Love Island's 2024 season concluded with Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan winning the £50,000 prize, beating other finalists Nicole Samuel and Ciaran Davies, Sean Stone and Matilda Draper, and Ayo Odukoya and Jess Spencer. The finale was marked by drama, especially surrounding Joey Essex, who was accused of 'game playing' and ultimately dumped from the villa along with Jessy Potts. Viewers expressed frustration over perceived budget cuts, as the final dates were replaced with a group dinner instead of the usual romantic outings. Despite the controversies, the palpable affection between winners Josh and Mimii was highlighted, with Josh reading a heartfelt poem to Mimii during the final episode. Fans also speculated about the authenticity of some relationships, notably criticizing Matilda for allegedly using Sean to reach the final.