Love Island 2024: Your ultimate recap of series 11
The show aired in 2024
Following the first ever Love Island: All Stars series in early 2024, series 11 of Love Island hit our screens later in the year, as Maya Jama welcomed a whole host of new singletons into the stunning villa out in Mallorca.
After eight weeks, the 2024 final took place on Monday 29th July, so here's a full recap of Love Island series 11.
Who won Love Island 2024?
During the final on Monday 29th July, Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsa were crowned the new Queen and King of the villa following a public vote.
It was later revealed that Mimii and Josh won the show with 41% of the vote.
Who was in the final?
Four couples made it to the final, including Matilda and Sean, Jess and Ayo, Mimii and Josh, and Nicole and Ciaran.
Check out the final placings below:
WINNERS: Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan
2ND PLACE: Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies
3RD PLACE: Matilda Draper and Sean Stone
4TH PLACE: Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya
When was the final?
The 2024 final took place on Monday 29th July at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, and STV2 and STV Player.
How long was it on for?
Series 11 aired between Monday 3rd June and Monday 29th July.
Who were the 2024 Islanders?
After months of rumours, the first 12 Islanders were unveiled on Monday 27th May. Joey Essex made history when he become the first ever celeb bombshell during the launch show.
Check out all of the 2024 Islanders below:
Harriett Blackmore
Age: 24
From: Brighton
Occupation: Dancer & Personal Shopper
Instagram: harriblackmorex
Nicole Samuel
Age: 24
From: Aberdare
Occupation: Accounts Manager
Instagram: nicolesams123
Mimii Ngulube
Age: 24
From: Portsmouth
Occupation: Mental Health Nurse
Instagram: mimiitafara
Patsy Field
Age: 29
From: Orpington
Occupation: Office Administrator
Instagram: patsylouu
Jess White
Age: 25
From: Stockport
Occupation: Retail Manager
Instagram: jessamywhite
Ronnie Vint
Age: 27
From: South East London
From: Semi Professional Footballer
Instagram: ronnievint
Sean Stone
Age: 24
From: Hertford
Occupation: Sweet Salesman
Instagram: seanstone__
Samantha Kenny
Age: 26
From: Liverpool
Occupation: Makeup Artist
Instagram: samanthakenny.xx
Ciaran Davies
Age: 21
From: Pencoed, South Wales
Occupation: Surveyor
Instagram: ciarandaviesss
Munveer Jabbal
Age: 30
From: Surbiton, Surrey
Occupation: Recruitment Manager
Instagram: munveerj
Ayo Odukoya
Age: 25
From: Canning Town
Occupation: Model
Instagram: cozy.a1
Sam Taylor
Age: 23
From: Chesterfield
Occupation: Hairdresser
Instagram: samtaylorhair
Joey Essex
Age: 33
From: Essex
Occupation: Reality TV star
Instagram: joeyessex
Uma Jammeh
Age: 23
Location: North London (Islington)
Occupation: VIP Host/ Model
Instagram: umajammeh
Omar Nyame
Age: 25
From: Croydon
Occupation: PE Teacher
Instagram: omarnyame
Wil Anderson
Age: 23
From: Whitley Bay
Occupation: Quantity Surveyor
Instagram: wilandersonn
Grace Jackson
Age: 25
From: Manchester
Occupation: Co-Owner of Social Media Marketing Agency
Instagram: gracexrosa
Tiffany Leighton
Age: 25
From: Hertfordshire
Occupation: HR Coordinator
Instagram: tiffanyleighton_
Matilda Draper
Age: 24
From: Beckenham
Occupation: Recruitment Consultant
Instagram: matildajdraper
Konnor Ewudzi
Age: 28
From: Cornwall
Occupation: Barber
Instagram: konnorewudzi
Trey Norman
Age: 24
From: Doncaster
Occupation: Commercial Insurance Broker
Instagram: treynorman0311
Jessy Potts
Age: 25
From: Leicester
Occupation: Brand Partnerships Associate
Instagram: jessymaypotts
Joel Kirby
Age: 22
From: Devon
Occupation: Post-Grad and Content Creator
Instagram: joel_kirby
Hugo Godfroy
Age: 24
From: Southampton
Occupation: Electrician
Instagram: hugo_godfroy
Jake Spivey
Age: 25
From: Essex
Occupation: Electrician
Instagram: jakespivey_
Blade Siddiqi
Age: 29
From: Stevenage
Occupation: Butler in the Buff
Instagram: bladesiddiqi
Lionel Awudu
Age: 24
From: Reading
Occupation: Financial advisor
Instagram: lionelawudu
Moziah Pinder
Age: 29
From: Brighton
Occupation: Personal Trainer
Instagram: moziahpinder
Diamanté Laiva
Age: 21
From: London
Occupation: Natural beauty business owner
Instagram: diamantelv
Ellie Jackson
Age: 22
From: Cardiff
Occupation: Senior Executive Assistant
Instagram: elliejackson._x
Emma Milton
Age: 30
From: Manchester
Occupation: Fashion Content Creator
Instagram: emmamilton
Lucy Graybill
Age: 26
From: Glasgow
Occupation: Retail Store Manager
Instagram: lucygraybill
Jessica Spencer
Age: 25
From: London
Occupation: Fashion Stylist
Ruby Dale
Age: 23
From: Surrey
Occupation: Social media content creator
Instagram: rubydale_
Josh Sunday Oyinsan
Age: 29
Location: Dartford
Occupation: Semi Pro Footballer and Model
Instagram: joshoyinsan26
Reuben Collins
Age: 23
From: Surrey
Occupation: Account Assistant
Instagram: reubencollins_
Lolly Hart
Age: 30
From: Leicestershire
Occupation: Long Haul Cabin Crew
Instagram: lollyhart
Lola Deluca
Age: 22
From: Surrey
Occupation: Content Creator & Model
Instagram: loladelucaa
Harry Baker
Age: 25
From: Birmingham
Occupation: Structured Cabling Engineer
Instagram: harrygeorge5
Who were the bombshells?
Uma Jammeh
Omar Nyame
Tiffany Leighton
Matilda Draper
Konnor Ewudzi
Trey Norman
Jessy Potts
Joel Kirby (Casa Amor)
Hugo Godfroy (Casa Amor)
Jake Spivey (Casa Amor)
Blade Siddiqi (Casa Amor)
Lionel Awudu (Casa Amor)
Moziah Pinder (Casa Amor)
Diamanté Laiva (Casa Amor)
Ellie Jackson (Casa Amor)
Emma Milton (Casa Amor)
Lucy Graybill (Casa Amor)
Jessica Spencer (Casa Amor)
Ruby Dale (Casa Amor)
Reuben Collins
Josh Sunday Oyinsan
Lolly Hart
Lola Deluca
Harry Baker
Who coupled up?
During the launch show on Monday 3rd June, the first coupling of the series took place with a new twist!
Splitting the Islanders into boys and girls, host Maya revealed they had to rank who was the closest to relationship material. After the ranking challenge, the first couples were then determined by the results.
The second recoupling took place on Friday 7th June.
The third recoupling took place on Friday 14th June.
The fourth recoupling took place on Tuesday 18th June.
The fifth recoupling took place on Monday 24th June.
The Casa Amor recoupling took place on Thursday 4th July.
The sixth and final recoupling took place on Friday 12th July.
Matilda and Sean
Despite his antics in Casa Amor, Matilda and Sean seemed closer than ever after their first date outside of the villa, leading to them becoming exclusive, and Matilda once again coupling up with him.
Lolly and Konnor
New bombshell Lolly chose to couple up with Konnor, with her adding that he made her feel welcome following her arrival into the villa. Konnor had previously ended up single, following Emma getting voted out.
Nicole and Ciaran
With a heartfelt speech, where she gushed she had never loved anyone like this before, Nicole chose to couple up once more with Ciaran - who interrupted the recoupling process to pour his heart out to his girl, and ask her to officially be his girlfriend!
Mimii and Josh
Although there was tension over Mimii and Ayo having chats, Mimii chose to stay coupled up with Josh, who she claimed had shown her a 'different way' she wants to be treated.
Jessy and Joey
Jessy chose to couple up with Joey again, with her saying their connection is growing stronger and they are continuing to grow closer.
Grace and Reuben
Claiming he has lifted her spirits, Grace chose to couple up with Reuben, who had previously been left single due to Uma's shock exit. Although seemingly happy with her choice, Grace added to her speech that she's still open to get to know new people, and he should be free to as well.
Jessica and Ayo
Gushing that their 'energies align perfectly', Jessica chose to stay coupled up with Ayo, adding that he has taken care of her and made sure that she's comfortable.
Nicole and Ciaran
After saying the 'L word' just days before Casa, unsurprisingly, both Nicole and Ciaran remained 100% loyal, with the pair buzzing to recouple and be back in each other's arms.
Uma and Wil
Despite exploring things with new girl Lucy during Casa, with the pair sharing a number of kisses, he decided to stick with Uma during the recoupling. Uma also arrived back on her own, but she was quick to hear of Wil's antics during his 'boys holiday', leaving her fuming.
Matilda and Sean
Both Matilda and Sean seemed keen to get to know other people during Casa, with Sean planting a kiss on new girl Diamanté. However, when it came down to the decision, both decided to stick with one another, with Matilda even clapping back at Diamanté's words during the tense scenes.
Jessica and Ayo
Despite having a seemingly strong relationship with Mimii, Ayo found a connection with new girl Jessica during Casa, with the pair even sharing a number of kisses and heading off The Hideaway. Admitting his decision was difficult, Ayo chose to couple up with Jessica. As Mimii arrived back alone, she's now single.
Jessy and Joey
Although a lot of viewers thought Joey would be one of the first to sway during Casa Amor, he actually stayed loyal throughout, remaining single and recoupling with Jessy, who also arrived back alone.
Grace and Blade
Grace headed into Casa Amor basically single, only coupled up in a friendship couple with Konnor. She explored connections with both Blade and Moziah, but it was Blade who she chose to bring back during the recoupling.
Jess and Hugo
Despite being coupled up with Trey before Casa Amor, Jess found an instant spark with new boy Hugo and chose to couple up with him.
Ellie and Trey
Despite being coupled with Jess, Trey got to know new girl Ellie during Casa, deciding to couple up with her.
Emma and Konnor
Konnor was single heading into Casa Amor and he wasted no time in getting to know new girl Emma. The pair coupled up during the Casa recoupling.
Grace and Konnor
New boy Konnor shocked the villa by choosing to couple up with Grace, stealing her from Joey!
Nicole and Ciaran
Despite a few minor squabbles, Nicole chose to couple up with Ciaran, with the pair looking one of the strongest in the villa.
Mimii and Ayo
Things are going very well for Mimii and Ayo, with the pair coupling up once again!
Harriett and Ronnie
Despite it looking like Harriett and Ronnie's relationship was over, the pair have become close again following the departure of Tiffany, with Harriett choosing to couple up with Ronnie. Not long after the recoupling, bosses sent them out on their first date.
Uma and Will
After enjoying getting to know him further, Uma once again chose to couple up with Geordie boy Will.
Matilda and Sean
New girl Matilda had first pick, choosing to couple up with Sean. The pair enjoyed their first kiss later that night, much to Sean's delight.
Jess and Joey
Joey was the last boy standing for Jess, with the pair coupling up as friends.
Grace and Joey
New girl Grace chose to couple up with former flame Joey, in turn sending Samantha home.
Nicole and Ciaran
Despite a little bump after Ciaran admitted he'd have liked to kiss Grace during the game of beer pong, Ciaran chose to couple up with Welsh girl Nicole once again.
Uma and Will
After getting to know each other following their stay away from the main villa, new boy Will chose to couple up with Uma.
Tiffany and Ronnie
New girl Tiffany chose to couple up with Ronnie following their night away from the main villa, leaving Harriett annoyed.
Harriett and Sean
With Ronnie coupling up with new girl Tiffany, Sean chose to save Harriett by coupling up with her.
Jess and Omar
Omar chose to couple up with Jess during the fourth recoupling.
Mimii and Ayo
Ayo once again chose to couple up with Mimii.
Harriett and Ronnie
Harriett decided to follow her head and heart and couple up with Ronnie, after sharing a few kisses in the days leading up to the recoupling, despite him being couple up with Jess at the time.
Nicole and Ciaran
Gushing over her strong connection with Ciaran, Nicole decided to couple up with the Welsh surveyor, calling him "lush".
Samantha and Joey
Samantha chose to couple up with Joey once more, following the pair heading on their first date outside of the villa.
Uma and Omar
Uma decided to stay in her couple with Omar, following him choosing to pair up with her. Although she had been getting to know Ayo, she opted to 'protect herself' and stay out of the triangle with him and Mimii.
Mimii and Ayo
Mimii also chose to stick with her currently couple, staying with Ayo after previously stealing him from Uma.
Jess and Sean
Following days of drama with Ronnie and Harriett, involving him kissing both girls and not 'making his mind up', Jess took matters into her own hands and decided to couple up with Sean, after the pair grew closer.
Uma and Ayo
New girl Uma had first pick, and despite a number of the boys being on her radar, it was Ayo she chose to couple up with.
Samantha and Joey
Despite gaining attraction from a lot of the girls, it was Scouse girl Samantha that Joey chose to couple up with, after stealing her from Sam earlier in the week.
Nicole and Ciaran
Following a dramatic week, which saw Nicole, Ciaran and Harriett involved in a love triangle, Ciaran chose to couple up with Welsh girl Nicole.
Jess and Ronnie
Ronnie chose to couple up with Jess during the second recoupling, but got himself into hot water when he confessed during his speech that he's very open to getting to know Harriett, something which left Jess fuming.
Harriett and Sean
With Ciaran choosing to couple up with Nicole, Sean wasted no time in expressing his feelings for Harriett, choosing to couple up with her during the second recoupling.
Mimii
Following the recoupling, Mimii was left single and later headed off to a date with new boy Omar.
Samantha and Sam
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Samantha and Sam together.
However, things didn't last long when Joey Essex entered and chose to steal Samantha, meaning Sam was brutally sent home.
Jess and Ronnie
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Jess and Ronnie together.
Patsy and Ayo
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Patsy and Ayo together.
Nicole and Sean
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Nicole and Sean together.
Mimii and Munveer
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Mimii and Munveer together.
Harriett and Ciaran
The results of the ratings on Day 1 paired Harriett and Ciaran together.
Who was dumped?
Following Joey Essex's shock arrival into the villa, he chose to couple up with Samantha, meaning Sam was dumped just 24 hours after arriving.
Tuesday 4th June: Sam Taylor
Wednesday 12th June: Patsy Field and Munveer Jabbal
Tuesday 18th June: Samantha Kenny
Sunday 23rd June: Tiffany Leighton and Omar Nyame
Friday 28th June: Harriett Blackmore and Ronnie Vint
Thursday 4th July: Joel Kirby, Jake Spivey, Lionel Awudu, Moziah Pinder, Diamanté Laiva, Lucy Graybill and Ruby Dale.
Sunday 7th July: Trey Norman and Ellie Jackson
Tuesday 9th July: Wil Anderson
Wednesday 10th July: Blade Siddiqi, Hugo Godfroy, Jess White and Emma Milton
Wednesday 17th July: Lolly Hart and Konnor Ewudzi
Sunday 21st July: Lola Deluca and Harry Baker
Wednesday 24th July: Grace Jackson and Reuben Collins
Sunday 28th July: Jessy Potts and Joey Essex
Who quit the show?
Uma Jammeh sensationally quit the show after a shock dumping saw her partner Wil Anderson kicked out of the villa.
Despite the pair having a fallout from Wil's antics in Casa Amor, Uma decided to leave the villa when new bombshell Reuben Collins stole her in a recoupling, in turn sending home Wil.
When did Love Island 2024 start?
Love Island returned for another Summer series in 2024, with the launch show on Monday 3rd June.
Bosses shared the news on social media, writing: 'We’re coming in hot! 🔥 Love Island returns Monday 3rd June ❤️🔥 #LoveIsland'. (sic)
In April, bosses confirmed the show would once again be hosted by Maya Jama, with the April-June brochure stating: 'Love Island is back in Mallorca this summer and set to return for its 11th sizzling series as a host of brand-new singletons seek to find love.'
On Tuesday 30th April, the first teaser trailer was released, featuring an illusive figure dressed in a silver boiler suit as they ignite a flame thrower to the sound of an electric guitar. The caption read: 'WE’RE ABOUT TO BRING THE 🔥 YOU READY? #LoveIsland'. (sic)
At the beginning of May, bosses released the full length trailer, featuring host Maya Jama.
Who hosted series 11?
Maya Jama was back to host series 11 in 2024.
What channel was it on?
Love Island aired on ITV2 and ITVX/STV Player.
What was the prize for winning?
In 2024, Josh and Mimii shared winnings of £50,000.
Where was the 2024 Love Island villa?
At the end of May 2024, first look images were released of the glamorous villa which has had a makeover from the 2023 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 2024 Summer Love Island villa below:
How do I follow the Love Island cast on social media?
Follow the Love Island 2024 cast right here.
How can I re-watch series 11?
Series 11 is available to watch in full on ITVX and STV Player now.
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