It's that time of year when a villa full of sexy singles go head-to-head in an often brutal race to couple up on Love Island .

But when the bikinis get packed away and the cameras stop rolling, what becomes of the lovers whose journeys have gripped the nation all summer?

While some fizzle before the show's even over - like 2018's Alex George and Alexandra Crane - other prove they are the real deal by getting married and having kids.

And there's been no shortage of crossover hook-ups between the stars of the different series.

From weddings and babies to breakups and tragedy, Mirror Online reveals what came next for your favourite couples...

SERIES 5 - 2019

Winners: Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea

Amber Gill and Greg O'Shea claimed a surprise win (
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After being throughly messed around by love rat Michael Griffiths, Newcastle beautician Amber thought she'd never find a man.

That was until hunky Irish rugby player Greg swooped in and swept her off her feet.

Despite only being together a matter of days, the couple claimed a shock win from former favourites Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague.

Sadly, their love didn't last with Greg allegedly dumping Amber by text.

But she's had the last laugh having become the villa's fastest-made millionaire thanks to a seven-figure deal with MissPap.

Runners-up: Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague

Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague have defied the haters by going the distance (
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Despite some initial flip-flopping when Tommy's head was turned by sassy Irish grid girl Maura Higgins, the Manchester boxer and social media influencer Molly proved to be one of the series' biggest love stories.

Haters accused Molly of faking her feelings, the pair are still together now and recently spent New Year's Eve in the Maldives.

Third place: Curtis Pritchard and Maura Higgins

Maura Higgins and Curtis Pritchard were an unexpected coupling (
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Maura went in to woo Tommy while Curtis got into a seriously heavy romance with Amy Hart almost straight off the bat.

But when he finished things after having his head unexpectedly turned at Casa Amor, devastated flight attendant Amy quit the villa for the sake of her mental health.

Meanwhile, Maura made her move on the snake-hipped ballroom dancer, with the two coming in third place.

They're still together now but have hinted at difficulties due to their hectic schedules.

Fourth place: Ovie Soko and India Reynolds

Ovie Soko couldn't get enough of India Reynolds (
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Basketballer Ovie and model India were a match made in genetically-blessed heaven.

Ever the gent, Ovie swept in to rescue his princess when it all kicked off because Jordan Hames made a move on her behind girlfriend Anna Vakili's back.

But alas, four months after the show the pair parted "amicably".

Confirming the split, India told Mail Online: "Obviously it’s difficult, but any break-up is difficult. It’s even more difficult when it’s in front of the rest of the world, but I’ll be fine.

"I’m lucky I’ve got a really close group of girlfriends, they’ve been really looking after me."

SERIES 4 - 2018

Winners: Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham

Dani and Jack split six months after the reality TV show (
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Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham coupled up right at the start and stayed together for the duration before being crowned champions.

The Essex exports wasted no time moving in together, getting the keys for a rental in London's posh Canary Wharf just three weeks after the show wrapped.

However, the cracks started to show soon after with the couple splitting and getting back together before Jack, 28, announced they'd ended it for good last April.

"There is no easy way to say this and it isn't going to be an easy time but me and Dani are not in a relationship anymore," he wrote on Instagram.

Jack and Dani were plagued by split talk (
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"We will always care a lot for each other and have love for each other and I mean that from the bottom of my heart and I wish her nothing but happiness."

Dani, 23, later denied the split was a 'publicity stunt' for her What Would Dani Do? book tour, telling Huffington Post UK, "It's just one of them things, it didn’t work out. There’s going to be a lot of stuff going on about it, but it’ll be fine."

It wasn't fine though, with things turning nasty when Dani was spotted snogging the face off her stockbroker ex, Sammy Kimmence, just weeks later.

Sources claimed they'd been seeing each other right up to her stint in the villa, and that she had promised to go back to him once the show was done.

Dani moved on with ex-boyfriend Sammy Kimmence (
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“She wanted to make the most out of the show and ensure she bagged the most lucrative deals,” an insider told The Sun, claiming she'd never really loved Jack.

“She knew the best way to do this was to become the nation’s sweetheart and Jack added to that image,” the source continued.

“It was always her intention to go back to Sammy."

However, Dani denied the claims, insisting she had been in to Jack.

"Things don’t work out, things change," she wrote on Twitter, adding: "this is just so hurtful when there’s no truth."

Runners-up: Laura Anderson and Paul Knops

Laura and Paul got together at the final hour (
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Laura Anderson had her heartbroken more than once, but when model Paul Knops entered the villa with his over thirty ways and rather charming beard, she fell head over her nude heels.

But they confirmed their split on September 12, just two months after leaving the villa, after Paul supposedly visited the US alone and determined they "weren't compatible".

However, a woman claiming to have been Paul's secret New York girlfriend came forward and said they'd planned to reunite after the show, and that he'd used Laura to further his modelling career.

Paul allegedly had a girlfriend on standby in New York (
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“Paul lived with his girlfriend in New York before he went onto Love Island," a source told The Sun.

“He promised his ex they could be together again after the show had finished and she knew to avoid ITV2, which wasn't going to be difficult as she’s based in New York.

“Laura had no idea he was with another woman during his time in the states but they split as soon as he returned.”

Laura, 31, went on to date Love Island winner Max Morley but is now believed to be single.

Third place: Kaz Crossley and Josh Denzel

Josh and Kaz together at Love Island Live (
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Josh Denzel and Kaz Crossley won the most attractive couple award hands down (by their own smug vote of course).

But despite showing great promise, they split in January 2019 and things only got nastier since.

Kaz, 25, started dating series three Love Island star Theo Campbell soon after - and Josh, 27, didn't take it well.

Kaz moved on with Theo - and Josh wasn't happy (
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Commenting on a post that read, "Girls that move on before it's been 3 years after a break up," Josh sniped, "Three years? How about three weeks?!"

Clearly unimpressed, Kaz shared a screenshot of the action and joked, "Ppl move so brave after they've blocked you."

Fourth place: Wes Nelson and Megan Barton-Hanson

Megan and Wes couldn't keep their hands off each other in the villa

Wegan scraped into fourth place after a load of "i have changed for the better" conversations - mainly kick-started by ex-stripper Megan.

After leaving the villa they shacked up in Megan's chic Southend flat.

But alas, their love could not survive the bright glare of the spotlight, with Meghan pulling the plug - and taking their hamster Jon Snow - after getting paranoid about Wes and his Dancing On Ice partner, Vanessa Bauer.

And while Megan has made it clear she'd love another piece of the Wes pie, he ruled out any kind of reunion.

"It’s not just the show that’s caused it so we wouldn’t get back together after it. There wasn’t a final nail in the coffin - it was a series of yellow cards, not one red card, if that makes sense," he said.

Love Island's Wes Nelson and Arabella Chi were planning to move in together before Christmas (
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“We both love each other, both respect each other but we’re not the people we want to be with in the long term. We don’t want to waste each other’s time.

"You want to be with someone who you know you’re going to spend the rest of your life with. We’re being selfish and saying we can’t force it. It’s got to be right for both of us.”

Megan has since had a string of romances and declared herself bisexual while Wes is dating 2019 contestant Arabella Chi.

SERIES 3 - 2017

Winners: Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies

Everyone loved Kem and Amber (
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These two were so adorable they sailed to victory in summer 2017.

Unfortunately, despite scooping the £50,000 cash prize, they went their separate ways that Decemeber.

“With sadness, we’ve decided to separate. Our schedules made it difficult. We’ll remain good friends,” a statement said.

Fortunately, Kem has his 'bromance' with Chris Hughes to fill any void and was linked to series four evictee, Kendall Rae-Knight , when they hit it off on Aftersun in 2018.

Kem was linked to Love Island star Kendall (
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Amber, 22, reportedly enjoyed a string of dates with One Director star Liam Payne, and starred in West End musical 9 to 5.

Kem is now doing a variety of presenting jobs.

Runners-Up: Camilla Thurlow & Jamie Jewitt

Camilla and Jamie were the real deal (
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After being dumped by Jonny Mitchell and low-key stalked by Craig Lawson , it was starting to look like romance wouldn't happen for Camilla Thurlow in Love Island 2017.

But all that changed the minute hunky former Calvin Klein model Jamie Jewitt entered the villa with the sole intention of wooing the posh humanitarian - who once got off with Prince Harry .

And unlike their co-stars, whose relationships have crashed and burned, three years on the couple is still going strong, making them one of the class of 2017's biggest success stories.

These days, they spend much of their time using their fame to promote charitable causes, such as World Cancer Day.

Camilla and Jamie are passionate fundraisers (
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"We haven’t left each other’s side since we left the villa," Jamie previously said before the pair moved in together last February.

“It is incredible to have met someone like Cam who has the same interests as me, which is why we still getting on so well now.

“She has done some amazing things in her life and I am so lucky she is nice enough to let me come along with her.”

Third place: Chris Hughes & Olivia Attwood

Chris Hughes and Olivia Attwood had a love-hate relationship (
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This pair need little introduction.

Despite having obvious chemistry, they constantly argued during their time in the Love Island villa - and then some in the real world.

Although they gave their romance a go on their on TV series, Chris and Olivia: Crackin’ On, it wasn't meant to be. In fact, their messy break-up was broadcast to millions.

Since then, Olivia has got back with on-off boyfriend, Bradley Dack, while Chris is dating none other than Little Mix's Jesy Nelson.

Jesy is all smiles next to her beau Chris (
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The cat was out the bag when they were spotted snogging in a kebab shop in February last year, and they're still going strong with Jesy regularly sharing cute updates on her Instagram.

Gushing about their relationship at this year's Cheltenham Festival, he said Jesy leaves him "speechless and laughing".

"It's great, she's a lovely girl, and I'm going to bring her to a race one day," he said.

"She's never been to a race before, I said I'll bring her back next festival, she's rehearsing this week, very busy schedule these girls. She's great."

Fourth place: Marcel Somerville and Gabby Allen

Things didn't end well between Marcel and Gabby (
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Once part of boyband Blazin' Squad, Marcel was - rather ironically - considered the nice guy of the competition.

His connection with Gabby delighted viewers who wanted them to win, but they finished in fourth place.

A nine-month relationship followed, but this came crashing down when Marcel cheated on her during a lads' holiday in Spain.

Myles, left, told Jacqueline her husband had cheated on her with Gabby, right (
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He then accused her of cheating on him with Dan Osbourne - husband of former EastEnders star Jacqueline Jossa.

She's moved on with Rak-Su star Myles Stephenson but that ended amid claims he'd been texting other women.

Jess & Dom

Jess and Dom got their happy ever after (
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They were the first couple to be separated in the villa when one half was booted out, but the love is still very much alive for Jess Shears and Dom Lever who are married and have one child.

Their son arrived in October but they refused to reveal his gender until the end of last month. The tot's name is still unknown.

During an appearance on JD Sports' In The Duffle Bag podcast, Jess, 26, explained: "It wasn't so much of a secret, people made more out of it.”

Love Island's Dom Lever is settling into life as a dad with his wife Jess Shears (
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Dom, 28, went on: "I think it was because they were expecting some kind of grand announcement when he was born, what his name was and stuff and I think we just weren't really fussed."

It's the first baby for the pair, who met in the villa in 2017 and got engaged just three months after the series ended.

They married in Mykonos, Greece in October in a intimate ceremony attended by just 22 guests.

Series 2 - 2016

Winners: Cara de la Hoyde and Nathan Massey

Nathan and Cara's road to love has been bumpy (
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Cara and Nathan were love's young dream when they hooked-up on series two of Love Island .

They were arguably the strongest couple in the villa (had a few wobbles - nothing major) and were destined to walk away with the £50,000 cash prize, which they did.

Cara even emerged from the show telling fans: "We will not let you down. We're going to get married and we're going to have babies."

Nathan popped the question at the Love Island villa (
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Well, the latter was correct but sadly the marriage prediction was not.

Cara moved into a flat with Nathan in his native Essex, which saw them pop-up in TOWIE. They also spoke frequently in interviews about their inevitable engagement.

Then, in the April, they announced a shock split. And a bigger shock followed just three weeks later: Cara was pregnant .

She told OK magazine they hadn't been trying for a baby and had broken up around two weeks after finding out she was expecting.

Fast forward to 6.30am on December 13 2017 and their son, Freddie-George, was born.

They both said they wouldn't get back together for the sake of the child , but this also proved a dud prediction.

They're now married with a baby (
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The couple have since reunited and hinted on Instagram that more children may be on the horizon.

Then in July 2018, while the latest series of Love Island was on telly again, they announced their engagement.

Nathan whisked Cara off to the villa where they'd met in Mallorca, blindfolded her and popped the question.

They married on June, 28 2019.

Runners-up: Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen

Olivia and Alex on Love Island (
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These two had an interesting start on the show: they only got together after Alex had already slept with another contestant, Zara Holland.

But they certainly made up for lost time, being crowned the show’s biggest rompers after having sex more than 30 times.

They officially became boyfriend and girlfriend in the series finale, which Alex took to the next level by popping the question over New Year’s Eve, which they spent in New York.

Despite initially planning to keep the wedding 'really small', the couple ended up tying the knot in a lavish ceremony at Essex's Gosford Hall .

The couple tied the knot in lavish style (
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Alex flew in by helicopter while Olivia was ferried in white Rolls Royce from the front of the house to the back.

They now live together in Essex (with a French bulldog).

Third place: Scott Thomas and Kady McDermott

Scott Thomas and Kady McDermott (
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They starred in one of the most romantic Love Island scenes of all time - when Scott asked Kady to go official while kneeling poolside surrounded by candles and towels arranged to spell out the words, ‘Be my GF?’.

Following the show, their romance went from strength to strength.

They lived together in Manchester and spent time in Australia supporting Scott’s brother, ex-Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas , while he was appearing on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!

Unfortunately, they split just 18 months after leaving the villa.

Kady subsequently dated TOWIE Myles Barnett while Scott, who runs a successful PR company, is believed to be single.

Fourth place: Katie Salmon and Adam Maxted

Katie Salmon and Alex Maxted (
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Katie coupled-up with Northern Irish wrestler Adam, but it failed to launch.

Once the show finished, they both confirmed via Twitter that they were 100 per cent single - and threw in a couple of cryptic metaphors.

Adam said: “It's like when you're eating a kebab after a night out & the first few bites taste good but then u realise that it really isn't nice at all!”

Katie retaliated: “It's like getting socks at Christmas. Practical but no fun.”

Katie later confirmed a romance with model Dani Whittaker, while Adam is in a relationship with dance instructor Carly Taylor.

Fifth place: Emma-Jane Woodham and Terry Walsh

Emma-Jane Woodham and Terry Walsh (
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Terry initially hooked up with Malin Andersson at the start of the show, but fell for newbie Emma Jane after Malin was evicted in a shock elimination.

But, alas, it was not meant to be, and Terry and Emma later split.

Terry announced the break up on Twitter, saying: "For people asking me or who it concerns me n Em have broken up. We’re still friends. One chapter closes another must open."

Tom Powell and Sophie Gradon

Tom Powell and Sophie Gradon (
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(He was eliminated week five, she walked)

Their romance was tested when Tom's ex, Emma-Jane Woodham, turned-up out of the blue, but Tom and Sophie genuinely adored each other.

That was clear when he was eliminated in week five, which saw devastated Sophie alone in the villa - until Katie Salmon arrived and they became the first-ever same sex Love Island couple.

Days after coupling up with Katie, however, Sophie cooled things off as she just wanted to be with Tom.

Sophie chose Tom over Katie (
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She then quit the villa, saying she didn't want to lose him.

Afterwards, Sophie and Tom met up - on camera - and managed to patch things up before splitting months later.

Tom was later linked to their villa-mate Malin Andersson, while Sophie found love with new man Ashley Lenco. They later broke up and she began dating Aaron Armstrong before tragedy struck.

Sophie took her own life on June 20, 2019, aged just 32 after battling depression. Boyfriend Aaron found her body and killed himself three weeks later.

Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton

Rykard Jenkins and Rachel Fenton (
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(She was eliminated week three, he walked)

Their romance was one of the sweetest and most enduring in Love Island history; after meeting at the villa and forging a connection, the couple were torn apart by a twist that saw Rachel eliminated and Rykard told to remain on the island.

But the thought of saying goodbye to Rachel when he'd just found her was just too much to take, so he dramatically quit there and then, leaving the villa alongside his beloved.

They gave it a good crack, racking up 18 months together before parting ways in December 2017.

He has since been linked to 2018 contestant Alexandra Cane.

Series 1 - 2015

Winners: Jess Hayes and Max Morley

Max Morley and Jessica Hayes had an explosive argument outside their London hotel (
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Jessica and Max were crowned the first-ever winners of Love Island, sharing the £50k prize.

However, the writing was on the wall when Jessica told Mirror Celebs less than 24 hours later: “We have a laugh together but we are not madly in love or anything like that.”

So it was no surprise that two months later, the couple - who lived in different parts of the country - had split up, with Jess admitting: “Some things are just not meant to be.”

Max added: “We gave it our best shot.”

However, Jess seemed a little less amicable towards Max in a Facebook Live with Daily Star the following year, when she said: "You think you fancy someone but with Max, looking back at it now, it makes me cringe."

"I would never, ever go near him again," she added.

Max went on to date Geordie Shore star Charlotte Crosby and fellow Love Island star Zara Holland. He also appeared in Ex on the Beach and romanced 2018 contestant, Laura Anderson.

Runners-up: Hannah Elizabeth and Jon Clark

Hannah Elizabeth and Jon Clark (
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These two gave us our first - and only - on-screen engagement in series one, when Jon dropped to one knee and popped the question.

Sadly for them, his grand gesture didn’t lead to them to victory (and that cash prize would have helped with wedding planning, given Hannah said she wanted the “biggest wedding ever” with a huge gown covered in Swarovski crystals.)

In the end, there wasn’t to be a wedding: the couple called things off.

Jon told OK magazine there was no animosity, they’d just been rowing and things hadn’t worked out.

Hannah agreed, saying the engagement hadn’t been for show - they’d genuinely both loved each other and wanted to marry.

Since Love Island , Jon's joined the cast of TOWIE alongside Chris Clark. Meanwhile, Hannah found love with a new man, George Andretti, whom she described as her "soulmate."

Third place: Lauren Richardson and Joshua Ritchie

Lauren Richardson and Joshua Ritchie (
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These two paired-up as friends during their time on Love Island, two years ago. Sadly, romance didn't blossom for them, either.

Lauren’s retreated from the spotlight over the last year, but Josh has been making his fair share of headlines.

Joshua, 24 - who claims to have slept with more than 400 women - appeared in Ex On The Beach and had a brief fling with Stephanie Davis, following her split from Jeremy McConnell .

He started dating Charlotte Crosby, 29, in 2017 . And despite numerous make-ups and break-ups, she seemed keen to go the distance.

“I can see myself marrying and having babies with Josh, but he's still quite young, so we'll see," she said before their November 2019 split.

Fourth place: Cally Jane Beech and Luis Morrison

Cally Jane and Luis had dated before they appeared on Love Island - and the show brought them back together (
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These two actually dated before Love Island - but being at the villa gave them a chance to reconnect and remember just why they’d fallen for each other in the first place.

The fact Cally was based in Hull and Luis lived in London had been a factor in why their relationship hadn’t worked previously, but after being thrust together on the show, the timing was just right.

And they produced the first-ever Love Island baby !

Cally gave birth to daughter Vienna Morrison-Beech after a 32-hour labour, saying: “The most amazing day and feeling ever. When 2 became 3.”