WINTER Love Island 2023 was won by PE teacher Kai Fagan and social worker Sanam Harrinanan.
The pair were loved by fans throughout the show and they'll be happy to hear another series is just around the corner.
Who won winter Love Island 2023?
Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan were crowned the winners of the second ever series of winter Love Island in March 2023.
After host Maya Jama revealed the result of the public vote, the emotional couple couldn't believe their luck as they shared a sweet embrace.
Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins came behind the duo in second place.
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Speaking about his first impressions of Sanam, Kai told Maya during the finale: "Literally she blew me away straight away."
While Sanam added: "For me, it was always Kai. I always said he was my number one."
The pair went on to move in together and often share updates with their fans on social media and YouTube series The Kai and Sanam Show.
Who was in the winter Love Island final?
The winter 2023 Love Island series saw contestants go through plenty of ups and down, tears, and drama.
But after the 58 days in the famous villa, only one couple could be crowned winner.
The results went as follows:
- Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan - FIRST PLACE
- Ron Hall and Lana Jenkins - SECOND PLACE
- Tom Clare and Samie Elishi - THIRD PLACE
- Shaq Muhammad and Tanya Manhenga - FOURTH PLACE
How much money did Kai and Sanam win?
Kai and Sanam became £50,000 richer when they won Love Island.
They had similar ideas when it came to what they wanted to invest the money into.
This included projects to help children after enjoying some time off together.
I am going to be soppy but I am going to give my mum some of course because it's just me and mum so I have got to support her as well.
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Sanam also said she wanted give her mum a chunk of her winnings.
Appearing on The Morning After podcast, she said: "I am going to be soppy but I am going to give my mum some of course because it's just me and mum so I have got to support her as well."
The couple's idea to help children comes from Kai working as a PE teacher and Sanam as a social worker.
Kai said he wanted set up a business that will encourage children to take up physical activity.
"Before I came in here I wanted to start up a business and help kids get into physical activity," he said.
Are Kai and Sanam really engaged?
Kai popped the question to Sanam in April 2024 while the pair went punting.
The former PE teacher got down on one knee, with Sanam saying yes straight away.
They took to social media to share the happy news as they returned to their hotel room which was decorated for the occasion.
Kai surprised Sanam with a room full of balloons as one set spelled out the words "She said yes".
Revealing their engagement, Kai posted on Instagram saying: "Introducing the next Mrs Fagan.
"Beautiful, caring, loving and smart are just some of the words that describe you.
"I love loving you, I love you and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you."
How long have Kai and Sanam been together?
Kai and Sanam have been an item ever since they met on Love Island in early 2023.
What makes Sanam and I different is that you have to decide what you want more – the fame that comes with the show, or the person you’re in a relationship with.
Kai Fagan
They took their relationship to the next level pretty quickly as they moved in together just months after leaving the dating show.
Talking about how excited he was to move in together, Kai said: "I know it might only be small but it's our first home together. It's a massive step.
"We're loving it so far."
Sanam and Kai have previously said that they decided to focus on having a normal life together rather then lean into the fame Love Island can provide.
You get invited to parties but we wanted each other more than that lifestyle. We enjoy every moment together and we do things the other person is interested in, too.
Kai Fagan
The two of them have since returned to normal jobs and said that they wanted to focus on their relationship rather than fame.
Kai said: "What makes Sanam and I different is that you have to decide what you want more – the fame that comes with the show, or the person you’re in a relationship with.
"You get invited to parties but we wanted each other more than that lifestyle. We enjoy every moment together and we do things the other person is interested in, too."
When does Love Island 2024 start?
The next series of Love Island is set to return on Monday June 3, 2024.
It will launch at 9pm as part of a multichannel takeover on ITV1, ITV2, ITVX, STV and STV Player.
It will continue on ITV2 and ITVX for the rest of the series.
Love Island: Aftersun will also return live from London every Sunday on ITV2 and ITVX hosted by Maya Jama.
