‘We Still Can’t Believe It!’ Love Island Champions Lorenzo & Julia Break Their Silence After £50K Victory With Emotional Confession
Love Island winners Lorenzo and Julia have broken their silence for the first time since being crowned champions of the latest series, scooping the £50,000 prize in a moment that left both of them stunned.
Named the winners by host Maya Jama on the live final, the pair – who had rapidly become fan favourites – reflected on a journey that began with uncertainty and ended in triumph. For Lorenzo, the victory still feels almost unreal. “It’s very surreal, I did not think this would happen eight weeks ago walking in there. What an honour; very privileged, very humbled,” he said.
Julia, who entered later via Casa Amor, expressed similar disbelief. “We feel very grateful and it’s crazy, coming from Casa I had no idea I would make it through Casa and then win. What has happened?! We loved it and enjoyed every second, and always lived in the moment.”
Their path to the final was not without drama. Lorenzo revealed the precise moment he realised his feelings for Julia ran deeper than the usual villa connections. “I felt like it was after coming back from Casa when there was lots of heat on Julia. I actually really cared for her and that’s never happened before. I’ve never had to deal with situations like that, and if I didn’t have feelings I wouldn’t have been so caring or given as much time to the situation. I’ve always said I need big, dramatic moments to know how I feel.”
The couple also addressed lingering scepticism about their long-term prospects. Julia pushed back firmly against those who doubted they would last outside the villa. “That’s natural, people will have doubts. We know what we have got and we believe in ourselves and being there for each other. Watch this space!”
Their win came at the end of a series many viewers have already labelled one of the strongest in years. In the live final, Lorenzo and Julia faced off against Simba and Angelista, and Kav and Jasmine, for the top spot and the £50,000 prize. The moment the result was announced produced pure chaos and joy: Lorenzo shouted “What the hell?!” while Julia thanked viewers, and Lorenzo could be heard giggling in the background, still processing it all with the words “What the hell is going on?!”
The result was not without controversy. Some fans accused ITV2 bosses of effectively “giving away” the identity of the winners minutes before the official announcement, sparking a wave of online backlash even as the couple celebrated.
For Lorenzo and Julia, the focus now shifts beyond the villa walls. They have made clear they are committed to each other and unfazed by external doubt. With the prize money secured and their connection publicly affirmed, the pair are stepping into the next chapter with gratitude, humility – and a pointed invitation for everyone watching: keep an eye on what comes next.
