Love Island viewers were quick to respond to a comment made by Shakira Khan on the launch episode of the ITV2 show’s new series, which kicked off earlier tonight
Viewers reacted to a comment just minutes into the launch of Love Island’s new series tonight. They shared their confusion over the remark which came as two islanders were getting to know each other after entering the villa.
The original line-up includes twelve islanders who have now been introduced on the ITV2 show. They were seen entering the villa in Majorca on the launch episode of the reality TV show this evening, hosted by presenter Maya Jama.
Shakira Khan, 22, and Meg Moore, 25, were among the first to enter the villa. Just minutes into the episode, they were seen getting to know each other ahead of potentially spending several weeks over the summer as co-stars.
Whilst discussing their jobs back home, Shakira said to the other islander: “You’re too glamorous to do a nine-to-five.” Asked to guess what Meg did, she added in the scene: “I feel like it’s something interesting. Go on, I’ll never guess.”
Meg then revealed: “So I do payroll. I’m a payroll specialist.” Shakira reacted: “She’s a corporate girly.” Meg agreed, with her heard saying back to her: “I’m a corporate girl.”
Shakira went on to share that she herself works in sales and marketing. She however told Meg that she also dresses up as a princess on weekends, revealing that she has a second job as an entertainer at children’s parties.
Fans were quick to react to Shakira’s comment on X, formerly known as Twitter. One person wrote: “Not too glamorous for a 9-5, oh dear.” Another questioned in their response: “Too gorgeous to do a 9-5??? What does that mean.” A third person posted: “What does ‘too glamorous to do a 9-5 even mean?”
Later in the episode, there was further reference to 9 to 5 jobs from Shakira whilst the girls reviewed profiles for the boys. It came whilst discussing Harry Cooksley, who had described himself as a commodities trader in his profile.
Questioning what the job title meant, Shakira said: “I feel like that’s a bit of a 9 to 5.” Asked if she’s a fan of that, she said: “No.” Shakira then clarified that she likes partners who “graft” but isn’t keen on “corporate boys”. She added: “The finance bros.”
One person reacted: “Second time someone’s basically scuffed at people who work a 9 to 5. Not a great start is it.” Another said: “What’s Shakiras issue with a 9-5?” Someone else wrote: “Not the babe hating on a 9-5???”
Another said: “Watching Shakira slag off 9-5 jobs as if she isn’t an entertainer.” One viewer teased: “Shakira’s ick being someone with a 9-5 makes zero sense cause that’s like every guy in the world.”
Maya revealed that the first coupling up ceremony would be “slightly different” this year. She told the girls, who entered the villa first, that they would get to review dating profiles of the six boys and then each choose their favourite.
Love Island continues tomorrow night on ITV2 and ITVX from 9pm.
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