Love Island UK 2026 Finale: All you need to know.
After eight weeks of recouplings, bombshell arrivals, Casa Amor drama and surprise dumpings, Love Island 2026 is almost at an end. Just a handful of couples remain in the villa as they battle it out for the public vote and the £50,000 prize, with the winners set to be crowned live in one of the biggest nights on the reality TV calendar.
Here's everything you need to know about the Love Island UK 2026 final, including the date, start time, latest betting odds and who the bookmakers expect to take the crown.
When is the Love Island UK Final?
The Love Island 2026 final will take place on Monday, 27 July, with the live show expected to begin at 9:00pm BST on ITV2 and ITVX. The finale will see the remaining couples gather around the fire pit before the public vote is revealed and this year's winners are announced.
As always, viewers will have the chance to vote for their favourite couple before the final, with Maya Jama returning to host the live conclusion from the Mallorca villa.
How to Watch the Love Island Final
Fans in the UK can watch the final live on:
- ITV2
- ITVX (live and on demand)
Coverage is expected to begin at 9:00pm BST, with the programme running for around 90 minutes as the finalists reflect on their journeys before the winners are crowned.
Who's Left in the Villa?
With the final just days away, the couples still standing have to navigate one last recoupling and public vote before the remaining pairs are confirmed for Monday night. According to the latest betting market, the four couples in the strongest position to reach the final are:
- Lorenzo Alessi & Julia Majchrzak
- Kavan Murphy & Jasmine Muller
- Simba Kudyiwa & Angelista Gunda
- Tommy Stagg & Yasmin Hadlow
Lorenzo and Julia have been one of the more settled couples since finding each other during Casa Amor, and viewers recently voted them their favourite pairing in the villa, a result that's helped cement their position at the top of the betting.
Love Island Winner Odds
According to the latest Oddschecker market, Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak remain clear favourites heading into the final.
- Lorenzo Alessi & Julia Majchrzak: 4/7
- Kavan Murphy & Jasmine Muller: 11/4
- Simba Kudyiwa & Angelista Gunda: 6/1
- Tommy Stagg & Yasmin Hadlow: 10/1
Lorenzo and Julia have spent much of the closing stages of the series at the head of the betting market, with bookmakers shortening their odds as the final approaches. Their consistent relationship, strong public backing and lack of significant drama have made them the standout favourites to claim this year's crown.
However, Love Island finals have produced surprises before, and with the public vote deciding the outcome, Kavan and Jasmine still have every chance of pulling off an upset if they can generate enough momentum over the final weekend.
Love Island Betting Trends
According to Oddschecker data from the last 24 hours, Lorenzo Alessi & Julia Majchrzak remain the favourites among punters, attracting 39.8% of all bets placed on the Love Island winner market. Kavan Murphy & Jasmine Muller are the second-most backed couple with 27.7%, followed by Simba Kudyiwa & Angelista Gunda on 13.3%. Samraj Toor & Mica Harris have received 12.0% of bets, while Tommy Stagg & Yasmin Hadlow account for the remaining 7.2% of support.
