Love Island alum Huda Mustafa has publicly denied allegations that she threatened her boyfriend Louis Russell’s child after a Los Angeles judge granted a temporary restraining order. The order and Mustafa’s Instagram response have turned a private dispute into a public legal matter with a court hearing coming soon.
What happened: court filings and the order
On March 12, Nicole Olivera, the mother of Russell’s 1-year-old son Luka‑Kai, filed for a temporary restraining order in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to court documents obtained by outlets reporting on the case.
Olivera alleges that Mustafa flew to Los Angeles in late February, made repeated threats over roughly 12 hours, then arrived at Olivera’s Chatsworth home around 1 a.m. and “broke into the building,” threatening to knock on doors and endangering Olivera and her child. The filing also says Mustafa made threats against her own daughter and spoke of self-harm.
A judge granted the temporary restraining order on March 12. It bars Mustafa from coming within 100 yards of Olivera and her son at any home, school, workplace or childcare facility and prohibits contacting or harassing either party. The case is scheduled for a hearing on April 3 in Los Angeles.
Mustafa’s response and denials
Mustafa addressed the allegations on her Instagram Story on March 17, writing: “im aware of what’s being said and it’s not true, im handling everything the right way by letting legal take care of it. i appreciate everyone who continues to support me.”
News outlets citing unnamed insiders, including TMZ and gossip sites, report people close to Mustafa deny she ever threatened Olivera or Luka‑Kai and say the claims are exaggerated. Those sources also claim Olivera has not allowed Mustafa to meet the child and has made false statements about Mustafa and her own daughter.
Why it matters now
The restraining order places a legal restriction on a public figure from a popular reality franchise, drawing attention because Mustafa rose to fame on Love Island and Russell has appeared on Netflix dating shows. The legal action will be resolved — or advanced — at the early April court date, which could lead to a longer protective order or further litigation.
Past controversies and public reaction
This is not the first time Mustafa has faced public scrutiny. In October 2025 she drew backlash after a livestream in which she and Russell appeared to laugh at a caller who used a racial slur about a Love Island co‑star; Mustafa later apologized and said her reaction was “nervous” and inappropriate. That incident led to brands suspending partnerships with her.
On social media, supporters and critics have reacted quickly. Russell has posted affectionate images of Mustafa in recent weeks, and fans of Love Island are following the case closely as it moves through the Los Angeles courts.
What’s next
The temporary order remains in effect until the April 3 hearing, when a judge will hear evidence and decide whether to extend protections. Until then, both sides are expected to prepare legal arguments; representatives for Russell and Olivera did not immediately respond to requests for comment in public reports.