Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.
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Notable Quotes
"I just didn't think coming into Casa [Amor] I'd be stood here."
— Julia Majchrzak , Celebrity
"I have never met someone who feels so well matched to me."
— Lorenzo Alessi , Celebrity
"I couldn't be luckier to have been in the villa with my brother and to have met Jasmine."
— Kavan Murphy , Celebrity
"I apologize for my comment on Aftersun, saying it was completely out of line and catty."
— Priya Jaswal , Celebrity
Key People
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
Runner-up on Love Island UK 2026.
Winner of Love Island UK 2026.
Runner-up on Love Island UK 2026.
Winner of Love Island UK 2026.
Host of Love Island: All Stars.
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
Contestant on Love Island UK 2026.
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For the first time in the history of the UK series, only three couples were in the final after several twists.
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