Sammy Root and Jess Harding emerged victorious as the champions of Love Island 2023, securing the coveted £50,000 prize.

They triumphed over Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki, who reached the final two. Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde secured the third position, with Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble finishing in fourth place.

Jess, aged 22 and hailing from west London, was one of the original Islanders. She was initially coupled up with George Fensom on day one, but her journey took a twist when the bombshell Sammy entered the Villa on day four. Despite encountering difficulties along the way, the two eventually became a couple, with Sammy committing to loyalty in the final weeks.

Whitney, aged 25 and a successful wig business owner in London, achieved the runner-up spot alongside Lochan, an account manager from Windsor. Whitney’s popularity soared throughout the season, and after a series of intriguing events, including a connection with Frenchman Mehdi Edno and later coupling up with Lochan in Casa Amor, they remained a strong and enduring couple.