I think Love Island UK's Shakira deserves better and Blu needs a filter

If you have ever had one of those weeks where nothing seems to go your way, Shakira Khan from Love Island UK might just be your new spirit animal. The villa has barely opened its doors, and she is already fighting for her place, while getting side-eyed for suggesting that full-time jobs aren’t glam enough. And just when you think she might get a breather, in struts bombshell Toni with one goal: Steal Ben. Mission accomplished. Shakira? Officially single and on the chopping block.

Meanwhile, Blu Chegini thought “hi, my mum owns a s*x shop,” was a personality trait.

Newsflash: It’s not. I’m starting to think the real challenge in Love Island UK is figuring out which guy gives the least ick.

Let’s dive into the drama — because there is plenty to unpack already.

Shakira’s rocky start on Love Island UK

I'll be honest, Shakira didn’t deserve this immediate stress. She entered the villa, paired up with Ben Holbrough, and seemed like she might have found her footing. But in a twist that felt more like sabotage than matchmaking, American bombshell Antonia "Toni" Laites walked in and, without hesitation, picked Ben. That left Shakira single — right after the first coupling. Brutal.

And if that wasn’t enough, she made a passing comment that rubbed viewers the wrong way. When payroll assistant Meg Moore mentioned her 9-5, Shakira replied that she was “too glamorous for a 9-5.” That didn’t go down well with the internet — or anyone who’s ever set an alarm for work.

Now she has got 24 hours to find a new match, or she is heading out. Shakira might have come in hot, but the villa’s heat is something else. Honestly, I feel Love Island UK isn’t giving her a fair shot.

Blu’s bizarre brag deserves an instant replay

Enter Blu Chegini, who decided the best way to introduce himself to Alima was to casually mention that his mum owns a sex shop in Spain. That was his icebreaker. I’m still trying to understand the logic there. Blu might think he is bringing edge to the villa, but it’s feeling more like red flag city.

So far, Love Island UK is two episodes deep, and Blu’s filter—or lack thereof—has made more of an impression than his actual personality. Not a great sign.

Bombshell Toni is here to play — and Shakira paid the price

Toni’s arrival was swift and unapologetic. Within minutes of landing in the villa, she picked Ben — yes, Shakira’s Ben — and left our girl single.

Honestly, it’s not even about Ben being some irresistible catch. He is a private hire taxi driver from Gloucester and, according to the show, also a model. But Toni had a mission, and she executed it flawlessly.

Now Shakira’s fate depends on whether she can form a new connection. If she succeeds, someone else’s journey ends. If she fails, she’s the first to go. Either way, Love Island UK wasted no time turning up the heat.

Look, it’s early days, and everyone’s still adjusting to villa life. But based on the opening drama, here’s what I think: Shakira deserves a second chance, and Blu really needs a filter.

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The Love Island UK villa might be filled with sun, romance, and endless abs, but it’s also brimming with chaos. And if this is the energy on night one, we’re in for one wild ride.

One thing is for sure: Love Island UK never lets you get comfortable. And honestly? That’s what keeps us coming back.

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