Maya Jama returned to the Love Island villa on Monday night to host the season finale, where she oversaw the crowning of the winning couple. The presenter, 31, wore a glittering black two-piece ensemble, featuring a bralette and a floor-length skirt, which highlighted her toned figure. She accessorized minimally and styled her hair in sleek waves.
Final Dumping Shakes Up Villa
Earlier in the episode, a final dumping saw Yasmin and Tommy narrowly miss a place in the final three. They were asked to leave the villa after dumped couple Mica and Samraj were tasked with selecting two more Islanders to be eliminated. This decision meant that the remaining couples—Julia and Lorenzo, Angelista and Simba, and Jasmine and Kavan—would compete for the public vote to be crowned the champions.
Mica and Samraj had also been eliminated earlier, having been voted out by former contestants who did not believe they deserved a spot in the final. Reflecting on their departure, Mica stated that she was excited to see everyone and had no issue with being voted out, emphasizing that she and Samraj were content with their connection. Samraj added that he had always fought for their relationship on the show and was happy to leave this time, though he questioned some of the justifications given for other eliminations.
Couples React to Exits
Tommy and Yasmin's departure marked the first time a couple was eliminated during the finale itself. Their exit followed scrutiny from other couples regarding Tommy's reasons for entering the villa, as it was revealed he had split from his girlfriend of ten months shortly before. Tommy explained that he and his ex had struggled to make their relationship work, leading to an amicable split.
Speaking after their exit, Tommy expressed his happiness at finding his partner on the show and the strong friendships he had made. He described the double dumping as a surprise, noting that the group had felt everyone deserved to be in the final. Yasmin called the experience the best of her life, highlighting personal growth and new friendships. She acknowledged that while the dumping was a surprise, she felt it was the right decision for the remaining couples and that she was ready to leave the villa.