"Love Island" is returning for another series on 15 Jan., although this time it's got an All Stars spin. For the first time in the UK, we are seeing the return of some much-loved Islanders for a second chance at love as they endure more awkward recouplings, firepit drama, and cringe-worthy games. And, of course, we'll be seeing more of Maya Jama's stunning outfits [1].
While Sammy Root and Jess Harding were declared the "Love Island" 2023 winners [2], they sadly didn't manage to make it last outside of the famous villa. Just two months after splitting the £50,000 prize money, Jess and Sammy made the decision to split.
And the former couple are certainly not alone. Multiple loved-up pairings have split when life returns to normal as they leave that famous heart-shaped exit behind. Although there have been a number of success stories since the reality show returned in 2015. Of course, there's couples like Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury who got engaged [3] last year just six months after welcoming their baby daughter, Bambi [4]. Then there's Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack who are still going strong over a year after appearing in the 2022 show.
Perhaps this latest series means there could be more "Love Island" offspring in the future as they follow in the loved-up footsteps of Molly-Mae and Tommy [5]? Or will we see relationships blossom only to fall apart when they leave the villa like Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran? Only time will tell. While we've seen bromances, brides, and babies, read on to see who really did find their type on paper.
"Love Island" 2023 – Whitney Abedayo and Lochan Nowacki
The pair met during the Casa Amor segment and were loved-up ever since. They became "exclusive" on their final date and, we have to admit, the future is looking bright for these two. They spent time together over the Christmas period, regularly appear on each other's TikTok channels, and appear to be going from strength to strength.
"Love Island" 2023 – Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble
Another "Love Island" couple who had a rocky time but found their way back to each other. They went "exclusive" near the end of the 2023 series, but were voted as being least compatible due to their differing lifestyles. Time will tell how they fare on the outside, though they seem to be making it work by posting about their gym workouts and breaks away together.
Winter "Love Island" 2023 — Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan
They were crowned the "Love Island" 2023 winners of the winter series, and have since made their romance official. Fagan and Harrinanan have been going strong since he called her his "girlfriend" in a previous Instagram post, so they are tackling life outside the villa as a united couple. As the first couple of colour to win the reality show [6], here's hoping they reach more special milestones together.
Winter "Love Island" 2023 — Tanya Manhengan and Shaq Muhammad
They had a rocky ride in the "Love Island" villa, but Tanya and Shaq are stronger than ever after coming fourth on the reality TV series. Tanya captioned a previous Instagram post, writing: "Life together starts now! I have a best friend in my boyfriend I can't wait to fall deeper in love with you! If that's even possible". From matching Christmas pyjamas to multiple loved-up snaps, they appear to be the perfect match.
Winter "Love Island" 2023 — Will Young and Jessie Wynter
They were the cute couple who just missed out on a place in the final, but Will and Jessie's love is blossoming on the outside. Despite living in Australia, Jessie has travelled back to the UK and even visited the farmer's home [7] to feed his sheep and pigs. Will later surprised Jessie with a plane ticket to go with her back to Sydney. Cute!
"Love Island" 2022 — Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope
Polack and Hope came third in the 2022 series of the show, and they've just celebrated their one year anniversary together. The happy couple have been spotted having romantic lunch dates in London, and meeting each other's extended family. They recently attended the "Barbie" premiere together [8] and have even moved in together in London.
With cute pics together, and Polack taking on the role of "Love Island" podcast host alongside MIC's Sam Thompson, the couple's career and love life looks pretty sweet. It seems that all roads still "lead to Indiyah", eh Dami?
"Love Island" 2022 — Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page
Ghouri and Le Page came fourth on "Love Island" earlier this summer, and despite some bumps on the road during the show, they're happier than ever. In fact, Le Page - who lived in Dubai before filming - has moved back to the UK to live with his girlfriend. The couple were photographed at Guernsey airport and have shared numerous sweet pictures and declarations of love online. The boldest move? They have got matching tattoos [9]. Just a few weeks after leaving the villa in August, the pair made their love permanent with rose ink. Le Page even went on to get another tattoo: an illustration of "I love you" in British Sign Language, a heartfelt nod to the eBay pre-loved ambassador's deafness [10].
"Love Island" 2021 – Millie Court and Liam Reardon
They won "Love Island" 2021 and were fan favourites to go the distance. But after moving in together, Millie and Liam announced their split a year later in July 2022. While everyone assumed they'd gone their separate ways, rumours began circulating in summer 2023 that the pair were back in contact [11] and hanging out. Then, in August they soft-launched their relationship by posting photos together at Victorious festival and are happier than ever.
"Love Island" 2019 & Winter "Love Island" 2020 — Lucie Donlan and Luke Mabbott
OK, so we know these two weren't technically in the same series, but we can't help but get excited when ex-"Love Island" stars get together. Donlan was paired up with Joe Garratt in 2019, but this didn't work out. Mabbott appeared on the first ever winter "Love Island" in 2020 and coupled up with Demi Jones. While their TV relationships didn't last, these two got together in 2020, moved in with each other after six months, and are now engaged.
"Love Island" 2019 — Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury
Tipped to win the series, Hague [12] and Fury finished in second place in the 2019 season of "Love Island". To say these two are loved up would be an understatement. The power couple recently got engaged, and they welcomed their first baby together [13] in January, a baby girl named Bambi. The couple stick together through thick and thin, most notably supporting each other during Fury's boxing match [14] against Jake Paul just weeks after he became a dad. The pair have since gone on to holiday altogether as a family with Bambi [15] in Dubai, Barbados, Disneyland Paris, Greece, and Ibiza.
"Love Island" 2017 — Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt
After getting together right near the finish line of the 2017 series, Thurlow and Jewitt have gone from strength to strength. Their daughter, Nell, was born in October 2020, and the couple got married in September 2021. Soon after came the arrival of their second baby, Nora Belle, on 28 May. And Camilla is now pregnant with their third. What a love story!
"Love Island" 2017 — Jess Shears and Dom Lever
Lever and Shears got engaged in September 2017, had a fake wedding on "Good Morning Britain", got married for real in October 2018, and gave birth to a baby boy a year later. Last June, they became a family of four with the birth of their second baby boy. We love hearing about mini Love Islanders.
"Love Island" 2016 — Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen
These beauties got married in September 2018, and we've loved seeing them grow their lives together. From incredible homes to their cute dogs, the pair have been unstoppable. Now, the couple have a son, Abel, who arrived in January 2023. A true "Love Island" baby!
"Love Island" 2016 — Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey
Nathan and Cara won the 2016 series of "Love Island" and are one of the biggest success stories to come out of the show. Despite a brief split when Cara was first pregnant, the pair rekindled just before their son, Freddie-George, was born. They got married in June 2019 and added little Delilah to their brood in August 2020. The family regularly post videos of their epic Disney World trips.
