Former Love Island star Shaq Muhammad has declared he has 'nothing to hide' as he returns to the villa for the All Stars series, directly addressing claims he cheated on his ex-girlfriend and fellow islander, Tanya Manhenga.
Addressing the Allegations Head-On
Ahead of the Love Island: All Stars launch on Monday 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, the personal trainer has promised to be completely transparent about the past. The couple, who finished fourth in the 2023 winter series and dated for a year, parted ways in 2024. Suspicion arose after Shaq returned from a lads' holiday to Miami with islander Dami Hope.
Speaking to The Mirror, Shaq stated he is unbothered by the prospect of other contestants bringing up his history. 'I'm not worried about anything coming up,' he said. 'If anyone wants to know the truth, or what happened, I have nothing to hide. They can ask me. I'd rather someone ask me directly than speculate.'
Tanya's Side of the Story
Last year, Tanya Manhenga revealed on a livestream that she felt something was amiss upon Shaq's return from America. 'I had a feeling in my stomach that something was like… I just knew it,' she explained. After questioning him and checking his phone, she claimed she found evidence, concluding 'that was that.'
However, Shaq has consistently denied any physical infidelity. In a previous TikTok video, he clarified his position: 'I want to make something abundantly clear. I did not, while I was with Tanya, I did not have sex with anyone. I didn't kiss anyone. I didn't do anything sexual with anyone.'
Moving Forward in the Villa
Shaq admitted to actions in Miami that 'disrespected her boundaries' but stood firm that nothing sexual occurred. He emphasised that he and Tanya are now 'on good terms' with 'no bad blood', each wishing the other the best.
Now, with his sights set on a second chance at love in the All Stars villa, Shaq is focused on the future. 'I'm mentally ready to settle down, be in a relationship, have marriage and kids,' he shared, even joking that his mother is already scouting wedding venues. His mission is to begin any new connection with honesty, stating: 'I'm going to be an open book and see what happens.'
