Love Island stars Tanya Manhenga and Shaq Muhammad fell in love when they were spotted leaving STK in Westminster on Friday, hours after a third couple from the 2023 series called it quits.
The lovebirds celebrated Shaq’s 25th birthday with a group of close friends enjoying a fancy dinner.
The duo seemed more in love than ever and full of laughter, and they didn’t hesitate to play for the cameras as they left the luxurious restaurant.
They both appeared in high spirits as Shaq lifted his girlfriend Tanya, 23, into his arms to carry her out of STK.
The reality stars walked hand in hand as they made their way to the car as they had a lot to smile about after the celebrations.
Beloved: Love Island stars Tanya and Shaq fell in love when they were spotted leaving STK in Westminster on Friday
Celebrating: The couple enjoyed a fancy dinner while celebrating Shaq’s 25th birthday with a group of close friends
Tanya cut a graceful figure in a white bodycon midi dress, featuring a daring thigh-high slit as she showed off her enviable physique.
She looked stunning as she gave herself a few extra inches in open silver heels and She carried the essentials in a black studded bag.
The beauty donned a dainty necklace and applied a flawless makeup palette.
She styled her loose black tresses with a side parting and baby hair on her forehead, contrasting with the bright white of her dress.
Shaq, the birthday boy, looked dapper in an all-black ensemble and white sneakers.
The couple found fame on ITV2’s hit series Love Island this winter and made it all the way to the grand finale.
Just two weeks after the series ended, three couples have already broken up, but Tanya and Shaq have proven stronger than ever.
Earlier on Friday it was revealed that Olivia Hawkins and Maxwell Samuda have reportedly become the third couple to break up just weeks after leaving the villa.
Swanky: The duo looked more enamored than ever and full of laughter, and they didn’t hesitate to play for the cameras as they left the fancy restaurant
In love: Both appeared in high spirits as Shaq lifted his girlfriend Tanya, 23, in his arms to carry her out of STK
The ring girl, 27, and the finance student, 23, are said to have parted ways after “growing naturally” since returning to the UK.
It comes after Casey O’Gorman and Rosie Seabrook were the first couple from the winter 2023 series to break up, having broken up just days after leaving the villa.
Olivia and Maxwell reportedly had a talk about their relationship on Thursday and decided to part ways, but remain on “good terms.”
said a source Sun: “Although it was rumored that they had already broken up, yesterday they only had a proper conversation about the direction of their relationship, and they both agreed that the writing was on the wall.
“They had fun while it lasted, and no hard feelings at all, but obviously he’s gone to Mexico and Olivia has been focused on work projects. They have drifted apart naturally.
MailOnline has contacted ITV and Olivia’s representatives for comment.
The pair were kicked out of the South African villa shortly before the grand finale and left the show as a couple, later appearing on the reunion show together.
Couple: The reality stars walked hand in hand as they made their way to the car as they had a lot to smile about after the celebrations
Stunning: Tanya cut a graceful figure in a white bodycon midi dress, featuring a daring thigh-high slit as she showed off her enviable physique
Accessories: She looked stunning as she gave herself a few extra inches in open silver heels and carried the essentials in a black studded bag.
Meanwhile, Casey O’Gorman and Rosie Seabrook were also kicked out of the village a few days before the final, which saw Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan win the 50k prize.
Two weeks later, they announced that they had broken up, revealing that “life outside the villa is very different for them.”
And they weren’t the only couple who struggled to adjust to life away from the show, as Zara Lackenby-Brown and Jordan Odofin also confirmed they’ve split.
It comes after things heated up on the Love Island reunion show after Martin apologized to Shaq for X-rated comments he made about his girlfriend, Tanya.
The trio found themselves in a love triangle while on the ITV show, after Tanya returned from Casa Amor with Martin on her arm.
But as time went on, Tanya realized her heart went out to Shaq, coming back to him and finishing the show in fourth place.
But as he sat down on the couch to be questioned by host Maya Jama during the reunion special, Shaq confronted Martin about comments he’d made since leaving the South African villa.
Actually speaking with Will Njobvu, Martin had shared an x-rated comment that he claimed caused Shaq to break down on Movie Night.
Shaq began, ‘I think for me, I want to know why you (Martin) walked off the show and started going on podcasts saying you would sleep with Tanya in ways you can’t imagine.
‘They’ve grown naturally apart’: Olivia and Maxwell reportedly had a talk about their relationship on Thursday and decided to part ways, but remain on ‘good terms’
Splits ville – Meanwhile, Casey O’Gorman and Rosie Seabrook were also kicked out of the villa just days before the final, which saw Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan win the 50k prize.
Single: And they weren’t the only couple who struggled to adjust to life off the show, as Zara Lackenby-Brown and Jordan Odofin also confirmed they’ve split (pictured together at the show’s reunion)
‘Because one, that didn’t happen and two, if that’s how you choose to talk about women, that’s up to you. But it’s disgusting.
Surprised by her question, Martin replied: ‘Okay, that’s fair. That’s fair enough. But if you watch the podcast, you’ll know that’s not what happened.
‘But, but what I will say is that I didn’t expect you, you know, to say that that’s what happened or whatever.
‘But I will say, yes, I crossed the line there. You know, she shouldn’t have said that. So I apologize to Tanya, mainly because we never recognized what she talked about.
‘But did you say it?’ Shaq responded.
Martin said, ‘Yes, I did, I was saying that in reference to what happened.
‘Because where did I say that?’ Shaq responded.
Martin confirmed: ‘You were there. I don’t want to call the boys, but…’
Maya Jama then quickly jumped in: ‘No, you know what it’s time to scream.
Martin continued: ‘OK, Max was there, Kai was there, but I’m not sure if he was listening, I don’t remember.
I only told you four things that day, if you remember. On movie night. You made a low comment and I tried to hit back. But it was low.
Intervening, Tanya said, “Well, I mean, it would have been really nice if you just apologized directly and didn’t say it on the podcast in the first place.”
Martin replied: ‘Well, you haven’t come out. This is the first time I see you now.
Wrapping up the exchange, Shaq said, “I just want to clarify that you didn’t say that and the reason I was upset on Movie Night was because I was upset about the whole environment and I was homesick.”
‘Sorry, we have to move on just because time is alive, but thank you so much for joining us. We can discuss this off camera later,” Maya concluded.
Confrontation: Sitting on the couch to be questioned by host Maya Jama during the meeting, Shaq confronted Martin about comments he had made since leaving the South African villa.