6 hours Ago By Kate Kulniece
IT’S the iconic villa millions of us tune into twice a year.But did you know that the actual Love Island villa in South Africa looks nothing like what it does on our TV screens?tiktok/@travelwithholsOne fitness lover shared what the Love Island villa really looks like in person[/caption]TV viewers have seen plenty of drama on the iconic day bedsRextiktok/@travelwithholsBut in real life, the area is dedicated to relaxing massages[/caption]One person who got to see the lavish pad in person is TikToker and personal trainer @travelwithhols, who also shared a cheeky tour of the famous reality TV setting on social media.Even upon entrance, the holiday-goer – who spent three nights there with her partner – said that the property ”looks very different than it does on TV”.
”They have a whole set that’s built up,” the fitness lover told viewers in the video.While on our screens, Love Island super fans see plenty of white and vibrant colours, the gorgeous villa is more toned-down for other guests.After entering the South African pad, which they visited around this time last year, the personal trainer had to walk just a few steps before she reached the iconic pool we all recognise so well.
The pool was behind plenty of jaw-dropping moments during the last Love Island All Stars season – won by Gabby Allen and professional bombshell Casey O’Gorman – including the Snog, Marry, Pie challenge.The sports guru went on: ”It is a big house, where there are rooms that are available for you to stay in.”There is a communal breakfast area, where it goes out to the well-known terrace.
”The personal trainer, who added that the villa seemed a lot bigger on TV, has plenty of facilities for guests to make use of, including a life-size rugby pitch.Those who stay at the posh pad can also borrow bikes to soak up the glorious weather and sun while keeping fit and admiring the gorgeous views. Meanwhile, the outdoor area where Love Islanders have their day beds is where the actual guests of the villa can enjoy a relaxing massage.
After several people online refused to believe that this is really the famous villa, the personal trainer went on in the comments: ”The set they put on is crazy but in real life it really isn’t that big like you see on screen so clever what they can do with camera angles.”The clip has since taken the platform by storm – and even some celebs who’ve already been there, including Olivia Hawkins, couldn’t believe what the villa looked like without the added extras.Love Island winners - where they are nowEVERY year Love Island opens its doors to more sexy Islanders who are hoping for a holiday romance that could turn into more.
Here we take you through all of the Love Island winners so far and what their relationship statuses are now:2025 – The second series of All Stars saw Gabby Allen and Case O’Gorman scoop the crown. STATUS: Still together.2024 – The summer Love Island saw Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan were crowned the winners.
STATUS: Broken up.2024 – The first ever All stars spin off show was won by Molly Smith and Tom Clare. STATUS: Still together.
2023 – Jess Harding and Sammy Root took home the 50k, and won the summer 2023 Love Island. STATUS: Broken up.2023 – The first series of 2023 saw Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned Love Island winners in South Africa.
STATUS: Still together.2022 – Davide Sanclimenti and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu’s time in the villa was anything but a smooth ride, but they managed to win the public’s hearts – and the ITV2 reality show. STATUS: Broken up.
2021 – Liam Reardon and Millie Court were announced winners of Love Island 2021. STATUS: Still together.2020 – The first ever winter Love Island saw Paige Turley and Finn Tapp crowned winners after falling in love on the show.
STATUS: Broken up.2019 – Series 5 saw Tommy Fury and Molly-Mae Hague runners up to winners Greg O’Shea and Amber Gill, who met in the last few days of the series. STATUS: Broken up.
2018 – It wasn’t surprising fan favourites Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer won the show, as they were strong throughout. But sadly things didn’t last. STATUS: Broken up.
2017 – Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies had lots of ups and downs in the villa but went on to win. STATUS: Broken up.2016 – Nathan Massey and Cara De La Hoyde were together from the start of the series, and since they won the show they’ve had two kids and are married.
STATUS: Still together.2015 – Despite poor Jess Hayes being Max Morley’s second choice on the show, they did win – but they didn’t last as a couple. STATUS: Broken up.
‘This is nuts’More than 100 people flooded to comments of the video, which has racked up over 432k views so far – and it seems that the majority preferred the villa in its natural design. ”The set they put in for love island is so tacky,” thought one person, as almost 1,000 others gave the comment a like.Someone else chimed in: ”This is nuts!! Crazy how things are so fabricated for tv! I do love the simplicity of this though.
””I would be asking everyone if they wanna go for a chat,” a third joked.”Crazy,” said Love Island legend Ronnie Vint who left the famous villa with his ex-girlfriend Harriett Blackmore..
