Love Island 2025 winners revealed after drama-filled series

Love Island 2025 has just finished, and the winners have been revealed after a season full of drama and excitement. The live final took place on Monday, with the last eight contestants standing together, waiting to hear who would win. In the end, Toni Laites and Cach Mercer were announced as the winners by host Maya Jama. They received the most votes from the public and took home the £50,000 prize. The runners-up were Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley, while Yasmin Pettet and Jamie Rhodes came in third, and Angel Swift and Ty Isherwood finished fourth. Toni made history as the first American contestant on Love Island UK, and she was thrilled to win, shouting 'Thank you to the UK' after the announcement.

Fans of the show, like Harriet and Georgia, were overjoyed with the result. Harriet said it felt as exciting as Christmas Day and believed Toni and Cach truly deserved to win. Georgia agreed, saying it was a close competition but the right couple won. The journey for Toni and Cach was not always smooth. Earlier in the series, Toni chose to couple up with another contestant, Harrison, instead of Cach. This decision left Cach heartbroken, and he was comforted by his friend Ty. Georgia, who often posts about Love Island on TikTok, said this was a key moment in the series because it showed real, raw emotion, especially from a male contestant. She felt it was important to see men express their feelings openly on TV, and Harriet agreed, saying it was powerful to see someone be so honest about their emotions. They both hoped this would encourage more men to be open about their feelings.

Another couple, Dejon Noel-Williams and Meg Moore, just missed out on the final after being voted the least compatible couple by former Islanders who returned to the villa. This dramatic exit surprised many viewers. Love Island's popularity has grown even more this year, partly because the US version of the show has also been successful. ITV, the network behind Love Island, reported that this season is on track to be the most-watched since early 2023. The show's streaming numbers on ITVX are up 9 percent compared to last year, and the official Love Island TikTok account has gained one million followers this year. ITV also announced that Love Island All Stars, a special series featuring favorite past contestants, will return for a third season next year. This new series will take place in South Africa and last for six weeks, giving fans even more to look forward to. Love Island continues to be a major part of pop culture, bringing people together to watch love, drama, and surprises unfold.