Love Island Vote: Shocking Frontrunner Emerges as All Stars Finale Nears

The latest love island vote positions a surprising frontrunner with just days to go before one couple walks away £50, 000 richer. Betting odds now favour a pair who have weathered heavy backlash, while former cast members question whether the All Stars format will continue beyond this run.

Love Island Vote: Surprise favourite and the leading odds

Betting odds currently make Lucinda and Sean the favourites to win, with odds of 6/4. They were also most recently voted the "favourite couple" by the public. Close behind are Millie and Zac at 13/8, with Samie and Ciaran listed third at 9/2. These standings frame expectations as the series heads into its closing days.

Seven couples still in contention

There are seven couples remaining in the villa: Belle and Harrison; Samie and Ciaran; Tommy and Jessy; Scott and Leanne; Sean and Lucinda; Zac and Millie; and Yamen and Whitney. With betting patterns and the usual finale structure in mind, attention has turned to which pairs might be heading home before the crowning.

Drama, reunions and relationship arcs shaping the love island vote

This season has been described as particularly eventful, featuring tense feuds, surprise reunions, American arrivals and occasional couple swaps. It has also shown Islanders forming deeper emotional connections; one noteworthy development saw Sean ask Lucinda to be his girlfriend, making their relationship official.

Feud dynamics and how they could affect public opinion

Lucinda has endured significant backlash during her time on the series. Tensions escalated after Lucinda spent time getting to know Sean while Belle was away in Villa USA, which led to a feud between Lucinda and Belle. Matters intensified when Belle spent time with Scott, who was coupled with Leanne, prompting Lucinda to call Belle a 'hypocrite'. The context indicates the dust has now somewhat settled between the women, allowing Lucinda and Sean to focus on their partnership.

What the odds imply for elimination and the finale

There is usually five couples in the finale, so using the current odds as a guide it appears likely that Harrison and Belle, and Tommy and Jessy would be among the next to leave the villa if the public gets the chance to vote. The prize on offer for the winning couple is £50, 000.

Finale timing, host and broadcasting notes — date unclear in the provided context

Information in the provided context lists two different final-night details. One item states the grand finale will take place live on Monday 23 February at 9pm with host Maya Jama set to crown the winning couple. Another item states the final of the third series takes place on Monday (February 20) evening, also with Maya Jama announcing the winner. The exact final date is unclear in the provided context.

Cast reflection: Casey O'Gorman says All Stars may be over

Casey O'Gorman, a former contestant who won the second All Stars series last year with partner Gabby Allen but separated weeks after leaving the villa in South Africa, has suggested this could be the last All Stars series. His appearances span the ninth series in 2023, All Stars series one in 2024, All Stars series two in 2025 and Love Island Games in the same year. After appearing four times, Casey says he has "hung up his Love Island boots" and cannot see All Stars returning for another series. He linked that view to the decision by some early All Stars participants to decline returning because they felt they were too old then, suggesting they are even less likely to return now. He has officially ruled out returning for a fifth time, despite still being single, and said he might consider other TV opportunities outside the format.

Casey on Love Island Games and broadcast schedule

Casey described Love Island Games as different from a normal series, dominated by challenges that could last seven or eight hours, leaving little time for building relationships and making the experience tougher and less enjoyable. The series is noted in the provided context as airing Sunday to Friday at 9pm on the broadcaster's linear channel and its streaming platform named in the coverage.

With the love island vote closing in and competing timelines in the provided context, final confirmation of the winning couple and the future of All Stars remain subjects to watch as the series reaches its conclusion.