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Love Island UK 2026 Winners Crowned in Twist-Filled Final

other · 2026-07-28

Julia Majchrzak and Lorenzo Alessi won Love Island UK 2026, taking home £50,000. They beat runners-up Jasmine Muller and Kavan Murphy, and third-place Angelista Gunda and Simba Kudyiwa. For the first time in UK series history, only three couples were in the final after ex-islanders voted to dump Mica Harris and Samraj Toor, who then chose Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg to leave. The series featured 32 islanders over eight weeks, including a twist where bombshells Yasmin and George Knight initially dumped day-one contestants Ellie Chadwick and Samraj, but they were sent on dates instead. Contestant Priya Jaswal faced backlash for a comment about Elicia Bailey's job at National Rail, later apologizing. The RMT Union defended rail workers. Lorenzo, 28, a business owner, met Julia, 26, in Casa Amor. Jasmine, 27, a fashion business owner, was attracted to Kavan, 21, who is brother of contestant Aidan Murphy. Simba turned 25 in the villa.

Key facts

  • Julia Majchrzak and Lorenzo Alessi won Love Island UK 2026.
  • Prize was £50,000.
  • Runners-up: Jasmine Muller and Kavan Murphy.
  • Third place: Angelista Gunda and Simba Kudyiwa.
  • Only three couples in final for first time.
  • Ex-islanders voted to dump Mica Harris and Samraj Toor.
  • Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg also left before final.
  • Priya Jaswal apologized for comment about Elicia Bailey's job at National Rail.

Entities

Institutions

  • Love Island UK
  • RMT Union
  • National Rail
  • Prime Video
  • BBC News

Locations

  • United Kingdom

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