The majority of Love Island winning couples have eventually broken up after leaving the villa. While the show aims to create lasting connections, the unique environment and intense public scrutiny often prove challenging for relationships in the real world.
Love Island Winners Who Have Split
Since its inception, only a few winning couples have managed to maintain their relationships long-term. Many have announced their separation months or even years after being crowned champions. The most recent winners, Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, who made history in July 2024 as the first Black couple to win the reality show in its nine-year history, have also recently confirmed their split.
Here's a comprehensive overview of Love Island winning couples and their relationship status:
| Season (Year) | Winners | Relationship Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (2015) | Jess Hayes & Max Morley | Split | Broke up just six weeks after the final. |
| 2 (2016) | Cara De La Hoyde & Nathan Massey | Still Together | Married in 2019 and have two children, Freddie and Delilah. They are one of the show's biggest success stories. |
| 3 (2017) | Amber Davies & Kem Cetinay | Split | Broke up in December 2017, just four months after winning. |
| 4 (2018) | Dani Dyer & Jack Fincham | Split | Announced their split in April 2019, less than a year after winning. |
| 5 (2019) | Amber Gill & Greg O'Shea | Split | Their relationship ended via text message just five weeks after the final. |
| 6 (Winter 2020) | Paige Turley & Finn Tapp | Split | Announced their separation in April 2023, after three years together. |
| 7 (2021) | Millie Court & Liam Reardon | Split (Reconciled) | Initially split in July 2022 but confirmed they were back together in April 2023. |
| 8 (2022) | Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu & Davide Sanclimenti | Split | Announced their split in June 2023, then briefly reconciled before splitting again permanently in January 2024. |
| 9 (Winter 2023) | Kai Fagan & Sanam Harrinanan | Still Together | Remain together and strong since winning the first winter series of 2023. |
| 10 (Summer 2023) | Jess Harding & Sammy Root | Split | Confirmed their breakup in October 2023, just two months after winning. |
| 11 (2024) | Mimii Ngulube & Josh Oyinsan | Split | Confirmed their separation shortly after the series concluded. |
Notable Breakups Among Love Island Winners
While many couples face the challenge of transitioning their relationship from the show to the outside world, some breakups have been particularly high-profile:
- Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan (2024): Their split came as a surprise to many fans, marking an early end to their historic win. The pair, who were crowned champions in July, announced their separation shortly after the series.
- Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti (2022): This fiery couple captivated viewers throughout their season. Despite their undeniable chemistry and victory, they faced a tumultuous period post-villa, eventually splitting after an on-again, off-again relationship.
- Paige Turley and Finn Tapp (Winter 2020): One of the longer-lasting couples, their breakup in 2023 after three years together saddened many fans, proving that even strong connections forged on the show can struggle.
The high breakup rate among Love Island winners highlights the unique pressures that come with fame, public scrutiny, and the rapid pace at which relationships develop on reality television.
