They have had a rocky romance since Casa Amor.
And the bumps in the road in Shaq and Tanya’s relationship have not gone unnoticed by their loved ones, it was revealed on Sunday night’s “Meet the Parents” episode.
The islanders were surprised by their family and friends before the final, including Tanya’s mother Polite and aunt Cynthia, along with Shaq’s sister Tahira and their friend Levi.
Shaq left with his family to chat as did Tanya, but Shaq had a warning for his new girlfriend when the group met to meet up.
The airport security guard then admitted to Tanya and her family: ‘My sister had a few choice words to say!’
Oh no! The bumps in the road in Shaq and Tanya’s relationship have not gone unnoticed by their loved ones, it was revealed on Sunday night’s ‘meet the parents’ episode.
Happy: The Islanders were surprised by their family and friends ahead of the final, including Tanya’s mother Polite and Aunt Cynthia, along with Shaq’s sister Tahira and their friend Levi.
When both families met, Tanya’s aunt Cynthia remained positive, saying: ‘We’ve seen them from the beginning, we’ve seen them grow.
“We’ve seen you fall, we’ve seen you pick up the pieces, we’ve seen you make up and to me, that’s love.”
Shaq and Tanya have had their fair share of ups and downs over the past two months, being tested to the limit when Tanya brought Martin over from Casa Amor.
Even though she had already said she loved Shaq before their mini-breakup, she sent shockwaves through the village with her choice.
After a few days, Tanya realized that she lacked chemistry with Martin and she couldn’t deny that she still had deep feelings for Shaq.
After a public apology in front of the other islanders, Shaq forgave her and they rekindled their budding romance.
During their final date, Shaq asked Tanya to be his girlfriend, to which she enthusiastically agreed.
Elsewhere, the other islanders were also able to meet their loved ones.
Awkward: Shaq left with his family to chat as did Tanya, but Shaq had a warning for his new girlfriend when the group got together to meet up.
Time: The airport security guard later admitted to Tanya and her family: ‘My sister had a few choice words to say!’
Thrilled: When both families first met, Tanya’s aunt Cynthia stayed positive, saying, “We’ve seen them from the beginning, we’ve seen them grow.”
While relaxing in the garden, Ron and Lana are the first to be surprised when Ron’s father Rodney and his friend Harry arrive, along with Lana’s mother Rachel and her friend Rebecca.
Appearing on the terrace, they make their entrance as Lana and Ron run into the Villa to greet them.
Outside in the garden, Ron’s friend Harry tells him, ‘I can’t believe you have a girlfriend, I never thought I’d see the day.’
Then comes the time for both families to meet, Ron’s dad says, ‘You guys make a lovely couple.’
Lana’s mom agrees: ‘They do, don’t they?’
Ron asks Lana’s mother: ‘Any doubt about me, what is the impression? Be honest, I don’t care. What are the thoughts of Lana’s mother?
Leaving the Village, Lana’s mom and Ron’s dad share a hug as he says, “When you see them you know it’s real, the way they look at each other you can see it.”
Next to enter the Villa are Tanya’s mother Polite and her aunt Cynthia along with Shaq’s sister Tahira and their friend Levi.
When both families meet, Tanya’s aunt Cynthia says, “We’ve seen you from the beginning, we’ve seen you grow, we’ve seen you fall, we’ve seen you pick up the pieces, we’ve seen you make up and to me, that is love.
Shaq admits to Tanya and her family, “My sister had a few choice words to say.” What did Tahira tell him? Do you have anything he wants to talk to Tanya about?
Tom and Samie are next to see their families when Samie’s mother Wendy and sister Courtney head to the Village along with Tom’s mother Maxine and sister Laura.
As Tom catches up with his family, his sister Laura says, “She’s amazing, they make such a great couple, how loving they are to each other, always looking out for each other, it’s so nice to see them.” I think she is the one for you.
Samie asks her mother and sister: ‘Do you like it?’
Samie’s mother replies: ‘He’s so lovely, he absolutely adores you, Samie, and you really like him, don’t you? He had never seen you like this, never.
When both families meet, catching up on the couch, the conversation soon turns into the talent show as Samie’s mom says, ‘Can I just say, singing, let’s go to karaoke… because I can’t sing either. ?’
Next to visit the Villa are Kai’s mother Jill and stepfather Kenneth, along with Sanam’s mother Gayatri and her friend Imaan. Sanam asks her mom: ‘What do you think of Kai?’
Sanam’s mother replies, “He seems like an amazing person and he said he will take care of you.”
When the families first meet, Kai’s stepfather tells Sanam, “They look perfect together, I couldn’t have wished for a better match for him.”
Coming from Australia, the final group of relatives to visit the Village are Jessie’s mother Alice and sister Rachel, along with Will’s father Andrew and brother Tom.
Surprised that her sister and mother have traveled so far, Jessie is excited when she meets them and asks, “What do you think of Will?”
Jessie’s mom says, ‘We love him, we all love him, dad adores him.’
Hug: Next to visit the Village are Kai’s mother Jill and stepfather Kenneth, along with Sanam’s mother Gayatri and her friend Imaan. Sanam asks her mom: ‘What do you think of Kai?’
Hurrah! While relaxing in the garden, Ron and Lana are the first to be surprised when Ron’s father Rodney and his friend Harry arrive, along with Lana’s mother Rachel and her friend Rebecca.
Cute: Coming from Australia, the final group of relatives to visit the Village are Jessie’s mother Alice and sister Rachel, along with Will’s father Andrew and brother Tom.
Will invites Jessie and her family to the bonfire when they first meet, saying, “It’s so lovely to see you here, from the bottom of my heart, it’s so lovely to see you both.”
Jessie’s mom tells Will, “I’ve seen you support her and love her, you have our hearts too, and her dad is ready for the two of you to get married.”
How will the islanders feel about their partners taking the next step and meeting their partners’ families?
Love Island airs tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
