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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island winners Toni Laites and Cach Mercer reveal their surprising plans for £50,000 cash prize - and it's NOT what you'd expect
The couple were crowned the winners of the twelfth series of Love Island on Monday evening. And now, Toni Laites and Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer, both 24, have revealed what they plan to spend their £50,000 cash prize on - and it's far from what you would expect. When asked how she plans to spend the money, Toni, a Las Vegas cabana waitress, candidly admitted: 'I need to pay off my student loans. I want to invest it. I don't want to go on some crazy shopping spree.' While Cach, a dancer from London, agreed with her, adding: ' Cost of living crisis, I'll save it!' Toni made history as the first American contestant to enter the UK Love Island villa, and she and Cach seem set on making their relationship work despite the transatlantic distance. The couple had a rocky beginning after meeting during Casa Amor, as it wasn't long until the pair found themselves in a major love triangle with Harrison. Yet once Harrison decided to leave the villa with Lauren, Toni set her sights on Cach, and the pair went from strength to strength. Reflecting on her journey, Toni said: 'I feel like I'm representing a whole nation! I didn't expect to make it past week one. 'Hopefully now we will just find time to enjoy one another's company and not let everything else take over.' Cach added: 'It feels amazing to win. I was 100 per cent authentically myself, and luckily, the public liked it, so I'm buzzing. 'I appreciate every moment on the show, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I wouldn't have done it any other way.' Toni will also be remembered as part of the series' fan-favourite 'Big Three' – a name coined by viewers to describe her close friendship with runners-up Shakira Khan and Yasmin Pettet, who placed second and third, respectively. She said: 'Friends I will have for life. That was a big takeaway. The girls were my rock for the eight weeks.' But it looks like Toni and Cach may be spending even more time together in front of the camera, as ITV are reportedly planning to offer the couple a spin-off show chronicling their long-distance relationship, according to The Sun. A source told the publication: 'Even without the win, Cach and Toni's story should make great TV just due to their exciting lives. 'It will also be a chance to include Shakira and Yasmin when they visit Toni and catch up on the outside.' Daily Mail has contacted ITV for comment. The couple's interview follows ITV's release of the voting breakdown for the final, confirming it was the closest result in the show's history. In total, Toni and Cach received 33.5% of the vote, with Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley taking 26.2% - showing the result was a close call. Yasmin Pettet and Jamie Rhodes came third with 22% and Angel Swift and Ty Isherwood placed fourth with 18.3%. Toni and Cach won despite the bookies' odds revealing it was Harry and Shakira in the running to win, just hours ahead of the live final. And fans seemed delighted with the decision as they took to Twitter to wish the couple congratulations. They penned: 'Justice served well done Toni & Cach .. what a gentleman man he is'; 'Congratulations Toni and cach. First American and she won. Iconic moves'; 'a bombshell + a casa boy winning love island - iconic!'; 'Love island didn't disappoint with Cach & Toni winning';
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island voting percentages REVEALED after Toni Laites and Cach Mercer scoop £50,000 cash prize - and it's the closest final in show's history
Toni Laites and Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer won the twelfth series of Love Island on Monday evening, making show history in the process. ITV has now shared the voting breakdown for the four couples that made it to the final, with the figures confirming it was the narrowest win since the show launched in 2015. In total, Toni and Cach received 33.5% of the vote, with Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley taking 26.2% - showing the result was a close call. Yasmin Pettet and Jamie Rhodes came third with 22% and Angel Swift and Ty Isherwood placed fourth with 18.3%. With just 15% between fourth and first place, it's the closest final vote in history. The results of the votes come after host Maya Jama, 30, announced that the couple had received the highest percentage of the public vote and would take home the £50,000 cash prize. And ITV has now shared the voting breakdown for the four couples that made it to the final (pictured L-R Angel, Ty, Shakira, Harry, Toni, Cach, Yasmin, and Jamie) Toni has made history as the first American contestant to enter the UK Love Island villa, and she and Cach seem set on making their relationship work despite the transatlantic distance. The couple had a rocky beginning after meeting during Casa Amor, as it wasn't long until the pair found themselves in a major love triangle with Harrison. Yet once Harrison decided to leave the villa with Lauren, Toni set her sights on Cach, and the pair went from strength to strength. Toni and Cach won despite the bookies' odds revealing it was Harry and Shakira in the running to win, just hours ahead of the live final. And fans seemed delighted with the decision as they took to Twitter to wish the couple congratulations. They penned: 'Justice served well done Toni & Cach .. what a gentleman man he is'; 'Congratulations Toni and cach. First American and she won. Iconic moves'; 'a bombshell + a casa boy winning love island - iconic!'; 'Love island didn't disappoint with Cach & Toni winning'; Toni has made history as the first American contestant to enter the UK Love Island villa, and she and Cach seem set on making their relationship work despite the transatlantic distance 'Toni was her true authentic self'; 'Amazing winners - hats off to the producers for an elite season of #loveisland'. Others teased how funny it was that Harrison was there to watch Toni win the 50k after previously leaving her for Lauren. They penned: 'Harrison had to watch Toni win 50k' 'Forget there were there, the win makes it even better'. Shakira and Harry have had a rollercoaster journey in the villa, with Harry's roaming eye causing plenty of upset. While the pair were originally coupled up, it wasn't long before his head was turned and he snuck off to the Hideaway with Helena. After changing his mind once again, he returned to Helena after the pair claimed to have an 'undeniable connection'. However, after Harry discovered Shakira's feelings for her hadn't gone away, Harry recoupled with the 22-year-old, claiming his relationship with Helena was more of a friendship. Angel was the final bombshell in this year's series, only entering the villa two weeks ago, where she immediately hit it off with Casa Amor boy Ty. The pair went from strength to strength despite Blu's attempt to turn her head earlier this week.
BreakingNews.ie
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
Love Island 2025 winners crowned
Toni Laites and Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer have been crowned the winners of ITV's Love Island 2025. The first American bombshell on the UK reality TV series and the professional dancer beat Shakira Khan, 22, from Burnley, and footballer Harry Cooksley, 30, who came second. Advertisement Electrical engineer Jamie Rhodes, 26, came third with commercial banking executive Yasmin Pettet, 24, while Angel Swift, a 26-year-old aesthetics practitioner who entered the villa as a bombshell, came in fourth place with site engineer Ty Isherwood, 23. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveisland) Host Maya Jama revealed the winning couple for season 12 of the reality dating show during Monday night's live final. After their names were called, Toni embraced Cach before she thanked the British public for voting for them. Prior to the reveal, Toni confirmed that Cach told her he loved her the night before – and that she had said it back. Advertisement Along with the 2025 title, the couple also took home a £50,000 cash prize. Earlier in the episode, the Love Island couples exchanged emotional words to one another. Toni, who was visibly emotional when making her speech, told Cach: 'I don't think I tell you enough, but the way you treat me has made this whole wacky ass experience worth it. 'I think everyone has seen how happy you've made me, and I feel like a different person. I'm just really thankful to be here with you. Advertisement 'I don't think anyone's ever treated me as good as you do, so thank you. You make me feel like a queen.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveisland) Cach replied: 'I'm proud of you. You're gonna make me cry. You're so unapologetically yourself. It makes it so easy for you to operate the way I operate. 'I feel like our journey has been a roller coaster. I'm grateful for every moment. 'I don't think I could have done it with anybody else, to be honest with you, and I appreciate you.' Advertisement Shakira told Harry that he was 'everything' she could want in a partner. She added: 'It's been an amazing last week and I'm excited for the future.' Harry replied and said: 'People say days are like weeks in here, but it really felt like I've known you a lifetime, and I'm so excited for the future, and I'll make so much time for you on the outside. 'My priorities have definitely shifted. You are my priority in life right now, so long may that continue.' Advertisement Yasmin told Jamie that he became her 'sense of calm'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Love Island (@loveisland) 'I don't tell you enough, but I'm so genuinely appreciative of you and everything you've done for me in here because my journey would be so, so shit without you,' she added. Jamie replied: 'Every day, I get a feeling of wanting to be around you more and more and knowing that this journey is coming to an end, that we won't be able to spend every second with each other, it's gonna make me really miss this place, but I know that on the outside world, we've got some great things coming.' Angel recalled having a 'spark' with Ty from the very beginning, adding that he is 'so thoughtful'. She said: 'I can't wait for outside life with you. I literally couldn't be happier.' Ty replied: 'I want to thank you and the Love Island gods for sending you in. 'I kind of didn't know where I was, and kind of lost myself a bit. I couldn't find my feet, and I feel like you came at the perfect time.' Previous Love Island winners have included Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti (Season 8), Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer (Season 4), Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies (Season 3), who have since split up. Couples who, despite not winning, remain together include Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen (Season 2), Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury (Season 5) and Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack (Season 8).
The Independent
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Love Island 2025 winners revealed in series finale
Toni Laites and Cacherel 'Cach' Mercer have been crowned the winners of ITV 's Love Island 2025. The first American bombshell on the UK reality TV series and the professional dancer beat Shakira Khan, 22, from Burnley, and footballer Harry Cooksley, 30, who came second. Electrical engineer Jamie Rhodes, 26, came third with commercial banking executive Yasmin Pettet, 24, while Angel Swift, a 26-year-old aesthetics practitioner who entered the villa as a bombshell, came in fourth place with site engineer Ty Isherwood, 23. Host Maya Jama revealed the winning couple for season 12 of the reality dating show during Monday night's live final. After their names were called, Toni embraced Cach before she thanked the British public for voting for them. Prior to the reveal Toni confirmed that Cach told her he loved her the night before – and that she had said it back. Along with the 2025 title, the couple also took home a £50,000 cash prize. Earlier in the episode the Love Island couples exchanged emotional words to one another. Toni, who was visibly emotional when making her speech, told Cach: 'I don't think I tell you enough, but the way you treat me has made this whole wacky ass experience worth it. 'I think everyone has seen how happy you've made me, and I feel like a different person. I'm just really thankful to be here with you. 'I don't think anyone's ever treated me as good as you do so thank you. You make me feel like a queen.' Cach replied: 'I'm proud of you. You're gonna make me cry. You're so unapologetically yourself. It makes it so easy for you to operate the way I operate. 'I feel like our journey has been a roller coaster. I'm grateful for every moment. 'I don't think I could have done it with anybody else, to be honest with you, and I appreciate you.' Shakira told Harry that he was 'everything' she could want in a partner. She added: 'It's been an amazing last week and I'm excited for the future.' Harry replied and said: 'People say days are like weeks in here, but it really felt like I've known you a lifetime, and I'm so excited for the future, and I'll make so much time for you on the outside. 'My priorities have definitely shifted. You are my priority in life right now, so long may that continue.' Yasmin told Jamie that he became her 'sense of calm'. 'I don't tell you enough, but I'm so genuinely appreciative of you and everything you've done for me in here because my journey would be so, so shit without you,' she added. Jamie replied: 'Every day, I get a feeling of wanting to be around you more and more and knowing that this journey is coming to an end, that we won't be able to spend every second with each other, it's gonna make me really miss this place, but I know that on the outside world, we've got some great things coming.' Angel recalled having a 'spark' with Ty from the very beginning, adding that he is 'so thoughtful'. She said: 'I can't wait for outside life with you. I literally couldn't be happier.' Ty replied: 'I want to thank you and the Love Island gods for sending you in. 'I kind of didn't know where I was, and kind of lost myself a bit. I couldn't find my feet and I feel like you came at the perfect time.' Previous Love Island winners have included Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti (Season 8), Jack Fincham and Dani Dyer (Season 4), Kem Cetinay and Amber Davies (Season 3), who have since split up. Couples who, despite not winning, remain together include Olivia Buckland and Alex Bowen (Season 2), Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury (Season 5) and Dami Hope and Indiyah Polack (Season 8).
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Love Island's Cach is hailed as the saviour of the show as the 'respectful' star is branded the 'new Ovie Soko' after 'emotionally mature' contestant handled brutal recoupling like a champ
In a series packed with more backstabbing and betrayal than ever before, there remains one Islander who has acted with impeccable grace since the moment he entered the villa. While he has been stuck in a messy love triangle with his co-stars Toni Laites, 24, and Harrison Solomon, Cacherel Mercer has proved himself a true gentlemen and has won the hearts of Love Island fans. Cacherel, 24, known as Cach to his fellow Islanders, joined the show during the Casa Amor twist where he sparked a connection with Toni and she picked him to recouple with instead of her previous partner Harrison, 22. When the boys arrived back in the villa, they discovered that Harrison had also decided to recouple after growing close to newcomer Lauren Wood, 26, in Casa - with Toni and her ex exchanging verbal blows over the fire pit. It initially seemed that Toni and Harrison would focus on their new romances, however after a couple of days after their reunion it became clear that old feelings began to seep back in between the pair. Cach has been coupled with Toni since they met during Casa Amor An Ekin-Su inspired terrace chat saw them crawl along the floor to have a secret conversation about where they stood with each other on Sunday night. During their chat, Toni demanded 'get rid of her' after Harrison confessed he wanted to kiss her behind Lauren's back. It was all while Lauren remained unaware of their 'unfinished business' as she sat metres away crying while confiding in her fellow islanders. After Toni broke the news to Cach that she was still invested in her connection with Harrison, the model was praised after insisting he would give Toni the space to explore that relationship again. Toni and Harrison continued to have conversations outside of their couples, however it seemed that her love interest had made his decision when he was seen getting frisky with Lauren under the covers on two occasions. The news got back to Toni and she decided to call it quits with him. But desite her claiming she was removing herself from the situation with Harrison and Lauren on Tuesday evening, hours later she chose to recouple with him following a shock last minute conversation where he encouraged her to pick him. Following the shock decision, blindsided Cach still remained calm as he walked off and took a moment to himself after the recoupling came to an end. Harrison's partner Lauren broke down in tears after the shock move. Cach's 'respectful energy' has been compared to series five contestant and fan favourite Ovie Soko, who has gone down as one of the best Islanders ever. Many viewers spotted the comparison between the two Love Islanders as they commended his 'emotional maturity' after the fire pit curve ball from Toni. Sharing their thoughts online, they said: 'CACH BROKE MY HEART STOOD THERE he's genuinely bordering Ovie levels for me with his emotional maturity. Love him'; 'My anger is more on Cach. Like who chooses Harrison over Cach... 'Cach reminds me of Ovie. Fine and respectful man. Nah, dont with Toni'; 'Cach is an unmatched man in there, he's getting up to Ovie levels'; 'Same girl. I wish I could go in and recouple with Cach. Cach is like 2nd Ovie... 'Fine, mature and respectful man. Who chooses Harrison over Cach, nah I'm done'; 'We haven't seen a Casa guy as good as Cach since Ovie'; 'Cach is the 2025 Ovie'; 'Cach gives me Ovie vibes'; 'Cach is 2025 version of Ovie'. Cach, who lives in east London and works as a professional dancer, has stuck to his morals during the series as he previously said before entering the villa that he is a 'modern day Romeo' as is the opposite of what people expect. He said: 'I think I'm gonna get into trouble, I feel like I'll be the joker of the group!' adding I'll also be the person people come to for advice... and a bit of eye candy at the same time. 'People expect me to be a bit of a menace when it comes to dating, but if you get to know me and my values I'm the complete opposite, I'm a modern day Romeo!' Following the shock decision, blindsided Cach still remained calm as he walked off and took a moment to himself after the recoupling came to an end. Harrison's partner Lauren broke down in tears after the shock move Many viewers spotted the comparison between the two Love Islanders as they commended his 'emotional maturity' after the fire pit curve ball from Toni He already attempted to find love on TV once before when he was 20-years-old on MTV's Are You The One?, which aired back in 2022. The show sees a group of single people move in together in the hopes of finding their 'perfect match' chosen by since. If the couples are all 'correctly paired' according to the algorithm by the end of the series they split the £200,000 prize fund. The show followed a group of singletons as they are put together in a house to find a match which has been chosen for by science. And there's a £200,000 prize fund up for grabs if they are correctly paired up when the series comes to an end. Even before his latest TV appearance, Cach had a huge following on TikTok and currently boasts more than 700,000 followers. One of Cach's videos in which he can be seen dancing topless wearing a pair of grey joggers has been watched over 14million times. Following Wednesday's brutal recoupling where he was ditched by Toni, many viewers insisted he 'deserved better' in impassioned X posts. They said: 'I have a lot of respect for Cach he deserves better tbh'; 'This is crazy. Cach deserves better mahn. The hell!?'; 'Swear to God someone better fall in love with Cach ASAP! He needs to stay'; 'Cach deserved better. Can't believe he's standing their alone after being nothing but respectful and loyal to Toni'; 'I honestly feel so bad for Cach. King deserved better'; 'I'M SORRY CACH YOU'RE SO MATURE AND BETTER THAN THESE LOSERS'.
