A recap of Love Island 2023: Who won series 10?

The final took place on Monday 31st July

Author: Alex RossPublished 7th Aug 2023

We can't quite believe it's been eight years since ITV2 reality show Love Island hit our screens, kickstarting the careers of the likes of Molly-Mae Hague, Tommy Fury, Maura Higgins, Olivia Buckland, Wes Nelson, and 2021 winners Mille Court and Liam Reardon.

After eight amazing weeks, series 10 ended on Monday 31st March, with host Maya Jama announcing Sammy Root and Jess Harding as winners of the 2023 Summer series. Here's a full recap on series 10.

Who won Love Island 2023?

Following a public vote, Jess Harding and Sammy Root were crowned the 2023 winners ahead of Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki, who finished in second place.

WINNERS: Jess Harding and Sammy Root

34.57%

2ND PLACE: Whitney Adebayo and Lochan Nowacki

26.85%

3RD PLACE: Ella Thomas and Tyrique Hyde

24.21%

4TH PLACE: Molly Marsh and Zachariah Noble

14.37%

When was the Love Island 2023 final?

The final took place on Monday 31st July.

Who was in Love Island final?

Four couples have made it into the final:

Ella and Tyrique

Whitney and Lochan

Jess and Sammy

Molly and Zachariah

When did Love Island 2023 start?

The 10th series hit our screens on Monday 5th June, at 9pm.

Although Love Island usually takes place once every year, it was announced in 2022 that the show would have two series in 2023, a Winter and Summer edition.

Winter Love Island kicked off on Monday 16th January, with the final taking place on Monday 13th March.

Who is on Love Island 2023?

On Monday 29th May, bosses unveiled 10 sexy singletons as this year's first Islanders to enter the villa.

During the first episode, bombshell Zachariah Noble entered on Monday 5th June. Two more bombshells entered in the following episodes in Week One, including Whitney Adebayo on Wednesday 7th, and Sammy Root on Thursday 8th.

On Sunday 11th June, Leah Taylor and Charlotte Sumner entered as bombshells, with Scott Van Der Sluis arriving three days later on Wednesday 14th.

On Tuesday 20th June, we were introduced to two more bombshells in the form of Mal Nicol and Montel McKenzie. But the biggest surprise came on Thursday 22nd June, when former season two bombshell Kady McDermott made her epic return to the villa.

Casa Amor kicked off on Friday 30th June, with 12 new bombshells! Much to the shock of fans, Molly Marsh made a sensational return.

Ella B and Josh were the last bombshells to enter.

Ruchee Gurung

Age: 24
From: Sutton
Occupation: Beautician
Instagram: rucheewawo

Tyrique Hyde

Age: 24
From: Essex
Occupation: Semi-pro Footballer
Instagram: tyriquehyde

Molly Marsh

Age: 21
From: Doncaster
Occupation: Musical Theatre Performer and Social Media Creator
Instagram: mollygracemarsh

George Fensom

Age: 24
From: Bedford
Occupation: Business Development Executive
Instagram: georgefensom

Catherine Agbaje

Age: 23
From: Dublin
Occupation: Commercial Real Estate Agent
Instagram: catherine_agbaje

Mehdi Edno

Age: 26
From: Bordeaux/London
Occupation: Communications Manager
Instagram: mehdiedno

Ella Thomas

Age: 23
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Model
Instagram: ellathomas

Mitchel Taylor

Age: 26
From: Sheffield
Occupation: Gas Engineer
Instagram: mitcheltaylor

Jess Harding

Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Aesthetics Practitioner
Instagram: jesshardingox

André Furtado

Age: 21
From: Dudley
Occupation: Business owner
Instagram: dre.furtado

Zachariah Noble

Age: 25
From: South East London
Occupation: Personal Trainer & Basketball Player
Instagram: zachariah_noble97

Whitney Adebayo

Age: 25
From: London
Occupation: Entrepreneur
Instagram: whitbrownsx

Sammy Root

Age: 22
From: Kent
Occupation: Project Manager
Instagram: sammyroot_

Charlotte Sumner

Age: 30
From: Bournemouth
Occupation: Dental Nurse
Instagram: charlottesumner

Leah Taylor

Age: 27
From: Manchester
Occupation: Business Owner (Social Media Marketing)
Instagram: leahjtaylorr

Scott Van Der Sluis

Age: 22
From: North Wales, Connah's Quay
Occupation: Footballer
Instagram: scottvds17

Mal Nicol

Age: 25
From: Edinburgh, lives in London
Job: Picture researcher
Instagram: mallurpaal

Montel McKenzie

Age: 25
From: East London
Job: Account Manager and semi-professional footballer
Instagram: montelmckenzie

Kady McDermott

Age: 27
From: Hertfordshire
Returning former Islander, series 2 bombshell
Instagram: kadymcdermott

Kodie Murphy

Age: 20
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Social Media Marketer
Instagram: kodiemurphy

Benjamin Noel

Age: 26
From: London
Occupation: Fitness Business Owner
Instagram: benjaminn_noell

Lochan Nowacki

Age: 25
From: Windsor
Occupation: Account Manager
Instagram: lochan_nowacki

Elom Ahlijah-Wilson

Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Mssseuse and Fitness Trainer
Instagram: _truegains

Zachary Ashford

Age: 27
From: Manchester
Occupation: Senior Sales Executive
Instagram: z_ashford

Gabby Jeffery

Age: 24
From: Newcastle
Occupation: Creative Assistant
Instagram: N/A

Danielle Mazhindu

Age: 25
From: Liverpool
Occupation: Recruitment Assistant and Occupational Therapy Student
Instagram: daniellemazhindu

Amber Wise

Age: 19
From: Buckinghamshire
Occupation: Graphic Design Student
Instagram: amberwse

Abi Moores

Age: 25
From: Hampshire
Occupation: Flight Attendant
Instagram: abimooresxox

Tink Reading

Age: 26
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Project Manager
Instagram: tinkreadingxo

Josh Brocklebank

Age: 26
From: Essex
Occupation: Financial Advisor
Instagram: josh_brocklebank

Ella Barnes

Age: 23
From: Kent
Occupation: Championship Dancer and Model
Instagram: ellabellabarnes

Who was coupled together on Love Island 2023?


Ella B and Mitchel

New girl Ella B set her sights on Mitchel and it didn't take long for her to turn his head away from Abi.

Abi and Scott

After new girl Ella B turned Mitch's head, Abi chose to couple up with Scott, despite previously pieing him off for Mitch not long ago.

Ella and Tyrique

Although new girl Ella B threatened to cause trouble for these two due to her 'history' with Ty, the pair remained coupled, with Ty even admitting to Whitney that he 'loves' Ella T.

Jess and Sammy

Despite new boy Josh stealing Jess earlier in the week, it was clear Jess' head was still with Sammy.

Kady and Ouzy

Kady chose to couple up with Ouzy once again, admitting the pair would have 'beautiful children'.

Molly and Zachariah

Another week, another recoupling for Molly and Zachariah! It looks like nothing will break these two now.

Whitney and Lochan

Things continue to go well for Whitney and Lochan, with Whit once again choosing to couple up with him.

Amber and Josh

Amber and Josh coupled on a friendship basis.


Ella and Tyrique

After Ella brought back Ouzy from Casa Amor, arriving to a single Tyrique, it had looked like things were over for these two. However, after an apology and grafting from Ella, Ty chose to forgive Ella, with the pair getting back on track and coupling up during the fifth recoupling.

Jess and Sammy

Despite a LOT of drama between these two during Casa Amor and Movie Night, Jess decided she was sick of Sammy's love triangles, giving him an ultimatum. After realising his strongest feelings were for Jess, the pair went exclusive and coupled up together.

Molly and Zachariah

These two have grown stronger than ever since Molly's sensational return, with Molly even confessing to Kady that the pair are now closed off.

Kady and Ouzy

After seeing Ella patch things up and get back together with Tyrique, Ouzy set his sights on single girl Kady, with the pair coupling up following a few days of flirty chats.

Abi and Mitchel

Although single boy Scott made a last ditch attempt to get to know Abi, the Casa bombshell recoupled with Mitchel during the fifth recoupling.

Amber and Scott

Despite showing interest in Abi, single boy Scott coupled up with Amber.

Leah and Montel

Despite some drama after Movie Night, Montel's public apology to Leah worked a treat, with the pair looking happier than ever.

Whitney and Lochan

Since returning back to the main villa together, Whitney and Lochan have been growing stronger day-by-day, with the pair looking smitten together.

Catherine and Elom

Another Casa Amor couple who are going strong in the main villa! The pair have been enjoying getting to know each other, with Elom quick to pick Catherine to couple up with.


Ella and Ouzy

Despite herself and Tyrique 'closing themselves off' before Casa Amor, Ella admitted she wanted to explore things with model Ouzy, whom she already knew from back in the UK. In one of the biggest shocks of the series, Ella retuned back to the villa with Ouzy, leaving Ty devastated.

Molly and Zachariah

Following her sensational return to the villa during Casa Amor, Molly and Zachariah chose to give their romance another go, coupling up once again!

Catherine and Elom

Although it looked like things were going well with Scott before Casa, Catherine found a connection with new boy Elom over at the other villa, returning with him on her arm, much to the shock of the other Islanders.

Amber and Sammy

As Sammy was single, he was made to choose one of the Casa girls to couple up with. After getting to know Amber, he chose to couple up with the 19-year-old.

Abi and Mitchel

After weeks of being 'friend-zoned', Mitchel found a spark with new girl Abi during Casa Amor week, choosing to recouple with her.

Leah and Montel

Despite getting rather friendly with bombshell Tink during Casa Amor, Montel chose to stay single. As Leah also returned alone, the pair recoupled.

Whitney and Lochan

Single girl Whitney quickly forgot about Mehdi's exit during Casa Amor! After finding a spark with Lochan, the pair recoupled with Lochan landing a spot in the main villa.

Scott

As Catherine returned with Elom and Scott chose to remain loyal, he's now single.

Kady

As Zachariah chose to return with Molly and Kady remained loyal, Kady is now single.

Jess

Jess chose to return to the villa alone, meaning she's now single as Mitchel recoupled.


Mal and Sammy

New girl Mal got first pick as it was her first recoupling, and she chose to couple up with Sammy, following the pair having a laugh together and Sammy having troubles with Jess.

Ella and Tyrique

Ella chose to couple up with Tyrique once again, admitting her feelings for him are growing stronger.

Leah and Montel

New boy Montel chose to couple up with Leah, after feeling the strongest connection with her since he entered the villa.

Jess and Mitchel

Jess chose to couple up with her BFF Mitchel, following a rocky week with Sammy, as the pair are both keen to see if romance can blossom from their already-strong friendship.

Catherine and Scott

Catherine chose to couple up with Scott, with the pair growing even closer since his arrival as a bombshell.

Molly and Zachariah

Following their adorable first date, Molly chose to couple with with Zachariah again, admitting she feels 'giddy' and 'excited' around him.

Whitney and Mehdi

Despite Mehdi revealing to Whitney that he wanted to get to know Leah, she still chose to stay coupled up with her man, keen to see where things go.


Molly and Zachariah

Following Charlotte getting dumped from the villa, Zachariah was finally able to couple up with Molly after the pair had spent the last week getting to know each other better.

Whitney and Mehdi

Despite having a disagreement during the second week, Whitney and Mehdi seemed to patch things up as they continued to enjoy each other's company, with Mehdi choosing to couple up with Whitney once again.

Jess and Sammy

Despite getting to know Leah, Sammy chose to couple up with Jess again, branding the previous few days a 'test', helping him realise 'who he wants'.

Ella and Tyrique

After a rocky few days, involving Tyrique being chosen by Leah is the last recoupling and Ella chatting to new boy Scott, we saw the pair reunite as Tyrique chose to couple up with Ella again.

Leah and Mitchel

Mitchel chose to couple up with Leah, claiming he could feel something starting to blossom between the pair.

Catherine and Scott

New bombshell Scott chose to couple up with Catherine.


Charlotte and Zachariah

As a new bombshell, Charlotte was given first pick during the second recoupling, and despite Zachariah enjoying time with Molly, she chose to couple up with him!

Leah and Tyrique

Similarly to Charlotte, new girl Leah was also given first pick during the second recoupling, where she chose to couple up with Tyrique, leaving Ella single and at risk of dumping.

Molly and Mitchel

Despite Molly calling things off with Mitchel after finding a connection with Zachariah, Mitchel chose to couple up with her when he had a choice between Molly, Ella and Ruchee during the second recoupling.

Whitney and Mehdi

Following their date, Mehdi chose to couple up with Whitney during the second recoupling.

Jess and Sammy

Sammy chose to once again couple up with Jess during the second recoupling.

Catherine and André

For the third time, André chose to couple up with Catherine.


Molly and Mitchel

Despite interest from the other boys, including bombshell Sammy, Molly chose to couple up with Mitchel during the first recoupling.

Catherine and Zachariah

Catherine chose to couple up with new boy Zachariah.

Ella and Tyrique

Ella chose to couple up with Tyrique after the pair got to know each other during the first week.

Whitney and Mehdi

New girl Whitney chose to couple up with French boy Mehdi during the first recoupling, in turn sending George home.

Jess and Sammy

Jess chose to couple up with bombshell Sammy during the first recoupling, admitting he was very much her type.

Catherine and André

The public paired Catherine with André on Day One. However, following the arrival of bombshell Zachariah, André was left single when Zachariah chose to couple up with Catherine.

Jess and George

The public paired Jess with George on Day One.

Ella and Tyrique

The public paired Ella with Tyrique on Day One.

Ruchee and Mehdi

The public paired Ruchee with Mehdi on Day One.

Molly and Mitchel

The public paired Molly with Mitchel on Day One.

Who was dumped on Love Island 2023?

Friday 9th June: George Fensom

Wednesday 14th June: Ruchee Gurung

Friday 16th June: André Furtado and Charlotte Sumner

Friday 23rd June: Molly Marsh

Tuesday 27th June: Mal Nicol and Mehdi Edno

5th July: Kodie Murphy, Benjamin Noel, Zachary Ashford, Gabby Jeffery, Danielle Mazhindu and Tink Reading.

12th July: Catherine Agbaje and Elom Ahlijah-Wilson

13th July: Leah Taylor and Montel McKenzie

18th July: Kady McDermott and Ouzy See, and Amber Wise and Josh Brocklbank

26th July: Abi Moores and Scott van-der-Sluis

30th July: Ella Barnes and Mitchell Taylor

How long was Love Island series 10 on for?

Series 10 lasted eight weeks.

What channel was Love Island 2023 on?

Love Island aired on ITV2 and ITVX/STV Player.

What time was Love Island 2023 on?

The show aired at 9pm every night.

Who hosted Love Island 2023?

Maya Jama is the current host of Love Island in 2023.

Did the Twitter challenge return for 2023?

The Twitter challenge proved to be popular with Love Island fans, but it hasn't featured on the show since 2019. During the Summer 2023 series, several fans took to Twitter to share their theories after spotting a hint that it could be making a comeback, however, it didn't!

Where was the Love Island 2023 villa?

At the start of June, first look images were released of the glamorous villa that welcomed the 10 new singletons on the Summer series. The villa, which received the Love Island decor treatment, is situated just 10 minutes away from the old villa in Sant Llorenc des Cardassar.

The villa is around 60 minutes away from Palma.

Check out the 2023 Summer Love Island villa below:















































What was the prize for winning for Love Island 2023?

A cool ÂŁ50,000, with each Islander getting a massive ÂŁ25,000 each.

How do I follow the Love Island 2023 cast on social media?

Follow the Love Island 2023 cast right here.

How can I re-watch Love Island 2023?

Series 10 is available to watch now on ITVX/STV Player.

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