Love Island was brimming with drama this week, featuring a rollercoaster of emotions, fiery disputes, and unexpected departures. Yet, it was the mysterious sound of sheep bleating in the background that left fans utterly perplexed.
The episode on Tuesday (July 15) was particularly intense, with viewers expressing their disgust as Harry and Helena sneakily handed Harrison and Lauren a condom under the cover of darkness. But amidst the controversy, some eagle-eyed Love Island fans were more intrigued by the peculiar sheep noises....
In one segment, Shakira decided to call it quits with Ty, confessing her feelings for Conor instead, which was especially awkward given they had just been voted the most compatible couple by the public and had the responsibility of sending Tommy and Lucy packing from the Island.
But the real mystery emerged during their conversation, as viewers were left scratching their heads over the inexplicable sound of sheep....
One baffled viewer took to Reddit, posting: "Did anyone else hear sheep on tonight's episode (while Shakira and Ty were chatting)? I even rewatched to make sure I wasn't hearing things," sparking a wave of agreement among fellow fans, reports the Mirror.
Another chimed in with amusement, "OMGG I thought it was outside but I literally live on a main road," while a third from the states added: "I live in the states in an area with no sheep (that I know of lol) and I too thought it was outside for a second."
The confusion continued as another fan commented, "Literally I had to keep pausing to check if they were outside," and yet another shared their disbelief: "This is hilarious I heard this too! I had AirPods in and thought I was going crazy!"
Over on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, fans were buzzing with speculation, with one user commenting: "Haha I assume it was picked up on the mics? It must have been so loud there."
Another fan quipped with a touch of humour: "IS THERE A NEW BOMBSHELL THAT ARE SHEEP???" poking fun at the unexpected sounds in the background.
Last night's episode saw Shakira in an emotional whirlwind after her first major row with Conor left her in floods of tears. The tension erupted following the Couple of Sorts game when Conor sought to address Harrison's remarks about Shakira's feelings for Harry being stronger than those for him.
Shakira stood her ground, responding: "It's been twisted and you've wanted to believe the boys straight away. It's ego and pride. Wake up Conor. They're literally the biggest game players here. When have I ever lied to you?".
Seeking solace, a tearful Shakira turned to Toni, lamenting: "I don't want to be surrounded by them all the time. For Conor to straight off the cuff believe them... We've been friends for weeks.."
The question on everyone's lips now is whether Shakira and Conor's relationship will fully go back to normal...
