Toni Laites and Cach Mercer Win Love Island 2025 £50,000 Prize in Closest Final Amid Tommy and Ben Confession

The 2025 season of Love Island concluded with Toni Laites and Cach Mercer crowned as winners, marking Toni as the show's first American contestant to win. The couple received a £50,000 cash prize in what was described as the closest final in the show's history. The finale was marked by several controversies, including confessions from islanders Tommy and Ben admitting to kissing the same woman at a recent event, which sparked chaos. Former contestants and viewers raised concerns about the show's authenticity, with allegations of multiple dating before entering the villa and claims of producers needing to address issues from this year's series. The season also faced over a thousand complaints to Ofcom, partly due to disputes among contestants such as the feud between runner-up Shakira Khan and Meg Moore. Post-show developments include plans for some finalists to have their own shows and calls from fans to include certain stars in the upcoming Love Island All Stars. Additionally, revelations about secret vaping in the villa and public responses from contestants like Demi Jones and Dani Imbert added to the season's drama.