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Love Island star Shakira’s family SLAM show rival for catty comments saying ‘what is her problem?’
LOVE Island’s Shakira Khan’s family has slammed her show rival over her catty comments towards the Manchester-based model.
Shakira, who’s quickly become a fan favourite on the show, found herself on the receiving end of some less-than-friendly comments from one of her fellow islanders.
This week the 22-year-old had been faced with a tough decision after the latest recoupling, where three boys – Blu, Conor, and Harry – stood up for her.
In the end Shakira decided to couple up Harry Cooksley, a semi-pro footballer who had also been sharing flirty banter with Helena Ford.
The move quickly sparked debate online, as Harry’s partner Sophie Lee was left single and dumped from the villa.
During the day leading up to the re-coupling viewers had noticed the girls attitude towards Shakira had changed as she was hit with a barrage of snide comments especially from show rival Helena Ford.
Shakira’s mom and sisters took to TikTok to share their reaction to the episode.
During the clip, Helena can be heard saying: “ I think she fancies everyone.
“She probably fancies the plants.”
Shakira’s family looked immediately shocked with one sister chiming: “What is her problem ?”
Later remarking:” Ewwww.”
Fans of the show were quick to back the family, flooding the comments to call out Helena- many of which were liked by Shakira’s mom.
One user said: “Mean girl energy, them girls are so threatened by shakira (laughing emoji) absolutely love watching her x
“I think this is how we all reacted when the girls were talking about shakira,” added another.
“Absolute jealousy, loved 3 boys standing up! go Shakira,” penned a third.
Viewers of the ITV2 reality show have claimed that Helena has made one too many “b****y” remarks for their liking.
Fans are convinced she is deliberately stirring the pot by some of the things she has said to Shakira in the villa.
There is a growing chemistry between Helena and Shakira’s man Harry – and the blonde beauty appears to be enjoying every second.
Love Island 2025 full lineup
- Harry Cooksley: A 30-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.
- Megan Moore: A payroll specialist from Southampton, looking for someone tall and stylish.
- Alima Gagigo: 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
- Antonia Laites: Love Island’s first bombshell revealed as sexy Las Vegas pool party waitress.
- Rose Selway: Beauty salon owner from Devon who runs 12 aesthetics clinics, boasting a famous clientele including former Love Islanders
Departures:
- Kyle Ashman: Axed after an arrest over a machete attack emerged. He was released with no further action taken and denies any wrongdoing.
First look at Liam Payne’s final ever TV show before his tragic death as Netflix releases trailer for Building The Band
NETFLIX has released the first look trailer for Liam Payne’s final ever TV show before his tragic death.
Talent contest Building The Band was filmed months before his death last October.
Netflix has released a teasing trailer and release date for its upcoming show Building The Band, which will feature the late Liam Payne as a guest judge.
The programme adopts a Voice format, where singers audition for each other and select their bandmates without laying eyes on them first.
But that’s where the similarity ends because the set looks similar to the pods from the popular reality dating show Love Is Blind.
The trailer shows viewers a glimpse of aspiring musicians entering the pods, with contestant Donzell stealing the spotlight.
The other contestants are left loving his vocals as they try to form their ultimate band based on musical energy, chemistry, and talent.
The footage doesn’t reveal Liam or any of the judges, or explicitly reference his participation in the programme.
Liam is a judge and mentor alongside singers Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland.
Speculation had been rife that the Netflix project would be axed, or Liam’s part would be cut out of respect, following his fatal balcony fall at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
A source said: “Liam was on great form at filming so everyone’s pleased fans will get to see the ‘real’ him one last time.
“It will be bittersweet when the show is released.
“Netflix have gone out of their way to make sure his family are happy.
“Producers sent them the footage so they are fully aware of what to expect and they have given it their blessing.”
Much like the origins of Liam’s band One Direction, the show, filmed in Manchester, creates a group from strangers.
Host and Backstreet Boys’ star AJ McLean said: “Liam lit up the room any time we were on set.
Liam Payne's sad death
On October 16, 2024, Liam Payne sadly died, leaving family, friends and fans devastated.
Here we take you through the biggest stories to unfold since his tragic passing:
- Liam’s death is announced.
- The star’s family release a heartbreaking statement.
- Liam’s cause of death revealed after he fell from a balcony.
- The singer’s One Direction bandmates pay tribute.
- Cheryl Cole describes ‘earth shattering’ agony following the death of son’s father.
- Mourners gather at vigils around the world to honour the late star.
- Liam’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy makes an emotional tribute.
- Liam’s body is flown back to the UK with his family.
- Zayn Malik reschedules his tour dates due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ following Liam’s death.
- Liam’s family announce his funeral.
“We spent pretty much six weeks, 14-hour days locked in a sound stage together, sharing stories.
“We were talking about music, about life, about sobriety.
“He was a light and we are dedicating the show to him.
“I’m glad people get to see this side of him. To remember him this way. Because this is really truly who he is. He’s now in a safer place.”
Meanwhile, two men accused of supplying Liam with cocaine just hours before he fell to his death will face trial, prosecutors have confirmed.
Waiter Braian Nahuel Paiz and ex-hotel worker Ezequiel David Pereyra have been behind bars since January after they were charged over the One Direction star’s death.
The pair will be put on the stand and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted of drugs offences.
Building The Band is set to air on Netflix on 9th July.
I’m queen of cheap family holidays – here are five ways I save money at airports from ‘free’ sunscreen to food cashback
GETTING through the airport without spending more than you’ve paid for your flights can be a bit of a challenge when you’ve got a young family.
Here’s my hacks for keeping costs down while not falling foul of security and airline restrictions.
Grab a ‘free suncream’ at the airport
We all know suncream can cost a bomb abroad, but if you’re only traveling with hand luggage, you might not be able to carry a big bottle with you.
When I went through Stansted at Easter, the liquid allowance was still 100ml per bottle, although it’s due to be lifted at some airports this month after new scanners were installed.
But if you plan in advance, you could get a free suncream in the departure lounge once you’re through the security checks.
Before you travel, get the Recycle at Boots app and find five empty health or beauty items that can’t go in your kerbside recycling collection, like electric toothbrush heads or toothpaste tubes.
Take a quick snap of them and upload them to the app. Once they’ve been added, you can bag them up and drop them in the collection point at your nearest participating Boots, before scanning the QR code on the side of the box for a voucher to claim £5 worth of Advantage Card points when you spend £10.
If you store up your points until you get through airport security, you can spend them on suncream at Boots airside.
I got a bottle of Soltan at Stansted for £6.05, so you’ll need more points than you get in one recycling transaction, but there’s nothing to stop you doing it several times and getting lots of points on your card, ready to spend at the airport.
It’s also handy if you need liquids like Calpol or you’ve forgotten any essentials like toothpaste.
Local drop-off prices or free
Residents who live near Stansted Airport can pay a reduced charge at the express set down at the terminal of either 50p or £1 for up to 15 minutes, depending on whether they live within five miles or 10 miles.
There are similar schemes at other regional airports like Edinburgh and Manchester, which means that if you live near an airport or have family and friends who do, you might be able to avoid paying for airport parking.
We used the free drop-off and pick-up point in one of the long-term car parks, hopping on the shuttle bus to get us to and from the airport.
Food on flight
It’s worth giving a bit of thought to what you’re going to eat and drink while you’re at the airport and on your flight, as grabbing a quick bite can end up costing a fair bit otherwise.
I usually pack up a picnic of cut-price sarnies to dole out on the plane, but it would also be easy to bring a pot noodle and ask for some hot water from the cabin crew.
For just 70p a pop at Aldi compared to easyJet or Norse Atlantic Airways prices of £4.50 per pot, my family of five would save almost £20 with this easy hack.
We also like to bring reusable water pouches that pack flat and can be filled up once you’re through security.
There’s a water tap just inside the Wetherspoons at Stansted so you don’t even need to ask at the bar to top up your drinks bottles.
Cashback cards
If you want to eat something a bit more substantial before your flight, it’s often the case that chains like Pizza Express exclude their airport branches from popular deals and discounts.
But there is a way you can enjoy a meal while saving a bit of money, if you use cashback sites like Quidco.
If you’ve got a bit of cashback saved up on your account, you can withdraw it in the form of an e-giftcard for various restaurants.
Cashing out as a gift card rather than straight into your bank account might mean you’ll get an extra amount on top of what you’re withdrawing.
You can get up to 15 per cent extra on some restaurant giftcards, so if you’re cashing out £10, you’ll end up with £11.50 to spend.
It can take a few days for the gift card to arrive in your inbox, so you’ll need to plan in advance of your travel date.
Luggage which doubles up
I’m not alone in suffering airport anxiety when it comes to making sure I don’t fall foul of luggage restrictions.
But there’s a couple of little tricks you could use to help yourself out if you need just a bit more space for your holiday essentials.
If you have a neck pillow that you use to sleep on your flight, you can take the inner cushion out and stuff the case with a rolled up towel or nightwear to save space in your bag.
And if you’re traveling with children, some airlines like easyJet allow you to check in extra equipment like booster seats free.
My sons have a booster seat that doubles as a backpack, so we put toys or books in there to make the most of the extra space.
You need to check what your airline says about checking in children’s equipment before you try this though, as you don’t want to end up paying extra once you arrive at the airport!
If you give some of these tips a go, you could end up with a bit more money to enjoy yourself at your destination, instead of splashing the cash before you’ve even set off.
Here are some other airport tips.
MTV VJ Ananda Lewis made desperate plea in final video message to fans before her tragic death at 52
MTV VJ Ananda Lewis made a desperate plea in a final video message to her fans, before her tragic death at 52.
Yesterday, it was revealed that Ananda, the Talk show and 90s MTV host, had died after a long battle with breast cancer.
Her sister Lakshmi announced the news of the 52-year-old’s death in a Facebook post.
She said: “She’s free and in his heavenly arms. Lord, rest her soul.”
In 2020, Ananda revealed she had been diagnosed with stage three cancer.
She said she had not been getting regular mammograms due to a fear of radiation.
In 2024, the late TV host revealed her cancer had reached stage four after she went against medical advice and refused a double mastectomy.
Now, the star’s plea in a final video message has resurfaced, which saw Ananda speaking to fans just over three months ago.
She could be seen sitting in her pyjamas on her sofa, and told fans in the caption: “Prevention IS the cure 
If you’re in a healthy body, you’re holding a winning lotto ticket. PLEASE learn how to avoid cancer. Because you still can.”
And then in the video, she can be heard discussing cancer prevention, and says: “It doesn’t matter about the bad things going on with my body right now.
“What does matter is keeping you out of this club. There are things I wish I did differently 10 years ago to prevent cancer.”
She also encouraged people to grab an issue of Essence, and said: “You could learn something,” before saying: “Prevention is the cure because preserving your health is way easier than fighting to get it back.”
Ananda rose to fame in the late 90s when she landed a role as one of MTV’s VJ’s where she hosted the likes of Total Request Live and Hot Zone.
In 1999, The New York Times described her as “the hip-hop generation’s reigning It Girl.”
She left MTV in 2001 to host her own talk show, The Ananda Lewis Show.
Ananda grew to be one of MTV’s most popular hosts – interviewing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Bob Kusbit, then MTV’s senior vice president for production told The New York Times: ”In the past, our talent was sometimes just pretty people who could read cue cards,”
”But when we brought Ananda to MTV, we decided we were going to do a lot more live television, and I was first and foremost interested in her ability to do live TV.”
