The drama of the third series of Love Island: All Stars has come to a close, with Samie Elishi and Ciaran Davies taking home the £50,000 prize. Host Maya Jama announced the winning couple during Monday’s live final, capping off six weeks of recouplings, challenges, and unexpected twists, including a delayed start due to South African wildfires and the arrival of American contestants. The win marks a second chance at love – and a significant victory – for both islanders.
The public vote saw Samie and Ciaran edge out four other couples to claim the top spot. Millie Court, a previous Love Island winner, and her partner Zac Woodworth finished as runners-up, while Scott van-der-Sluis and Leanne Amaning secured third place. Lucinda Strafford and Sean Stone came in fourth, and Whitney Adebayo and Yamen Sanders rounded out the top five, according to the BBC.
Ciaran Davies described Samie Elishi as “a bit of me,” while Samie stated that no other male contestant in the villa had made an impression comparable to Ciaran’s. Their journey to victory wasn’t without its hurdles, but the couple’s connection ultimately resonated with viewers. This win follows in the footsteps of previous Love Island: All Stars champions Molly Smith and Tom Clare, who are now engaged, though it remains to be seen if Samie and Ciaran will follow a similar path, unlike Gabby Allen and Casey O’Gorman, who split shortly after their 2025 win.
Maya Jama, the host of Love Island: All Stars, oversaw the final moments of the series, crowning the winning couple and bringing the season to a close. Jama, 31, has become a prominent figure in British television, as well hosting Love Island UK and appearing as a judge on the UK version of The Masked Singer since 2025, Peacock reports.
A Second Chance at Love for Samie Elishi
This series marked Samie Elishi’s second attempt at finding love on Love Island. She initially appeared in the ninth series in 2023, placing third with Tom Clare before their eventual split. She then entered the All Stars villa hoping to connect with Luca Bish, but that connection didn’t materialize, leading to a brief exit before re-entering the competition and ultimately finding success with Ciaran Davies. As Glamour details, her persistence paid off.
Ciaran Davies’ Journey to the Top
Ciaran Davies previously competed on Love Island’s eleventh series in 2024, finishing as a runner-up alongside Nicole Samuel, before their split four months later. His return to the villa for All Stars proved more fruitful, as his connection with Samie quickly blossomed.
Rising Popularity of the Love Island Franchise
The success of Love Island: All Stars comes amid a period of growing popularity for the Love Island franchise. The display’s popularity has been boosted by the success of the US version and increased engagement on social media platforms like TikTok, where the official Love Island account reached one million followers in 2025. ITV reported a 9% year-on-year increase in streams on ITVX last year, demonstrating the show’s continued appeal to a broad audience.
As the dust settles on Love Island: All Stars Season 3, viewers will be watching to see if Samie and Ciaran can build a lasting relationship outside the villa. The series has once again captivated audiences with its blend of romance, drama, and social media buzz, solidifying Love Island’s position as a cultural phenomenon. The next chapter for these islanders – and the future of the franchise – remains to be seen.
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