Love Island 2024: who won, latest news, how to watch and everything we know
A summer of flirting, fun and fake tan is over on Love Island 2024. Here's everything you need to know now we have a winning couple.
The Love Island 2024 has seen more sparks flying, more jealous games and even more love triangles than ever before - and now we have a winning couple!
Following on from Love Island: All Stars, Love Island 2024 returned to Mallorca last month with a fresh batch of singletons all looking for love - but who has been added to our Love Island UK winners list?
Here's everything we know about Love Island 2024 including what happened in the live final...
Love Island 2024 next episode
Love Island this year launched on ITV1 and ITV2 on Monday, June 3 at 9 pm and the live final aired on Monday, July 29 at 9pm on ITV2.
You can catch up on the whole series on ITVX now.
Who won Love Island 2024?
Mimii and Josh were crowned the winners in the 2024 live final, narrowly beating series favorites Ciaran and Nicole. Jaws dropped in the villa when Maya Jama announced the news, especially because the pair had only been a couple for two weeks. The couple have also made history as they became the first black couple to win the UK version of the reality show since it launched nine years ago.
Here is where each couple came...
WINNERS: Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan
2nd place: Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies
3rd place: Matilda Draper and Sean Stone
4th place: Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya
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What happened in Love Island 2024 last night?
Episode 50 - Monday, July 29 - LIVE FINAL
Despite Ciaran and Nicole being the favourites to win this series, it was Mimii and Josh who were crowned winners in the 2024 live final. There was shock in the villa when Maya Jama announced the news, especially because the pair had only been a couple for two weeks. Mimii admitted her surprise and told Maya: "I wasn't expecting this" and said that she felt "overstimulated, overwhelmed and grateful". The pair celebrated winning the £50k prize pot with a big kiss before Mimii broke down in tears.
Episode 48 - Sunday, July 28
There was huge drama in the villa as former islanders Sam, Patsy, Munveer, Samantha, Omar, Harriett, Ronnie, Uma, Wil, Jess, Hugo, Grace and Reuben all returned and gathered around the fire pit. Soon they were given the task of deciding which of the remaining five couples had the least chance of lasting on the outside, and Joey and Jessy were dumped from the villa after getting the most votes, leaving Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies, Matilda Draper and Sean Stone, Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, and Jess Spencer and Ayo Odukoya as this year's finalists.
Episode 47 - Friday, July 26
Forget the Olympics in Paris, because sports day has arrived in the Love Island villa and this is where the drama is at! Before the games had even started the sniping began and soon got personal. But the arguments were soon forgotten when it was announced that some familiar faces would be returning to the villa - but who are they and what are they back for?
Episode 46 - Thursday, July 25
It was the morning after the night before when Grace and Reuben left the villa, but while some islanders were missing their friends, things soon picked up when it was announced that there was a date night on the cards. As the girls got pampered, the boys went shopping, with Sean getting Matilda a necklace - a candy one, of course! - and Ciaran giving Nicole a new silver necklace. Meanwhile, Joey whipped up the perfect pizzas and Ayo and Jess went exclusive.
Episode 45 - Wednesday, July 24
There was a shock dumping from the villa as the couples were made to guess who they thought the public would vote for as the couple least likely to work outside of the show. As the pairings got themselves in the order they thought fans had voted, it was revealed that Grace and Reuben had the most votes and soon a text pinged revealing the pair were set to leave the villa. So close to the final and yet so far...
Episode 44 - Tuesday, July 23
There was drama after the family visits the previous day when Ayo was honest and told Jessica what his brother had said about them being together. Unsurpringly, the news didn't go down well, but soon there were other things to worry about when the Islanders put on a talent show. We had everything from puppet shows, cookery classes, yoga and singing to a flute rendition and a rap. But as the show draws closer to the final, have the couples got what it takes to win?
Episode 43 - Monday, July 22
Tensions were still frayed following the Grafties, with Joey and Sean firmly in the doghouse. But the mood didn't stay sour for long, with friends and family coming to visit the islanders. Mimii and Josh, who were recently exclusive, got a big tick from each other's families, as did Nicole and Ciaran and Matilda and Sean. All was smiley for Grace and Reuben too, with Grace's dad bringing some fun comparing Reuben to a lamppost (a hark back to a silly comment Reuben had made in a previous game). Joey's sister Frankie and Nanny Linda gave Jessy a big thumbs up (and wisely told him to drop the Grace stuff) and Jessy's mum made a fair point that he needs to stop thinking everyone fancies him! Jessica's best friend and mum were keen on Ayo, but Ayo's siblings weren't so sure with his brother particularly outspoken. And looking at tonight's sneak peak, it seems his comments have rocked Ayo and could spell trouble for him and Jessica...
Episode 42 - Sunday, July 21
It was time for the annual Love Island Grafties and the first award of the night revealed that the public had been voting for their least favourite couple, which turned out to be newcomers Lola and Harry, who were then brutally dumped from the island. After that the fallout from the awards kept on coming as unseen video clips were shown!
Episode 41 - Friday, July 19
The final recoupling of the series saw new bombshells Lola and Harry end up together after their partners, Grace and Reuben decided to couple up. With the final only a week away on Monday, July 29, the final couples of the series have now been decided. But who will win?
Episode 40 - Thursday, July 18
Viewers have been waiting since Wednesday night to see who Lola would pick after Harry stole Grace from Reuben. Everyone was left shocked when she picked Reuben, despite having got close to Joey when she first arrived. Also, the villa residents played a game of Couple Goals which drew out some secrets, especially when Joey revealed all about his secret mission.
Episode 39 - Wednesday, July 17
The couple Nicole and Ciaran had chosen to leave the villa was revealed as Lolly and Konnor, but not long after they had left there was more drama when the Islanders had to take part in the ice cube challenge in which they had to pass an ice cube between them using their mouths and if they dropped the cube, they had to carry out a dare. Later Lola and Harry had to make their decisions on who to steal... Harry stole Grace from Reuben, but we were left on a cliffhanger to see who Lola will pick.
Episode 38 - Tuesday, July 16
As the Islanders danced away with their party guest, Jess Glynne, there was shock in the villa when two new bombshells arrived - Harry and Lola. The new faces wasted no time getting to know their new friends, with Lola pulling Joey for a chat and Harry making a beeline for Grace. But the happy mood was soon shattered when Maya announced that Nicole and Ciaran had to choose a couple to be dumped from the island... but who will they pick?
Episode 37 - Monday, July 15
It was the return of the infamous Love Island Snog, Marry, Pie game and as usual it left some islanders with some explaining to do. Josh was left miffed when Mimii chose to snog her former partner Ayo, and Joey also annoyed Ciaran when he chose to kiss his partner Nicole and Grace announced she would Pie Joey after their argument at the weekend.
Episode 36 - Sunday, July 14
Sunday's episode saw a challenge called Game, Set, Match, which saw islanders face a series of questions about their partners to test whether they’re compatible. But there was drama for Joey when he accused Grace of not giving an honest answer when asked who she would be with if she wasn't with Reuben. Grace said Josh, but Joey was convicted she really meant him, annoying Grace and causing concern for his current partner Jessy.
Episode 35 - Friday, July 12
Ayo was struggling since the back-to-back dumping and asked Mimii if it would have been easier for him to have gone she surprised him by admitting she was glad he stayed because she would have been upset to see him go. Later, Josh had a surprise for Mimii and Joey had a date with new bombshell Lolly who shared some home truths about his relationship with Jessy.
Episode 34 - Thursday, July 11
Following Uma and Will's exits, there was an unsettled feeling in the villa... and Ayo used the moment to tell Mimii how he felt about her. But there was more drama to come when the Islanders were told that the public had been voting for their favourite boy and girl and those with the fewest votes were then told they were at risk of being dumped from the Island, and those were Hugo, Blade, Ayo, Emma, Jess and Jess S. In the end, the public voted for Hugo, Jess, Blade and Emma to be dumped from the villa.
Episode 33 - Wednesday, July 10
Grace made a move on bombshell Josh, expressing her interest in getting to know him after she shut things down with Blade. Elsewhere, Reuben got to know Uma.
Episode 32 - Tuesday, July 9
Josh got to know Mimii and soon sparks were flying and the pair shared a kiss. But soon it was announced that Reuben and Josh had to couple up with another Islander and shockwaves were sent around the villa as a result. Josh coupled up with Mimii - no surprise there - but then Reuben chose to couple up with Uma, leaving Will to be dumped from the island. However, with her feelings for Will still strong, Uma made the shocking decision to walk from the villa to be with Will, not wanting to stay without him.
Episode 31 - Monday, July 8
The drama from the film festival continued as couples struggled to get back on track, while others were beyond repair. But, soon Mimii, Jessy and Uma had smiles on their faces once again when they went out on a date with two new bombshells! As Reuben revealed he is bilingual, Josh told Mimii: "I feel like what you bring is exactly what I’m looking for and it’s been kind of hard for me to see what’s been going on with your situation because I know you deserve better than that." Later Uma told the remaining girls in the villa: "Revenge is sweet! That’s exactly what I needed to remind me who I am."
Episode 30 - Sunday, July 7
A fiery argument broke out between Nicole and Ciaran after the annual Love Island Film Festival aired scenes of Ciaran discussing his dating history, as well as complimenting fellow islander Grace. To make matters worse, Islanders were then told the public had been voting for their most compatible couple, and the couple with the least votes would be going home, which turned out to be Ellie and Trey... who were then dumped from the villa.
Episode 29 - Friday, July 5
The fallout from the Casa Amor recoupling continued as Uma and Matilda were taken for a chat with dumped Diamanté and Lucy. Lucy admitted that Wil had told her that she was his type and that he thought he had more in common with her than he did with Uma - leaving Uma saying she felt like a mug. Meanwhile, Diamanté told Matilda that Sean didn't paint her in a very good light in Casa Amor, leaving her upset.
Episode 28 - Thursday, July 4
Casa Amour has come to a close and it was time for everyone to decide if they were sticking with their current partner or recoupling with a new bombshell. Konnor decided to recouple with Emma Milton, while Grace brought Blade Siddiqi to the villa. Ciaran and Nicole and Jessy and Joey decided to reunite while Sean chose to stick with Matilda – leaving bombshells Ruby and Diamanté shocked. Trey chose to recouple with Ellie Jackson and Jess with Hugo Godfroy. Finally came Ayo who chose to recouple with Jess Spencer, leaving Mimii to return to the villa alone.
This left Ruby, Diamanté, Lucy, Jake, Moziah, Joel and Lionel to leave the villa.
Episode 27 - Wednesday, July 3
Casa Amor drama continued as the boys and girls got to know one another, but while Sean and Diamanté shared a kiss, Ruby wasn't best pleased. Also, Wil told Lucy he felt a connection between them and Ayo took Jess to the terrace where they shared a passionate kiss. But what will Mimii think when she finds out? At the end of the episode things took a serious turn when it was announced the Islanders would face a recoupling on Thursday night...
Episode 26 - Tuesday, July 2
The drama continued as Casa Amor caused more chaos - and if that wasn't enough, there was a game of Raunchy Races which saw islanders set challenges and the winning villa won a party that night. As each villa got news of the shenanigans going on in the other, jealousy was rife and things were getting tense.
Episode 25 - Monday, July 1
Casa Amor girls arrived in the main villa and there was surprise all around when it turned out bombshell Ellie already knew Ciaran, Joey came face to face with another of his exes –Emma Milton, and Ayo looked tempted to play away from his current partner Mimii by newcomer Jessica.
Episode 24 - Sunday, June 30
While Grace was feeling distraught over the fact Joey had decided to turn his attention to bombshell Jessy, while Ronnie and Harriett's departures continued to divide the villa with some questioning why Grace and Konnor were still there given the fact they are in a friendship couple.
Episode 23 - Friday, June 27
While Nicole and Ciaran confessed they had feelings for one another, it was bad news for some couples when a shock elimination saw Uma and Wil, Grace and Konnor and Harriett and Ronnie all in the danger zone. In the end, it was Harriett and Ronnie who got the fewest votes and were dumped from the villa.
Episode 22 - Thursday, June 27
There was drama between Grace and Joey when he admitted he liked Jessy and wanted to see where things might go. For a moment it seemed that Grace might have changed Joey's mind, but there was soon a shock recoupling where Jessy chose Joey, making Grace realize he must have been entertaining her. Grace told Joey she wasn’t going to be involved in a love triangle and as she continued to fume, Joey and Jessy sneaked off to the terrace, where they shared a kiss at the end of the episode.
Episode 21 - Wednesday, June 26
Trey and Jessy took Jess and Joey out on their date night and wasted no time getting to know them. Trey asked Jess: "Talk to me about your time in the Villa so far. What is it you want? Jess replied: "You, I think…I think my prayers have been answered."
Meanwhile, Jessy was keen to know more about Joey's journey so far and asked about his 'situation' with Grace. "We are sort of, not in a couple but we're still into each other but it would be fair to say that both of us are willing to explore," he said. Jessy asked: "So, you are not closed off?", to which Joey replied: "I don't really know…"
Episode 20 - Tuesday, June 25
Grace and Konnor had some serious talking to do after he chose to couple up with her in the previous evening's shock recoupling... but soon who they are coupled with was the least of anyone's worries when the iconic heart rate challenge returned. Everyone put on their best performances to get their fellow islander's hearts racing... and Jess and Harriet's hearts raced the most for Ronnie, while Ronnie's was highest for Jess. Grace's rose for Ayo, Nicole for Ciaran, Matilda for Sean, Uma for Wil and Mimii for Konnor. Ayo's heart rate was raised the most by Mimii, Joey for Nicole, Ciaran for Grace, Konnor for Matilda, Sean for Jess and Wil for Uma. There was also news that two new bombshells, Trey and Jessy, were entering the villa... and that they're taking Joey and Jess out on a date!
Episode 19 - Monday, June 24
There was a shock recoupling in the villa on Monday, which saw new arrival Konnor cause drama when he chose to couple up with Grace, putting Joey's nose well and truly out of joint. Joey, who ended up being in a friendship couple with Jess at the end of the recoupling tried to pretend that he was fine with the fact someone was muscling in on his girl... but it didn't take a genius to see that he was devastated. Elsewhere, Jess upset Harriet by having a long chat with Ronnie... could the love triangle be back?
Episode 18 - Sunday, June 23
The drama just kept coming Sunday night, with an argument (seemingly out of nowhere) between Omar and Joey about Omar apparently getting a little too flirty with Grace. Ciaran was in the doghouse with Nicole following a silly game with the lads. And Tiffany called off things with Ronnie due to a lack of spark. Everyone made up in time for Maya's arrival in the villa to share the results of the public vote. Matilda & Ayo and Nicole & Ciaran were saved by the public vote and they had to choose one boy and one girl to send home. Tiffany and Omar were the ones to go — with Sean openly admitting he wanted Omar out of the way so that he was free to pursue things with Matilda. Ronnie was back to his usual tricks and flirting up a storm with Harriet, but will she take him back?
Episode 17 - Friday, June 21
Battle lines were drawn in the fight for Matilda's hand, with Sean making the ballsy move of taking her to the hideaway in her first 24 hours which certainly ruffled Omar's feathers. Sean's attempts at a kiss were well and truly pied, but Matilda said she was tempted, so there's hope for the candy man yet. Uma and Wil finally had their first kiss and tried to keep it subtle by doing it under the covers — but forgot to wait for the lights to go off! Mimii and Ayo made up, whilst Harriet and Ronnie continued to butt heads. He might be all in on Tiffany for now, but with her expressing doubts about their sexual chemistry to Jess, could he end up with egg on his face? Tune in on Sunday for the return of Maya Jama and the results of the public vote...
Episode 16 - Thursday, June 20
The new bombshells caused a stir, with Matilda flirting up a storm with Sean and Konnor getting close to Jess. Will the candy man finally get his sweetheart or will she be swayed by Will or Omar? And could there be trouble in paradise for Mimii and Ayo after a saucy game of suck and blow led to him kissing his former flame Uma.
Episode 15 - Wednesday, June 19
Ronnie continued to cause drama after the previous night's recoupling, giving both Harriet and Tiffany very mixed signals. But soon Ronnie's inability to make a decision was the least of everyone's worries when not one but two new bombshells arrived in the villa. Matilda Draper and Konnor Ewudzi soon got to know their new housemates and each picked three islanders to cook for them on a date. Matilda chose Omar to make her starter, Sean for her main course, and Wil to prepare dessert, while Konnor asked Grace to make the starter, Nicole to prepare the main, and Mimii to make his dessert.
Episode 14 - Tuesday, June 18
Samantha wasn't best pleased when Joey admitted that he was sleeping in the Hideaway with Grace... but her day was about to get even worse when she became the fourth Islander to leave the show after a shocking recoupling left her single. After getting a text announcing that the boys would choose which girl they want to couple up with but as the new arrivals Grace, Wil and Tiffany will have first choice. Of course, Grace chose Joey, then Tiffany chose Ronnie, Wil picked Uma, Ciaran chose to stay with Nicole, Ayo picked Mimii, Sam chose Harriet and Omar picked Jess.
Episode 13 - Monday, June 17
Ciaran found himself in the doghouse after confessing to Nicole about a comment he made the night before, while the Casa Amor gang returned to the villa and everyone braced themselves for the fallout between Joey and Samantha. The pair chatted about what happened between Joey and Grace, Samantha admitted she felt like a stopgap for when someone better came along and that she couldn't compete with Joey and Grace's history. Later, Joey went to speak to Grace and suggested they sleep in the Hideaway before sharing a kiss in front of everyone... something that didn't go down well with Samantha.
Episode 12 - Sunday, June 16
The three new arrivals continued to cause drama, especially as Joey and Grace reconnected after not speaking since they split up. Understandably, Samantha wasn't happy about the whole thing, but things only got worse when Grace received a text that read: "Grace, Tiffany and Wil, it's time to pack a bag and get ready for a night away with an Islander of your choice." Of course, Grace chose Joey to go with her, and away from the watchful eyes of Samantha, the pair were soon kissing in Casa Amor...
Episode 11 - Friday, June 14
Friday's episode saw the shock of the recoupling hit the villa, bringing drama between Harriet and Jess as they confronted one another about the night before. Meanwhile, the Islanders were sent on a special brunch, but their day soon took a turn when three new bombshells entered the villa - and it turns out Joey used to date one of them. Awkward!
Episode 10 - Thursday, June 13
There was a shock recoupling on Thursday night and the news was revealed as Joey and Samantha came home from their first date. Nicole received a text telling everyone to get ready for another recoupling and this time the girls were given the power to pick. Nicole opted to stay with Ciaran. Uma stayed with Omar, Samantha stuck with Joey and Mimii also remained with Ayo. Deciding Ronnie had treated her badly Jess opted to recouple with Sean, leaving Harriett to couple up with Ronnie.
Episode 9 - Wednesday, June 12
The public vote for the most compatible couple was held overnight, leaving three couples vulnerable of being dumped. Of the six islanders who received the fewest votes, the surviving islanders then had to choose which two people to send home. The girls chose which boy went, and vice versa — they chose Munveer, while the boys sent Patsy packing.
Episode 8 - Tuesday, June 11
After announcing that they were going to split up current couples, Mimii decided to couple up with Ayo, while Omar chose Uma, who was less than impressed with the decision. There was also fun and games as the Islanders faced their first challenge of the series, while Harriett admitted she felt torn, with her heart telling her to go for Ronnie but her head telling her not to.
Episode 7 - Monday, June 10
There was trouble in paradise for Samantha and Joey when she worried about the other girls in the villa being into him because he is 'Joey Essex'. Joey reassured Samantha that he didn't want a relationship based on his fame, but can they stand the test of time? Also, Ronnie pulled Harriett for a chat but it didn't end well for him and Jess as he took Harriett to the Hideaway and they shared a kiss! Elsewhere Mimii and Omar were told to either couple up with one another or steal another Islander - the pair chose to steal, leaving everyone shocked. But which couple will they be breaking up?
Episode 6 - Sunday, June 19
Omar and Mimii went on their first date, and it is fair to say sparks were flying! The pair hit it off instantly when Omar revealed he is a PE teacher, to which Mimii said: "Are you? So, you're good with kids? Omar replied, to Mimii's delight: "Listen, I've been building myself up for the future so I can be a real great dad." Meanwhile, Jess was left annoyed with Ronnie's recoupling speech, in which he admitted he was open to getting to know another islander.
Episode 5 - Friday, June 7
New bombshell Omar was revealed to be joining the villa after a coupling at the end of the show. The boys had to pick who they wanted to couple up with, and Munveer was last to choose out of the guys — he picked Patsy. Mimii then received a text telling her she was single and that she was going on a date. But will Omar and Mimii hit it off?
Episode 4 - Thursday, June 6
While new bombshell Uma made herself at home in the villa, she headed straight to the hideaway with Ayo... but it wasn't long before she then set her sights on Joey. But while Uma decided who she was attracted to, her arrival got Joey questioning his connection with Samatha. Elsewhere, despite being coupled up with Harriet, Ciaran spent time getting to know Nicole...
Episode 3 - Wednesday, June 5
There was a shock in the villa when new bombshell Uma Jammeh arrived and immediately stirred things up with a new kiss challenge. The girls were all told to blindfold the boys for a game, but little did they know this was a game they would be watching from afar. Soon Uma arrived and headed straight for the boys, snogging each one with the girls watching in disbelief. Uma then decided to take Ayo to the Hideaway.
Epsiode 2 - Tuesday, June 4
As Joey settled into life in the villa, his arrival sent shockwaves around the rest of the islanders. Soon Joey was chatting up the girls and making friends with the boys, but when the time came for him to choose who he wanted to be coupled up with it was Samantha who won his heart, meaning Sam was the first to be dumped from the island.
Episode 1 - Monday, June 3
The opening night of Love Island 2024 left viewers (and islanders) speechless when reality TV star Joey Essex entered the villa in a surprise twist. Presenter Maya Jama told the contestants: “Well it’s good to see you’re all settled in, as you know in Love Island, you must always expect the unexpected. So please welcome Joey.” The TV star said he was 'the king of Essex' who wanted to find his 'queen' and is the first celebrity to appear on Love Island in the show's history.
Love Island 2024 contestants: Who are the islanders this year?
The Love Island 2024 cast is bigger and better than ever! The islanders were revealed on Monday, May 27, just one week before the show's premiere.
Here's everyone in the show's original line up, including who has since been dumped from the island...
Samantha Kenny - fourth to leave
Age: 26
From: Liverpool
Job: Makeup Artist
Samantha was the very first star revealed for Love Island 2024. She describes herself as someone who is 'very opinionated' and who wears her heart on her sleeve and plans to bring some 'scouse glamour' to the show.
Munveer Jabbal - second to leave
Age: 30
From: Surbiton, Surrey
Job: Recruitment Manager
Munveer was the first male contestant revealed for Love Island 2024. He says he's ready to start thinking about the next steps in his life, and since London's dating scene hasn't worked for him thus far, he's ready to head into the villa.
Nicole Samuel
Age: 24
From: Aberdare
Job: Accounts Manager
Nicole says she reckons she'll have 'one of the biggest personalities in the villa' this year and says '. Oh, and she also became a world champion street dancer back in 2011!
Ronnie Vint - dumped by public vote
Age: 27
From: South East London
Job: Semi Professional Footballer
Ronnie has had two serious relationships so far, but while focusing on his football career (he plays for Lewes FC), he enjoyed being single. However, now he says he's gotten to the age 'to find the right person I can build a life with'. Will that person be in the villa
Patsy Field - third to leave
Age: 29
From: Orpington
Job: Office Administrator
Patsy says her friends would describe her as 'the loudest in the group', whilst her family would say it's always her way or the highway. Will she find a man her to match her energy in the Love Island villa?
Ciaran Davies
Age: 21
From: Pencoed, South Wales
Job: Surveyor
Ahead of his Love Island debut, Ciaran said he's 'mature enough for something serious with the right girl'. Will he find his match in the villa?
Mimii Ngulube - WINNER
Age: 24
From: Portsmouth
Job: Mental Health Nurse
Mimii said she 'didn't expect' to land a spot in the villa after spontaneously applying for Love Island 2024. She says she's not had much luck in her dating life so far; hopefully a stint in the villa will change that!
Sam Taylor - first to leave
Age: 23
From: Chesterfield
Job: Hair Stylist
Sam's got a clear goal in mind for Love Island 2024: he wants to 'find a real connection with someone'. And since he says he's struggled to find that so far, maybe he'll find love this summer!
Jess White - dumped by public vote
Age: 25
From: Stockport
Job: Retail Manager
Jess has decided now's the perfect time for Love Island because all her friends are settled down in relationships and starting families, and she wants to be able to do all the same things.
Ayo Odukoya
Age: 25
From: Canning Town
Job: Model
Ayo says the way he is 'gives off a good enough energy' for people to feel comfortable around him, and believe he'll be 'somebody everyone would take to' on the inside.
Harriett Blackmore - dumped by public vote
Age: 24
From: Brighton
Job: Dancer & Personal Shopper
Harriett says she's a bit of an "It girl" from Brighton, claiming YouTuber Saffron Barker as one of her best friends, and believes that she's going to 'bring the entertainment' (and the drama!) to the villa this summer.
Sean Stone
Age: 24
From: Hertford
Job: Sweet Salesman
Sean completes this year's starting lineup. He says he's 'always been one for relationships', and believes the one thing missing from his life is his soulmate! Will he find her in the villa?
Love Island 2024 Bombshells
Joey Essex - voted out on Sunday, July 28
The first bombshell for the 2024 series left viewers and islanders shocked when The Only Way Is Essex star Joey Essex made a surprise entry into the villa. Joey is the first celebrity bombshell in the history of the show.
Uma Jammeh - walked on July 9
Uma is the second bombshell to arrive in the villa, causing a stir when she took part in a game where the boys all had to be blindfolded and she kissed each one with the other girls watching on in disbelief. Talking about joining the show, Uma said: "Now is a good time for me, I’m young. I’ve been single for my whole life, it’s about time I’m not single anymore. I’m ready for a boyfriend!"
Omar Nyame - fifth to leave the show
Omar was the third bombshell to join the show, and he means business... "I’m done with messing around and casually seeing girls, I want to find real love. I’ve done the whole party thing and dated lots of people but now I’m ready to find the real deal.
"I'm going to bring high energy, high frequency and vibes. I just want to make sure everyone has a laugh, that’s what I’m all about, I like to make sure everyone is having a good time and has a smile on their face."
Grace Jackson - voted off by public on July 24
Manchester model Grace Jackson has been rumoured to be joining this season since it started. She's already got nearly 80,000 followers on Instagram and has collaborated with a number of fashion brands. Speaking of joining Love Island, Grace said: "In my day and age, you don’t meet people on face value, it’s all off Instagram,Twitter and dating apps. Everything’s online! I’m excited to get to know someone on face value, and be somewhere where you’re forced to have a conversation and be a bit more open. This is something that would push me out of my comfort zone, I don’t really date a lot."
Wil Anderson - left on July 9
Will is a Quantity Surveyor from Whitley Bay and is heading into the villa as he is ready to find love after being in two serious relationships from the age of 18. On what he will bring to the show, Will says: "I’ll bring a cheerful, cheeky, excitable vibe to the Villa. I think I’ll get on with all the lads as well as hopefully making some good connections with the girls. I’m also a decent cook so I’ll definitely whip up some nice dishes in the Villa!"
Tiffany Leighton - sixth to leave the show
Tiffany is a HR Coordinator from Hertfordshire and says she is ready to find the man of her dreams after living her best single life over the last few years. Tiffany calls herself ditzy, bubbly and says she is very picky when it comes to men. When asked who she would like in the villa with her, she said: "I would go for Justin Bieber, Zac Efron and Michele Morrone, simply because they are all sexy."
Matilda Draper
Matilda is a Recruitment Consultant from Beckenham and revealed why she thinks now is the right time for her to meet her perfect match... "This year felt right for me, I’ve been single since 2022 and gave myself last year to really focus on finding myself because I was with my ex partner from the ages of 18-22 which are your formative years. I was in my housewife era back then which just isn’t me, I love being silly so the last year has been about having fun and loving myself but now I’m ready to find and love my person."
Konnor Ewudzi - left on July 17
Konnor is a barber from Cornwall and says he is ready to find somebody on Love Island: "I’ve been in a couple of relationships and now feels like the right time as I have learnt from past relationships. I’ll be able to pick out the red flags now. I'll bring fun, excitement and energy to the villa and I’ve got a different look and style to a lot of people. I’m an ex-holiday rep so I like to engage with people and I’m full of energy."
Trey Norman - left on July 7
Trey is a Commercial Insurance Broker from Doncaster who says he isn't afraid to go for what he wants in the villa... "I’d say I’m charming and someone that goes after what they want, I’m not afraid to articulate my feelings. I'm going to the Villa to find the girl of my dreams so it may ruffle feathers with the boys."
Jessy Potts - voted out on Sunday, July 28
Jessy is a Brand Partnerships Associate from Leicester and says Love Island is perfect for her as she loves a holiday romance! Before going into the villa she said: "Love Island is a great opportunity and I’m hoping to meet someone as I’m very single. It feels like the perfect time and there are so many successful relationships formed on Love Island, so I’m hoping I’m lucky enough to find someone. Love Island genuinely works, you can list a lot of couples who have gone on to get married and have children. I’m hoping I thrive in the Villa as I love a holiday romance or a work fling, so it should be fun."
Reuben Collins - voted off by public on July 24
Reuben is an Account Assistant from Surrey. He is looking for someone with passion... "The biggest thing is someone who is down to earth, that’s the main thing. Someone who knows what they want. A passionate person. I’m quite a passionate person whether it’s in love or in my hobbies, which are learning languages, I love musical theatre and going to the gym. I find other people with passion inspiring."
Josh Sunday Oyinsan - WINNER
Josh thinks his good vibes will be key in getting him the perfect match in the villa. When asked what makes him a catch he said: "My vibe, my looks - I think I’ve got a good smile, my height and my personality."
Lolly Hart - left on July 17
Lolly works in Long Haul Cabin Crew and is from Leicestershire. She says Love Island is her last chance to meet Mr Right... "I feel like this is my last resort at this point, it’s something I’ve thought about for a while as I’ve just turned 30 and been single a long time, so it’s time to find a husband. I don’t want a boyfriend, I want to move on with my life and settle down with the right guy."
Lola Deluca - dumped by public vote
Lola is a content creator and model from Surrey, and she thinks she might have what it takes to turn Joey's head. "Joey’s head could turn and I’m going to try and be the one to do it so let’s see what happens. Maybe Reuben too only because he and Grace have only recently coupled up, I guess time will tell."
Harry Baker - dumped by public vote
Harry is a structured cabling engineer from Birmingham and thinks he will be able to win the girls over with his cheeky charm... "I’m 6’4 with lots of tattoos, I’m tanned and I’m funny. People tell me I’m funny anyway, I don’t know whether they’re laughing at me or with me! On nights out, I’m always the first to get attention and when the girls come over I can keep them there. It’s not just the looks, I’ve got the personality to go with it."
Love Island 2024 Casa Amor lineup
This year's Casa Amor line up has six new girls and six new boys to put the current couples to the test.
Let's meet the girls...
Ellie Jackson - left on July 7
Lucy Graybill - left on day 31
Jessica Spencer
Diamante Laiva - left on day 31
Ruby Dale- left on day 31
Emma Milton - dumped by public vote
And here are the boys...
Hugo Godfroy - dumped by public vote
Lionel Awudu - left on day 31
Jake Spivey - left on day 31
Blade Siddiqi - dumped by public vote
Moziah Pinder - left on day 31
Joel Kirby - left on day 31
Who has left Love Island 2024?
Sam Taylor
The first islander to leave was Sam Taylor after he was dumped from the island when Joey Essex chose his other half, Samantha, to couple up with. Joey picking Samantha meant that Sam had to leave the show immediately. Speaking of his exit, Same said: "I’m disappointed to be leaving so soon as I wanted to work my magic and get to know everyone a bit better. When Joey walked in I had a feeling I might be in trouble. Samantha is a stunning girl and I knew that they would get on. Ultimately, he had to do what he had to do which didn’t work in my favour but no hard feelings."
Munveer Jabbal
Midway through week 2, the contestants gathered around the fire pit where they were told that the public have been voting for their favourite couple and after it was announced that Munveer, Patsy, Uma, Omar, Harriett and Sean had received the fewest votes it was up to the safe couples to decide who should be given the boot. The girls chose Munveer and the boys kicked Patsy. Munveer said: "It’s disappointing but that’s the way the cookie crumbles. I can’t look back and say I wish this happened or wish that happened because I had a good time. I made some really good friends. Obviously I didn’t find the one, which is why I was there but these things happen."
Patsy Field
Speaking of leaving the villa, Patsy said: "I’m sad to be leaving the girls, I formed such great connections with the girls in the Villa. We were belly laughing every single day. There are some really good connections in there at the moment and I really hope they blossom. Everyone in there deserves a fair shot at love and I’m sure it will definitely go that way for them. I wasn’t shocked the boys picked me but I’m gutted it happened that way, if the girls got to pick I would probably still be in there."
Samantha Kenny
Sam was the fourth to leave the villa after a recoupling left her single when Grave chose to couple up with Joey. Speaking of her exit, Samantha said: "Obviously I am devastated to leave all of the girls behind but I am very excited now to see what my future holds and look forward to seeing what is next. I was true to myself and didn't feel like it was a waste of my time because I followed what I felt was right for me. When it comes to Joey, I think if I knew what I know now, I perhaps would have done things differently."
Tiffany Leighton and Omar Nyame
Tiffany and Omar both exited the show on Sunday, June 23. Sean openly admitted he wanted Omar out of the way so that he was free to pursue things with Matilda...
Harriett and Ronnie
Tiffany and Ronnie left the show after they got the fewest votes on Friday, June 27, and were dumped from the villa.
Diamanté, Ruby, Moziah, Lucy, Lionel, Joel and Jake
Casa Amor islanders were all dumped on day 31.
Ellie and Trey
Ellie and Trey left on day 35.
Will and Uma
Will was voted out of the villa, but Uma didn't want to stay without him so made the shock decision to leave with him on day 37.
Jess, Hugo, Emma and Blade
After a shock twist that saw the public decide who should stay and who should go, Jess, Hugo, Emma and Blade were all voted off the show.
Ruben and Grace
Ruben and Grace were dumped from the villa on July 24 after the public voted them as the couple least likely to last in the outside world.
Jessy and Joey
Just narrowly missing the live final, Jessy and Joey were voted out of the villa by their former castmates after familiar faces returned to the show to vote for the couple they thought were the least compatible. Speaking of leaving the show and what was next for the couple, Jessy said: "First on the list is to meet each other's family and friends and visit Essex for the first time. Joey is going to take me for dinner at Sheesh and we want to go on holiday to LA and The Maldives."
Which Love Island 2024 couples made it to the final?
- Ciaran and Nicole
- Matilda and Sean
- Jessica and Ayo
- Josh and Mimii
Is there a Love Island 2024 trailer?
Yep! In early May, ITV dropped the first teaser for the new series of Love Island. In it, you can see Maya Jama using a flamethrower to spark up a heart symbol and claiming "Where there's love, there's fire".
Looks like the Love Island team wants to bring the heat this year!
Who's hosting Love Island 2024?
Maya Jama is back. She took over from Laura Whitmore last year (the announcement came in late 2022) and her first season was 2023's winter edition, won by Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan.
Maya is also on hand on Sundays for Love Island: Aftersun, where she discusses all the latest goings-on in the villa with her panel of star guests, which includes Indiyak Polack, Sam Thompson, Amy Hart, Chris Taylor and Jordan Stephens (along with some other celebrity guests!)
Who won the last season of Love Island?
Love Island: All Stars, which became the first of our double helping of Love Island this year, saw villa veterans getting another chance at finding love.
Bombshells Tom Clare and Molly Smith walked away from the previous season as the winning pair after five weeks of coupling up in February 2024, bagging the £50,000 cash prize to share between them.
You can watch their initial reaction to the news below:
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