Love Island's Chris Taylor gets a big hug from Shaughna Phillips

Love Island's Chris Taylor gets a big hug from Shaughna Phillips
Love Island's Chris Taylor gets a big hug from Shaughna Phillips

Chris Taylor received a warm embrace from Shaughna Phillips on Thursday, after his ex Maura Higgins went Instagram official with her new boyfriend Giovanni Pernice.

The 29-year-old reality star looked sombre as he sought shelter from the rain ahead of an interview on Heat's Under The Duvet.

He then reached out for a hug from Shaughna, who appeared on Love Island the season after he did.   

Supporting: Love Island's Chris Taylor received a big hug from Shaughna Phillips on Thursday - after his ex Maura Higgins went Instagram official about her new romance

Supporting: Love Island's Chris Taylor received a big hug from Shaughna Phillips on Thursday - after his ex Maura Higgins went Instagram official about her new romance

The former Islanders seemed to be pleased to see each other and stood chatting for a bit before heading inside the building. 

Chris look the image of cool as he stood in a doorway wearing a black and white checked shirt featuring two large pockets on the front.

He coupled his shirt with a pair of skinny black denim jeans and white canvas shoes on his feet. 

Meanwhile, Shaughna flashed her midriff as she arrived wearing a white crop beneath a red and white checked shirt.

She's moved on: Maura split from Chris in May and is now dating Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice

New romance: Giovanni (pictured) is said to be moving 'really quickly' with Maura

She's moved on: Maura split from Chris in May and is now dating Strictly Come Dancing professional Giovanni Pernice

Like Chris, Shaughna too wore denim jeans, but opted for a pair in a light shade of blue.

And she finished off her ensemble with a pair of flip flops and a Louis Vuitton handbag.

Chris and Shaughna weren't the only former Love Islanders to record for Under The Duvet. 

Friendly: The 29-year-old former Islander was seen seeking shelter from the rain beneath as he greeted Shaughna in London following an interview on Heat's Under The Duvet

Chirpy: Shaughna looked to be in high spirits despite the poor weather

Friendly: The 29-year-old former Islander was seen seeking shelter from the rain beneath as he greeted Shaughna in London ahead of an interview on Heat's Under The Duvet

Shannon Singh, who lasted just two days in the current Love Island series before being evicted, was also spotted making her way to the show's studios to record an interview.

The 23-year-old star looked sensational as she strode through the capital, despite the poor weather conditions.

Shannon flashed her toned abs in a simple black top that featured a twist tie at the front.

Catching up: Chris looked the image of cool as he stood in a doorway wearing a black and white checked shirt featuring two large pockets on the front

Catching up: Chris looked the image of cool as he stood in a doorway wearing a black and white checked shirt featuring two large pockets on the front

She had also prepared for the intermittent rain showers and wore a large black coat, which had a noticeable lime green interior.

On her lower half, Shannon wore a pair of figure-hugging black leather trousers.

On her feet, Shannon wore a pair of black heels and accessorised her look with a small black Off White handbag. 

Shannon was explosively dumped from the Love Island villa after just 48 hours after Chloe Burrows, 25, picked Aaron Francis to couple up with, leaving her single.  

Fashionable: Meanwhile Shaughna flashed her midriff as she arrived wearing a white crop beneath a red and white checked shirt

Fashionable: Meanwhile Shaughna flashed her midriff as she arrived wearing a white crop beneath a red and white checked shirt

The outing comes after Chris' ex Maura finally went Instagram official with new beau Giovanna  as she shared a sweet snap of them holding hands on Wednesday night.

The Love Island star and the Strictly professional, both, 30, looked cosy as they enjoyed a romantic dinner date.

Maura shared the sweet snap on her Instagram Story but didn't post any selfies showing their faces.

It looked like the pair had enjoyed a swanky dinner out with red wine and a tasty looking dessert.

Giovanni was wearing a smart navy suit and watch while Maura only showed her perfectly pink manicured nails.  

Newly evicted: Shannon Singh, who lasted just two days in the Love Island villa before being evicted, was also spotted making her way to the show's studios to record an interview

Newly evicted: Shannon Singh, who lasted just two days in the Love Island villa before being evicted, was also spotted making her way to the show's studios to record an interview

Giovanni is said to be moving 'really quickly' with Maura.

The pair were pictured for the first time enjoying a night out in a drag bar last week in Blackpool – where the Italian dancer is performing in a new show.

MailOnline revealed on Sunday that Giovanni and Maura have spent several nights at a hotel in the bucket and spade resort. 

And he's introduced her to the cast and crew of

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