Although only two weeks have passed since the start of Love Island, Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga have already admitted to having slept together while spending a romantic night alone.
Even if some Islanders are ensnared in love triangles, other couples seem to be going strong despite the potential for conflict.
In the episode that aired on Friday, the Hideaway retreat was opened for the very first time this season. The retreat allowed one engaged pair the opportunity to truly get to know each other away from the watchful eyes of everyone else who was staying in the villa.
The Islanders found out about the good news when they received a text message early on in the show that stated as follows: “Islanders, The Hideaway Retreat is open tonight, please pick a lucky pair to spend a luxurious night away #NightAwayWithBae.”
The decision was reached with total unanimity, and Shaq and Tanya were escorted to their personal space, which included a plunge pool.
After the lights were turned down, the cameras showed that there was some major rustling going on beneath the covers between the pair. Since they were not required to share a room with the others, it is evident that the couple made the most of their time alone.
After returning to the villa the next day, both of them were beaming as they participated in the debriefing session with the other participants, who consisted of guys and girls.
Tanya was questioned by Tanyel about what had occurred over the previous night as soon as she returned to the main bedroom, and in response, she stated that ‘everything’ had taken place.
She was then urged to share more, and as she was speaking to the females on the balcony, she claimed that her lover had been telling her how much he liked her.
‘And then we got into the bed…and got down and dirty,’ she said as the girls squealed and cheered.
In the meanwhile, Shaq retold it in a somewhat more romantic manner, saying that the atmosphere was created with rose petals and champagne…as well as lube and massage oil.
He added: ‘And then we started exploring and playing with the handcuffs’.
‘I am a five star General.’
He added that ‘everyday is an opportunity to know her on a deeper level and I feel like last night I definitely did that and today I am on cloud nine.’
The Islanders’ excitement at the news was tempered by questioning from fans at home.
‘Tanya and Shaq already had sex… it’s been a week. Casa Amor will really kill them, put these ppl on Too Hot To Handle,’ one wrote.
Another added: ‘Once you have sex in the villa you are cuffed.’
Several others have expressed concern about how they will cope if they are separated from their Casa Amor partners.
After Shaq admitted his affections for Tanya during a recoupling on Thursday night, the relationship appears to be stronger than ever.
He remarked about Tanya when he was ready to choose his future wife, “I can genuinely see myself falling in love with her.”
Love Island continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.