he never got over her, causing a blow-up with Helena, who ends it.
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July 28: Harry reconciles with Shakira after The Grafties exposes his shady behavior. Helena’s done with him for good.
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August 4: They finish second in the finale. Post-show, they confirm they’re dating but taking it slow, with Harry hinting at moving to Burnley.
Where Are They From?
Shakira Khan hails from Burnley, Lancashire. At 22, she’s a marketing engineer by day and a children’s entertainer who dresses as a Disney princess on weekends talk about a double life.
Harry Cooksley, 30, is from Guildford, Surrey. He’s a gold trader, semi-pro footballer for Farnham Town, and get this—Declan Rice’s body double for photo shoots. Yeah, he’s out here living a wild mix of careers. Their eight-year age gap and different hometowns (Burnley’s gritty North vs. Guildford’s posh South) make their potential move to Burnley a bold choice, but it’s hard to picture Harry trading his Surrey swagger for a barn conversion.
