Love Island past winners: Who won the show from 2015 to 2023 and which couples are still together?

LOVE Island has become a firm favourite amongst fans since it kicked off in 2015. The ITV2 reality show sees a batch of sexy singletons all hoping to ‘couple up’ in a bid to take home the £50K prize.

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Who has won Love Island?

2023 summer – Sammy Root and Jess Harding

The reigning champs are Jess Harding and Sammy Root, who won the summer 2023 Love Island, The couple made it to the final two, beating the bookies’ favourites Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki. The couple’s win came as a huge shock, even to them, after they were voted the least compatible pair in the villa by their fellow islanders. Addressing their ups and downs Jess told host Maya Jama: “I feel like the road I have been on is so unexpected, but we’re here now. “When we got voted least compatible couple, I feel like that was a kick in the teeth, I knew what we had was special.” Relationship status: In October 2023, it was revealed that the couple had split up.

2023 winter – Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan

The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa. After host Maya revealed the result of the public vote, the emotional couple couldn’t believe their luck as they shared a sweet embrace. Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins came behind the duo in second place. Speaking about his first impressions of Sanam, Kai told Maya during the finale: “Literally she blew me away straight away.” While Sanam added: “For me, it was always Kai. I always said he was my number one.” Relationship status: Still together.

2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu

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Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. The pair were crowned champs and took how the £50K. Ekin said: “It feels so surreal finding the man of your dreams and just growing.” On what she liked most about Davide, she added: “Apart from the perfect body, I would definitely say there was an instant spark and a genuine butterfly feeling.” She summed up their relationship as “absolutely bonkers”. The couple have had an on/off relationship but remain together. Relationship status: Still together.

2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court

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The couple were hot favourites leading into the final despite their relationship being on the rocks throughout the entirety of series 7  – although they did come on strong towards the final week and were announced winners of Love Island 2021. Liam’s head was turned in Casa Amor when bombshell Lillie Haynes entered the villa – however after pleading with Millie in countless occasions, Millie decided to stay loyal with her man. Relationship status: The couple announced they had split in July 2022, less than a year after winning the show.

2020 – Paige Turley and Finn Tapp

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The couple were announced as the winners of 2020 after falling in love on the show. The pair beat runners-up Luke Trotman and Siânnise Fudge to win the show. The pair stuck together throughout the show and didn’t have their heads turned once. Relationship status: Sadly after over three years together, the couple split in April 2023.

2019 – Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill

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Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill won Love Island 2019[/caption] The professional rugby player and the beauty therapist were crowned the winners of series five choosing to split the £50,000 prize. Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague were the runners up followed by third place Ovie Soko and India Reynolds, and Curtis Pritchard and Maura Higgins in fourth place. Relationship status: Unfortunately the couple split via text just five weeks after receiving the prize.

2018 – Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer

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The couple won Love Island 2018 – as well as the hearts of the public. But despite seeming to be the perfect match they called off their union in April 2019. Relationship status: Jack revealed he and Dani had split just months after rekindling their relationship.

2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies

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The 2017 winners Kem and Amber only lasted 132 days before calling it a day[/caption] Kem and Amber had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win the show. Since winning Love Island have both earned a fortune. Amber headed to the West End to star in musical 9 to 5, while Kem has turned to TV presenting. Relationship status: Kem and Amber split after just 132 days of dating after a string of rows – despite saying they might get married.

2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde

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Parents Nathan and Cara have rekindled their romance and now have a baby[/caption] The winners from 2016 had a brief seven month split in 2017 but reunited a few weeks before Cara was due to give birth. They welcomed their first child Freddie-George in December 2017 followed by daughter Delilah in 2020. Relationship status: The couple are married.

2015 – Jessica Hayes and Max Morley

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Jessica and Max pied their relationship after leaving the show[/caption] Despite poor Jess being Max’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. Max went on to date Charlotte Crosby but ended their fling after she was caught on Snapchat kissing ex-boyfriend Gary Beadle on a boozy night out. He bounced back quickly and started dating the then Miss Great Britain, 2016’s Zara Holland. He’s also had an on-off romance with 2018 runner-up Laura Anderson. Relationship status: The first winners of the reboot of the show split just six weeks after leaving the villa.

Who has won Celebrity Love Island?

2005 – Jayne Middlemiss and Fran Cosgrave

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During the celebrity version of Love Island, Fran Cosgrave stayed away from most of the drama but entertained audiences with his easy-going nature. He went on to win the show with Jayne Middlemiss They didn’t stay together after the show as they were put together by the public.

2006 – Bianca Gascoigne and Calum Best

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Again these two were voted together by the public. But after a few public appearances together after the show, the reality TV veterans didn’t stay together. Calum and Bianca were reunited when they both appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2017.