It might have only been on for six weeks (two weeks shorter than the usual series), but Love Island 2020 - the first ever winter edition of the show - caused quite the stir. There were Islanders arguing left, right and centre and heads turned all over the place.
The winter version of the reality show took place in South Africa was first confirmed shortly after Love Island 2019 and there was a lot of speculation around how a winter series of the show would work.
It's since been, gone and we even had Love Island winter 2023 but if you've had a million and one questions - who were the Love Island 2020 contestants? What was so different about winter Love Island and why did it happen? And who won? - then we've done a little digging to find out the answer to those need-to-know questions...
Who won Love Island 2020?
After six weeks watching the Islanders attempt to find love in the villa, Paige Turley and Finley Tapp were crowned the Love Island 2020 winners.
Runners-up were Siannise Fudge and Luke Trotman and in third place were Demi Jones and Luke Mabbott and fourth place was given to Jess Gale and Ched Uzor.
CHECK OUT: Love Island 2020 Contestants - where are they now?
Love Island 2020 Contestants - Where Are They Now?
Leanne Amaning
After failing to find love in the villa (she famously got the 'ick' whilst with Mike Boateng), Leanne Amaning's time on the Island was cut relatively short in a cruel dumping.
Leanne Amaning
Almost a year after the show, Leanne admitted that she was at her 'happiest' before going into the villa. In a Instagram Q&A in 2020, Leanne told fans that appearing on Love Island has taken a toll on her mental health, "[it affected it] more than I thought, more than I could imagine."
In 2023, Leanne made her stage debut in a brand new play called I Think I Might Cheat on My Girlfriend.
Sinnise Fudge
After a few failed romances, Bristol babe Sinnise found her Aladdin in the villa in the shape of boyfriend Luke.
Sinnise Fudge
However, after moving into together and even becoming parents to a dog, Nala, Luke and Sinnise shocked the nation when they finally revealed they had split in October 2021.
Sinnise is now loved up with boyfriend Goerge ring, founder on Trax Performance.
Eve and Jess Gale
A Love Island first, identical twins Eve and Jess Gale caused fireworks when they walked into the villa. Although Eve's journey was cut short, Jess managed to make her way to the final and finished in fourth place with now ex-boyfriend Ched.
Eve and Jess Gale
Since the show ended, the pair still do everything together, from travelling the world to posing together in sexy shoots. They're still very much joined at the hip.
Shaughna Phillips
Leaving with her head high after the whole Callum/Molly Casa Amor drama, Shaughna Phillips is still one of the stand out stars of the winter series in South Africa, and has since gone on to star on Celebs Go Virtual Dating.
Shaughna Phillips
Always keeping it real, Shaughna bravely opened up about suffering from an eating disorder and the results of liposuction surgery on her legs.She's full of LOLs of Twitter and is still the Shaughna we all fell in love with. In April 2023, she welcomed baby girl Lucia alongside her boyfriend, Billy Webb.
Sophie Piper
Will we ever forget Sophie Piper's infectious laugh and infamous put downs in awkward situations? The beauty, who is the sister of pop star and TV presenter Rochelle Humes, became the seventh Islander to be dumped from the villa halfway through the series.
Sophie Piper
Since the show, Sophie has racked up over 700k Instagram followers. She has continued to work as a model and influencer for the likes of PrettyLittleThing, Boux Avenue and JD Sports.
Paige Turley
The winner takes it all. Scottish babe and aspiring singer Paige walked away the winner of Love Island 2020.
Paige Turley
After enduring lockdown together, Paige and Finn called it quits three years after the show. Paige has since been focused on releasing music, with one song even appearing in an episode of Love Island 2023.
Mike Boateng
Hunky police officer Mike Boateng left the Love Island villa with a smile as he confessed his love for Priscilla Anyabu, but it took a while for him to find his princess.
Mike Boateng
The pair instantly made things official when they left the villa but despite moving in together, the pair split in 2021 and Mike went on to appear on Celebrity Ex On The Beach.
Connor Durman
Jetsetter Connor Durham went into Love Island to settle down. He coupled up with Sophie and they enjoyed a six-month-long romance.
Connor Durman
Connor is now in a relationship with lash technician Ella Newton and still runs his coffee business Naked Barista. In November 2022, he revealed he'd had a hair transplant to boost his hairline.
Callum Jones
Scaffolder Callum Jones became a little bit of a Love Island villain when he dramatically dumped Shaughna and chose to return from Casa Amor with Molly Smith.
Callum Jones and Molly Smith
However, it looks like his risky move was worth it as the Manchester duo survived lockdown, have moved in together and are still going strong three years after the show - he even spoke to exclusively to us about marriage and babies. Adorable. Talk about proving everyone wrong.
Nas Majeed
After a few pies and a brief snog with Demi Jones, Nas Majeed got his Love Island wish granted when he walked in Casa Amor and met Eva Zapico.
Nas Majeed
Even though they left very soon after they returned to the main villa, Nas and Eva are still stronger than ever and are another couple to survive any sort of Love Island curse.
Ollie Williams
Oh Ollie Williams. His time on Love Island was very brief and surrounded in controversy. From those pictures of him hunting to rumours that he was only on the show for exposure. He left the villa after three days after realising he was still in love with his ex-girlfriend Laura.
Ollie Williams
Since reuniting with his ex-girlfriend Laura soon after the show, Ollie has enjoyed the quiet life. He announced he was engaged to Laura in March 2023.
Finley Tapp
Finn. As well as bagging what seemed like true love in the form of girlfriend Paige and WINNING the show, the whole nation fell a little bit in love with this cheeky chap.
Finley Tapp
While the couple's relationship survived quarantining together during lockdown, which Finn credits to the fact that he was already used to the intensity of spending every minute with Paige, the couple split in 2023. Finn has since returned to football, and signed with Banbury United in 2023.
Connagh Howard
Connagh Howard was dumped from the Love Island villa following a failed romance with Rebecca Gormley who chose Luke T over him.
Connagh Howard
Connagh's career as a model and person trainer has rocketed since appearing on the show as he has used the exposure to his advantage. He's also gained a HUGE following on TikTok and found love with girlfriend Beth Dunlavey.
Rebecca Gormley
Geordie babe Rebecca was a little bit picky in the Love Island villa, but finally found her man, fellow Islander Chris Biggs, after leaving the show.
Rebecca
Rebecca and Biggs split in August 2021 after a year of dating. “We broke up because we want different things. Rebecca’s more of a party girl, but I want a family and business and just to work work work,” Biggs toldThe Sun. “I want that ‘couple goals’ life where we both work hard together and build an amazing family.”
Luke Mabbott
Justin Bieber lookalike Luke M managed to reach the final of the show with Demi, and although we all thought they were the real deal, the pair parted ways at the start of lockdown after living apart for months.
Luke Mabbott
Despite being locked down, Luke soon moved on with another Islander, Lucie Donlan, and they are now engaged. Luke revealed a huge tattoo tribute to his girlfriend after almost a year of dating and they have even adopted an adorable rescue dog called Bunny.
Luke Trotman
Student Luke T walked out of Love Island hand in hand with girlfriend Sinnise and started their fairytale together.
Luke Trotman
Since leaving the show, Luke decided to head back to university to finish his Banking, Finance, and Management degree. We love a guy who thinks beyond the PAs and hashtag ads. He sadly split from Sinnise in 2021 and is now engaged to Aussie fiancée Chelsea Menna.
Demi Jones
Even though she was super unlucky in love in the villa, Demi's infectious personality has made her a stand out star in her own right.
Demi Jones
Since the show, she's landed deals with Missguided and was a brand ambassador for Tatti Lashes. However, in May 2021, Demi revealed to the world that she has thyroid cancer and announced that she will have to undergo surgery. Ever the optimist though, Demi has since shared the amazing news with fans that she is now cancer free.
Wallace Wilson
Scottish personal trainer Wallace Wilson entered Love Island towards the end, but he still made an impression, although not quite enough to leave with a lady on his arm.
Wallace Wilson
Outside the villa, Wallace in focusing on his personal training back home, is he still on the lookout for love? Who knows, he likes to play it coy.
Ched Uzor
Beefcake Ched left the villa arm in arm with Jess, and things were going swimmingly until the coronavirus pandemic hit and they went their separate ways in an 'impossible situation'.
Ched Uzor
Since the split, Ched and Jess haven't reconciled and it looks like he's currently still single.
Love Island 2020's Casa Amor
During our favourite time of Love Island - Casa Amor - we saw 12 new Islanders (six boys and six girls) arrive in South Africa and turn some heads.
Callum fell head over heels for newbie Molly, Nas recoupled with Eva, Eve started seeing Ched, Mike got together with Priscilla and Rebecca and Jordan Waobikeze became a thing.
When did Love Island 2020 start?
The VERY FIRST Love Island filmed in the winter was announced at the end of the 2019 summer series but it wasn't until 12 January 2020 that we finally met the stars in their new island home in South Africa (yes, we know it's not an island).
How long was Love Island 2020 on for?
The show ran for a shorter stint compared to the traditional summer version. As a result, the final happened on February 23 2020.
When did Sophie Piper leave Love Island?
Rochelle Humes' younger sister was booted from the villa after the rest of the Islanders voted for her and Wallace to leave.
However there was speculation before her exit that she had secret left because during the Las Vegas challenge a lot of viewers couldn't help but notice that Sophie was absent from all the fun.
Everyone was relieved when it came to light that she hasn't left the villa instead, Iain Stirling explained that she wouldn't be partaking in the challenge because she was "sick". It comes after the boys were struck down by a secret virus that did not air on TV.
Why did Ollie Williams leave Love Island?
Love Island viewers were shocked when it came to light that Ollie had left the Love Island villa after just three days.
While Ollie claims he realised that he was still in love with his ex-girlfriend and had to go home, former Islander Olivia Attwood slammed his 'fairytale' reason for leaving the show.
Callum Macleod also left fans in stitches after poking fun at his departure, however many other fans have speculated whether pictures of him posing alongside dead animals surfacing online had something to do with his sudden exit.
Ollie later released a statement and shut down any speculation surrounding his exit.
"I had no knowledge of the stories until I had left the Love Island villa and all cast members are unaware of any news stories while they are on the programme.
"My reasons for leaving Love Island are as communicated on the show. I did not shoot any of the animals shown in the photographs nor have I ever shot as a trophy hunter."
Where was Love Island 2020 filmed?
The Love Island 2020 series was filmed in South Africa. Fun fact - it's the exact same villa where Miley Cyrus filmed her episode of Black Mirror.
The show was based in a luxury lodge-style retreat in South Africa, which promises basking hot sunshine all year round.
Paul Mortimer, Head of Digital Channels and Acquisitions at ITV said, "Love Island has proven yet again to be the perfect format that engages younger audiences. In response to this viewer appetite, a new batch of young singletons will deliver some highly anticipated post-Christmas romance and drama from our new and luxurious location."