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Love Island UK crowns winners of twist-filled series
Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak have been crowned champions of Love Island UK's 13th series, winning £50,000 and a second-place finish over two other couples. The pair, who first connected when Julia entered the villa at Casa Amor—the twist location designed to test existing relationships—revealed plans to deepen their relationship after leaving the show, with Julia expressing hope that Lorenzo would move in with her.
The finale marked a historic first for the UK version by culminating with only three couples competing for the prize rather than the customary four or more. The dramatic ending came after a series filled with unexpected moments across its eight-week run involving 32 participants. A notable controversy emerged when contestant Priya faced audience criticism for making unfavourable comments about another islander's job in the rail sector; she subsequently apologised, and the incident drew supportive responses from rail worker representatives.
In short
- Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak won Love Island UK series 13, taking home £50,000 after meeting at Casa Amor and planning to move in together
- The finale featured only three couples for the first time, after ex-islanders voted to eliminate two pairs in shock twists during the climactic episode
- The eight-week series with 32 contestants included a controversy where contestant Priya apologised for dismissive remarks about another islander's employment in rail services
Explained simply
Love Island UK is a reality television competition in which young single people live together in a villa and attempt to form romantic relationships. Throughout the series, viewers vote to determine which contestants remain in the villa, with those voted out leaving the show.
The show runs for several weeks and features various unexpected twists designed to test relationships and mix up the dynamics. Casa Amor is a significant twist in which some islanders are temporarily moved to a separate location where they can meet new potential partners, testing whether existing couples stay together.
The 13th series of the show featured 32 contestants competing over eight weeks. The programme is known for producing relationship drama and controversial moments involving the islanders.