Love Island's Sam Thompson makes brutal dig at Harry Cooksley after final

Aftersun panelist Sam Thompson has shared his thoughts on Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley having missed out on winning Love Island. It comes after they were named as the runner-up couple on the reality TV show last night.

Shakira, 22, and Harry, 30, placed second in the final after coupling up again less than two weeks. They had previously been involved in a love triangle and Harry has expressed regret over some of his behaviour prior to their recent reconcilation.

Some fans have suggested that Shakira would have won if she hadn't been coupled-up with Harry. Love Island fan and companion show panelist Sam, 33, has shared his thoughts whilst discussing the outcome of the live final.

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Former Made in Chelsea star Sam told the Sun that Shakira was "slightly held back". He told the outlet: "Shakira was slightly held back by Harry yeah, but do you know what he had a bit of a personality transplant at the end."

He suggested that Harry is "madly in love" with Shakira, adding that he doesn't believe that will change. Sam told the outlet recently: "They'll come out and he'll see how well she's doing and probably even more in love with her."

Sam said that he suspects they will "go strong for a while". He went on to say that Shakira could have won but praised winners Toni Laites, 24, and Cach Mercer, 24. He said: "She could've won it, but I think Toni and Cach are amazing."

Shakira and Harry spoke about their relationship after the final. They had been part of a love triangle in the villa, with Harry having also pursued a romance with Helena Ford, 29, prior to his most recent coupling up with Shakira.

Asked if they thought they would end up back together, Shakira said: "It was in my dolly daydreams but I didn't think it would be on the cards." Harry said: "I didn't think it was ever reciprocated how I felt. I always wanted it but I just had to bury my emotions and feelings for Shakira because I didn't think there was any going back."

Shakira said it had been "tough" as she "wanted him so badly" but had a "battle" between her head and her heart. She added: "If this has taught me anything, it's that I lose in that situation when I let my pride and ego win."

Discussing regrets, Harry said: "I definitely regret some of the ways I handled a lot of situations. I think I have learned from them. The main thing was not following my heart when I knew I should have. And not having more time together as a couple."

Love Island Series 12 is available on ITVX.

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