LOVE Island runners-up Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins have hit back after being voted one of the least compatible couples by their fellow Islanders.
Ahead of the show's grand finale the remaining Islanders were asked to vote for which couple they thought would not work on the outside due to compatibility issues – and it was later revealed that Ron and Lana were chosen as one of them.
Speaking to ITV after the final, Ron responded to those who doubted the couples compatibility, saying: "I think it’s hard, because they weren’t [ups and downs] in our brains. We never lost sight of one another.
He added: ''I can understand people from seeing it wouldn’t know, and even people in the villa didn’t know, but we always knew."
And it appears Lana shared similar thoughts, adding: "Yeah I’m the same. There were directions in different parts of the villa that we tried, but my heart never left Ron and I think Ron was the same where his heart never left me.''
Read our Love Island live blog below for the latest updates and gossip…
- Shanine Bruder
Love Island fans all have the same complaint ahead of reunion show
Love Island fans are all saying the same thing ahead of the ITV dating show’s special one-off reunion episode.
Host Maya Jama is set to reunite with the 2023 winter Islanders this Sunday for one last chat – and it’s expected to be explosive.
While many viewers look forward to the episode, others have complained it’s ”too soon” for the Islanders to reunite.
Taking to social media, one wrote: ”The Reunion after a week is too soon, let things digest first then bring them back.”
While a second fumed: ”I always feel the reunion is TOO soon, less than a week away? What’s going to change in a week really? They get their phones back, go back to home and then what? Not a sufficient amount of time on the outside to report anything important.”
- Shanine Bruder
Is Kai Fagan on Instagram?
Love Island winner Kai can be found on Instagram under the handle @kaifagan_.
Since landing back in the UK after his stint on the ITV dating show Kai has returned to social media.
- Shanine Bruder
Olivia fuels split rumours with Maxwell as she ditches him for night out with Love Island star
Love Island's Olivia Hawkins has sparked rumours that she has split from Maxwell after spending a night out in London without him.
Olivia looked stunning in a black dress for the Marlowe premiere last night.
Her date for the evening was former Islander Coco Lodge, who looked ravishing in red.
But her Love Island boyfriend Maxwell, was nowhere to be seen, just a week after leaving the villa.
It comes after the finance student headed to Radio 1s Big Weekend launch party on Wednesday night without Olivia.
Meanwhile, Olivia had a busy day at Capital Xtra FM and later attended a football match at the same time Maxwell was out.
However, sources insisted the pair are still together, saying: “Olivia was enjoying a night with her family at the football while Maxwell had a lads night out with Martin.”
- Shanine Bruder
Winter Love Island 2023 records lowest ratings in seven years
ITV revealed that the Love Island final which saw Kai and Sanam crowned winners recorded 1.3million viewers across all devices and became the most-watched programme among the 16 to 24 demographic on any channel on Monday evening.
However, numbers couldn’t compare to those of last year’s when the final which saw Ekin-Su and Davide champions attracted 3.4million viewers.
Throughout the series, fans over Twitter have been complaining about the cast which found itself in the midst of many bullying rows.
Another fan argued that the “format is stale” as Love Island follows the same pattern every year.
- Shanine Bruder
When is the Love Island reunion?
Maya Jama will be back to reunite the castmates one last time to break down all the ins and outs of what went down in the villa.
In the past, this has included some seriously awkward confrontations between Islanders now they’ve had a chance to see and hear what they might have missed during their time the villa.
With one of the key catchphrases this year being “snake”, it’s clear there’s a lot for them to make their way through in the one-hour special.
Currently, every Islander from this year’s winter series is expected to attend.
Love Island: The Reunion airs Sunday at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
- Shanine Bruder
Ron and Lana address being voted least compatible couple
Love Island runners-up Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins have hit back after being voted one of the least compatible couples by their fellow Islanders.
Ahead of the show's grand finale the remaining Islanders were asked to vote for which couple they thought would not work on the outside due to compatibility issues – and it was later revealed that Ron and Lana were chosen as one of them.
Speaking to ITV after the final, Ron responded to those who doubted the couples compatibility, saying: "I think it’s hard, because they weren’t [ups and downs] in our brains. We never lost sight of one another.
He added: ''I can understand people from seeing it wouldn’t know, and even people in the villa didn’t know, but we always knew."
And it appears Lana shared similar thoughts, adding: "Yeah I’m the same. There were directions in different parts of the villa that we tried, but my heart never left Ron and I think Ron was the same where his heart never left me.''
- Shanine Bruder
Summer series switches villa again
Love Island is heading back to Majorca – in a matter of weeks.
The winter installment is held in South Africa which, though windy, is not cold like January in Majorca.
And fans of the right age can apply to head into the Spanish villa for the summer series now.
Love Island announced on Twitter this week: “We’re heading back to Majorca this summer and you can apply to be in the villa right now!”
- Shanine Bruder
Sanam is the first Casa Amor bombshell to win Love Island
Sanam made history after she became the first islander from Casa Amor to win Love Island and for her it was simply “unbelievable.”
She said: “Honestly, I am one of these people that take things day-by-day. I don’t go into something thinking I am achieving it straight away, I take it day-by-day.
“When I got into Casa I didn’t think I would make it to the main villa. Then I got into the main villa and didn’t think I would make it any further.
“You know what, don’t let your fears get in the way – go for it. Things can actually work out, and what’s meant to be will be. Don’t lose hope – that’s my message for anyone else considering it!”
- Shanine Bruder
Love Island feud reignited ahead of explosive reunion
A Love Island feud has reignited after Cynthia Otseh-Taiwo refused to follow ex Casey O’Gorman on Instagram following their fling in Casa Amor.
Casanova Casey gave the bombshell the impression he would bring her back to the main villa after they spent days together flirting and snogging.
Instead, he stuck with Claudia Fogarty.
Cynthia, who had famously straddled Casey on the balcony in Casa Amor, has now made her feelings known by pieing him on Instagram.
- Shanine Bruder
Who were Kai and Sanam rooting for?
If they hadn’t been crowned winners, Kai and Sanam were hoping for Ron and Lana to be win the winter 2023 series.
Sanam told The Tab: “Even if they had won, they’re our best friends, we love them so much and wanted them to win and support them. And if we won, we knew they were then supporting us.”
Kai added: “Yeah it was win win for us. Either our favourite couple wins or we win. It was the best moment ever. Especially for me, being stood on that stage with Ron, that meant a lot to me.
“He’s been there for me through thick and thin and I’ve been there for him through thick and thin. It’s amazing that we both got to share that moment together.”
- Shanine Bruder
Will and Jessie say ‘sex is a million times better’ outside Love Island villa
Love Island stars Will Young and Jessie Wynter have opened up about having sex outside the villa.
The pair, who couldn't keep their hands off each other during their stint on the ITV dating show, have been updating fans with what they've been up to on Will's farm on Instagram and TikTok.
After sharing a room with multiple Islanders over the last eight weeks, the couple are happy to have some alone time.
Speaking about their bedroom antics, Jessie told the Mail: "It's 100 times better now we're out the villa.
"It is a million times better, I'll tell you that much."
- Shanine Bruder
Love Island past winners: Who won the show from 2015 to 2023?
Love Island has been helping sexy singletons find romance since 2015.
Here’s a look at the couples who made it all the way to the final and were crowned the Love Island winners of their series.
- 2023 – Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan
- 2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu
- 2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court
- 2020 – Paige Turley and Finn Tapp
- 2019 – Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill
- 2018 – Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer
- 2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies
- 2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde
- 2015 – Jessica Hayes and Max Morley
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Inside Love Island winners Sanam and Kai’s huge welcome home party
Love Island winners Kai and Sanam were welcomed home with a huge party after being crowned the champions of the ITV dating show.
Last night Kai and Sanam's nearest and dearest gathered in a huge hall and cheered them on after their epic win.
The pair posed beneath a huge balloon arch with Love Island themed colours and writing marking their return.
In his show exit interview, Kai revealed he'll ask Sanam to be his girlfriend soon.
He said: "I've made it pretty clear that she is definitely going to be my girlfriend on the outside!
"As soon as we get out here, that's when even more effort starts.
"You can really value someone's time and effort when you have to put in the time and effort. That's what I am looking forward to."
Did your favourite couple win?
Kai and Sanam were crowned winners of Love Island 2023, leaving their fans overjoyed.
But not all viewers were pleased with the final result.
Did your favourite couple win?
- Henry Moore
Olivia fuels split rumours as she attends glitzy premiere
Love Island's Olivia Hawkins has sparked split rumours with Maxwell Samuda as attended a glitzy premiere without him.
She wore her signature elbow-length gloves and a pair of black heels for the star-studded event in London.
She styled her brunette tresses slick back and accessorised her look with a hairband.
But her Love Island boyfriend Maxwell, 23, was nowhere to be seen, just a week after leaving the villa.
It comes after the finance student headed to Radio 1s Big Weekend launch party on Wednesday night without Olivia.
He was seen enjoying a boozy night out with fellow Islanders Martin Akinola and Jordan Odofin.
Read more here.
- Henry Moore
Maya Jama reveals the moment she knew winners Kai and Sanam’s love was real
Love Island host Maya Jama has revealed moment she knew Kai and Sanam’s love was real.
Maya said: “I love, love, love Kai and Sanam as a couple. They’re so sweet together, and you can tell they really love being in each other’s company.
“When Sanam came in she felt like a perfect fit for Kai. I could barely look her in the eye after she accidentally said she was in love with Kai during the final – she almost set me off – but that’s when I knew there was something real.
“They bring out a genuine side in one another.
“I always have my hat at the ready!”
- Henry Moore
Jessie reveals the surprising spot Will took her on their first date
Aussie bombshell Jessie Wynter has given fans an insight into the strange spot farmer Will took her on their first date.
Where did the couple go you ask? A 5-star restaurant, a romantic trip to the theatre?
Nope, the Love Island couple took a trip to Tesco.
In a chat with Heat for their Heat Dates YouTube series, Jessie gave a clearer insight into why they chose to head to the superstore for their first date.
Jessie said: "Yes! We drove past it and he [Will] kept mentioning Tesco and I was like, 'What are you talking about?' We don't have that in Australia, so he was like, 'Right, we're going right now.' OMG, there were so many candles, and all the UK chocolates and everything."
She cheekily added: "I'll be honest, I'm a cheap date – not hard to please here."
- Henry Moore
Sanam is the first Casa Amor bombshell to win Love Island
Sanam made history after she became the first islander from Casa Amor to win Love Island and for her it was simply “unbelievable.”
She said: “Honestly, I am one of these people that take things day-by-day. I don’t go into something thinking I am achieving it straight away, I take it day-by-day.
“When I got into Casa I didn’t think I would make it to the main villa. Then I got into the main villa and didn’t think I would make it any further.
“You know what, don’t let your fears get in the way – go for it. Things can actually work out, and what’s meant to be will be. Don’t lose hope – that’s my message for anyone else considering it!”
- Shanine Bruder
Maya Jama reveals the moment she knew winners Kai and Sanam’s love was real
Love Island host Maya Jama has revealed moment she knew Kai and Sanam’s love was real.
Maya said: “I love, love, love Kai and Sanam as a couple. They’re so sweet together, and you can tell they really love being in each other’s company.
“When Sanam came in she felt like a perfect fit for Kai. I could barely look her in the eye after she accidentally said she was in love with Kai during the final – she almost set me off – but that’s when I knew there was something real.
“They bring out a genuine side in one another.
“I always have my hat at the ready!”
- Shanine Bruder
Casey and Rosie spending time apart
During a Q&A on his Instagram, Casey was asked how he and Rosie have been doing with their relationship after they’ve been booted out of Love Island days before the final.
He confessed that for now they are spending some time apart as he responded: “All is good. We flew back together, as well as Will and Jessie.
“But we’re both just spending time with families at the moment.”
Fans were convinced that the two split up earlier in the week and were just playing along for the cameras.
- Shanine Bruder
What is Love Island’s replacement?
Loaded in Paradise has started on ITV2.
The action packed reality game show sees party-loving pairs island hop Greece’s Aegean Islands in a race to take control of – and spend – 50,000 euros.
The series starts with five pairs of contestants vying for the single gold card that is loaded with cash to blow on a wild trip.
Only one lucky pair can be in control of it at any time.
Everyone else will be trying to hunt them down and take control of the card, while living on a tiny budget.
- Shanine Bruder
Who won last year’s Love Island?
Remember these two dreamboats?
Who can forget the fantastic duo Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s who won the public’s hearts despite crawling on all fours for stolen terrace kisses (ey, Ekin-Su).
The pair were crowned champs and took home the £50K prize.
They are still together today and are blissfully happy – with Davide even turning up to the Dancing on Ice studios with flowers for her every week she was on the show.
- Shanine Bruder
Love Island fans all have the same complaint ahead of Reunion show
Love Island fans are all saying the same thing ahead of the ITV dating show’s special one-off Reunion episode.
Host Maya Jama is set to reunite with the 2023 winter Islanders this Sunday for one last chat – and it’s expected to be explosive.
While many viewers look forward to the episode, others have complained it’s ”too soon” for the Islanders to reunite.
Taking to social media, one wrote: ”The Reunion after a week is too soon, let things digest first then bring them back.”
While a second fumed: ”I always feel the reunion is TOO soon, less than a week away? What’s going to change in a week really? They get their phones back, go back to home and then what? Not a sufficient amount of time on the outside to report anything important.”
- Shanine Bruder
Olivia addresses hate
Former islander Olivia has hit out at social media trolls after she received “a lot of hate” since coming out of the villa and shared her thoughts on the social media ban.
Speaking on Capital XTRA Breakfast, she said: ‘It is hard because obviously I have had quite a lot of hate when I came out so I wouldn’t have wanted my family to have seen that.
“But then again, when I switch my phone on, I had to see it all by myself. Yeah, so it’s conflicting, but I get it completely because it’s my choice to go on the show. It’s not my family’s, so I wouldn’t want them to deal with all that hate.
“Some of the comments have been really nasty. I think people feel like we’re like characters on TV. But we are real people.”
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