After eight long weeks of dates, bombshells and drama, Love Island 2022 has come to an end with Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Culculoglu taking home the crown.
The pair took home the £50,000 prize fund while Gemma Owen and Luca Bish came in second place, with Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope coming in third place and Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page in fourth place.
The 2022 series definitely didn't fail to provide entertainment and there's been many memorable moments throughout the series.
The epic finale show also didn't disappoint, with millions tuning into watch Laura Whitmore reveal the Love Island 2022 winning couple. Let's take a look through the best moments from the final episode…
Laura's outfit
Love Island host Laura Whitmore has worn some eye-catching outfits throughout the 2022 series and has fully embraced this year's sustainability message.
The ITV2 dating show usually partners up with a fast fashion brand each year to provide clothes for the Islanders and become the official sponsor, but this year Love Island bosses paired up with eBay in order to champion slow fashion and sustainability.
Laura, 37, has worn many pre-loved looks on After Sun and in the villa, including the heart-themed outfit she wore to the 2021 final.
At the live 2022 Love Island final the mum-of-one opted for a bold vintage Versace jumpsuit which featured two contrasting floral prints and statement flared trousers.
She paired the one piece with blue earrings and accented her blonde locks with a series of tiny flower embellishments in pastel colours to finish off the vibrant look.
Viewers were torn over Laura's however, with some loving it while others weren't so keen. One person tweeted: "Laura I love you but what is this outfit," while another added: "I cannot get over Laura's outfit".
The makeovers
The four remaining couples underwent glamorous makeovers ahead of the Love Island final, with the girls being whisked off her a pamper and the boys selecting smart outfits.
Viewers were quick to comment on their transformations, with many flocking to compliment the girls' incredible statement gowns.
Tasha, 23, opted for a strapless pink number and slicked her blonde locks back into a neat bun, while her partner Andrew, 27, donned a cream blazer and light beige trousers for the occasion.
Ekin-Su, 27, wowed in a heavily embellished mini dress complete with feathers and styled her brunette locks in waves. Her partner Davide, also 27, looked dapper in a navy blue suit and white shirt with his hair slicked back.
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Meanwhile, Indiyah, 23, stunned in a silver embellished mini dress with long sleeves and wore her hair in her signature high ponytail, as Dami, 26, stood out in a vibrant yellow shirt and black trousers.
Runners-up Gemma and Luca opted for contrasting monochrome outfits, with the 19 year old modelling a floor length white gown with a plunging neckline while the 23 year old fishmonger wore black trousers and a matching shirt.
Davide & Ekin-Su winning
Davide and Ekin-Su had become fan favourites during their time in the villa, both as individuals and as a couple, so it came as no surprise when Laura revealed that they'd won the show.
The pair beat Luca and Gemma and took home the £50,000 prize, with Laura dramatically announcing the results live on TV.
Ekin-Su and Davide couldn't hide their excitement as they started celebrating on the stage, with the actress looking overwhelmed as she hugged her partner.
In a clip shared to social media afterwards, Ekin-Su thanked fans for voting for and Davide, while he said he "didn't expect it" and told how he was still in disbelief.
Viewers were overjoyed by the outcome, with one person tweeting: "not to be dramatic but I've rewatched ekin su and davide winning about 100 times already," as another added: "First it was England winning the Euros now it's Ekin and Davide winning Love Island. What a great start to the week".
Luca's reaction
Luca and Gemma came in second place after Ekin-Su and Davide gained more public votes than them, and many Love Island fans were quick to notice Luca's reaction when the winning couple was announced.
The 23 year old fishmonger was smiling as Laura got set to read out the results but he soon looked concerned as it was revealed that he and Gemma weren't taking home the Love Island crown.
Several fans claimed he had looked confident that he and Gemma would win the series. One social media user quipped: "Luca is going to ask everyone in the country who they voted for. He’s fuming."
Another wrote: "The mask slipped from Luca for a split second, it was little but I caught it. He is fuming!!!"
"Just feel that Luca will be sat there fuming like ‘so who didn’t vote for us?’" joked another fan.
Michael Owen's statement
Gemma mainly remained tight-lipped about her famous father, Michael Owen, throughout her time in the Love Island villa, and the former footballer also avoided talking about his daughter's reality TV stint.
However, dad-of-four Michael, 42, took to social media to congratulate his eldest daughter after she and Luca came in second place.
He shared a sweet snap of him and Gemma enjoying an evening out together, and wrote on Twitter: "She’s done us proud."
Over on Instagram, Michael shared the same snap wrote a longer message for his daughter, saying: "What a special girl. So proud of you, @gemowen_1 Now get home as we’ve all missed you."
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