LOVE Island star Harry Cooksley’s best mate Harry Hugo has revealed what wasn’t shown on TV when the Islanders were reunited with their loved ones last night.
In Monday night’s episode of Love Island, the stars were treated to visits from family and friends ahead of Sunday’s final.
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Harry’s mum Julia also joined his pal in the villa, and they were quick to address his controversial situation with Helena and Shakira.
Writing on social media after the episode, Harry Hugo said: “The clip that I said to Helena that it would have never worked romantically with her and Harry - they were just great mates on a holiday romance but their banter is the same.
“That’s why she’d fit into our wider friendship group (of 8 couples). It 100% wasn’t me telling her she’d be a better fit than Shakira. I said the opposite to her face.”
He continued: “Both Julia and I called Harry out for his behaviour and him being inconsiderate of others’ feelings with his actions.”
Harry also told how Shakira has “banned” Harry from wearing his infamous Speedo swimwear.
He said: “We joked and laughed with Shakira and her family about Harry’s dreadful wardrobe and Speedos. She has since banned him from wearing them.”
Addressing Harry and Shakira's recent reunion, he added: "It was clear spending an hour with them that they are really into each other and I can't wait to see how he tries to make amends."
Shakira and Harry have recoupled after the infamous Grafties awards revealed he was trying to get back close to her despite being with Helena.
And Shakira's mum Sukina revealed it's only her daughter he'll need to make things up to.
Shakira told her mum and sister: "I adore him and I really wish I didn’t, that’s the problem. It would be easier if I hated him, but I don’t."
And Sukina replied: "What I will say, with him, he can prove himself to you before he has to prove himself to me."
