Love Island fans praised Shaq Muhammad for showing his feelings after he burst into tears while falling out with partner Tanya Manhenga during an explosive movie night on Thursday.
The 24-year-old star had watched Tanya, 23, kiss Nigerian-Irish bombshell Martin Akinola during one of the clips and was later comforted by pal Tom Clare outside the villa.
Viewers of the show were upset by Shaq’s emotional reaction, claiming he deserved to be treated “a lot better.”
During the show, Tanya did not apologize for her actions, which later led to a clash between the two, which later degenerated into an almighty argument.
Fans criticized Tanya for her “egocentric and immature” behavior and urged the producers to send a new partner for him.
Upset: Love Island fans praised Shaq Muhammad for showing his feelings after he burst into tears while clashing with partner Tanya Manhenga at an explosive movie night on Thursday
Tough: The star, 24, had spotted Tanya, 23, kissing Nigerian-Irish bombshell Martin Akinola during one of the clips and was later comforted by pal Tom Clare outside the villa
One person wrote on Twitter: “Shaq cries in front of the mansion… he shows boys have feelings just we don’t try to show it in front of girls… yeah give him the 50k now he’s convinced everyone.”
Another added, “Shaq crying was really upsetting to see…Tanya is very self-centered and immature. He deserves better.”
“Shaq is far too mature for this game. He deserves so much better,” agreed a third.
Someone else wrote: “The most emotional moment on this series so far was watching Shaq trying not to cry while Tom comforted him outside the mansion and the other islanders would never know how much he has to deal with.”
Earlier in the show, Shaq reacted to the Movie Night clip of Tanya Martin kissing, saying, “So it was just a kiss, yeah, and he went to kiss you? So are we lying now?’
But Tanya stood her ground, saying, “If you’re looking for something to be angry about, this isn’t it.”
The confrontation led to Shaq later telling the boys, “I can’t lie, I feel like she’s a liar, I feel like she’s full of shit.”
Tanya became irritated and told Olivia that she didn’t know what else to do and that she felt she had to keep proving her love for Shaq.
Thoughts: Viewers of the show were upset with Shaq’s emotional reaction and claimed he deserved to be treated ‘a lot better’.
After ignoring Shaq in the kitchen, Tanya left the mansion and later cried while talking to his friend Tom.
Twitter was filled with angry commenters after the feud, annoyed by Tanya’s behavior.
One person wrote: “Tanya is actually the WORST person on #loveisland. Biggest gas lighter and hypocrite. Shaq deserves much better.’
Another added, “Tanya doesn’t deserve Shaq,” while a third said, “Tanya continues to prove that she is too IMPURE emotionally to be in a relationship.
The emotional manipulation she uses on Shaq to constantly justify her bad behavior is actually CRAZY… honestly, that whole bunch of girls that are left can be kicked out. Well, except Sanam.”
Meanwhile, another person wrote: “Tanya doesn’t say old Shaq is back and she doesn’t like it once he shows human emotions… real gaslighting! It’s not an old version of him, he’s just hurt and reacting to your cock!’
Hugs: Tom hugged Shaq as he was visibly upset by the events of Movie Night at the Islander mansion
Anger: Tanya sat with her roommates and expressed her frustration by revealing that she didn’t know what to do
Anger: Twitter was filled with angry commenters after the feud, angry at Tanya’s behavior and for making him cry
Elsewhere, fans were let down by Martin’s reaction to his time with Tanya in Casa Amor being shown on the big screen.
The pair struck up a romance during the show’s ultimate test before returning to the main mansion and making things right with partner Shaq.
But when the latter saw firsthand what really went on between Tanya and Martin when he wasn’t there, viewers couldn’t help but notice how much the Senior Software Engineer was enjoying the showdown.
Munching on popcorn with a cheeky smile on his face, he seemed less than pleased to see things getting going – as Shaq and Tanya brawled over the clips.