See the emotional moment Mimii and Jess break down in tears ahead of Love Island final
EMOTIONS are running high in the Love Island villa as the cast prepare to say their goodbyes ahead of the final.
Tonight’s episode will see Maya Jama crown the 2024 winners – and ahead of the big day there’ll be a lot of tears with some last minute heartwarming moments.
As per tradition, the final four couples will get dressed up in their most glam outfits for a farewell dinner.
They then will all have to make heartfelt declarations for their other halves in front of the rest of the group.
It’s clear the boys are feeling the pressure of the moment, with Sean Stone telling the others they need to “unlock their inner Shakespeare” in order to impress the girls.
Once the gang are together, Josh leads the toasts by declaring: “Cheers to beautiful connections, great friendships and a fantastic future.”
Things get so emotional that Mimii Ngulube and Jess Spencer end up crying as they have their moments with their partners.
Jess tells Ayo ahead of her declaration to him: “I don’t know why I’m getting emotional”, wiping tears from her face.
She adds: “We have created such a special bond and a deeper connection between us that I never thought was possible.”
We’re teased that Ayo has “something big” to say to Jess in response – but we have to wait until tonight to find out what it is.
Mimii is also left in tears from Josh’s speech, with him surprising her with a poem.
She tells him: “You’re attentive, kind, gentle and loving. Thank you for showing me the qualities that I thought were unrealistic in this day and age.”
As a group, they later share their favourite moments of the villa, ranging from when Ciaran Davies asked Nicole Samuel to be his girlfriend, to the moment Matilda Draper introduced Sean Stone to her family.
Naturally, the evening ends with the group jumping fully clothed into the pool one last time.
Maya will be hosting the show live from the Mallorca villa tonight.
She will be joined by former islanders as well as the top four couples as the final day’s events play out.
Viewers will have their say on who their winners are, with the fourth and third place stars being announced, leaving the final two.
The winner will then be declared, with the couple winning a £50,000 prize pot to share between them.
Follow our live coverage of Love Island which continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2.
Love Island line-up 2024
Love Island is back on the box with a batch of sexy islanders all looking for love this summer.
The Girls
- Mimii Ngulube – Student nurse Mimii Ngulube has swapped Portsmouth for Majorca.
- Nicole Samuel – Account manager and former champion dancer Nicole Samuel is a 2024 Islander.
- Jessica Spencer – Casa Amor stunner Jess is a fashion designer.
- Grace Jackson – Joey Essex’s ex and model Grace Jackson entered as a bombshell.
- Matilda Draper – Christian Matilda Draper has a Bible text tattoo
- Jessy Potts – Brand Partnerships Associate Jessy Potts entered as a bombshell
The Boys
- Reuben Collins – Bombshell Reuben Collins is a semi-pro footballer.
- Joshua Oyinsan – 6 foot 5 hunk Joshua Oyinsan has worked as Paul Pogba‘s body double.
- Joey Essex – Towie legend and reality star OG Joey Essex was a surprise bombshell.
- Ciaran Davies – Welsh rugby hunk Ciaran Davies is in the plush villa.
- Sean Stone – Sean Stone runs a sweet firm and is hoping he is just as sweet with the ladies.
- Ayo Odukoya – Ayo Odukoya is a footballer and former model.
- Konnor Ewudzi – Model and rugby player Konnor Ewudzi entered as a bombshell in June.
Dumped:
- Harry Baker – 6’4 tattooed hunk Harry Baker time on the show was cut brutally short.
- Lola Deluca – Model Lola Deluca set her sights on Joey Essex but was dumped after less than a week.
- Konnor Ewudzi – Model and rugby player Konnor Ewudzi entered as a bombshell in June and was dumped on July 17.
- Lolly Hart – Air hostess Lolly Hart‘s time in the villa was short but sweet after she was dumped after less than a week.
- Jess White – Shop manager Jess White from Stockport was dumped in week six along with three others.
- Hugo Godfroy – Casa Amor hunk Hugo Godfroy is an electrician who was evicted in week six.
- Emma Milton – Casa Amor bombshell Emma Milton left along with Jess and Hugo.
- Blade Siddiqi – Casa Amor bombshell Blade Siddiqi was also dumped in week six.
- Wil Anderson – Bombshell Wil Anderson was dumped in week six.
- Ellie Jackson – Casa Amor girl Ellie Jackson didn’t last long
- Trey Norman – Insurance Broker Trey Norman.
- Casa Amor girls – Lucy Graybill, Ruby Dale and Diamanté Laiva,
- Casa Amor boys – Lionel Awundu, Moziah Pinder, Jake Spivey and Joel Kirby.
- Harriett Blackmore – Harriet Blackmore is good pals with YouTuber Saffron Barker.
- Ronnie Vint – Ronnie Vint – who is best mates with Olivia Attwood’s hubby Bradley Dack – left with Harriett.
- Omar Nyame – PE Teacher Omar Nyame left along with Tiffany after being voted off by his fellow islanders.
- Tiffany Leighton – Week four saw HR Coordinator Tiffany Leighton leave the island.
- Samantha Kenny – Liverpool lass Samantha Kenny, 27, was fourth to exit the villa.
- Munveer Jabbal – Londoner Munveer Jabbal was dumped from the island on Day 10.
- Patsy Field – The Sun revealed how Love Island had signed stunning Patsy Field, who is an influencer with a disability, but she too exited on Day 10.
- Sam Taylor – Hairdresser Sam Taylor was first to go after Joey Essex stole his girl.
Quit:
- Uma Jammeh – VIP host and model Uma Jammeh entered the villa as a bombshell but quit the show after her man Wil was dumped.