Months of hard graft and dramatic recouplings for the Love Island contestants all came down to this moment as host Maya Jama returned to the villa and announce the winners of the 2024 series on Monday (29 July).. In the First Look, Josh Oyinsan, made an emotional toast to “beautiful connections” and “great friendships”. While Ciaran Davies read a text about a “very special finalists’ dinner”. During the final episode, the Islanders got all dressed up for a night to remember as they made their declarations to each other during their final dates of the show. Then it was time for Maya to announce the winners and it was Mimii and Josh who snatched first place, and took home a huge cash prize with Ciaran and Nicole placing as the runners up. 22:45Alice PenwillThat’s all until next summer…As Love Island 2024 comes to a close, so does our live blog.It’s been an amazing summer in Mallorca, but it doesn’t end there, make sure to keep up with OK!’s coverage of the stars as they leave the villa here – plus catch up on the on the biggest stories to come out of the show so make sure to bookmark us!Share22:38Alice PenwillCongratulations Mimii and Josh!A big congratulations to the Love Island winners Mimii and Josh who have not only won the series, but also scooped up a whopping £50,000!And fans are thrilled too, one says: “i’m actually crying right now”. Another has added, “OMGGGGGG OMFGGGGG IM CRYING MIMI AND JOSH HAVE MADE HISTORY!! #loveisland”. (Image: ITV)Share22:36Alice PenwillOur runners upShout-out to Ciaran and Nicole for coming in second place!Ciaran and Nicole in the Love Island final (Image: ITV)Share22:33Alice PenwillMimii and Josh are the winners!Mimii and Josh are the winners of Love Island 2024!Mimii and Josh have won Love Island (Image: ITV)Share22:16Alice PenwillFinal predictions…. Who are the fans rooting for? One has said: “Mimi Ngulube, my winner. Just have to put it out there”. Another declares: “Regardless Mimii and Josh will always be my winners”.A third writes: “Come on ciaran&Nicole!” And a fourth adds: “If Ciaran and Nicole dont win #loveisland then it’s criminal”.Share22:06Alice PenwillComing in third….Finishing in third place is Matilda and Sean!Matilda and Sean in the Love Island final (Image: ITV)Share22:00Alice PenwillIn fourth place is… Jess and Ayo finish in fourth place! Love Island’s Ayo Odukoya and Jess Spencer finished in fourth place during Monday night’s 2024 final (Image: ITV)Share21:54Alice PenwillThe vote is closed…This is it, the last public vote has been closed and Maya is ready to reveal the Love Island results.The final four Love Island couples (Image: ITV)Share21:42Alice PenwillLove is in the airEx Love Island stars Wil and Uma have confirmed they are officially boyfriend and girlfriend with Wil revealing they will be looking at moving in together…Meanwhile, Joey and Jessy confirm they are “exclusive” and Joey says he has “no regrets” in the villa.Fan-favourite couple Harriett and Ronnie confess they will be going to Ibiza for their very first holiday together.Uma and Wil are officially boyfriend and girlfriend (Image: ITV)Share21:40Alice PenwillThe host of all hostsA moment for the Love Island, doesn’t Maya look stunning tonight?!Maya went for a midi dress for the finalShare21:33Alice PenwillIt’s only youMimii has started her declaration to Josh and it’s getting emotional as she says, “my journey begun when you arrived”.Josh tells Mimii “since day one, it’s only been you” and brings her to tears with a poem.While Sean and Matilda’s declarations get very sweet, despite Matilda calling Sean a “dressing gown”. But Sean brings it back by shouting ‘I love you!’Mimii was moved to tears during the Love Island final following a sweet gesture from Josh (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Share21:27Alice PenwillMadly in love!Nicole and Ciaran’s declaration is just as romantic as we thought it would be. Nicole’s told him, “I trust you with every inch of my body” and “Ciaran Davies I am so madly in love with you!”Ciaran tells Nicole, “You are lush, and I’m in love!”. Matilda’s right, it does feel like The NotebookCiaran and Nicole in the Love Island final Share21:25Alice PenwillDinner for Kings and QueensJess gets teary as she tells Ayo she’s so proud he “trusted their spark” after Casa Amor. Ayo knocked it out of the park too telling her that “getting to know you is the best part of every day” – and he’s final said it, he’s “obsessed!.Share21:08Alice PenwillThe gang is back together Maya is with the Love Island finalists and there’s already sweet talk on the cards from Sean who has called the host a “jelly unicorn” because she’s “one of a kind” – for once, we agree!Maya Jama is back with the Love Island finalists (Image: ITV)Share21:02Alice PenwillIt’s time!This is it! It’s been the summer of love and Jess has a text from Maya telling everyone to ‘get glam’ for the final! Share20:53Alice PenwillThe ultimate dateWith less than ten minutes to go before the final, here’s a sneak peek at what’s to come from tonight’s episode – it sounds like a romantic one.First the girls mark the occasion with a special breakfast for the boys. Then a text arrives telling the Love Islander’s to prepare for the ‘ultimate date’, and there are declarations of love.Then of course, Maya will be back to announce the results.Love Islander’s go on the ultimate date (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Share20:49Alice PenwillBehind the scenes with Maya JamaIt’s been all-go in the Love Island villa today with host Maya Jama posting a sneaky behind the scenes snap of ‘rehearsals.The star posted a photo of herself just outside of the villa practising for the big night as she prepares to go live and announced the 2024 Love Island champions.Maya Jama Love Island rehearsalsShare20:42Alice PenwillExpert opinionAhead of tonight’s show,OK! consulted an expert to see who they believed are the ‘most compatible’ couple of the series.Dating guru Jacob Lucas has weighed in on the one couple he could see “winning the show” and the pair he can’t see “lasting very long”.You can read more about it here.Editorial Use Only. No Merchandising. No Commercial Use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/REX/Shutterstock (14555446ag) Nicole Samuel, Ciaran Davies. Love Island’ TV Show, Series 11, Episode 22, Mallorca, Spain – 24 Jun 2024 (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Share20:33Alice PenwillThe final fourWith Joey and Jessy’s exit from the show, there are now only four couples left in the running of the final of Love Island 2024;Matilda Draper and Sean Stone.Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan.Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies.Jess Spencer and Ayo Odukoya.Love Island finalists Ayo Odukoya, Jessica Spender, Nicole Samuel, Ciaran Davies, Matilda-June Draper, Sean Stone, and Mimii Ngulube (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Share20:15Alice PenwillGoodbye JoeyWith the final episode of Love Island less than one hour away, let’s have a quick recap of last night’s episode.Joey Essex and Jessy Potts were dramatically voted out as they were deemed the ‘least compatible’ couple. Previous Love Island contestants returned to the villa to cast their vote which resulted in Joey and Jessy packing their bags.While they missed out on a chance to win the £50,000 cash prize, Joey apparently has lots of opportunities lined-up outside of the villa.Editorial Use Only. No Merchandising. No Commercial Use. Mandatory Credit: Photo by ITV/REX/Shutterstock (14607574ap) Joey Essex, Jessy Potts Love Island’ TV Show, Series 11, Episode 56, Mallorca, Spain – 28 Jul 2024 The Islanders reflect on a difficult decision. Maya makes an unexpected return. The villa is rocked by the return of some familiar faces. Samantha says her piece. Two islanders are dumped from the villa. (Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Share20:02Alice PenwillHello!Welcome to OK!’s Love Island 2024 live blog, where we’ll be watching the final episode!Throughout the night, we’ll be keeping you up to date with the latest updates from the villa, from heartfelt declarations to emotional toasts and all the moments in between.Stayed tuned for all the drama and of course the all important results as Maya Jama will return to announce the Love Island winners…ShareMore OnLove Island
