Love Island’s 2023 seasons were filled with romance and drama in Mallorca and South Africa. Winners included engaged couple Sanam and Kai, Jess and Sammy, and Molly and Tommy from the All-Stars edition. As fans await 2024, they wonder where the villas will be and which new couples will find lasting love.
Love Island 2023 Winners
Romantic Reunion on the Spanish Island of Mallorca
Every summer, viewers worldwide are captivated by the sun-drenched romance of Love Island. The hit reality show whisks a group of sexy singles to a luxurious villa, where they couple up and compete to win the public’s hearts – and a hefty cash prize.
For the summer 2023 edition, that idyllic location was the Mediterranean island of Mallorca, Spain. The picturesque villa provided the perfect backdrop for drama, heartbreak, and blossoming relationships.
Winter Love Blooms in South Africa’s Wine Country
But Love Island didn’t just bring the heat in the summer of 2023. The winter edition traded Mallorca’s beaches for the stunning wine valley of Franschhoek, South Africa. Surrounded by vineyards and mountains, the winter villa set the scene for just as many twists and turns.
Sanam and Kai: From Islanders to Fiancés
When the winter season aired in early 2023, viewers were immediately captivated by Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan’s blossoming romance. Their emotional journey tugged at heartstrings across the nation, and their genuine connection shone through every step of the way.
So it was no surprise when Sanam and Kai were crowned the winter 2023 champions – and the £50,000 prize was just the cherry on top! In April, Kai popped the question in a heartwarming Instagram post, calling Sanam the “next Mrs. Fagan.”
Summer Sizzlers Jess and Sammy Take the Crown
The stakes were just as high when summer rolled around. After seven searing weeks of highs and lows, turmoil and tenderness, student Jess Harding and footballer Sammy Root emerged as viewers’ favourites.
In a live finale watched by millions, Jess and Sammy were handed the £50,000 cash prize. Six months later, the pair are still going strong, sharing loved-up snaps from romantic getaways.
Molly and Tommy: All-Star Couple from Day One
But it wasn’t just the new Islanders who found lasting love in 2023. The highly anticipated All-Stars edition saw some of the show’s most iconic contestants return to the villa to rekindle old flames – or spark new ones.
From the moment they stepped back into the Mallorcan sunshine, Molly Smith (Season 6) and Tommy Clare (Season 5) were inseparable. Their electric chemistry and unbreakable bond made them frontrunners to win the series – and win they did!
The photogenic pair are Instagram official these days, sharing snaps of date nights, couples’ workouts, and their new place together.
Looking Ahead to Love Island 2024
So as 2023 draws to a close, fans of red-hot romance are already looking ahead to the next installments of the world’s most famous dating show. Where will the villas be located? Which new arrivals will turn heads? And most importantly – who will be crowned the king and queen of love in 2024?
Only time will tell, but one thing’s certain – Love Island never disappoints with must-see TV moments and iconic couples. Bring on the new year.
