LOVE Island star Toni Laites' mum has clapped back at rumours she's suing ITV after making her new TikTok account private.
The proud parent became the centre of attention after deleting social media videos calling out a host of ITV2 stars, despite only setting up the page weeks ago.
It came just hours before Florida-based Leslie sent show fans into a frenzy as she took the long-haul flight to the Mallorca villa.
ITV previously confirmed the return of the very popular Meet The Family segment, set to air in the lead-up to the final.
The feature, which sees Islanders reunited with their family members and friends inside the villa, has long been a staple of the series.
On Tuesday, fans weren't disappointed as Leslie, dressed in a black bandeau dress adorned with a pink petal pattern came to chat to Toni and her Love Island partner, Cach.
Shortly before the reunion, she took to her TikTok page to address the mounting speculation she was taking legal action against the broadcaster.
The rumour started on a Love Island fan page and Leslie said: "My accounts were set to private because I had other stuff to do not because myself and Shakira's mum are suing ITV.
"We are definitely not, that rumour should be put to rest immediately.
"There's even a rumour that she and I were spotted in London together with an attorney, also 100 per cent fake news."
Leslie added: "It is not real.
"I cant wait for you guys to see the episode and we will talk about it."
She then wrapped her chat with the words: "Other than that, I just wanted to reassure you we are all good, just no lawsuit.
"Hope you have a great night."
Toni's mum has been a regular online commenting on the antics on the matchmaking show.
She previously broke down in tears and told how she was "really disappointed" in her daughter after she left Cach and reunited with Harrison.
She then told how she really felt about bombshell Harrison's exit in another clip.
VILLA ENTRY
On Tuesday's episode, Toni was sitting on the terrace, when suddenly she heard her mum Leslie shout: “Is Toni here? Where’s Toni?”
Realising friends and family have come to visit the Villa, Toni raced down the stairs to greet her mum who had flown in from Florida.
Toni’s best friend Marielle also made the trip and she joked of being in the Villa: “It’s like meeting our Sims in real life!”
As they caught up, talk turned to her daughter’s romantic relationships in the Villa, and Leslie said: “The Harrison thing - I’d love to know what voodoo spell he put on you.”
Toni replied: “Sometimes you have to get burned 150 times before you can’t get burnt anymore.”
Leslie insisted of Cach: “You have the most amazing man. His morals, his ethics, his calm demeanour when he is confronted with a bad situation… he is my king.”
Toni laughingly replied: “No, he’s my king - back off!”
FAN FAVE
Toni and Cach have had a bumpy romance so far on the show, hindered by Toni and Harrison’s will-they-won’t-they situation.
Casa Amor lad Cach is now coupled up with American stunner Toni, despite his embarrassment and tears after she ditched him for Harrison at a previous recoupling.
His sister then grilled Toni on making Cach cry yet despite the awkward chat, fans were elated at Leslie's appearance on-screen.
They praised the American, and her reaction to Toni's man, and one wrote on Instagram: "Toni’s mum is a sweetheart !! Cach deserved those words for sure."
A second posted: "Toni's mum has stated EVERY FACT. Cach handled it very well. His parents must be SO SO proud."
A third noted: "Toni’s mum, what a beautiful woman she is."
One then added: "Okay that speech from Toni's mom made me tear up a little… Cach what an incredible guy."
Another surmised: "I love this and Toni’s mum is so beautiful and she deserves the world."
