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Love Island fans were in tears over what they called the "most moving scene" in the history of the show.
Shaq Muhammad was left in tears after Movie Night exposed Tanya Manhenga's infidelities in Casa Amor.
As he cried he was embraced by Tom Claire, who told him to "breathe" between sobs.
The airport security member watched as Tanya, 23, was filmed kissing Martin Akinola during one of the clips.
Despite Shaq's visible upset, Tanya didn't apologise for what happened - resulting in some fans branding her "self-centred and immature".
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Shaq was left in floods of tears after Movie Night (ITV)In one scene Shaq, who slept outside while girls were in Casa Amor, walked outside the front of the villa and sobbed.
Tom was also standing out the front of the villa and went to comfort Shaq as he cried.
Taking to Reddit, one viewer wrote: "Tom and Shaq together outside was one of the most genuinely moving scenes in Love Island history for me."
Tom went and hugged Shaq as he cried outside the villa (ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Another added: "This was one of the most real scenes I’ve ever seen on love island."
"Honestly Tom is a shit boyfriend but an incredible friend. Him hugging shaq while shaq sobbed actually made me tear up. Loved seeing that kind of friendship and support," wrote a third.
Talking about Tom rushing to look after Shaq, one wrote: "He has CONSISTENTLY been an amazing friend. that part can’t be disputed."
Fans of the show praised Shaq for showing male emotion (ITV)"It was so beautiful. I’m so happy that this show was able to represent a male friendship where it is safe to feel and express emotions, and where it’s okay to let your guy friend cry on your shoulder when they’re upset.
"I literally cried during this scene," another added.
After person wrote: "It was heartbreaking watching Tom trying to suppress his emotions and keep in his tears at first ‘pull yourself together man’ men it’s okay to cry!"
People called the moment the most real in the show's history (ITV)Shaq has been constantly praised during his time on the show for changing the dynamic of the men on the programme after repeatedly calling out misogynistic behaviour.
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After wrapping his arms around Shaq, Tom told him: "Just breathe, bro".
Some people said that Shaq had "already won the show" for being "authentic" and "mature".
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After watching the footage of Tanya and Martin, Shaq fumed: "So it was just a peck, yeah, and he went to kiss you? So you're lying now?"
But Tanya refused to back down and said: "But Tanya stood her ground and said: 'If you're looking for something to be angry about, this isn't it."
"I cant lie, I feel like she's a liar, I feel like she's full of s**t," Shaq told the boys.