ONE of Love Islands long lasting couples have decided to go their separate ways, announcing the news on Instagram, before erasing all trace of their relationship.
Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga have called time on their romance after a year together since finding love on the 2023 winter edition of the show.
But now internet gossips are suggesting that their split could be a calculated move to secure their place on ITV Love Island All stars, to give them the dramatic advantage of an on air reunion.
Writong on social media site Reddit, a number of users aired their verdict.
One said: “Shaq is too calm for someone who just broke up, lol.” Meanwhile another said: “I have a theory but don’t want to speculate. Are you saying they broke up for the purpose of reuniting on All Stars.”
Meanwhile another said: “Have Molly and Callum set a precedent for All Stars.”
In her statement Tanya wrote: “Hi guys, just want to say unfortunately me and Shaq are no longer together and have parted ways.
“We wish each other the best and can’t thank you enough for loving us together until now! Thank you.”
Lat month fans spotted that Tanya had deleted most of the pictures of Shaq from her Instagram and the pair later unfollowed each other.
Rumours started to swirl that the couple, who met on the show in 2023, had split but an insider told us they were working hard to salvage things.
The source said at the time: “Tanya has made it clear to her friends that she is still with Shaq.
“Yes, she has unfollowed him and the pair did have a huge argument, but it’s nothing they can’t fix.”
However, their issues were too much to overcome.
Tanya’s decision to unfollow Shaq came after he jetted off on a lads’ holiday with fellow Love Island star Dami Hope.
“Tanya was not happy about some of Shaq’s behaviour on holiday. His communication really wasn’t what it should have been,” the insider said.
“He was seen looking very close to another girl – nothing was going on it but it looked bad.
“She blames Dami for egging him on to be a bit silly and for also sharing the picture.
“It’s pretty much forgiven now and Shaq even spent the weekend with Tanya’s family.”
Shaq also made his feelings clear on the situation with a post on Instagram that read: “Wife. Full stop.”
The pair met on the winter edition of Love Island last year, and came in fourth place.
Despite claiming to be in love with Shaq, who she’d been coupled up with from the start, Tanya had a fling with Casa bombshell Martin Akinola, and brought him back to the villa.
Tanya later said she was shocked by the public’s reaction, but didn’t regret straying – claiming it made her realise it was Shaq she wanted.
She said: “It’s actually a good thing I did because when we came back I realised no, this is not for me.
“I didn’t think it was going to be a big deal outside. I was more worried about the inside.
“I was like, ‘Are these people going to hate me when I get back?’ But I had to own it. Not everyone is going to like everything you’re going to choose.
“But I thought, I’m sorry but how can you afford to go to Casa Amor and not bring him back, because now I’m just going to be thinking, what if?
“In my head I thought, I’ll take Martin back and see if it goes anywhere, but still get to know Shaq. But with people’s feelings, that’s not how it works.”
After leaving the villa, Shaq defended his girl and insisted she was given a villain edit.
Earlier this year they even sparked rumours they were engaged after a video showed the hunk getting down on one knee.
