Love Island UK has a way of pulling you in, and season 12 was no exception — except this time, it stayed longer than ever before, kicking off on June 9, 2025, on ITV2 and ITVX and running for a record-breaking 58 days. We’ll walk you through the cast, the winning couple, who’s still together, and exactly where you can watch every episode.

Love Island UK Season 12: Full Guide

Series: 12 · Premiere date: June 9, 2025 · Finale date: August 4, 2025 · Duration: 58 days · Network: ITV2

A quick look at the essential numbers for the record-breaking season.

Will there be a season 12 of Love Island UK?

Yes — season 12 aired from June 9 to August 4, 2025, on ITV2 and ITVX. ITV confirmed the series ahead of broadcast, and it ran for 58 days, making it the longest UK season to date. A special episode titled “Love Island: A Decade of Love” preceded the premiere.

As of early 2026, ITV has not officially announced a season 13. Given the show’s track record, a summer 2026 start is widely expected, but no date has been set.

Who is still together from Love Island UK season 12?

Are Megan and Dejon still together?

• Megan Forte Clarke and Dejon Noel-Williams were coupled up at the finale on August 4, 2025.
• No public posts or interviews after the show confirm a split or continued relationship.
• As of early 2026, their status remains unverified.

Are Cash and Toni still together?

• Toni Laites and Cach Mercer won the season as a couple and received the £50,000 prize.
• Since the finale, neither has publicly indicated a breakup.
• No official post-show update is available from ITV or the couple’s social media.

Bottom line: While both couples were together when the cameras stopped, there is no confirmed post-show update for any final pair. Fans monitoring social media may find clues, but ITV has not issued any reunion or split statement.

The missing post-season update leaves couples’ fates unconfirmed.

Where can I watch Love Island UK season 12?

Every episode of season 12 streams on ITVX in the UK, both free with ads and ad-free with a premium subscription. ITV2 also broadcasts daily episodes (except Saturdays) and repeats. For viewers outside the UK, Hulu picked up the series in the United States starting June 12, 2025. The season is also available on Hayu, Amazon Prime Video, and iTunes for purchase in select regions.

International availability varies. Check local streaming guides for your region.

Three platforms, one pattern: ITVX for UK fans, Hulu for US viewers, and Hayu for many other territories.

The catch: no single platform covers every country, so UK viewers get the widest access through ITVX, while others may need a VPN or a Hayu subscription if they want to watch live.

When does Love Island 2026 start?

ITV has not yet confirmed a start date for Love Island 2026. Historically, the summer edition begins in early June and runs for roughly eight weeks. The 2025 season spanned 58 days; future seasons will likely follow a similar format. A winter edition, Love Island: All Stars, is expected to air in January 2026, though ITV has not made an official announcement. The pattern: if the show returns in summer, expect a June premiere; if not, fans may be waiting until 2027 for a full-length series.

Who are the contestants of Love Island UK Season 12?

Twelve islanders entered the villa on day one. The full lineup, announced by ITV, included Sophie Lee (motivational speaker), Meg Moore (payroll specialist), Tommy Bradley (landscape gardener), Alima Gagigo (wealth management client services), Ben Holbrough (private hire taxi driver), Helena Ford (cabin crew), Harry Cooksley (semi‑pro footballer and gold trader), Blu Chegini (project manager), Dejon Noel‑Williams (personal trainer), Kyle Ashman (water services operative), Megan Forte Clarke (musical theatre performer), and Shakira Khan (marketing professional). Additional bombshells joined throughout the season, including Toni Laites and Cach Mercer, who later won the series.

Six women, six men started the journey; by the finale, only two new arrivals had become fan favourites strong enough to take the crown.

Who won Love Island UK Season 12?

The winners of Love Island UK season 12 were Toni Laites and Cach Mercer. The couple received the public vote and took home the £50,000 prize during the finale on August 4, 2025. They finished ahead of runners‑up Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley.

Season 12 timeline

• June 9, 2025 – Premiere; 12 islanders enter the villa (ITV Press Centre)
• Throughout June–July 2025 – Bombshell arrivals, recouplings, public votes (BBC News)
• August 4, 2025 – Finale; winners crowned (BBC News)
• Early 2026 (speculated) – Love Island: All Stars likely airs (not confirmed)
• Summer 2026 (speculated) – Potential Love Island UK Season 13 (not confirmed)

These dates mark the key milestones of the season.

What we know and what remains unclear

Confirmed facts

• Season 12 aired June 9 – August 4, 2025 (ITV Press Centre)
• The season ran 58 days (BBC News)
• Aired on ITV2 and streamed on ITVX (ITV Press Centre)
• A special “Decade of Love” episode preceded the series (ITV Press Centre)
• Maya Jama hosted (ITV Press Centre)
• Winners: Toni Laites and Cach Mercer (BBC News)

What’s unclear

• Winner names were not immediately available from official sources before the finale; confirmed by BBC News after broadcast
• Post‑show relationship status of all couples after several months (no ITV follow‑up)
• Exact total number of episodes (ITV has not published an official count)
• Love Island 2026 start date (not confirmed by ITV)

That lack of closure is a notable gap.

What the experts and viewers are saying

Love Island series 12 will start on Monday 9 June 2025 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

— ITV Press Centre (official broadcaster)

Toni Laites and Cach Mercer won Love Island 2025, taking the £50,000 prize.

— BBC News (UK public service broadcaster)

The public’s choice deserves follow-up from ITV.

For those wanting a deeper look at the couples that formed and the recoupling drama, a thorough recap offers a thorough recap.

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For UK viewers who want to rewatch the longest season ever, ITVX has all episodes. For fans abroad, Hulu and Hayu are the most reliable options. The one thing missing is clarity on what happens after the credits roll, and until ITV provides it, audiences are left to piece together the couples’ fates from social media. That’s a gap the network could easily close with a simple post‑season update.