The villa doors may close, but the drama never ends. As of the most recent season finales in December 2025, the question of "Who won Love Island?" now has several answers, spanning the UK, USA, and All Stars versions of the global phenomenon. The most recent winners for the UK’s main summer series were Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan in 2024, though their journey ended in a split just two months later, proving that the £50,000 prize money doesn't guarantee a lifetime of love.
The quest for love and a six-figure brand deal is a high-stakes game. This comprehensive guide breaks down the winners from the most recent seasons across all franchises and provides a full, chronological list of every Love Island UK winner, detailing who is still together, who is married, and who has gone their separate ways. Get ready for a deep dive into the most successful (and least successful) Love Island winning couples.
The Most Recent Love Island Winners: UK, USA, and All Stars (2024/2025)
The Love Island universe has expanded significantly, with multiple seasons airing each year. To get the most up-to-date information, it's essential to look at the winners from each major franchise, as their post-villa lives are the freshest in the news cycle.
Love Island UK (Summer 2024): Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan
The most recent winners of the flagship UK series were Mimii Ngulube, a mental health nurse, and Josh Oyinsan, a recruitment consultant. Their victory was historic, making them the first Black couple to win the UK show. They beat out fan-favorites Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies in a closely contested final.
- Prize Money: £50,000 (split between them).
- Current Status: Split. The couple announced their break-up just two months after leaving the villa, citing the challenges of maintaining a relationship outside the Love Island bubble.
Love Island: All Stars (2024): Molly Smith and Tom Clare
The first-ever season of Love Island: All Stars brought back fan-favorite contestants for a second chance at love. The inaugural winners were Molly Smith and Tom Clare. Their relationship generated significant buzz, especially as Molly’s ex-boyfriend, Callum Jones, was also in the villa with his new partner, Jess Gale.
- Prize Money: £50,000 (split between them).
- Current Status: Still Together and Engaged. Molly and Tom are one of the most successful recent pairings, with news of their engagement making headlines in 2025.
Love Island USA (Season 7, 2025): Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales
The American version of the show crowned its most recent winners in the summer of 2025. Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales took home the grand prize after connecting later in the season following the infamous Casa Amor twist.
- Prize Money: $100,000 (split between them).
- Current Status: Still Together. Following the finale, the couple confirmed they were committed to making their relationship work outside the villa, appearing on talk shows to discuss their future.
The Full Love Island UK Winners List: Who Lasted and Who Split?
Since the show's relaunch in 2015, Love Island UK has crowned eleven winning couples, plus the winners of the All Stars spin-off. The real measure of success, however, is not the prize money but the longevity of the relationship. Only a handful of winning couples have managed to stay together, get married, and start families.
A Chronological Breakdown of Love Island UK Winning Couples
Here is the definitive list of every Love Island UK winner, from the first season to the most recent, along with their current relationship status:
- Series 1 (2015): Jessica Hayes and Max Morley
- Status: Split. They broke up just six weeks after the final, setting an early, and unfortunately common, precedent for the show.
- Series 2 (2016): Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey
- Status: Still Together and Married. Cara and Nathan are the ultimate Love Island success story. They married in 2019 and have two children together, proving that genuine connection can blossom in the villa.
- Series 3 (2017): Amber Davies and Kem Cetinay
- Status: Split. They broke up six months after winning the show. Both have gone on to successful careers in the media and entertainment industry.
- Series 4 (2018): Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham
- Status: Split. Despite being fan favourites and winning by a landslide, the couple broke up eight months after the show. Dani Dyer has since had a child with her current partner, footballer Jarrod Bowen.
- Series 5 (2019): Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea
- Status: Split. Famously, this couple broke up just five weeks after the final, with Amber claiming Greg ended the relationship via text message.
- Series 6 (Winter 2020): Paige Turley and Finn Tapp
- Status: Split. They were the first winners of the inaugural winter series. They lasted three years before announcing their separation in 2023.
- Series 7 (2021): Millie Court and Liam Reardon
- Status: Split (but have since reconciled). The couple initially split in 2022 but confirmed they were back together in 2023, showing that a break can sometimes strengthen a relationship.
- Series 8 (2022): Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti
- Status: Split. Known for their fiery and passionate relationship, the pair split in 2023. Ekin-Su has since become a major global entity, appearing on other reality shows.
- Series 9 (Winter 2023): Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan
- Status: Still Together. As of late 2025, Kai and Sanam are one of the stronger winning couples, continuing their relationship outside the villa.
- Series 10 (Summer 2023): Jess Harding and Sammy Root
- Status: Split. The couple broke up shortly after the show, with their relationship lasting only a few months.
- Series 11 (Summer 2024): Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan
- Status: Split. (See most recent winners section above).
The Love Island Legacy: Why Do So Few Winning Couples Last?
The stark reality is that the majority of Love Island winning couples break up within a year of leaving the villa. This phenomenon is a source of constant curiosity for fans and media alike.
The 'Real World' Challenge
The intense, controlled environment of the Love Island villa is a unique bubble. Contestants spend 24/7 together, with no external distractions like work, friends, or family. This rapid-fire dating process, while creating strong initial bonds, often fails to translate to the outside world. The pressure of distance, differing schedules, and the constant media scrutiny can quickly erode the relationship. The recent split of Mimii and Josh after only two months highlights this immediate challenge.
The Rise of the 'Love Island' Host and Star Power
Another major factor is the individual career trajectory of the Islanders. The show is a massive launchpad for personal brand deals, social media influencing, and media careers. For many, the £50,000 prize is secondary to the millions they can earn as a post-villa celebrity. This focus on individual success can naturally pull couples apart. The current Love Island host, Maya Jama, is a prime example of the massive celebrity status that can come from the show's ecosystem, putting immense pressure on the contestants she introduces.
Despite the high failure rate, the show continues to produce genuine love stories, such as Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey, who are married with children, and the non-winning couples, like Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen, who also found lasting love and marriage. These couples prove that while the odds are low, the search for true love in the Love Island villa is not entirely in vain.
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