Helena Ford broke down in tears on Sunday’s episode of Love Island: All Stars after Shaq Muhammad ended their connection to pursue Belle Hassan. The emotional moment, where Helena told friends “this always happens,” brought back memories of her difficult time in the villa last summer and has viewers calling for someone to “find her a nice guy now”.
The scene unfolded after Shaq pulled Helena aside for a private chat. He explained that his feelings for Belle had grown stronger and he felt a deeper bond with her. He wanted to be honest and end things with Helena because he did not see a future for them. Following the conversation, an upset Helena immediately went to her friends Samie Elishi and Jess Harding, and they went to the dressing room together.
Once there, Helena became emotional. Crying, she confided in her friends, saying, “This always happens”. This echoed her experience from her first time on Love Island in Series 12 last year. During that season, she was involved in a complex love triangle with Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley, which also ended in heartbreak for her.
Fan Reactions To The Emotional Scene
The moment was tough for fans to watch. Many took to social media to share their support for Helena and their thoughts on the situation. A common sentiment was that she deserves better and that the show has been emotionally difficult for her.
One viewer wrote, “Going on Love Island again really wasn’t the best decision for Helena’s mental health. Feel so bad for her”. Others posted messages like, “The way I feel so bad for Helena omggg find someone for her NOW” and “I want to give Helena a hug. My girl deserves someone”.
Some fans noted a change in how they perceive Helena this season compared to her last. One comment read, “Is it just me or is she sooo much more likeable this time round? Couldn’t stand her last year but this time I’m actually over here feeling bad for her”.
Helena’s close friend from her original series, Meg Moore, has also spoken out recently against online trolls. Some viewers had suggested Helena was “more likeable” without Meg’s influence. Meg defended their friendship on social media, stating that Helena is with a different group of people now and has worked on expressing her feelings more. She wrote that she is “so f proud” of Helena.
What Shaq And Belle Said About Their Connection
Shaq Muhammad, a 27-year-old from Series 9, entered the All Stars villa with clear intentions. Before the show, he said, “This time round, I need to find a wife and give my mum some grandchildren!”. His decision to pursue Belle Hassan was based on a growing connection he felt was more substantial.
Belle Hassan, 27, is a fan favorite from Series 5, known for a memorable moment where she stood up to fellow contestant Anton Danyluk. Before returning, she shared her reason for coming back: “I feel like I’m ready to find me a husband! I’m sick of heartbreak and I’m ready to meet someone new”. She also promised to stay true to herself, just as she did on her first season.
The new couple appears to be going strong after the recoupling. Meanwhile, Helena has been supported by her close allies in the villa, Samie and Jess, as she deals with the disappointment.
Other Dramatic Twists In The Villa
The heartbreak for Helena was just one part of a dramatic period in the villa. The episode also featured a tense recoupling ceremony led by the new bombshells, Curtis Pritchard and Lucinda Strafford.
In a bold move, Lucinda chose Ciaran Davies, who was previously coupled with Samie Elishi. This decision caused visible tension, with Samie and other girls like Whitney Adebayo reacting with clear displeasure. Lucinda defended her choice to the group, stating, “I’ve come to bombshell,” to which Samie sharply replied, “Clearly”.
Curtis, for his part, chose Millie Court. In his speech, he said one girl made him feel nervous in a positive way and that she had an amazing, down-to-earth personality he was looking for.
The fallout from this recoupling continues to stir emotions. In scenes set to air, Tommy Bradley is seen breaking down in tears. He opens up to Samie, expressing frustration that his age (22) feels like an issue with the older girls in the villa and that he feels at a different stage of life.
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Updates On The All Stars Cast And Schedule
Love Island: All Stars 2026 is the third season of the spin-off series. It launched on January 15, 2026, on ITV2 and ITVX after a short delay due to wildfires in South Africa. The season is scheduled to run for a bumper six weeks.
The host is once again Maya Jama, with Iain Stirling returning as narrator. The cast features 18 returning Islanders from across the show’s history. This includes winners like Millie Court (Series 7) and Jess Harding (Series 10), finalists, and memorable personalities like Curtis Pritchard, who is now appearing in his fourth Love Island series.
The series began with an original cast, and bombshells like Curtis, Lucinda, Konnor Ewudzi, and AJ Bunker have since entered to shake things up. The first dumping of the season saw AJ Bunker and Charlie Frederick sent home.
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