Love Island's Tanya and Shaq confirm split with statements 💔
Things are over!
Last updated 27th Aug 2024
They didn't have the easiest of journeys inside the Love Island villa, but after reconnecting following the drama at Casa Amor, it had looked like Winter Islanders Tanya Manhenga and Shaq Muhammed were in it for the long run!
After making it all the way to the final and finishing in fourth place in 2023, Tanya and Shaq, who left the show as an official couple, remained together back in the UK and even moved in together, but it looks like things are all over now!
In true 2024 style, the pair removed all trace of each other from their Instagram pages last month, and now they've released split statements.
Tanya wrote on her Instagram Story: 'Hi guys, Just want to say unfortunately me and Shaq are no longer together and have parted ways. We wish each other the best and can't thank you enough for loving us together until now!' (sic)
Shaq also posted the same statement to his own page, leaving fans gutted.
Check out the definitive guide to which Love Island couples are still together, and which aren't:
Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan: SPLIT
Despite Josh only entering as a bombshell with weeks to go, he quickly stole the heart of Mimii, with the pair getting VERY close in a short space of time. Mimii and Josh then made history when they become the first ever black couple to win Love Island, being voted as the new Queen and King of the villa in 2024.
However, just months later at the end of September, Mimii took to her Instagram Story to confirm the pair have now split.
Nicole Young and Ciaran Davies: DATING
Welsh pair Nicole Young and Ciaran Davies coupled up very early on during the 2024 series, and they certainly didn't look back throughout the series! After making their romance official in the villa, the couple ended the series as runners-up, finishing behind winners Mimii and Josh. After the final, Nicole and Ciaran confessed they'd like to move in together within a year.
Matilda Draper and Sean Stone: SPLIT
Despite their drama at Casa Amor, thanks to Sean's head turning, Matilda and Sean made it all the way to the final, finishing in third place in 2024. During the final, Sean revealed he had big plans to make Matilda his official girlfriend.
However, just weeks later, Sean and Matilda released a joint statement on Instagram to confirm they'd split. It read: 'Just wanted to come on here to tell you guys that Sean and I have decided to part ways. We are still good friends and I'm so grateful to have shared such an incredible experience with him. We appreciate all of your support throughout our time together and all the love you have shown us. Love you all'. (sic)
Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya: SPLIT
Jessica managed to turn Ayo's head during Casa Amor in the 2024 series, and the pair ended up making it all the way to the final, finishing in fourth place. However, after never actually going official, Jess confirmed in October 2024 that the pair are no longer dating.
Jessy Potts and Joey Essex: SPLIT
After becoming the first ever celebrity bombshell, reality TV star Joey Essex left the villa just one day before the final alongside Jessy Potts. The pair left as an 'exclusive couple' and it Jessy quickly visited Joey's hometown of Essex when they returned to the UK.
Just seven weeks after leaving the villa, Joey and Jessy released a statement to the press to announce they'd split. The pair admitted they'd like to carry on as friends.
Uma Jammeh and Wil Anderson: DATING
When series 11 Islander Wil Anderson was brutally dumped following a shock recoupling, Uma Jammeh chose to leave the villa with him, shocking her fellow Islanders and viewers at home. Just days after the pair returned to the UK, Wil asked Uma to become her official girlfriend.
In September 2024, Uma and Wil confirmed they'd moved in together.
Grace Jackson and Reuben Collins: SPLIT
Despite their brutal dumping just days before the final in 2024, it sounded like Grace and Reuben were keen to date back in the UK. However, just weeks later reports were rife that the pair had split due to work commitments making it impossible for them to date. At the time of writing, neither Grace or Reuben have spoken about their relationship status.
Tom Clare and Molly Smith: DATING
Despite taking part in the All Stars series alongside her ex-boyfriend Callum Jones, Molly found a connection with series 9 Islander Tom Clare in the villa, with the pair going on to win the show!
Not long after returning to the UK, Tom asked Molly to be his official girlfriend, and of course, she said yes! Tom has also now moved back up North to be closer to Molly. In August 2024, the pair bought their first house together!
Joshua Ritchie and Sophie Piper: DATING
Entering the All Stars series as bombshells, Joshua Ritchie and Sophie Piper were coupled together by the public, and they didn't look back! The pair made it all the way to the final, finishing in third place.
Callum Jones and Jess Gale: SPLIT
Despite it originally looking like he could rekindle things with ex-girlfriend Molly Smith during the All Stars series, Callum coupled up with Jess Gale in the final few weeks, with the pair enjoying each other's company. Callum and Jess finished the All Stars series as runners-up, behind Callum's ex Molly!
However, just weeks after leaving the villa, the pair chose to split, with Callum later admitting the pair were never 'exclusive'.
Toby Aromolaran and Georgia Steel: SPLIT
They had history from Love Island: Games, and after the pair both took part in Love Island: All Stars in 2024, they rekindled their romance! Despite a few hiccups in the villa, Toby and Georgia left as a 'locked in' couple, making it all the way to the final!
However, just weeks later in March 2024, Georgia released a statement to confirm the pair had split, revealing it was Toby who chose to end things.
Anton Danyluk and Georgia Harrison: SPLIT
Although it took Georgia a while to discover romantic feelings for Anton during the All Stars series, these two eventually looked cosy and made it all the way to the final.
However, in April 2024 it was revealed the pair chosen to just be friends. One month later, in May, Anton revealed that there was no "romantic spark".
Adam Maxted and Arabella Chi: SPLIT
After coupling up late on during the All Stars series in 2024. Adam and Arabella left the villa together just days before the final, admitting they were excited to see how things developed back in the UK.
However, just five weeks later, rumours were rife the pair had split due to work commitments getting in the way.
Sammy Root and Jess Harding: SPLIT
After entering the 2023 Summer series on Day One, Jess Harding waited a few weeks for Sammy Root to enter, and despite a number of tests in the villa, the pair went official before going on to win the show.
However, just two months later, a source close to the pair told Mail Online they'd split, saying: "Jess and Sammy have called it quits. Things have changed since leaving the villa and Jess has realised they're better off as friends."
Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowack: DATING
Finishing the 2023 Summer series as runners-up, Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowack didn't waste time in making things official when they left the villa. Rumours were rife the pair had split in July 2024, but it seems they just had a small blip which led to some Instagram unfollowing!
Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde: SPLIT
Despite a number of issues during their time in the villa, thanks to Ella's behaviour at Casa Amor, Ty and Ella were smitten, leaving in third place as an official couple.
In November 2023, the pair briefly split but rekindled their romance. However, just one week after Valentine's Day in February 2024, the pair split again and removed all trace of each other from social media.
In April 2024, rumours were rife that the pair were back on, but neither Ella or Ty have confirmed the reports.
Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble: DATING
Following Molly's sensational return to the villa in Summer 2023, she recoupled with basketball player Zachariah and the pair didn't look back. After going exclusive in the villa, they made it all the way to the final, finishing in fourth place.
After a seven month relationship, it was announced in March 2024 that the pair had split, with a spokesperson saying: "Love Island's Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble have made the decision to end their relationship in the last week. They both are still extremely close friends and will be supporting each other in their next ventures."
However, fast-forward to May 2024, the pair rekindled their relationship and enjoyed a holiday together, sharing loved-up photos in the process.
Ella Barnes and Mitchel Taylor: SPLIT
Despite being in a love triangle alongside Abi Moores, Mitch and Ella B went exclusive just before being dumped a few days before the final, with the pair admitting they were excited to see what the future holds.
However, the pair took to their Instagram Stories in August 2023 to announce their split, with Mitch stating that their 'busy lives' and living far apart made it 'extremely hard for it to work.'
In January 2024, Mitch headed into the Love Island: All Stars villa.
Kady McDermott and Ouzy See: SPLIT
Although they left the villa together, things looked awkward between these two during the reunion show, and just days later Kady confirmed the pair had split due to Ouzy's 'behaviour' during a night out. In the same statement, Kady also denied reports that she had a secret boyfriend when returning to the show.
Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan: ENGAGED
After Casa Amor bombshell Sanam Harrinanan swept PE teacher Kai Fagan off his feet, the pair went on to win the Winter 2023 series, gaining an impressive 44% of the vote.
After Samie dropped the 'L-bomb' during the final, Kai made Sanam his official girlfriend when they returned to the UK. In April 2024, Kai proposed to Sanan during a ride on a gondola!
Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins: SPLIT
These two were coupled up from Day One during series nine, and despite a rocky road half-way through, the pair reconnected and ended as runners-up behind Kai and Sanam. Ron made Lana his official girlfriend in the villa.
Although it seemed things were going well, reports were rife in July that the pair had split. However, they are yet to publicly address the rumours.
Tom Clare and Samie Elishi: SPLIT
Tom and Samie split at the end of April, despite ending the show in third place and their relationship going from strength to strength in the final weeks.
In January 2024, Tom landed in the Love Island: All Stars villa as a bombshell where he met Molly Smith. The pair are now dating.
Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga: SPLIT
After coupling up during the first day, it had looked like Shaq and Tanya were outright favourites to win the 2023 Winter series... That was until Casa Amor. Despite telling Shaq she loved him, Tanya brought back Martin from Casa, leaving Shaq heartbroken. However, after realising her mistake, Tanya won back Shaq, with the pair later going official and making it all the way to the final.
In August 2023, the pair announced they were moving in together. However, in July 2024, reports were rife the pair had split after they unfollowed each other on Instagram, as well as deleting all trace of each other. Just a few weeks later it seemed they'd worked things out, looking more loved-up than ever on social media. But in another twist, the pair announced they'd split at the end of August 2024, sharing statements online.
Will Young and Jessie Wynter: DATING
Despite his Casa Amor antics, farmer Will captured the heart of Australian bombshell Jessie during the 2023 Winter series. Although the pair narrowly missed out on a place in the final, they did leave as an official couple, after Jessie asked Will to be her boyfriend in the villa.
Weeks after leaving the villa, Jessie announced she has permanent plans to live in the UK, admitting the couple have plans to get their own place.
Casey O’Gorman and Rosie Seabrook: SPLIT
After Casey chose to couple up with late arrival Rosie, in turn ending things with Claudia Fogarty, the pair seemed very happy together as they left the villa together just days before the final.
However, just days after the reunion show, Casey took to his Instagram page to confirm the pair had decided to just be good friends.
Maxwell Samuda and Olivia Hawkins: SPLIT
Although these two had plans of getting to know each other more back in the UK, work and holiday commitments got in the way, with the pair mutually agreeing to call things off with no hard feelings.
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti: SPLIT
They were crowned the 2022 winners following their whirlwind romance, and for 11 months Ekin-Su and Davide's romance seemed to be going well, with the pair even landing their own spin-off show called Ekin-Su and Davide: Homecomings.
In June 2023, Davide released a statement to reveal the pair had split. However, in another plot twist, a matter of months later the pair were back on!
However, to confuse things even more, Ekin-Su released a statement in January 2024 to confirm she'd chosen to end things with Davide, confirming the pair had split again.
Gemma Owen and Luca Bish: SPLIT
Despite more or less being together from the start, Gemma and Luca chose not to become an official couple inside of the villa, with Gemma admitting she'd like the fishmonger to meet her family first.
Weeks after leaving the villa, Luca pulled out all of the stops to make Gem his official girlfriend, but sadly they split just three months later.
Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope: DATING
They dropped the 'L' bomb and become an official couple inside of the villa, so fans have high hopes for these two to stay together in the real world.
Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page: DATING
Tasha and Andrew certainly had a journey during the 2022 series, but they left in fourth place looking madly in love.
The pair have since moved in together and look very happy together.
Paige Thorne and Adam Collard: SPLIT
Although many expected Paige to walk away from the villa with Jacques, it was the ultimate bombshell Adam who really caught her eye. The pair went exclusive during their final date, before being dumped just one day before the big final.
After returning to the UK, the pair made things official with Adam asking Paige to be his girlfriend, but in early October rumours were rife that the pair had split, with Paige deleting all trace of Adam from her Instagram.
Danica Taylor and Jamie Allen: SPLIT
There's no denying the fact dancer Danica found it hard to find a connection during the 2022 series. However, things took a turn when late bombshell Jamie Allen arrived, with the pair getting dumped a week before the final.
Danica and Jamie told host Laura Whitmore during the Love Island 2022 final that they are looking forward to getting to know each other further on the outside.
However, at the end of August reports emerged that the pair had split.
Millie Court and Liam Reardon: DATING
Liam asked Millie to be his official girlfriend during the final of the 2021 series, just moments before they were crowned the series seven winners.
After meeting each other's family, Millie and Liam moved in together in Essex in November 2021.
The pair announced they'd decided to split in July 2022, with Millie sharing an emotional statement to her Instagram page.
However, the couple rekindled their romance in April 2023!
Mary Bedford and Aaron Simpson: SPLIT
Despite getting pretty romantic in the villa, Mary 'friendzoned' Aaron pretty hard after saying she 'definitely made a best friend' when referring to her partner during a post-show interview.
Liberty Poole and Jake Cornish: SPLIT
Liberty and Jake will go down in history as one of the most heartbreaking on-screen break ups, as they called it a day just days before the final, with Liberty admitting that she's 'choosing herself' over finding love.
In January 2024, both Liberty and Jake appeared on the All Stars series.
Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran: SPLIT
Despite his head turning on more than one occasion in the villa, Toby found love with Chloe during series seven, with the semi-pro footballer asking her to be his official girlfriend during the annual Summer Ball.
After attending a number of events together, the couple announced they'd moved in together in November 2021 and in May 2022 squashed rumours that they had split after fans spotted that they hadn't been seen on Instagram for months.
Sadly, however, in October 2022, it was revealed that the pair had decided to split, following months of trying to make their relationship work. A source revealed that there was 'no wrongdoing'.
Kaz Kamwi and Tyler Cruickshank: SPLIT
Kaz and Tyler ended series seven stronger than ever but in December, reports emerged that they had 'split' after three months after 'trying everything to make things work'.
A week later, the pair confirmed the news in a joint statement, revealing: 'Life since the villa has been amazing, but it's taking time to adjust to a new normal in the public eye. This part of the journey hasn't been easy for us but we're learning.'
Faye Winter and Teddy Soares: SPLIT
We all know the ups and downs Faye and Teddy endured during series seven of Love Island, but the pair made it all the way to the final, finishing in third place as boyfriend and girlfriend.
The pair went from strength to strength when they arrived back in the UK, moving in together in November 2021. However, after weeks of speculation, Faye announced she'd split from Teddy in February 2023.
Paige Turley and Finn Tapp: SPLIT
They made their romance official within the Love Island villa, and 2020 winners Paige and Finn even moved in together during lockdown.
However, after three years together, the pair split in 2023, with Paige confirming they were still friends.
Siânnise Fudge and Luke T: SPLIT'
They melted hearts in the Love Island villa when Luke T asked Siânnise to be his girlfriend. After the show, the couple moved in together in London and have a dog together called Nala.
However, the pair split November 2021, with Luke now dating somebody else.
Molly Smith and Callum Jones: SPLIT
After breaking Shaughna's heart when he returned from Casa Amor, it looked like Callum had made the correct decision, with himself and Molly moving in together back in Manchester and dating for three years!
In September 2023, reports were rife that the pair had split, with these reports being confirmed in January 2024 when they BOTH appeared as bombshells on the All Stars series.
Demi Jones and Luke M: SPLIT
After leaving the villa in third place, Demi and Luke were continuing to get to know each other, but in May 2020 reports suggested the pair had split.
Luke is now dating Love Island star Lucie Donlan.
Jess Gale and Ched Uzor: SPLIT
Although they never went 'official', Jess and Ched continued to date outside the villa, but the pair ended things in May 2020.
Jess confirmed the news on Instagram, telling fans, 'To confirm myself and Ched have split, we are still good friends and I wish him all the best. Thanks for all the support you have given us since the villa.' (sic)
Nas Majeed and Eva Zapico: SPLIT
Nas and Casa Amor girl Eva continued dating when they left the villa, with the pair becoming an official couple in July 2020. Nas posted a cute snap of the pair to Instagram writing, 'Officially a couple 🌹❤️'. (sic)
After staying together for four years, Nas and Eva decided to split in March 2024.
Priscilla Anyabu and Mike Boateng: SPLIT
Despite it taking Mike a while to find the right girl in the villa, he certainly looked smitten when he left just one day before the final with Priscilla.
The pair have continued their romance back in the UK, but in June 2021 rumours emerged the pair had split.
Sophie Piper and Connor Durham: SPLIT
Although Connor was harshly dumped from the villa, he was true to his word and waited for Sophie to return to the UK. Despite enjoying a couple of dates, it doesn't look like anything materialised between these two.
Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague: SPLIT
From their first ever date in the hot tub, Tommy and Molly-Mae looked a match made in heaven. With their romance growing stronger in the villa, Tommy asked Molly-Mae to be his official girlfriend, before the pair dropped the 'l bomb'.
The pair have lived together for a number of years, and in September 2022 they announced they were expecting their first child together. Fans were later delighted in January 2023 when they announced the arrival of their baby girl Bambi!
In July 2023, the couple revealed the news that they were engaged, after Tommy proposed during a trip to Ibiza!
However, in August 2024, just weeks after they celebrated their fifth anniversary, Molly-Mae released a statement to confirm she'd split from Tommy, leaving fans in complete shock.
Maura Higgins and Curtis Pritchard: SPLIT
After Amy Hart left the villa due to getting her heart broken by Curtis, Irish beauty Maura wasted no time in expressing her feelings for the ballroom dancer.
Curtis chose to couple up with Maura and the pair made it all the way to the final, despite viewers thinking Maura was 'faking' her feelings for him.
At the beginning of March 2020, Maura and Curtis announced their split, with Maura admitting things just didn't work out.
Chris Taylor and Maura Higgins: SPLIT
Months after her split from Curtis, Maura Higgins and her BFF Chris Taylor announced they were dating, after weeks of speculation. The pair posted a cute snap together whilst in Dubai, with Chris telling fans he's fallen in love with his bestie.
Sadly, in May 2021 the pair announced that they had split, following a 'mutual decision'.
Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea: SPLIT
Greg denied dumping Amber by text just five weeks after Love Island, but the pair have officially called it quits.
Greg has reportedly since moved on from Amber with athlete Emma Canning, but neither pair have confirmed their romance.
India Reynolds and Ovie Soko: SPLIT
It looked like Ovie wasn't going to find 'the one' during his time in the villa... That was until India entered with just two weeks to go.
However, the pair have now split.
Belle Hassan and Anton Danyluk: SPLIT
Belle and Anton couldn't last on the outside world. However, it was rumoured the pair were still seeing each other. Anton has since said their relationship status is "complicated."
Jourdan Riane and Danny Williams: SPLIT
He cracked on with both Yewande and Arabella, but it was model Jourdan that really caught the eye of Danny. Since the pair were dumped from the villa together, they were inseparable, attending a number of events.
However, it wasn't to last, as the pair have now split up after Jourdan suggested Danny was "disloyal." Danny has denied cheating on Jourdan.
Harley Brash and Chris Taylor: SPLIT
Despite not knowing each other for every long, Harley and Chris left the villa together, and they later confirmed to Caroline Flack on Aftersun that they are 'dating'.
However, just one month later, Chris and Harley were the first couple from the 2019 series to announce their split, admitting they've just not had the time to get to know each other.
Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer: SPLIT
Dani released a statement via Instagram Stories announcing the winning 2018 couple had SPLIT, before they got back together and announced a second break-up for good on April 3rd 2019.
Dani went on to date Sammy Kimmence, with the pair welcoming a baby boy in January 2021, but things didn't work out and now she's fully loved-up with footballer Jarrod Bowen, with the pair welcoming twins in 2023.
Jack has also become a father to a beautiful baby girl.
Zara McDermott and Adam Collard: SPLIT
Zara and Adam defied the odds for a number of months, however, the pair announced they'd split on Valentine's Day in 2019!
Zara went on to date Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson.
Sam Bird and Georgia Steel: SPLIT
You know how this one went. Sam accused Georgia of cheating on him with her ex, which she denied. It's safe to say they didn't split on the best of terms.
Megan Barton-Hanson and Wes Nelson: SPLIT
Megan and Wes did move in together, but announced their split in January 2019.
Although Wes went on to date 2019 Islander Arabella Chi, in April 2020 it was reported that the pair had called their romance a day.
Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley: SPLIT
Josh and Kaz announced their split in February 2019, with Kaz saying, "Sometimes things don't go the way you planned, but you have to be grateful for the journey. Thank you for everything especially showing me how to love myself again."
Samira Mighty and Frankie Foster: SPLIT
Frankie reportedly cheated on Samira and that was that. Done. Over.
Laura Anderson and Paul Knops: SPLIT
There's no bad blood between Laura and Paul, but they split months after making it to the final of the show.
Laura is now a proud mum to a baby girl with actor Gary Lucy.
Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies: SPLIT
The Love Island 2017 winners split in December 2017; five months after the finale.
Olivia Attwood and Chris Hughes: SPLIT
Since their ITVBe show Crackin' On ended, Olivia's confirmed she's back with ex-boyfriend Bradley Dack, with the pair getting married in 2023.
Meanwhile, Chris has dated Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson and professional golfer Annabel Dimmock, but it looks like he's currently single.
Gabby Allen and Marcel Somerville: SPLIT
Gabby dumped Marcel after he was spotted 'cheating' as they holidayed TOGETHER.
Montana Brown and Alex Beattie: SPLIT
These two split just weeks after returning to the UK. Sad times.
Dom Lever and Jess Shears: STILL TOGETHER
Jess and Dom are so together, in fact, they got 'married' on Good Morning Britain__ on Valentine's Day 2017. They then got, y'know, properly married.
The loved-up pair now have two children together!
Jamie Jewitt and Camilla Thurlow: MARRIED
An absolute success story of Love Island 2017, Jamie and Camilla are still the CUTEST of couples.
In May 2020, Jamie and Camilla announced that they were expecting their first child, with their adorable daughter, Nell Sophia Jewitt, being born in October. As if the pair couldn't get any cuter, they announced in February 2021 that they are engaged.
In September 2021, Jamie and Camilla got married and welcomed their second daughter in May 2022. In December 2023, the pair announced they are expecting their third child together!
Tyla Carr and Jonny Mitchell: SPLIT
Oh it was never gonna last, was it?
Katie Salmon and Adam Maxwell: SPLIT
Adam claimed he was '100 percent single' shortly after leaving the villa and, um, that was that.
Scott Thomas and Kady McDermott: SPLIT
Scott and Kady managed a year before splitting in 2017. In 2023, Kady made a sensational return to the Love Island villa.
Nathan Massey and Cara de da Hoyde: STILL TOGETHER
The 2016 Love Island winners are now married and have two kids together - Freddie and Delilah.
Hannah Elizabeth and Jonathan Clark: SPLIT
Remember when they, like, got engaged on the show? That one didn't quite last...
In 2024, Hannah joined the All Stars series.
Sam Gowland and Georgia Harrison: SPLIT
Sam seems to be doing alright for himself on Geordie Shore, so we don't think he's too gutted.
Georgia appeared on Love Island: All Stars in 2024.
Malin Andersson and Terry Walsh: SPLIT
He did date fellow Love Island-er Emma-Jane Woodhams eight months in actual real life before calling it a day.
Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland: STILL TOGETHER
Alex and Olivia are married and literally as strong as ever. We like to live vicariously through them, to be honest.
In June 2022, the couple welcomed their first child together, a baby boy called Abel Jacob Bowen.
Jessica Hayes and Max Morley: SPLIT
These two split up not long after leaving the villa. Whilst Max has more or less kept himself out of the spotlight, Jess welcomed a baby boy in June 2019, and in November 2022 announced she's now engaged to boyfriend Zeb.
Jordan Ring and Zoe Brown: SPLIT
Absolutely DID NOT work IRL. Neeext.
Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton: SPLIT
At least they lasted 18 months. Not bad going...
Luis Morrison and Cally Jane Beech: SPLIT
They had the first ever Love Island baby, but these two split not long after the birth.
Luis appeared on Love Island: All Stars in January 2024.
22-year-old Tanya and 25-year-old Shaq both entered series nine of Love Island during Day One, where they instantly coupled up.
The pair's relationship quickly materialised, with many viewers dubbing them early favourites to win the show. However, despite saying the 'L word', Casa Amor brought some SERIOUS drama for Tanya and Shaq.
Despite Shaq remaining loyal to his girl and sleeping outside on the day beds, Tanya enjoyed getting to know bombshell Martin Akinola whilst over at Casa Amor, later shocking the villa and fans at home by returning to the main villa with Martin on her arm.
After realising her mistake, Tanya publicly declared her love to Shaq in front of the group, (and poor old Martin), with Shaq deciding to forgive her resulting in the pair reconciling.
From that moment, the pair were completely smitten, making their romance official and meeting each other's families just days before the final.
On their return to the UK, Tanya and Shaq's romance seemed to go from strength to strength, with the pair attending events together and enjoying get to know each other more. At the end of August 2023, the pair announced they'd moved in together.
However, it looks like things are now over for good! 💔
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