Since the U.K.’s Love Island originally debuted in 2002several of the reality TV couples have stood the test of time.
Love Island follows a different group of singles every season who have to pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa.
When season 5 contestants Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague left Love Island, they headed toward their happily ever after.
“I do believe we’re soulmates,” Molly-Mae gushed to Cosmopolitan UK in June 2021. “My parents love him. We’re cringey and mushy, and I like it like that. We know we’re going to be together forever. … We’re so content, like two peas in a pod.”
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After several years of dating, the pair bought their first home together in Manchester, England. They welcomed their first baby, daughter Bambi, in January 2023.
Scroll down to see which other Love Island U.K. couples stayed together over the years:
Jess and Sammy made their romance official weeks before they won the season 10 prize in August 2023. After returning home to England, they celebrated their victory with their loved ones.
Rumors swirled in October 2023 that the season 10 winners had gone their separate ways less than two months after the finale aired. Sammy subsequently confirmed the news via his Instagram Story.
“Yes, we had a private conversation regarding our relationship, but this was left up in the air and we haven’t had a chance to speak in person,” Sammy wrote in a lengthy statement. “For me to see then today via the mid that we had officially broken up came as a total shock.”
He continued: “I was committed and respectful to our relationship. Unfortunately, things don’t always work out the way you hoped. Despite how this has all played out today, I think Jess is an amazing woman and genuinely wish her all the best.”
Jess did not publicly address the breakup at the time.
After coming in second place, Whitney and Lochan wasted no time continuing their love story. “Loch’d in,” the duo captioned a joint Instagram post in August 2023, using a play on the phrase “locked in” with his name.
Ella and Tyrique met one another’s families and friends after leaving the Love Island villa in August 2023.
Molly and Zachariah proved their relationship was still going strong after coming in fourth place. “Got the chance to take Zach around rainy Doncaster today,” she gushed via Instagram Story on August 4, 2023, referring to her hometown. “My love.”
The pair sparked split speculation in September 2023, but Zach refuted the rumors.
Kai and Sanam took home the season 9 grand prize when the finale aired in March 2023, making history as the first Casa Amor couple to win. Since leaving the villa, the pair are enjoying blending their lives back home in England.
After a season of ups and downs, Ron and Lana left the villa as an official couple after finishing in second place. They celebrated their one-month anniversary on March 26, 2023.
They reportedly split in July 2023.
Shaq and Tanya also left the South Africa villa as boyfriend and girlfriend.
“Life together starts now! I have a best friend in my boyfriend I can’t wait to fall deeper in love with you! If that’s even possible 🤭❤️,” Tanya gushed via Instagram in March 2023.
Tom and Samie enjoyed sharing their hometowns with each other after the Love Island finale in March 2023 — one month before calling it quits.
“Didn’t think I’d be writing this but me and Samie have gone our separate ways,” the soccer player wrote via Instagram Story in April 2023. “We are still on good terms and I have nothing but love and respect for her. I’m gutted it’s come to an end but I truly wish Samie the best ❤️.”
While Will and the Australian bombshell were dumped from the island just shy of the March 2023 finale, their connection has continued to grow. Jessie has since been getting used to life on her man’s family farm, per social media footage.
The season 8 champions returned to their lives in the U.K. after their Spanish summer with hopes of continuing their romance. The Turkish actress revealed during a joint appearance on Loose Women in August 2022 that they are “planning” to move in together that fall.
The couple’s ITV spinoff series, Ekin-Su and Davide: Homecomingspremiered in November 2022, as they traveled around one another’s native countries: Italy and Turkey. One month later, Davide gifted Ekin-Su with a promise ring as a symbol of their commitment. Despite announcing their split in June 2023, the pair sparked speculation that they had reconciled nearly two months later.
“A scene already seen,” Davide captioned an Instagram Story pic of the duo lounging by a pool in August 2023. Ekin-Su subsequently reposted the snap via her own account.
Gemma and the fishmonger’s romance continued heating up since leaving the villa, as the duo were frequently seen in one another’s social media snaps.
Three months after the finale, however, Gemma announced their breakup.
“I wanted to let you know that Luca and I are no longer in a relationship,” she wrote via Instagram Stories in November 2022. “It wasn’t an easy decision but ultimately this is what is best for us both right now. Many of you have been on this journey with us from the very beginning, and I want to thank you for your continued support as we start new chapters.”
Despite finishing in third place, Indiyah and Dami’s connection has continued to grow in the outside world.
“Entering the villa I never expected to find a connection as pure as the one I have now and for that I’ll forever be thankful,” the model wrote via Instagram in August 2022. “Excited to explore new beginnings with you @damihope. Here’s to the future and choosing each other always.”
The Dubai-based real estate agent and Tasha also left the show as a happy couple. “I’m so proud of everything you’ve achieved in such a short space of time. You really are SO special and if I’m honest my inspiration,” Andrew gushed of his girlfriend via Instagram in August 2022. “I love you with my whole heart.” The duo adopted a puppy, whom they named Luna, in June 2023.
The Love Island UK season 4 alum asked Paige to be his official girlfriend shortly after they were dumped from the island, which he confirmed to On Demand Entertainment in August 2022.
However, the pair eventually split by that October. “I’m single — living my best life! I’m kidding, it’s been a really s—t time,” Paige quipped during an appearance on the “Saving Grace” podcast, alleging that he was unfaithful. (Adam, for his part, has denied cheating on his former partner.)
After a string of bad luck in the villa, everything changed for Danica when the soccer player walked through the doors. Despite being voted off the island, the pair’s romance continued to blossom.
Danica announced in an October 2022 YouTube video that the pair had amicably separated several months after leaving the villa.
After winning season 7 of Love Islandthe pair have offered fans a glimpse at their travel adventures together. In July 2022, they announced their breakup via their respective Instagram Stories. “We both will continue to remain friends and I will remain as Millie’s biggest supporter in all that she does and I know she will always do amazing,” Liam wrote at the time.
The runner ups remained together after leaving the villa, with Toby even introducing Chloe to his family. The twosome split in October 2022.
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.
After months of split speculation, Faye announced in February 2023 that the twosome had called it quits.
“I wanted to let you know that after lots of time and consideration, Teddy and I have decided to go our separate ways,” she wrote via her Instagram Story at the time. “Thank you all so much for supporting our relationship and sharing the journey with us. I’m forever grateful.”
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 🖤.”
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.
Eva and Was have found happiness together after their time on Love Island in 2020.
“1 year down & forever to go…I love you❤️ @nas_jm,” Eva wrote alongside a sweet video montage of their romance via Instagram in July 2021.
The season 6 winners moved in together shortly after leaving the island. However, they ultimately split three years later.
“We’re still really good friends. I think we drifted apart. We did [COVID-19] lockdown together and any and every struggle we could have faced, we were faced with,” Paige confessed during a June 2023 episode of Love Island’s Aftersun. “But we’re still good friends.”
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.
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.
After coming in second place during season 5, Tommy and Molly-Mae have celebrated more than two years together. They announced in September 2022 that they are expecting their first child. Daughter Bambi was born in January 2023. Tommy proposed in July 2023.
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.
After meeting during season 3 of Love IslandDom and Jess went on to get married in October 2018. One year later, the duo announced the arrival of their son. The pair welcomed their second child in June 2022.
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).
Following their connection on Love Island in 2016, Alex and Olivia got married in September 2018.
Their union made them the first couple from the dating show to tie the knot. The married pair announced in January 2022 that they were expecting their first child. Son Abel Jacob was born in June 2022.