Love Island 2021 winners revealed
WARNING: Major spoilers!
After nine weeks, 37 Islanders and a whole heap of DRAMA, Love Island 2021 came to an end this evening (Monday 23rd August), as host Laura Whitmore crowned Millie and Liam the well-deserved winners, just moments after the Welsh hunk asked Millie to be his official girlfriend.
The final show gave us all the feels as the remaining four couples prepared for the big finale, as viewers watched Millie Court and Liam Reardon, Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran, Kaz Kamwi and Tyler Cruickshank, and Faye Winter and Teddy Soars make their declarations of love at the Summer Ball.
Who won Love Island 2021?
WINNERS: Millie Court and Liam Reardon
Vote: 42.02%
Liam and Millie were crowned the winners, with the pair deciding to split the £50,000 prize money.
2ND PLACE: Chloe Burrows and Toby Aromolaran
Vote: 30.85%
3RD PLACE: Faye Winter and Teddy Soares
Vote: 14.85%
4TH PLACE: Kaz Kamwi and Tyler Cruickshank
Vote: 12.27%
Before the results were counted, verified and announced, the final show had viewers in tears as this year's finalists declared their love to each other.
After being given a crash course in Salsa dancing by professional dancers Iryna and Roma, the girls went out to pick their outfits for the Summer Ball, before leaving their boys speechless on their return to the villa in their glam outfits.
Up first was Millie and Liam, a couple who have been VERY strong since the Casa Amor drama surrounding Liam and Lillie.
Millie started her speech saying: “I feel like I’m getting married!”
“Seven weeks ago I walked into the Villa not knowing what my journey was going to hold. However, I knew I only had eyes for you. Things took a turn for the worse but I knew I wasn’t going to be able to stay away and I just wanted to be back in your arms. I’d happily let you sing to me for the rest of our lives!”
An emotional Liam added: “Laying next to you made me forget that I was in bed but almost made me feel like I was floating on a cloud floating high up in the skies.
"As our journey nears the end, I look back and love every minute of it. We now have a new journey to venture into - life outside the Villa.”
Up next was Faye and Teddy, who were able to get back on track following their fiery argument after movie night.
Reading her declaration, Faye said: “No one would ever believe what would happen next, I was lucky enough to receive a text. I’m sorry you had to deal with a girl so insecure, luckily you’re fixing me just by being so pure.
“At times my outbursts caused our relationship to seem cursed but I’ll be forever grateful you stood by me at my worst.”
Teddy later says: “Ever since the beginning you’ve kept me on my toes. You’ve been a beautiful pain in my arse but I wouldn’t change it for the world.
“I love that you are fiery, strong, stunning and an independent woman who cares for others with genuine affection. Yes we've had our ups and downs but every moment when I’ve looked into those deep blue eyes, I’ve seen a future with you.”
Kaz and Tyler were next up, with Kaz saying: “My journey here started when you walked in. From the moment I saw you, I thought ‘he’s a bit of me!’ I never thought I would find someone like you here.
“You’re a gentleman, you’re funny, you’re kind and you’re even more affectionate than me!”
Tyler then delivered his declaration to Kaz, saying: “My fair lady, cast your mind back to the moment I entered the Villa. You were so warm and welcoming and genuinely had a pure aura about you.
“I am yours Kaz and I’ve always been yours.”
Perhaps keeping the best moment until last, Chloe and Toby took to the stage following their whirlwind romance over the last nine weeks.
Chloe told him: “Toby. Who would have thought that me and you would have made it all this way? From the first snog on the terrace to the bootylicious challenge, it’s clear we’ve always had an amazing connection.
“I wanted to find someone coming into this Villa but I didn’t expect to find someone as amazing as you.”
Toby responded saying: “I’m not the best with words but for you Chlo, I’m willing to try. While I read this declaration of love with those piercing blue eyes watching me, I know that if I look up I might lose all composure!”
The semi-professional footballer then asked Chloe to be his official girlfriend, leaving viewers at home in tears at the emotional moment.
After the 2020 Summer series of the hit show was cancelled last year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, viewers were over the moon earlier this year when ITV bosses confirmed the show would be making a return to the fancy villa out in Mallorca.
10 Islanders entered the villa on Monday 28th June, and despite a slow start, bombshells such as Liam Reardon, Teddy Soares, Lucinda Strafford, and Casa Amor stars Lillie Haynes, Mary Bedford and Matthew MacNabb, certainly brought drama to the villa, resulting in a truly ICONIC series.
Check out the most shocking moments from the 2021 series below:
Hugo calling out Toby in the recoupling for his shady behaviour with Chloe
After Toby decided to recouple with Abi instead of Chloe, Hugo called him out on his actions in a speech that stunned the villa and had Toby branding him as a 'girl follower'.
The Love Island reunion show airs at 9pm on Sunday 5th September.
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