Former Love Island contestant Lauren Wood has launched a scathing social media attack on her ex-boyfriend and co-star Harrison Solomon, as rumours swirl that the footballer is poised for a dramatic return to the Love Island: All Stars villa in South Africa. The pair, who famously coupled up during last year's series, have been at the centre of intense public scrutiny since their split just two months ago.
A Love Triangle Turned Sour
Wood, 26, and Solomon, 23, first met within the confines of the iconic villa, where they became embroiled in a complex love triangle that ultimately saw Harrison leave the show to be with Lauren after she was dumped. Their romance, however, proved short-lived, culminating in a mutual separation that both described as amicable at the time. Now, with reports suggesting Solomon is en route to South Africa as a bombshell entrant for the All Stars edition, tensions have resurfaced spectacularly.
Social Media Sparks Fly
Lauren has taken to TikTok to deliver a thinly-veiled jab at her former partner. In a video posted from a sun-drenched holiday location, she reclined on a sunbed wearing a striking purple bikini, overlaying the clip with the text: 'pov: he turned his location off'. The influencer lip-synced to Sabrina Carpenter's track Goodbye, whose lyrics 'boy bye, looks like you're losing me for life' added a pointed soundtrack to the display.
The post quickly ignited a flurry of engagement, with Wood actively participating in the commentary. She notably 'liked' a comment from former co-star Megan Moore, which read: 'hahahh not just half way across the world'. Furthermore, Lauren left a heart reaction on a fan's remark stating: 'Sorry how embarrassing of him.' These interactions have been widely interpreted as a public bashing of Solomon ahead of his potential television comeback.
Conflicted Feelings and Public Statements
Speaking previously to The Sun, Lauren admitted she would be 'gutted' if her ex entered the All Stars villa. 'Obviously he's on his own now, I would be obviously gutted [if he did All Stars]. It's never nice to see anyone that you love on another TV show,' she confessed. However, she struck a diplomatic note, adding: 'But at the end of the day he's single, it's up to him what he does with his life. But obviously it would never be nice to see another person that they like be on TV.'
In November, following their breakup, Wood emphasised there was no bad blood, describing the decision as mutual. 'Obviously he meant a lot to me and he still does mean a lot to me, he means a lot,' she reflected. For his part, Harrison opened up about the split to the Daily Mail, revealing he still holds 'a lot of love' for Lauren but that logistical challenges made the relationship unsustainable. 'Life's obviously been really full-on since leaving the villa... it just became really hard to find time to really focus on each other,' he explained, confirming they parted on good terms.
Bombshell Return Imminent
According to sources speaking to The Sun, Harrison Solomon has already boarded a flight to South Africa and is expected to make an 'explosive return' to the villa in the coming days. 'He’s on the plane right now and will be making an explosive return to the villa in the next few days,' the insider claimed. 'Fans might be divided by his return but there’s no question he makes good TV and girls LOVE him!'
This development throws a fresh spotlight on the already high-profile All Stars lineup, which includes returning favourites such as Whitney Adebayo, Millie Court, and Jess Harding. Each contestant brings their own history and baggage, promising a season rife with drama, rekindled romances, and perhaps old rivalries. Lauren Wood's very public reaction sets the stage for a potentially awkward on-screen reunion, should Solomon's entry be confirmed.
The Daily Mail has reached out to Harrison Solomon's representatives for comment regarding both his reported return and Lauren's recent social media activity. As the situation unfolds, fans of the show are braced for more fireworks, both inside the villa and across social media platforms.
