“She deserves better” — Toni's mum reacts to Love Island UK recoupling with Harrison

Love Island UK continued to stir reactions after the July 15, 2025, episode saw Toni choosing to recouple with Harrison, despite their earlier breakup and the complications that unfolded during Casa Amor. Her decision left Lauren in tears and appeared to impact Cach, who had recoupled with Toni following his own growth in the villa.

Viewers were quick to respond online, and among them was Toni’s mother, Leslie, who shared her unfiltered thoughts in a TikTok video posted on July 16. As she expressed concern over her daughter’s decision to reunite with Harrison, she said:

“She deserves better! She should know she deserves better."

She compared the moment to watching someone walk onto train tracks with an oncoming bullet train, saying she felt powerless to stop it. Leslie's video quickly gained attention, with many viewers echoing her sentiments in the comments.

Toni, during the recoupling, said her recent terrace conversation with Harrison gave her the clarity she had been seeking. Her choice came after weeks of back-and-forth between multiple Islanders, highlighting the shifting dynamics that have defined this season. New episodes of Love Island air on weekdays and Sundays at 9pm on ITV2.

Toni’s mum Leslie says she’s “devastated” by the recoupling in Love Island UK

 

 

 

 

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In the TikTok video posted on July 16, Leslie shared her reaction to Toni getting back together with Harrison in Love Island UK. She said,

“I just watched my daughter walk out onto train tracks and there is a bullet train coming right for her.”

Leslie further added that she was “really, really disappointed.” Leslie recalled thinking that Toni had moved on and was upset by Harrison’s terrace conversation before the recoupling, describing it as “a calculated move” to remain in the villa.

Leslie expressed disbelief over how the situation turned, saying,

“She is smarter than this. She has more pride than this.”

Toni's mother added that her husband was also disappointed, and while she initially hoped for a turnaround, she was now unsure how it would get better. She even mentioned that she would be fine with Toni being dumped from Love Island UK villa if it meant removing herself from the situation. Leslie also addressed viewers who believe Harrison might redeem himself. She said,

“I’m all for a good comeback story, but I don’t believe it. The way he’s been moving, that’s him.”

Her video highlighted both a personal and public response to the emotional moment on the show.

Leslie says Toni “blew her chance” with Cach in Love Island UK

Alongside concerns about Harrison, Leslie also spoke about Toni’s previous connection with Cach in Love Island UK. She said,

“She blew her chance with a really good guy.”

She also called Cach someone who treated her with respect throughout the journey. Leslie noted that viewers saw this side of Cach during his time in the villa and believed Toni’s decision may have let that opportunity go.

Toni’s recoupling speech referred to her mixed emotions over the past few weeks. She mentioned that an “unexpected conversation” with Harrison gave her the answers she was looking for. However, Leslie felt that the timing of this conversation was not genuine and hinted that Harrison may have used it to sway her before the ceremony.

In the episode, after Toni made her decision, Lauren was visibly upset, and Cach kept his emotions in check while processing the outcome. The moment brought yet another shift in group dynamics, with trust and loyalty becoming increasingly central. Leslie’s message concluded with her expressing “sadness” and saying if Toni were to come home, she would be "ok with it at this point.”

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