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Love Island fans baffled as Haris reveals bizarre dating rule that rules Maya Jama out

Love Island fans were left baffled during the series opener thanks to one new islander's unusual dating rule.

Haris Namani, 21, revealed the specific requirement he has for the ladies in his life as he chatted with Maya Jama - even admitting it would mean he would turn down a date with show's new host as she doesn't fit the bill.

The ITV2 show returned to our screens for its second ever winter edition last night, with Maya wowing viewers as she took over the reigns from former host Laura Whitmore.

Things got off to a dramatic start thanks to the arrival of bombshell Tom Clare leaving one villa resident at risk of getting an early flight home and being booted off the show.

Love Island fans were left stunned by the new islander's admission (ITV2)

But before all that, Maya sat down for a chat with the new arrivals and quiz them about what they're looking for in a potential partner.

TV salesman Haris' answers got the most attention online, as he admitted he won't date a woman who has feet bigger than a size five.

Maya couldn't resist pointing out his strange specification means she doesn't stand a chance with him, thanks to the new Love Island host wearing a six and a half.

Viewers watching at home quickly took to social media to discuss the exchange.

Maya doesn't stand a chance with Haris thanks to his 'ick' (ITV2)

"Haris pls be serious of all the red flags you could have in a girl you draw the line at size 5+ feet #LoveIsland," one quipped on Twitter last night as the show aired.

"Haris gonna be preeing the feet to see if they’re under size 5 before he steps forward #loveisland," another added, as a third wrote: "Maya calling out Haris on feet size... We love to see it #LoveIsland."

Another remembered a former Love Island star as they wrote: "what is it with the boys on this shows and feet first jake and now haris #LoveIsland."

Fans praised Maya for pulling Haris up on his dating requirement (ITV)

Jake Cornish raised a few eyebrows when he enjoyed a stint in the Spanish villa in 2021, thanks to revealing on-screen his love of feet and his toe-sucking fetish.

"My type, all I ask for, is blonde, blue eyes, little feet - cos I have a massive foot fetish," the reality TV star admitted in his pre-show VT nearly two years ago.

"I have a lot of respect for who I'm with. Never cheated - no way. That's someone's daughter at the end of the day and I've just got loyalty.

'JAKE 2.0 QUICK HIDE THE FEET' (ITV)

"I'd say I'm a good-time guy, always up for a laugh. I don't want to sit on that sofa having a glass of wine, I want to be in that kitchen having a dance, having a good time."

Fans watching this year's series filmed in South Africa spotted Haris' similarities to Jake last night, with one quipping: "The spirit of Jake is alive and well in this guy who’s been talking about feet #LoveIsland."

Another joked: "JAKE 2.0 QUICK HIDE THE FEET #LoveIslandUK #LoveIsland."

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