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LOVE Island’s summer series is off to a bang as a couple headed to the raunchy Hideaway bedroom just 56 hours in.

Blonde air hostess Helena Ford, 29, and semi-pro footballer Harry Cooksley, 30, spent the night together in the hidden suite on Monday, The Sun can reveal.

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Air hostess Helena Ford headed to the raunchy Hideaway bedroom just 56 hours in to this series[/caption]

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She was joined by semi-pro footballer Harry Cooksley[/caption]

The luxury space is totally separate from the main villa and offers the Islanders complete privacy.

Filming began for the series on Saturday lunchtime, meaning it was some two and half days before the pair headed for some alone time.

A source said: “This is the fastest sleepover in the Hideaway in Love Island’s twelve series history – and what a gorgeous pair to do so.

“In the past, producers had to invite Islanders to use the breakout bedroom which meant the love nest was generally not used until couples became more established.

“But producers have changed the rules of the breakout bedroom so it can be used at any time, without an invite.

“It means Helena and Harry could take advantage of the ‘no invite needed’ and explore their connection.

“The scenes will play out later this week, but bosses are unlikely to show anything too naughty, as is the show’s usual approach.”

Helena, who is pals with Piers Morgan’s son Spencer and Gary Lineker’s son George on the outside, had fans in stitches on Monday night’s launch when she described her type as a “four out of ten that is funny.”

Harry, who is a commodities trader, has been described as The Surrey Zidane by fans of his team, Farnham Town.

He’s scored with Helena after his original coupling, Sophie Lee, last night left the villa as part of a show twist.

Love Island bosses overhauled their approach to raunchy scenes after facing a backlash in 2016.

Regulators rained down on ITV when cameras showed Emma Woodham and Terry Walsh romping in the shared bedroom above the covers.

Speaking this year at the villa, executive producer Mike Spencer-Hayter told the Sun: “I think if that happens, we have a really nice touch of how we do it, with humour.”

When Joey Essex and Jessy Potts romped in the final week of last year’s series, footage showed a champagne bucket rocking and their feet intertwined.

Love Island’s return on Monday drew an audience of 1.4m across all devices – up on the launch of All Stars earlier this year.

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Love Island host Maya Jama[/caption]

It’s ITV2 biggest overnight audience of the year and was the most-watched show for 16-34s across all channels.

Across the launch and the show’s watchalong special with Amy Hart and Indiyah Polack, Love Island 2025 brought in 1.7 million streams on ITVX.

To date, Love Island has been streamed 2 billion times on ITVX.

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

THE Red Arrows are running out of aircraft, The Sun can reveal.

The legendary RAF team has 13 working jets and may be down to six by 2028, which would end their trademark “diamond nine” display.

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Their much-loved shows could end up being cancelled due to the ageing fleet[/caption]

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They may be down to just six Hawk T1s by 2028[/caption]

Their fleet of ageing jets could see their much-loved shows being cancelled, sources claimed last night.

Their creaking fleet entered service in 1974 — and the ­factory that made spare parts closed five years ago.

Engineers have since been forced to cannibalise old planes to keep the best ones flying.

A source told The Sun: “There are no two ways about it — the Red Arrows are ­running out of planes.”

The number of working ­aircraft has dropped from 26 in January to just 17 today.

Four are in so-called deep maintenance, so just 13 are available to fly.

The massive G-forces in Red Arrows air shows, compared to other “sedate” fly-pasts, rapidly reduces jet lifespan.

The source added: “Planes can only fly so many shows before they need new parts.

“So either they get new planes or they have to cancel shows.”

British solution

RAF chief Sir Richard Knighton has indicated he wants a replacement for the Hawk “as soon as possible”.

The Sun revealed in April that Russian jets were being considered for the Red Arrows, which have only ever flown British planes since they were formed 61 years ago.

But sources close to Defence Secretary John Healey insist he wants a British solution.

The only UK contender is a concept plane called the Aeralis Advanced Jet Trainer.

What message does it send if the RAF can’t even field nine trainer aircraft because our politicians can’t make a decision on what to buy?

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An RAF source said: “The whole point of the Red Arrows is to be RAF ambassadors and to showcase British industry.

“What message does it send if the RAF can’t even field nine trainer aircraft, or can’t perform a full season of shows because our politicians can’t make a decision on what to buy?”

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Just 13 of the jets are currently available to fly[/caption]

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The G-force in Red Arrows’ shows reduces the jets’ lifespan[/caption]

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The Red Arrows fly over The Mall during the King’s Coronation[/caption]

The Hawk T1s are due to retire in 2030 while the Hawk T2s — which train RAF pilots — will go out of service in 2040.

Ex-RAF Air Marshal Edward Stringer said pilot numbers have also been cut and warned the plane shortage is “a symptom of a much bigger problem”.

An RAF spokesperson said last night: “The Red Arrows will continue to use the Hawk to perform its much-loved displays each year.

“We continue to work closely with industry partners to ensure the fleet is maintained.”

LOVE Island viewers were left reeling this evening as the first star of the series was dumped.

In incredibly tense scenes, the islanders were gathered around the firepit to find out who Shakira would pick  – and the result was highly unexpected.

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Maya Jama returns to the villa for a big decision[/caption]

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Shakira must pick who she wants to couple up with[/caption]

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After grappling with her decision for some time Shakira picks Harry Cooksley – meaning Sophie Lee is dumped from the island immediately.

Last night Shakira was tasked with grafting all the lads after bombshell Toni, 24, stole her man Ben, 23.

In a surprise move, Maya Jama returned this evening and told the boys they could step forward if they were interest in recoupling with Shakira.

Blu, Conor and Harry stood up – leaving their partners horrified. 

Shakira is seen struggling with her decision and asked Maya if the girl she picked would definitely be dumped, before she sent Sophie packing. 

Those watching at home couldn’t believe Sophie was the first go as she had been early favourite.

One person commented: “I can’t believe we’re losing Sophie already.”

While a second said: “Sophie dumped way too soon that woman is gorgeous.”

And a third added: “Heartbroken to see Sophie go wanted to see more of her. Harry. U better not be weird now.”

After her exit, Sophie said: “I really enjoyed being in the villa, I am really grateful for this experience.

“I wish Harry all the best, he genuinely deserves a girl who can make him happy.”

Before doing Love Island, Sophie  said she’s going on the show to prove it is not just about looks after being left scarred for life following a terrifying accident.

The brave star, 28, wanted to use her time in the villa to spread awareness about body positivity. 

Sophie’s life was changed when she was just 22, after a fire-breathing accident left her with significant burns. 

The incident took place whilst she was performing in Chicago, when an air-conditioner blew the flames she was expelling back towards her. 

She said: “”Now, I’m in a part of my life where I feel like I’m the woman that I’m meant to be.

“I’m proud that I can say, ‘I’m confident, I feel beautiful.’ I think beauty is not just about what you look like.

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Tension was very high in the villa as they waited for Shakira’s decision[/caption]

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Shakira enjoyed getting to know Harry[/caption]

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“You can wear a bin bag but feel beautiful.

“It’s more about how I’m feeling on the inside, and right now, I feel like I’m at my best.

“I feel like I’m in a part of my life where I can handle rejection. I can handle if things aren’t for me, because they’re just not my person, that’s OK.”

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Toni stirred things up when she arrived and coupled up with Ben[/caption]

LOVE Island fans have slammed Meg after she made a huge u-turn in bid to stay in the villa.

It comes just a day after Meg, 25, seemed “underwhelmed” when she chose Dejon in last night’s launch.

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Last night, Meg chose Dejon, but when they met for the first time, fans were convinced there was no attraction on either side.

In fact, she then went onto tell the rest of the girls later in the episode that she wasn’t really “feeling him”.

But as tonight’s recoupling loomed, Meg seemed to change her tune.

In fact when she saw US bombshell Toni chatting to Djon, she was heard saying to her fellow Islanders: “I don’t have my man, Dejon’s gone – that’s it!”

This didn’t go unnoticed by fans, who took to social media to vent about her “game plan”

One said: “Meg doesn’t like Dejon but she’s got to secure her place in the Villa, baddd!”

While another chimed in: “All Meg is worried about is going home, she don’t care about Dejon.”

This one added: “Meg defo has a game plan!

“She’s being all sweet to Dejon to stay on the show.”

Later Dejon and Meg were up on the terrace and Meg continued her fight not to get dumped, and upped her game.

So much so, Dejon was heard reassuring her: “You haven’t got anything to worry about, you’re my favourite, one thing about me is I’ll always be honest with my feelings.” 

It comes hot on the heels of viewers venting that Meg had “no interest” in Dejon last night.

It came after she looked disappointed when she picked him in the recoupling.

Again venting on social media, fans shared their thoughts.

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“Meg doesn’t fancy him at ALL,” said one.

“meg’s face changeddd when dejon walked out,” said another.

A third person added: “Meg is not into Dejon in the SLIGHTEST.”

“Yeah Meg doesn’t like Dejon, he is definitely not her type but she cannot outrightly say it,” said a fourth.

A man will face court on Wednesday charged with ripping off $2m in an online gambling scam.

Negotiations between United States and Chinese trade delegations are "going really, really well," US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says.

The death toll from a horrific school shooting in Graz, Austria has risen as a tenth victim died in hospital following what is now the country’s worst school shooting in modern history. 

Alleged triple-killer Erin Patterson has denied a sixth beef Wellington was earmarked for her estranged husband if he decided to attend the deadly lunch, her trial has been told.

The Socceroos have clinched their spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to a thrilling comeback win over Saudi Arabia.

The Socceroos have beaten Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to book direct qualification to next year's World Cup finals in north America.