Love Island Final: Luke M and Demi come THIRD as Jess and Ched place FOURTH

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Jess and Ched placed fourth as Luke M and Demi came third in the tearful Love Island finale on Sunday.

This followed emotional scenes aplenty – including a tribute to the late presenter Caroline Flack and Finn declaring his love for Paige. 

Reciting a speech to the Scottish blonde at the Love Island Prom, the hunky contestant said through tears: ‘You said we should say it when it feels right…

Luke M and Demi came third in an emotional Love Island finale on Sunday. This followed emotional scenes aplenty – including a tribute to Caroline Flack and Finn declaring his love for Paige.

‘Well, Paigey, I love you.’  

Laura Whitmore opened the finale with an emotional tribute to former-host Caroline, who took her own life last week. 

Laura continued a theme she began last week by wearing a heart emblem on her ensemble – a tasteful red trouser suit.

She had taken to Twitter ahead of the live final to dedicate the show to Caroline – who died, age 40, at her home in London eight days ago.

Jess and Ched placed fourth

Jess and Ched placed fourth

In love: Finn burst into tears on Sunday evening's Love Island finale, as he told Paige that he is in love with her

In love: Finn burst into tears on Sunday evening’s Love Island finale, as he told Paige that he is in love with her

Reciting a speech to the Scottish blonde at the Love Island Prom, the hunky contestant said through tears: 'You said we should say it when it feels right... Well, Paigey, I love you'

Reciting a speech to the Scottish blonde at the Love Island Prom, the hunky contestant said through tears: ‘You said we should say it when it feels right… Well, Paigey, I love you’

She continued to honour her friend on screen.

Holding back tears, she said: ‘The past week has been extremely difficult coming to terms with the loss of our friend and colleague, Caroline. We are thinking of her family and everybody who knew her at this time. Caroline loved Love Island. She loved love, and that’s why tonight’s final is dedicated to her.’

Viewers were then shown a video montage of Caroline’s best bits on the ITV2 dating show, including her infamous slow motion walking as she entered the villa.

Bosses of the show confirmed they were to pay tribute to Caroline Flack in the final, whilst also revealing the remaining eight contestants were told about the tragic news off camera.

A representative for the show said: ‘There will be a dedication to Caroline in tonight’s final episode. The Islanders have been informed about Caroline off camera ahead of the final.’  

A day before her passing, the TV star had been told that the CPS was pursuing the court case against her following an arrest at her home over a row with boyfriend Lewis Burton in December. 

Emotional: Laura Whitmore opened the Love Island finale on Sunday night with an emotional tribute to former-host Caroline Flack , who took her own life last week

Emotional: Laura Whitmore opened the Love Island finale on Sunday night with an emotional tribute to former-host Caroline Flack , who took her own life last week

Her management company have criticised the CPS for pressing ahead with what it called her ‘show trial’ even after Lewis said he did not support it. 

She had pleaded not guilty to assault by beating at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court in North London on December 23 and was due to go on trial at March 4. 

The ITV veteran fronted the much-loved show since its revival series in 2015, before handing over her role to pal Laura Whitmore in late 2019. 

Former beautician Amber Gill was crowned the winner of last year’s edition alongside her then-beau, rugby player Greg O’Shea. 

The Geordie beauty, 22, and the Irish hunk, 24, became the fastest ever show winners to part ways after he dumped her by text in early September. 

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