The second season of Love Island Games concluded on October 5, 2025, crowning a new winning couple. After a season of challenges and dramatic recouplings, Isaiah Campbell and Lucinda Strafford triumphed in the final Mega Duel, securing the $250,000 grand prize and ultimately choosing to share it.
The Final Four Couples
The finale episode began with four couples remaining in the villa. The pair of Isaiah Campbell and Lucinda Strafford had already secured their place as finalists after winning a previous challenge. The American public then voted to send Justine Ndiba and Tyrique Hyde, along with Sydney Paight and Toby Aromolaran, through to the final Mega Duel. This meant that the couple of Johnny Middlebrooks and Gabby Allen were eliminated at the start of the episode, with Johnny describing the loss as a “tough pill to swallow.”
All the eliminated Islanders returned to the villa to watch the final competition unfold. Host Ariana Madix explained the rules: the three finalist couples would face two challenges, with the last-place couple in the first round being immediately dumped from the island.
The First Challenge: Towers of Trust
The first challenge, called “Towers of Trust,” tested the couples’ logic and teamwork. They had to move a stack of five discs from one pole to another, following the rule that a larger disc could never be placed on top of a smaller one. The challenge required precision and coordination, stumping some of the Islanders at the start.
Justine and Tyrique finished the challenge in first place, with Isaiah and Lucinda coming in a close second. This meant that Sydney and Toby were eliminated, finishing the competition in third place. Sydney reflected on her journey, stating, “I’ll take third place. Fuck it. Bronze all the way.”
The Final Showdown: The Heist
The final challenge, titled “The Heist,” was a high-energy test of strength, speed, and strategy. The two remaining couples had three minutes to grab money bags from the center of a ring and bring them into their designated zone. The bags were worth different point values, and three white “penalty” bags would deduct points from a couple’s score if they ended up in their zone.
With the $250,000 prize on the line, both couples gave their all. The competition was incredibly close, with the final scores separated by only four points. When the results were tallied, Isaiah and Lucinda were declared the winners with a score of 14, defeating Justine and Tyrique, who scored 10.
After their victory, Lucinda emphasized how their relationship helped them win, saying, “I wanted to [win] for Zay, as much as I wanted to do it for myself.” Isaiah agreed, noting that their romantic connection benefited them more than he had expected.
The $250,000 Decision
Following their win, the couple faced one final test. The dumped Islanders voted on which of the two winners deserved to be awarded the entire $250,000 prize. The majority voted for Isaiah.
In a classic Love Island twist, both Isaiah and Lucinda then had to reveal whether they had come to the show for “love” or “money.” If the person who was awarded the money chose “love,” the prize would be split. If they chose “money,” they would keep all of it for themselves.
Lucinda revealed she was there for love. After a moment of suspense, Isaiah showed his board, which also read “love.” The couple decided to split the money, and each walked away $125,000 richer.
Where the Other Couples Stand
While Isaiah and Lucinda were the winners, other couples also confirmed their plans to continue their relationships outside the villa.
Justine and Tyrique, the runners-up, acknowledged their strong connection. Tyrique said, “There’s definitely a connection. I’m not trying to not put too much pressure on it.” Justine added that even in defeat, Tyrique was “probably my favorite Love Island couple of all three seasons.”
Other couples from the season, including Garbi Denteh and Kendall Washington, as well as Kay Kay Gray and Chris Seeley, have also confirmed they are still together and taking their relationships at their own pace after leaving the villa.
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