Love Island UK's Still-Together Couples - Surprising Update
Discover which couples from 'Love Island UK' have stood the test of time! From season 2 to season 9, find out where they are now and whether they're still together
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Love can blossom even in paradise! Love Island, a reality series that first premiered in 2002 in the U.K., has witnessed some couples who have managed to sustain their romance beyond the show.
Each season of Love Island features a group of individuals who are sequestered in a villa and must pair up with someone to remain on the show.
Millie Court and Liam Reardon, winners of Love Island's Season 7, not only emerged victorious but also found love in each other during their time in Spain. Millie took to Instagram to express her gratitude for the overwhelming support they received throughout the eight weeks and shared a photo of the happy couple. She also expressed her excitement to be reunited with Liam after their quarantine period, as she already misses him dearly.
Some viewers were disappointed to learn that Millie and Liam didn't get engaged, despite their strong relationship. Liam, however, explained in an interview with Capital FM in September 2021 that he never intended to propose during the show. While he acknowledged that it may have seemed that way to viewers, he clarified that his only plan was to ask Millie to be his girlfriend. He also hinted that a proposal may happen in the future, but only time will tell.
In July of the same year, the couple made public that they had ended their relationship. But on a brighter note, Teddy Soares and Faye Winter from the same season of Love Island found love and happiness together after the show. In a post-show interview, Faye disclosed that they had a private moment that wasn't aired on television.
"We actually confessed our love for each other in the villa," she revealed to Capital FM in September 2021.
Teddy disclosed that their declaration of love was kept secret since it took place in the pantry.
"I was really anxious about meeting his brothers and introducing him to my family, especially after everything that had happened. But surprisingly, we hit it off really well," shared Faye at the time. She also confided in Teddy about her feelings and teased him about not saying it back. Teddy clarified the situation, saying, "Actually, I did. I smiled and was taken aback."
Scroll down to see which other Love Island U.K. couples stayed together over the years:
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‘Love Island U.K.’ Couples Still Together: Where Are They Now?
Love Island, the popular reality series from the U.K., has seen its fair share of couples who have found lasting love since the show's inception in 2002. The show's premise involves isolating a group of individuals in a villa, where they must form couples to remain in the game.
Millie Court and Liam Reardon emerged as the victorious couple of Love Island Season 7 and their victory was not the only thing they took away with them from Spain - they also left with a blossoming romance. After the show's finale in August 2021, Millie posted a picture of the pair on Instagram with a heartfelt caption expressing her gratitude for the support they received and her excitement at being reunited with Liam after their quarantine period.
Some viewers were disappointed when Millie and Liam didn't get engaged on the show, despite their strong connection. However, Liam later revealed that he had no intentions of proposing and simply wanted to ask Millie to be his girlfriend. In a September 2021 interview with Capital FM, Liam explained that while it may have appeared to be a proposal on screen, it was not his intention and he may consider proposing in the future.
In July of that year, the couple made public their decision to end their relationship. However, Teddy Soares and Faye Winter, who were also a match in season 7 of Love Island, left the show and continued their relationship outside of it. Faye later disclosed in an interview that the couple had a private moment that was not aired on the show.
“I actually said that I love Teddy first – we said it in the villa,” she shared with Capital FM in September 2021.
Teddy confirmed that "nobody knows this" because it happened in the pantry.
Faye expressed her uncertainty, stating that nobody knew when they fell in love because it was after their families had met. She admitted to feeling anxious about meeting Teddy's brothers due to past events, but to her surprise, they got along well. Teddy confirmed that he had indeed reciprocated Faye's feelings and was taken aback by the moment.
Scroll down to see which other Love Island U.K. couples stayed together over the years:
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Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan (Season 9)
In March 2023, Kai and Sanam made history as the first couple from Casa Amor to win the grand prize in season 9. Since their departure from the villa, the couple has been happily adjusting to their lives back in England.
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Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins (Season 9)
Ron and Lana emerged as an official couple after finishing in second place, marking the end of a season full of highs and lows. March 26, 2023, marked their one-month anniversary, which they celebrated with joy.
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Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga (Season 9)
Shaq and Tanya also left the South Africa villa as boyfriend and girlfriend.
Tanya expressed her excitement for the beginning of a life together with her boyfriend, whom she considers her best friend. She eagerly anticipates falling even deeper in love with him, if that's even possible.
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Tom Clare and Samie Elishi (Season 9)
After the Love Island finale in March 2023, Tom and Samie exchanged stories about their hometowns. However, their relationship ended one month later, as Tom announced on his Instagram Story in April 2023. He expressed his disappointment but assured fans that they remained on good terms and that he wished Samie all the best.
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Will Young and Jessie Wynter (Season 9)
Despite being eliminated from the island just before the March 2023 finale, Will and the stunning Australian Jessie have remained connected. Social media footage reveals that Jessie is now adjusting to life on Will's family farm.
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Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti (Season 8)
Following their summer in Spain, the season 8 champions have returned to the UK with the intention of pursuing their relationship. In a joint appearance on Loose Women in August 2022, the Turkish actress revealed that they are currently in the planning stages of moving in together that fall.
The couple’s ITV spinoff series, Ekin-Su and Davide: Homecomings, premiered in November 2022, as they traveled around one another’s native countries: Italy and Turkey.
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Gemma Owen and Luca Bish (Season 8)
Gemma and the fishmonger's relationship was going strong even after they left the villa, as they often appeared together in each other's social media posts. However, after three months had passed since the finale, Gemma revealed that they had broken up.
"I wanted to inform you all that Luca and I have ended our relationship," she shared on Instagram Stories in November 2022. "It was a difficult decision, but ultimately it is what is best for us at this time. Many of you have been with us since the beginning, and I appreciate your unwavering support as we embark on new journeys."
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Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope (Season 8)
After placing third in the competition, Indiyah and Dami's bond has only strengthened beyond the villa.
Reflecting on her time in the villa, the model expressed her gratitude for the genuine connection she has formed with Dami, writing on Instagram in August 2022. She eagerly anticipates embarking on new adventures with him, stating, "I look forward to what the future holds and to always choosing each other."
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Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri (Season 8)
Andrew and Tasha, a couple from Dubai, also exited the show together and were happy with the outcome. Andrew expressed his pride and admiration for his girlfriend's accomplishments via Instagram in August 2022, stating that she is incredibly special and his source of inspiration. "I love you with all my heart," he concluded.
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Paige Thorne and Adam Collard (Season 8)
After being eliminated from Love Island UK season 4, the reality TV star wasted no time in asking Paige to be his girlfriend. In August 2022, he confirmed the news to On Demand Entertainment, making their relationship official.
Paige and Adam's relationship came to an end in October, with Paige jokingly saying on the "Saving Grace" podcast that she is now single and living her best life. However, she also revealed that it has been a difficult time, alleging that Adam was unfaithful. Adam has denied these claims.
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Danica Taylor and Jamie Allen (Season 8)
Danica's fortunes turned around when a soccer player entered the villa, changing everything for her after a streak of misfortunes. Despite being eliminated from the island, their love story continued to flourish. However, in an October 2022 YouTube video, Danica revealed that they had amicably parted ways several months after leaving the villa.
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Millie Court and Liam Reardon (Season 7)
Love Island winners, Liam and Millie, have been sharing their travel escapades with fans. However, their fans were left heartbroken after the couple announced their split via their respective Instagram Stories in July 2022. Despite this, Liam expressed his unwavering support for Millie and their friendship will continue to thrive.
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Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran (Season 7)
The runner ups remained together after leaving the villa, with Toby even introducing Chloe to his family. The twosome split in October 2022.
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Teddy Soares and Faye Winter (Season 7)
Following their time in the villa, Teddy and Faye's romance continued to heat up off screen before the pair welcomed a new puppy in September 2022.
In February 2023, Faye put an end to months of rumors by publicly announcing her split from Teddy. She expressed her gratitude towards her supporters for sharing the journey of their relationship and stated that they had come to the decision to go their separate ways after much contemplation.
Teddy seemingly addressed the breakup in an Instagram post of his own, writing, "Love you all following the journey, there is always going to be ups and downs, but we keep going ."
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Kaz Kamwi and Tyler Cruickshank (Season 7)
Kaz and Tyler's relationship is showing no signs of slowing down, with him captioning a photo of the duo, "Mr and Mrs" in September 2021.
The duo split in December 2021, just three months after leaving the island.
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Eva Zapico and Nas Majeed (Season 6)
In July 2021, Eva shared a heartwarming video montage of her and Nas' romance on Instagram, captioned with "1 year down & forever to go...I love you️ @nas_jm." The Love Island couple has found happiness together since their time on the show in 2020.
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Paige Turley and Finley "Finn" Tapp (Season 6)
The season 6 winners moved in together shortly after leaving the island. However, they ultimately split three years later.
"We may have drifted apart, but we're still good friends," Paige shared on a recent episode of Love Island's Aftersun. "Being in lockdown together during COVID-19 brought us face to face with every possible struggle, but we made it through together."
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Luke Trotman and Siannise Fudge (Season 6)
The season 6 runner ups have been packing on the PDA in adorable social media posts.
Fudge confirmed via Instagram in May 2022 that the twosome were no longer together.
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Callum Jones and Molly Smith (Season 6)
Callum and Molly continue to gush about one another after meeting in Cape Town, South Africa during season 6.
"What a night! Me and mine ️," he captioned an Instagram pic of them in September 2021.
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Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague (Season 5)
Tommy and Molly-Mae, who were the runners-up in season 5, have marked over two years of togetherness. In September 2022, they shared the news of their first pregnancy, and their daughter, Bambi, was born in January 2023.
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Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt (Season 3)
The season 3 runner-ups tied the knot in September 2021, four years after they first met in Spain.
Before getting engaged, Camilla and Jamie welcomed their first daughter, Nell, in October 2020. The pair later welcomed their second daughter, Nora Belle, in May 2022.
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Dom Lever and Jess Shears (Season 3)
Dom and Jess, who met on season 3 of Love Island, took their relationship to the next level by tying the knot in October 2018. The couple's love story continued to bloom as they welcomed their first child a year later. And now, in June 2022, their family has grown even bigger with the arrival of their second child.
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Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde (Season 2)
The season 2 winners recreated their first meeting when Nathan popped the question at the villa in Spain two years later. They tied the knot in June 2019.
The twosome are parents to son Freddie (born in 2017) and daughter Delilah (born in 2020).
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Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland (Season 2)
In 2016, Alex and Olivia met on Love Island and the couple's relationship blossomed. They made history by being the first couple from the show to take their relationship to the next level and get married in September 2018. The couple was overjoyed to announce in January 2022 that they were expecting their first child, and in June 2022, they welcomed their son Abel Jacob into the world.
