Gemma Owen and Luca Bish have come second place in the eighth series of Love Island.
The couple just missed out on being crowned the 2022 villa victors as they lost to winning couple Davide and Ekin-Su during the emotional live final on Monday night (August 1).
However, the smitten pair were clearly a big hit with the British public as they received the second-highest number of votes from viewers who followed their blossoming bond over eight weeks on the island.
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Host Laura Whitmore announced the winning couple during the live final, which saw the couples dress up for the annual Summer Ball and declare their love for one another.
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Four couples reached the final of this year’s series of the ITV dating show after eight weeks of sun, love and drama in Mallorca.
Earlier on, it was revealed that Tasha and Andrew came fourth and Dami and Indiyah placed third.
Some fans were gutted that Luca and Gemma didn’t win, with one tweeting: “Acc really gutted for Luca and Gemma. If anybody deserved to win it was them”
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However, many were overjoyed that Davide and Ekin won, with one writing: “EKIN-SU AND DAVIDE MY WINNERS”
A second said: “EKIN AND DAVIDE MOST ICONIC ISLANDERS TO EVER SET FOOT ON THE VILLA GROUNDS”
A third added: “Ekin and Davide are the rightful winners!!! I’m screaming”
Fans need not worry about missing out on their regular dose of Love Island action as a winter edition of the dating show will return next year alongside the regular summer series.
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Kicking off at the start of 2023, a new batch of islanders will jet off to South Africa in the hopes of finding their soulmate in the sun.
Announcing the news, Paul Mortimer, Director of Reality Commissioning and Controller, ITV2, said: “Love Island has once again proved itself to be the nation’s favourite talking point across the summer, and we’re always blown away by the show’s ongoing impact and talkability amongst our younger audience.
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“So, rather than just serving up a Summer of Love, we thought we’d make 2023 the Year of Love with two full series of the show.”
Mike Spencer, Executive Producer at Lifted Entertainment, added: “After eight brilliant series, we are excited to be serving up two helpings of love in 2023 by kicking off in January at a stunning new villa in South Africa.
“We can look forward to more romances, bromances and everything in between as we embark on another epic year of love.”
Love Island: The Reunion airs Sunday, August 7 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVHub
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