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Love Island (Season 8)

Love Island (Season 8) is the eighth series of the revived British reality dating show Love Island.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Love Island (Season 8) is the eighth series of the revived British reality dating show Love Island. It premiered on ITV2 on 6 June 2022 and ended on 1 August 2022, with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti winning the series.

Broadcast

The season aired on ITV2 in the United Kingdom, beginning on 6 June 2022 and concluding on 1 August 2022. It ran for 58 days.

Format

Love Island follows singles living in a villa and coupling up while competing for the public vote. Season 8 continued the franchise’s standard format of recouplings, bombshell arrivals, and eliminations.

Cast

The season included Islanders such as Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Davide Sanclimenti, Gemma Owen, and Luca Bish. Ekin-Su entered on Day 3 and finished as a winner.

Reception and outcome

The series ended with Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti winning the final vote. Gemma Owen and Luca Bish placed second.

Key facts

  • The season premiered on ITV2 on 6 June 2022 and ran for 58 days.
  • Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti won the season on 1 August 2022.
  • Gemma Owen and Luca Bish finished as runners-up.
  • The season featured a cast of original Islanders and later arrivals, with Ekin-Su entering on Day 3.
  • The show is part of the revived UK Love Island franchise.
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Canadian context

Canadian viewers have often followed Love Island through UK broadcasters and international streaming availability, but season-8 access depends on current rights in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Love Island season 8?
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and Davide Sanclimenti won Love Island (Season 8).
When did Love Island season 8 start?
It started on 6 June 2022 on ITV2.
Where to watch Love Island season 8?
The season originally aired on ITV2 in the UK. Availability on streaming platforms can vary by country and time, so local broadcaster listings are the best reference.
Who are the contestants on Love Island season 8?
The season featured Islanders including Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, Davide Sanclimenti, Gemma Owen, Luca Bish, and many others across original and later-entry contestants.
What happened to Ekin-Su on Love Island season 8?
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu entered on Day 3 and ultimately won the season with Davide Sanclimenti.

References

  1. Love Island Wiki - Fandom — https://loveisland.fandom.com/wiki/Love_Island_(Season_8)
    Supports: Premiere date, finale date, season length, and winner information for Love Island UK Season 8.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Island_(2015_TV_series)_series_8
    Supports: Original release dates, winners, and runners-up for Love Island UK Season 8.