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Love Island couple Harry Cooksley and Shakira Khan sent fans into overdrive as they admitted 'I thought this was an engagement post' after they shared loved-up pictures from their holiday to Marrakesh.
The pair have certainly proven those who doubted their relationship wrong by still going strong nearly a year after meeting in the villa.
Harry, 31, and Shakira, 23, placed second on the 12th series of the ITV2 dating show last year, and they recently jetted off to the popular city in Morocco for some sunshine.
They took to Instagram to share some sweet pictures from their travels, including one of the former footballer lifting the influencer up in the air, another of them holding hands and a third of them cosied up together.
'Marrakech over & out,' the two penned on social media.
At first glance many thought that their post was an engagement announcement, with one writing in the comments section: 'Why did I think it was an engagement post?'
Love Island couple Harry Cooksley and Shakira Khan sent fans into overdrive as they admitted 'I thought this was an engagement post' after they share loved-up pictures from their holiday to Marrakesh
Harry, 31, and Shakira, 23, placed second on the 12th series of the ITV2 dating show last year, and they recently jetted off to the popular city in Morocco for some sunshine
The pair have certainly proved those who doubted their relationship wrong by still going strong nearly a year after meeting in the villa
Another replied: 'K, so it wasn’t just me.'
'My heart was in shock I thought this was a engagement post.'
'Practice engagement post.'
'PLS I THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ENGAGEMENT POST.'
'Thought the first image was gonna be a marriage announcement.'
'I thought this was a proposal post.'
The pair both entered the villa on day one of last year's show.
On day one of their series, Shakira coupled up with Ben Holborough, while Harry was partnered with Sophie Lee.
Many rushed to the comments section to share that they thought that the post was to announce that they were engaged
They took to Instagram to share some sweet pictures from their travels, including one of the former footballer lifting the influencer up in the air, another of them holding hands and a third of them cosied up together
Shortly after the first coupling, Toni Laites stole Ben off Shakira, meaning that she was single and she then showed her interest in Harry by picking him.
But days later Shakira went back to Ben and while everything seemed fine between the pair, cracks started to show while Harry was in a strong couple with Helena Ford.
Then things in the villa started to get a little complicated as Shakira and Harry coupled up together, but then Harry went back to Helena.
Shakira and Conor Philips coupled up with each other and the attraction was definitely there - but Shakira and Harry couldn't ignore their spark.
The pair ended up getting together just weeks before the final, leaving Helena heartbroken and placed second on the show.
Love Island 2026 is just around the corner.
The hit dating show returns on Monday June 1 with a fresh batch of hopeful singles looking to find their type on paper.
Maya Jama, who just finished filming The Celebrity Traitors, will return to host series 13, and she has promised viewers there will be even more twists this year.
And on Wednesday the official line-up was revealed with a detective, hunky primary school teacher and Arsenal footballer's ex.
Last week the Spanish villa, located in Mallorca, underwent a huge makeover just days before the ITV2 show returns to our screens.
Love Island 2025 was on our screens between June 9 and August 4 2025.
LOVE ISLAND 2026: MEET THE ISLANDERS
Jasmine
Age: 27
Job: Fashion Business Owner
From: Dubai (lives in London)
How do you plan to handle the competition? 'Respectfully, what competition?'
Aidan
Age: 23
Job: Property Broker
From: Kent
His type on paper: 'I wouldn’t say I have a strict type on paper. Personality is the most important thing for me.'
Lorenzo
Age: 28
Job: Business Owner
From: Hertfordshire
Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? 'I think drama is fun! As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war. It’ll be interesting to see what unfolds…'
Sam
Age: 25
Job: Electrician
From: Dudley
How do you plan to handle the competition? 'I’ve never really had to compete before, so it’ll be interesting. I know what I bring to the table, and I’m confident in what I have to offer.'
Samraj
Age: 25
Job: Model
From: Birmingham
What’s your relationship strategy? Go straight for the goal or play it safe? 'Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don’t really chase that much, I’m used to girls coming to me.'
Sean
Age: 25
Job: Primary School Teacher
From: Galway
How do you plan to handle the competition? 'If I see someone I like, I’m going for it and nothing’s gonna stop me.'
Ope
Age: 27
Job: West-End Performer
From: Lincolnshire
How do you handle the competition? 'No one phases me. I’m so confident in my ability to just do my thing. I don’t get phased, I don’t get impersonated, I don’t get threatened.'
Mica
Age: 21
Job: Student
From: Barbados (lives in London)
Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? 'I’ll dabble in both I feel. Obviously the whole point is finding love and that’s going to be my main goal. I’m not saying I’m going to start drama but if there is drama going on, I would obviously be a little bit nosey and want to know what’s going on.'
Lola
Age: 28
Job: Detective
From: Kent
If VAR reviewed your flirting game, what foul would earn you a red card? 'I can be a bit of a brat, I get really hangry! If you just feed me, I’ll be alright.'
Angelista
Age: 24
Job: Nurse
From: Staffordshire
What kind of person are you hoping doesn’t walk through the villa door? 'Someone who wants to be in everyone’s face all the time, centre of attention all the time, that’s an ick! Someone that’s obnoxious I don’t like.'
Ellie
Age: 24
Job: Real Estate Videographer
From: West Lothian
Her type on paper: 'Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a classic for a reason. Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well.'
Robyn
Age: 21
Job: Quantity Surveyor and DJ
From: Liverpool
In your love life to date, have you been a World Cup winner or knocked out in the first round? 'I just feel like the right person hasn’t come yet. That’s the only reason I haven’t qualified, not because I can’t.
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