Love Island fans were stunned when ex-Islanders confirmed two new romances among the 2026 cast during the nail-biting final, which saw Lorenzo and Julia take the crown. Host Maya Jama quizzed dumped contestants live on air, leading to juicy revelations.
Tommy and Charleen's Off-Screen Kiss
Tommy Murphy was the first to spill the tea, admitting he had grown close to Irish influencer Charleen Murphy despite never meeting her in Mallorca. "Me and Charleen shared a kiss off camera," he proudly told Maya during his appearance on Aftersun, joking that he had his Casa experience outside the villa. The camera cut to Charleen, who blushed but laughed off the revelation. Fans on X reacted with amusement: "Tommy don't know how to not kiss and tell?" and "Tommy you talk too much, just bareee excited." Another quipped, "Charleen still found a Murphy I guess," referencing her ex Kavan Murphy.
Charleen had a turbulent time inside the villa, initially coupling up with Kavan Murphy in Casa Amor while he was away from partner Jasmine. When he brought Charleen back, he quickly dumped her for his "one true love" Jas. Now she has sparked something new with Tommy, who previously connected with Ellie, Namibia, and Tina.
Elicia and Ethan: A Plot Twist Romance
Meanwhile, Elicia also revealed a fresh romance with latecomer Ethan. The controversial star had pursued Aidan and Finley inside the villa but connected with Ethan outside. Ethan entered as a bombshell in the final weeks and made his intentions clear towards Priya, though she rejected him. Axed Islander Yasmin called their fling a "plot twist," while fans commented, "TBF I knew if Elicia and Ethan didn't come in together they would crack on." Another said, "I had a feeling Elicia and Ethan would be exploring; they do look good together." When Maya quizzed Ethan live, he told her he'd give her the exclusive and confirmed they are officially "exploring."
Fan Reactions and Finale Highlights
The live final was filled with drama as the audience cheered for the confirmed couples. The revelations came after a season full of twists, including Casa Amor recouplings and unexpected bombshells. Viewers took to social media to share their excitement, with many predicting further developments for the new pairs. The 2026 season has now ended, but the romance stories continue off-screen.
