Love Island final 2023: Kai and Sanam WIN and beat Ron and Lana to £50k cash ... trends now
Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan were crowned winners of Love Island 2023 - beating original couple Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins to the £50k cash price.
The social worker and PE teacher, who fell for one another during the Casa Amor trip and were bookies' favourites, melted host Maya Jama's heart as they discussed their romance ahead of the announcement.
In the final interview, Sanam accidentally revealed she is in love with Kai, while he told viewers to 'watch this space' about making the beauty his girlfriend in the outside world.
After their win, the beauty told Maya: 'I can't believe it', while Kai was lost for words.
Like every romance on the show, the pair have had a rough ride - with Kai's former love interest Olivia left furious when his head was turned in Casa Amor - as was hers.
WINNERS: Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan were crowned winners of Love Island 2023 - beating original couple Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins to the £50k cash price
Stronger together: Ron and Lana, who have been a couple since the beginning but have had a rocky road during their stint in the villa , narrowly missed out placing second overall
But Kai's decision to re-couple with Sanam has proven to be a worthy one as they have remained strong ever since.
Tom Clare and Samie Elishi placed third on Love Island during the live final in South Africa on Monday.
First out was airport security officer Shaq Muhammad, 24, and Tanya Manhenga, 22. The couple had the lowest bookies odds of winning due to their rocky romance.
Coupling up on their first day, the pair had one of the most enduring romances of the series, but it nearly ended in Casa Amor when Tanya brought back Martin Akinola.
Dressed to impress: Tom Clare and Samie Elishi were all glammed up for the grand finale and came third
Gorgeous: Maya Jama looked incredible in a racy purple cut out gown as she hosted the show live from the South African villa
Meanwhile Samie, who entered the villa as a late arrival, had originally set her sights on Kai before moving onto Tom - and was left furious by his behaviour on occasion - especially after Casa Amor.
But in recent weeks the pair have settled down, and their relationship is going from strength to strength.
Before Maya announced the first couple who missed out on winning the show, footage aired of the last day in the villa.
The girls enjoy one last boy free trip ahead of the Love Island ball - where many L-bombs were dropped for the first time in emotional speeches.
After receiving a text, the girls were asked to get ready to leave the villa. They are treated to some spa treatments by the pool.
'We are leaving a whole better version of ourselves,' Samie reflected.
Sanam added: 'I feel like a different version of myself.'
The men, who were all suited and booted, were stunned when each one of their partners walked out in a series of glamorous dresses.
But first Tom told the group: 'So guys, we've had an amazing journey. I love you guys all to bits, cheers to an amazing journey', with the group toasting their time in the villa with champagne.
Sanam Harrinanan, 24, was the first to kick off the declarations of love.
The social worker told her PE teacher boyfriend Kai Fagan, 24: 'You charmed with your smile, you always managed to make me laugh. You made me feel like a princess and the only girl in the world. I can't wait for you to come round to my house and for my mum to cook you Caribbean food. You've shown me my worth.'
To which he replied: 'When I came into the villa. I struggled to find love. Then at Casa I found you. The most caring, beautiful, girl I've ever met. Every conversation we have draws me closer to you. I don't think I've ever met someone as compatible as you. My time in here is literally been in a dream with you. I can't wait for what the future has in store for us.'
Who will win? The finalists of Love Island gathered to see who would be crowned winners after eight long weeks of drama and fun in the sun
Out: Tanya Manhenga and Shaq Muhammad were the first couple to be dumped from the villa during the live final in South Africa on Monday
Love at first sight: Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins have made it to the final after first setting eyes on each other on the first day
Host: Maya appeared in her element as she presented the show from the villa
Kai went on to praise their similarities such as their passion to work with children to want to make a difference in the world.
Taking to Twitter after the segment, fans of the ITV2 show claimed their words were 'perfect', and that they didn't find the speech 'cringey' for the first time.
One wrote, 'Sanam and Kai’s speech was so perfect #loveisland,' with another adding, 'Kai’s speech for Sanam was precious #Loveisland.'
Others penned, 'The first time I've actually liked a final speech kai and sanam #loveisland,' and, 'Sanam & Kai’s speech was sooo cuuuuute #loveisland.'
A fifth chimed in with, 'Kai and Sanam’s speech’s don’t make me cringe and that says enough… the only real couple #loveisland.'
More wrote: 'The first time I've actually liked a final speech kai and sanam #loveisland,' and, 'Dont need to hear other speeches still not over Kai and Sanam's speech #LoveIsland.'
Another concluded: 'You know Kai likes Sanam because he’s using so many describing words. That speech was like no one else was present bless them. #loveisland.'
Cute: Emotional Love Island viewers lauded Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan for their heartfelt speeches during Monday's finale episode
