Love Island couple Harry Cooksley and Shakira Khan have sent fans into a frenzy after sharing loved-up pictures from their holiday to Marrakesh, with many believing the post was an engagement announcement. The pair, who finished as runners-up on the 12th series of the ITV2 dating show last year, have proven their doubters wrong by remaining strong nearly a year after meeting in the villa.
Holiday Snapshots Spark Confusion
Harry, 31, and Shakira, 23, jetted off to the popular Moroccan city for some sunshine and took to Instagram to share sweet pictures from their travels. The photos included one of the former footballer lifting the influencer into the air, another of them holding hands, and a third of them cuddled up together. They captioned the post: 'Marrakech over & out.'
At first glance, many fans thought the post was an engagement announcement. Comments flooded in, with one writing: 'Why did I think it was an engagement post?' Another replied: 'K, so it wasn't just me.' Others added: 'My heart was in shock I thought this was an engagement post,' 'Practice engagement post,' 'PLS I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ENGAGEMENT POST,' 'Thought the first image was gonna be a marriage announcement,' and 'I thought this was a proposal post.'
Their Love Island Journey
Both Harry and Shakira entered the villa on day one of last year's show. Shakira initially coupled up with Ben Holborough, while Harry was partnered with Sophie Lee. Shortly after the first coupling, Toni Laites stole Ben from Shakira, leaving her single. She then showed interest in Harry by picking him, but days later she went back to Ben. Meanwhile, Harry was in a strong couple with Helena Ford.
Things became complicated as Shakira and Harry coupled up, but Harry then returned to Helena. Shakira then coupled with Conor Philips, but the spark between her and Harry could not be ignored. They eventually got together just weeks before the final, leaving Helena heartbroken, and finished as runners-up.
Love Island 2026 on the Horizon
Love Island 2026 is just around the corner, with the hit dating show returning on Monday June 1 with a fresh batch of hopeful singles. Maya Jama, who just finished filming The Celebrity Traitors, will return to host series 13 and has promised viewers even more twists this year. The official line-up was revealed on Wednesday, including a detective, a primary school teacher, and an Arsenal footballer's ex. Last week, the Spanish villa in Mallorca underwent a huge makeover just days before the show returns.
Love Island 2025 aired between June 9 and August 4, 2025.
Meet the Islanders for Love Island 2026
- Jasmine, 27, Fashion Business Owner from Dubai (lives in London). On handling competition: 'Respectfully, what competition?'
- Aidan, 23, Property Broker from Kent. His type on paper: 'Personality is the most important thing.'
- Lorenzo, 28, Business Owner from Hertfordshire. On drama: 'I think drama is fun! As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war.'
- Sam, 25, Electrician from Dudley. On competition: 'I know what I bring to the table.'
- Samraj, 25, Model from Birmingham. On strategy: 'I don't really chase that much, I'm used to girls coming to me.'
- Sean, 25, Primary School Teacher from Galway. On competition: 'If I see someone I like, I'm going for it.'
- Ope, 27, West-End Performer from Lincolnshire. On competition: 'No one phases me.'
- Mica, 21, Student from Barbados (lives in London). On drama: 'I'll dabble in both.'
- Lola, 28, Detective from Kent. On flirting foul: 'I can be a bit of a brat, I get really hangry!'
- Angelista, 24, Nurse from Staffordshire. On what she hopes doesn't enter the villa: 'Someone who wants to be in everyone's face all the time.'
- Ellie, 24, Real Estate Videographer from West Lothian. Her type: 'Tall, dark and handsome.'
- Robyn, 21, Quantity Surveyor and DJ from Liverpool. On her love life: 'The right person hasn't come yet.'
