'Love Island': Relive The Moment Dani And Jack's Fairytale Began

Just over eight short weeks ago, Dani Dyer and Jack Fincham had never even met each other. Tonight, they have been crowned the winners of ‘Love Island’ 2018 after a whirlwind romance.

The couple won the hearts of the nation over the last two months, becoming a reality TV golden couple, and scooping £50,000 in the process. 

Despite not getting intimate in the villa, they have both already dropped the L-bomb, and have even made plans to move in together once they return to the UK, cementing themselves as the strongest couple in the show’s four-year history. 

Unlike all of the other couples left in the final, Dani and Jack’s story actually began on day one of the series, during the very first coupling-up ceremony.  

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Dani and Jack's love story began on day one of the series
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It saw both Dani and Samira Mighty step forward for Jack - it was the first time Dani had stepped forward for any of the boys (aw!) - but it was Dani who stole his heart. 

“I think Dani is lovely,” he told host Caroline Flack. 

They then shared their first words, as Jack went over and kissed her on the cheek and said: “Hi sweetie, you alright?”

“Hi, you alright? Lovely to meet you,” she replied. 

“I’m pissing myself, mate,” he told her. 

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This is the moment Jani first met
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However, the arrival of Adam Collard almost threw a spanner in the works, as he admitted to having his eye on Dani. 

“Hold on, mate!” Jack laughed, grabbing Dani. 

And while Adam eventually decided to couple up with Kendall Rae-Knight (remember her?!), Dani and Jack’s relationship did not develop instantly. 

In fact, after giving their romance a go initially, Dani called things off with Jack and friend-zoned him, crushing him in the process. 

But after a couple of days, she changed her mind, and the rest, as they say, is history...

Where have you seen this year's 'Love Island' contestants before?
Samira Mighty(01 of06)
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If you're a theatre-lover, the chances are you'll have seen Samira in London's West End at some point or another, performing in shows including 'Mamma Mia!' and, more recently, 'Dreamgirls'.

She also appeared in the live-action remake of Disney's 'Beauty And The Beast' last year.
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Eyal Booker(02 of06)
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For four years, Eyal was a member of the pop group EverYoung who - in his words - "had small-time success", "toured the country" and created "fan-girl hysteria".

Since the group split in 2015, Eyal now serves as a model, and you may have seen him and his curly locks in Zara Larsson's 'Lush Life' music video.
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Dani Dyer(03 of06)
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Arguably the most prolific of this year's 'Love Island' contestants, Dani is best known thanks to her famous dad, 'EastEnders' actor and descendant of Edward III, Danny Dyer.

Reality superfans may also remember her from her brief-but-memorable stint on the ill-fated 'Love Island' successor 'Survival Of The Fittest' earlier this year.
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Kendall Rae-Knight(04 of06)
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It's not uncommon for models to wind up staying in the 'Love Island' villa, but Kendall's career path is a rather non-traditional one.

Having previously landed the title of Miss North West in 2015, Kendall then made it to the final of Miss England that same year, but bowed out of the pageant world shortly afterwards.
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Hayley Hughes(05 of06)
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In her introductory interview, 21-year-old model Hayley reveals she's posed for a number of fashion brands, and even appeared in an ad for ITVBe.

A bit of digging from The Sun also revealed that she has a connection with a fair few former 'Love Island' stars, counting Scott Thomas and Chris Hughes among her friends.
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Laura Anderson(06 of06)
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Flight attendant Laura Anderson told 'Love Island' producers that her claim to fame is the celebs she's served over the course of her career, naming Channing Tatum as her most A-list.

However, she didn't disclose her past as a model for six years (which she does mention on her Bayt profile), while The Sun mentioned a past relationship with an undisclosed sports star and, curiously, the fact she used to go by the name Missy Love.

Intriguing...
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