Love Island Vote: Finalists Revealed After Bombshell Dumping Ahead of 9pm Finale
With the Love Island Vote imminent, the Season 3 final line-up was confirmed after a shock eviction that removed Jessy and Tommy, leaving six couples to contest a £50, 000 prize as the live conclusion approaches. The timing matters because the decision — forced by returning Islanders — reshaped betting odds and public debate just days before the live show.
Finale on ITV2 and ITVX: February 23 at 9pm
The Season 3 finale will be broadcast on Monday, February 23, at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. The victorious pair will take home a £50, 000 prize.
Maya Jama to host live from the South African villa
Presenter Maya Jama will host the live finale from the South African villa. Her appearance will anchor the end of a series that organisers have built toward a single-night conclusion.
Returning Islanders Shaq, Curtis, Kyra, Jack and Imani stage comeback
During the Friday, February 20 instalment, former contestants Shaq, Curtis, Kyra, Jack and Imani returned to the garden and were given the responsibility of selecting which surviving couple they considered the most mismatched. After a succession of blunt interventions, the former Islanders’ assessment directly led to Jessy and Tommy being eliminated and missing out on a place in the final.
Love Island Vote: Oddschecker favourites and viewer reaction
Oddschecker’s market lists Lucinda and Sean as favourites at 13/8, followed by Samie and Ciaran at 13/4. Millie and Zac are shown at 17/10 and Whitney and Yamen at 20/1. The removal of Jessy and Tommy has left Lucinda and Sean, Samie and Ciaran, Leanne and Scott, Harrison and Belle, Millie and Zac, and Whitney and Yamen vying for the top spot.
Viewers have voiced strong resistance to one leading pairing: multiple social-media posts express reluctance to see Lucinda and Sean win, with fans naming alternatives such as Belle and others urging support for Samie and Ciaran or Millie and Zac. What makes this notable is how quickly public sentiment and betting odds have aligned and diverged in the run-up to the vote, intensifying debate about who should take the crown.
Past winners and series context: Casey O'Gorman, Gabby Allen, Molly Smith and Tom Clare
Last year’s programme concluded with Casey O'Gorman and Gabby Allen winning the title; the pair have since parted ways. Champions of the original 2024 All Stars series, Molly Smith and Tom Clare, remain together. This backdrop has given viewers additional points of comparison as they form preferences for the current finalists.
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