What Happened to Love Island UK Season 8 (2022) Cast?

Love Island UK Season 8 premiered on June 6, 2022, captivating audiences with its mix of romance, drama, and unexpected twists. The series concluded on August 1, 2022, with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti crowned the winners, securing 63.7% of the public vote and the £50,000 prize. They were known for their fiery yet passionate relationship throughout the season, which included dramatic moments like Ekin-Su's secret kiss with another islander.

Following their victory, Ekin-Su and Davide initially thrived, even landing their own ITV spin-off reality show, 'Ekin-Su and Davide: Homecomings,' where they explored their respective home countries, Turkey and Italy. However, their relationship faced public scrutiny and internal pressures, leading to their first split in June 2023. They reconciled briefly in August 2023, confirming their reunion with holiday snaps and Davide stating they 'never properly privately broke up'. Despite this, they ultimately separated for a second and final time in January 2024. Ekin-Su has since continued her career in reality television, appearing on shows like 'Dancing on Ice,' 'The Traitors US,' and 'Celebrity Big Brother.' In January 2025, she was in a relationship with Curtis Pritchard, but they separated by May 2025. As of May 2026, Ekin-Su confirmed she is in a new relationship with Christopher East.

Runners-up Gemma Owen and Luca Bish also garnered significant attention. Their relationship, which began early in the villa, appeared solid, with Luca making an elaborate gesture to officially ask Gemma to be his girlfriend in August 2022. However, their romance was short-lived, with Gemma announcing their split in November 2022, just three months after the finale, citing it as a difficult but necessary decision. Luca later hinted at a new relationship in September 2023. Gemma, daughter of footballer Michael Owen, has continued her work in fashion and equestrianism.

Indiyah Polack and Dami Hope, who finished third, were the longest-lasting finalist couple from their season, maintaining their relationship for over three years post-show. They moved in together and were seen as a strong pairing. However, their relationship reportedly ended around the December 2025 public holidays, with sources confirming their split in early January 2026 due to a 'breach of trust'. Indiyah remains active in media, co-hosting the 'Love Island's The Morning After' podcast, while Dami runs his fashion brand, Snowbunny.

Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page, who placed fourth, also faced challenges. Despite a turbulent journey in the villa, they reconciled and continued their relationship outside, moving in together and even adopting a dog. Andrew was a supportive presence during Tasha's appearance on 'Strictly Come Dancing' in 2024. However, their relationship concluded in February 2025 after two and a half years, with Andrew confirming the split and Tasha later stating they were on 'good terms'. Andrew hinted at a new relationship in September 2025, while Tasha, as of June 2025, is happily single and pursuing a presenting course.

Overall, the Love Island UK Season 8 cast has largely moved on from their villa romances, with many leveraging their newfound fame into various personal and professional endeavors in the entertainment industry and beyond. The season is remembered for its strong personalities and the eventual dissolution of all its prominent couples.