Love Island UK: Mimii & Josh Crowned Champions in Historic Win

Spoiler Alert: This article contains details of the *Love Island UK

Season 11 finale.

The final four couples on *Love Island UK

battled it out for the title of winners, with the public vote ultimately deciding their fate. The contenders were Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya, Matilda Draper and Sean Stone, Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan, and Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies.

Host Maya Jama made a final appearance in the villa, interviewing the finalists and reliving some of their most memorable moments from the season. As the night drew to a close, Jama unveiled the public's choice, revealing who would be crowned the champions and take home the £50,000 cash prize.

Here's how the final placements shook out:

4th place: Jessica Spencer and Ayo Odukoya

3rd place: Matilda Draper and Sean Stone

2nd place: Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies

1st place: Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan

Mimii and Josh's victory marks a historic moment for *Love Island UK*, as they become the first Black couple to win the series. Their triumph reflects the growing diversity and inclusivity of the show, a trend that resonates with audiences across the UK.

The night before the finale, former Islanders returned to the villa to cast their votes for the couple they believed wouldn't last in the real world. Jessy/Joey, Mimii/Josh, Matilda/Sean, and Jess/Ayo faced the risk of being dumped from the island.

The former Islanders cast their votes, one by one, for the couple they considered least compatible. Ultimately, Jessy and Joey received the most votes and were sent packing, missing out on the finale.

As the final chapter of *Love Island UK

Season 11 closes, the future of the winning couple and their newfound fame remains to be seen. Will they stay together, navigate the outside world, and embrace the opportunities that await them? Only time will tell.