Calum and Bianca crowned Island champs

Calum Best and Bianca Gascoigne were announced as the winners of Love Island last night.

The pair had grown closer after the departure of Leo Ihenacho - Bianca's first interest. They split a prize of £100,000.

They beat runners-up Brendan Cole and Kelle Bryan, as well as Kate Lawler, who was voted off earlier. The remaining islanders spent their last night over a slap-up meal with champagne and fireworks.

Commenting on her victory, Bianca said: “I’m an emotional wreck. I’m so happy to be sitting here at the moment. It’s been such a rollercoaster.”

Calum was clear to dismiss any reports of romance: “I’ve enjoyed the time we spent together but we’ve won this as mates. She’s a lovely lady and holds a very special place in my heart – or not. She’s overcome a lot of things in here. I don’t know her well but I’m proud of her. I hope she achieves a lot.”