Love Island’s Harry Cooksley has been stealing headlines since strutting out of the villa, with fans buzzing over his seemingly lavish lifestyle. From his viral TikTok debut to a grand welcome-home bash, the semi-pro footballer’s glimpses of a jaw-dropping mansion—complete with a sparkling swimming pool—had viewers convinced he was rolling in wealth. But hold onto your sunhats, because The Sun has uncovered a twist that’s more dramatic than a Love Island recoupling!
Harry, 30, set tongues wagging when he posted a snap alongside his Love Island flame, Shakira, and his family, with a stunning poolside backdrop that screamed luxury. The image, followed by another showcasing a pristine swimming pool nestled in sprawling grounds, had fans swooning over what they assumed was the footballer’s family estate. Comments flooded in, with one fan gushing, “Oh Harry, you rich rich! I see that garden haha,” while another quipped, “Why is everyone who goes into Love Island already rich lol?”
But here’s the bombshell: the palatial pad doesn’t belong to Harry at all—it’s the swanky home of his best mate, Harry Hugo. Yes, you read that right! The Sun can exclusively reveal that the Guildford-based mansion, which has left fans gobsmacked, is actually the property of Harry’s well-connected pal, who’s been sharing envy-inducing snaps of the estate on Instagram for years, from festive pool dips to a glamorous housewarming bash in July 2021.
Harry Hugo, who made a memorable appearance during the Meet The Family day on this year’s Love Island, is no stranger to the high life. A source close to Harry Cooksley spilled the tea to The Sun, saying, “Harry Hugo is very well connected and rich, and Harry spends a lot of time with him. He was even doing some trading for Hugo before Love Island.” The source added a cheeky jab: “Harry Hugo has been looking out for Harry C for a while, but Love Island’s Harry is far from rich—unless Hugo’s got him on some insane salary!”
While Harry hasn’t explicitly claimed the mansion as his own, his post-villa social media posts have fueled the speculation. A TikTok video, where he thanked fans for their support during his rollercoaster romance with Shakira, gave fans another peek at the lush lawn and poolside paradise. The perfectly manicured grounds and chic garden furniture only added to the illusion of a footballer living the high life.
Harry’s newfound fame has also sparked wild speculation about his earnings as a midfielder for Farnham Town FC. Fans were quick to assume he was pocketing a staggering £7,000 a week, a figure that raised eyebrows for a semi-pro player. But a football expert has poured cold water on the rumor, telling The Sun, “It looks like the manager was joking when he said that figure. Farnham Town is a semi-pro club, down in the league system. It’s unlikely they’d have a player earning anything close to 7k-a-week.”
While the mansion and the millions may belong to his mate, Harry’s charm and controversial antics on Love Island have cemented his status as a fan favorite. His romance with Shakira kept viewers glued to their screens, and his heartfelt TikTok shoutout to fans showed a softer side. But it’s the whispers of wealth and that tantalizing pool villa that have kept Harry in the spotlight.