LOVE Island runner-up Harry Cooksley has revealed just why he's not yet met partner Shakira Khan's family.
The duo recently arrived back home after they finished in second place in a tense villa final.
While the semi professional footballer, 30, has been organising family gatherings with his mum and new flame, and showing off his huge garden, he has not yet ventured up north to meet the model's wider circle of loved ones.
Harry was met with a frosty reception by her mum Shakina - who refused to hug him and promptly slammed him - when they stepped foot in the Mallorca villa for the Meet The Parents episode.
Their visit came when Shakira and Harry recoupled after the infamous Grafties awards, as he revealed he was trying to get back close to her despite being with Helena.
Yet while Burnley lass Shakira has been posing for images with his mum Julia on the outside world, Harry hasn't got the chance.
He clarified the situation on Joe Baggs' podcast when the host asked if they'd caught up.
Harry said on the Not My Bagg show: "I haven't seen any of her family.
"They are on a cruise on the Mediterranean sea at the moment, they are back some time this week.
"So I am looking to get up there as soon as possible."
When asked how he was planning to "win them over" he suggested flowers and added of Shakira's mum: "I think she's slowly coming around.
"It will be nice to speak to her and her dad off camera and explain how I feel."
It comes after he revealed he has "no plans to go exclusive" with Shakira now the show has wrapped.
UP STICKS
Despite his posh pad and lack of plans to be an official item just yet, Harry previously revealed he wanted to move up north to be with Shakira.
Appearing on Love Island's Morning After podcast, the couple were quizzed on what was next for them.
Shakira replied: "Who knows? We're taking it day by day at the minute. I think it's just been mad."
Harry then revealed he was planning to move up north away from his native Guildford, so he can be with his new love.
"'I'm straight on Right Move (estate agent), looking at barn conversions in Burnley," he said.
He then turned to Shakira and said: "What about you, babe? Moving in next door?"
