- Harry Cooksley admitted to dating Montana Brown’s friend before Love Island.
- He called it casual, saying “You’re not in the villa until you’re actually in the villa”.
- Montana Brown urged fans not to vote for him, calling him a “walking red flag”.
- Fans questioned why she shared the claims just before the finale.
Love Island’s Harry Cooksley has found himself at the center of fresh drama after claims he was romantically involved with a friend of former Islander Montana Brown just days before entering the villa.
The 30-year-old runner-up didn’t shy away from addressing the rumors head-on during a recent TV appearance, sparking mixed reactions from fans. Here’s what really went down—and exactly what was said.
Harry Cooksley’s Direct Response to the Dating Rumors
During an interview on This Morning, Harry Cooksley was asked about Montana Brown’s claims that he dated her close friend right before joining Love Island 2025. His response was candid:
“Yeah, I was dating before I came in—I think we all were. I went on a few dates with her friend. You’re not in the villa until you’re actually in the villa. I only told my family and two of my closest mates I was going on Love Island.”
He downplayed the seriousness of the relationship, adding:
“It’s true, I was dating people obviously. But my actual ex-girlfriend came into the villa, so it wasn’t like it was an actual ex. Things have changed a lot in the last eight weeks.”
Montana Brown’s Explosive TikTok Revelation
Before the Love Island finale, Montana Brown took to TikTok, urging fans not to vote for Harry. She alleged:
“Harry was seeing someone that I know, one of my good friends, right before he went on the show and wrote her a letter and said, ‘Oh my gosh, I know you’re going to be really surprised at this, but I still love you and we’re going to be together. I just need to sort my head out.’ All of this crap.”
She continued:
“And now I’m like, this guy cannot win. Although I love Shakira from what I’ve seen of her, she’s incredible. Let’s save Shakira and not let them win because he’ll just grab the money and run from what we know about him.”
@montana I’m conflicted but I love Shakira… but Harry is a walking red flag of a man #loveisland ♬ original sound – Montana Brown
Fan Reactions and Fallout
The timing of Montana’s video stirred debate, with some fans questioning why she waited until the finale to speak up. Comments included:
“Too late, I already voted for Shakira!”
“Why is Montana only saying this now on the night of the final?”
Despite the controversy, Harry and Shakira secured second place, losing to Toni and Cach. Since leaving the villa, Harry has remained with Shakira, confirming their relationship is now exclusive.
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Last Updated on August 11, 2025 by 247 News Around The World
