Love Island star Harrison Solomon has reportedly jetted off to South Africa to make a dramatic bombshell return to the All Stars edition of the hit reality show. The 22-year-old television personality, who split from his ex-girlfriend Lauren Wood just two months ago, is set to re-enter the villa in what insiders describe as an explosive comeback.
A Surprise Return Amid Personal Turmoil
Despite his recent breakup, Harrison appears ready to graft once more and pursue another chance at finding romance on the popular ITV programme. A source close to the production revealed to The Sun that Harrison is currently en route, stating: 'He’s on the plane right now and will be making an explosive return to the villa in the next few days.' The insider added: 'Fans might be divided by his return but there’s no question he makes good TV and girls LOVE him!'
Lauren's Post-Breakup Fitness Journey
As Harrison prepares for his All Stars debut, his former partner Lauren has turned to fitness to navigate the emotional aftermath of their separation. She has been participating in regular 5k runs alongside fellow Love Island alumna Megan Moore, who herself recently split from Dejon Noel-Williams. Megan shared a TikTok video this week documenting their exercise sessions, captioning it: 'Laurens iconic 5k Runs getting us through break ups together @_laurenkwood #5krun #loveisland #bestfriend'.
Reflecting on the Amicable Separation
Harrison previously opened up about the split in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail, confessing he still holds 'a lot of love' for Lauren. He explained that their demanding schedules made maintaining the relationship challenging, saying: 'Life's obviously been really full-on since leaving the villa. Obviously between work, travel, and everything going on, it just became really hard to find time to really focus on each other.'
The reality star emphasised the mutual and respectful nature of their decision, revealing: 'We sat down, had an open and honest conversation and have decided to part ways, but there's no bad blood at all. We just drifted a bit after the show, which is unfortunate, but we're still on really good terms.' Lauren echoed this sentiment in her own statement, confirming: 'Hi everyone, Harrison and I have decided to no longer continue our relationship, but will remain friends as everything was amicable and mutual.'
Support Systems and Past Controversies
During this transitional period, Harrison has leaned on his close friend and fellow Love Island contestant Harry Cooksley for support. He acknowledged: 'I've had conversations with him about it as well and he's been there for me. I went in obviously I found Lauren and I found H as well at the same time, as cringe as it sounds.'
Harrison's previous stint in the villa was marked by controversy, particularly surrounding his involvement in a love triangle with Lauren and American contestant Toni Laites. His dramatic exit following Lauren's dismissal from the show sparked significant viewer backlash and criticism from Women's Aid, who issued a statement condemning his behaviour as reinforcing harmful attitudes towards women.
Reflecting on this challenging period four months later, Harrison expressed personal growth, stating: 'I acknowledged what was said about me when I was on the show. Obviously, it wasn't nice seeing any of that stuff when I first came out of the show and how it affected my family and stuff like that. But like I said before in previous interviews, I've made mistakes but, I like to think that I've grown from them.'
Daily Mail has reached out to both ITV and Harrison's representatives for comment regarding his All Stars return. As production continues in South Africa, viewers await to see whether Harrison's second chance in the villa will lead to romantic success or further dramatic twists.
