Love Island celebrity signals "adieu" to Harry and speculates on his potential romantic interest outside the show towards Helena on All Stars.
Harry Cooksley, the 30-year-old gold trader, semi-professional footballer, and model from Guildford, made a splash in Love Island 2023 (season 12). Known for his complicated relationships, Harry found himself coupled with Shakira after moving on from other matches, and there was tension involving another islander, Helena, as well as interest in Yasmin.
By the finale of Love Island 2023, Harry was coupled up with Shakira and they finished as runners-up of the series. However, their relationship had complexities during the season, and Harry has acknowledged some regrets regarding his romantic choices.
Prior to Love Island, Harry had a four-year relationship with Emma, which ended due to his misbehavior and bringing other girls to their shared home without permission; Emma confronted him during the show's Casa Amor phase. Harry has also expressed some regret about his romance with Shakira, according to a recent social media post.
Harry's connection with Helena ended before he grew close with Shakira. Everyone in the villa, except for Toni and Yas, rooted for Harry and Helena's relationship. Harry expressed a desire to stay close with Helena after leaving the villa.
In the villa, Harry, Dejon, Meg, and Helena formed a close-knit group. Dejon did not want Harry to date outside of their group, according to Shakira's earlier statement. Shakira agreed with Amy Hart that Harry might have been influenced by Dejon to date Helena.
Interestingly, Olivia Hawkins, a former Love Island participant, predicts Harry will be on All Stars in January. Olivia believes Harry and Shakira will not last as a couple but will remain friends.
Sadly, not all Love Island couples have stood the test of time. Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague, runners-up of Love Island 2019, have broken up. Similarly, Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, the winners of Love Island 2022, have also called it quits.
On a positive note, Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde, the winners of Love Island 2016, are still together. Liam Reardon and Millie Court, the winners of Love Island 2021, are also still going strong.
It's worth mentioning that Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer, the winners of Love Island 2018, have also parted ways. Jess Hayes and Max Morley, the winners of Love Island 2015, have also broken up. Paige Turley and Finn Tapp, the winners of Winter Love Island 2020, have also split.
Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, the winners of Love Island 2024, have also ended their relationship. Molly Smith and Tom Clare, the winners of Love Island All Stars 2024, are the only couple from recent seasons still together.
As for the winners of Love Island 2023, Jess Harding and Sammy Root have also called it quits. Toni Laites and Cach Mercer, the winners of Love Island 2025, are still together.
Lastly, Olivia Hawkins, who has appeared on Love Island twice, first in January 2023 and in the second All Stars edition, is hoping to find a connection on E4's Celebs Go Dating.
- In the context of Love Island 2023, Harry's romantic choices, including Shakira and Helena, were complicated and resulted in some regrets for him.
- Despite their relationship complexity during the Love Island 2023 season, Harry and Shakira remain friends, a prediction made by Olivia Hawkins, a former Love Island participant.
