Love Island 2024 winners split two months after final

Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, who were crowned the winners of Love Island 2024, have announced their split just two months after their victory. The couple made history in July by being the first pair to win the £50,000 prize since the show began nine years ago. Mimii, who has long black hair and wore a stylish green dress during the final, took to Instagram to share the news. She explained that she and Josh had been trying to work things out since leaving the villa, but unfortunately, they realized that their relationship was not going to work out at this time. Josh has not yet made any public comments regarding the breakup. The couple was seen together at the National Television Awards on September 11, but fans had noticed that they had not been spotted together at many other events in recent weeks. In her post, Mimii acknowledged that many fans had been wondering about their relationship and why they had not been making public appearances together. She expressed her disappointment and gratitude for the support they received from their fans, stating that it meant a lot to her. Mimii concluded her message by saying that the fans were the reason they made it to this point in their journey. Mimii is a mental health nurse from Portsmouth, while Josh is a semi-professional footballer from Dartford. The two became a couple after returning single from Casa Amor, a twist in the show where contestants can meet new people. Before Josh, Mimii was coupled up with Ayo Odukoya, who returned from the other villa with a new partner named Jess Spencer. Josh was a new contestant, often referred to as a bombshell, and after they paired up, they managed to win against Ayo and Jess, as well as other finalists like Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies, and Matilda Draper and Sean Stone. The significance of their win was highlighted by Nadia Jae from 1Xtra, who mentioned that it was an important moment for younger viewers to see representation on a primetime show. Love Island has faced criticism in the past for its lack of inclusivity for black and Asian contestants, so this win was seen as a positive step forward. The 2024 series of Love Island was one of the best-performing seasons in years, with ITV reporting that around 2 million people tuned in for the opening episode, a significant increase from 1. 3 million in 2023. The series also featured Joey Essex, a star from TOWIE, who sparked mixed reactions from fans regarding his participation. He was eliminated just before the finale after former islanders were invited back to vote out one of the remaining couples. This season has been filled with excitement and drama, and the split between Mimii and Josh has left many fans feeling disappointed.