Tonight is officially the LAST episode of Love Island 2017, and we still haven’t processed it mentally, tbh.
We’re so addicted to the programme that we’ve cancelled dinner dates, bailed on after-work drinks and neglected pretty much all of our nearest and dearest. And by now, we feel so close to all the couples that we care more about their relationships than we do about our own.
So, when we caught a glimpse of the declarations of love that the Islanders wrote for each other in preparation for tonight’s final, its safe to say that we cried like babies.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
In scenes which are set to air tonight, Chris Hughes writes a poem for Olivia Attwood. It reads: “Olivia’s first impression will remain cemented in my soul as one of the most beautiful girls I’ve ever seen. Our journey is ending where another will begin, and to me you’re Snowy, if I was Tin Tin.
“Your cuddles in the morning and your kisses at night, but your freckles are one of my favourite sights.”
And Olivia replies: “Chris, the girl that walked into this villa seven weeks ago is a very different girl to the one who’s walking out, and you are the reason for that.
“You’re cheeky, funny and the way you love me has brought out a softer side to me I hadn’t wanted to show in a very long time. Your beautiful face matches an equally beautiful soul.”
O M G. Is anyone else *actually * swooning?!
In the same challenge, Kem Cetinay says to Amber Davies: “When we talk about our lives and the things that we’ve been through, it’s mad to meet a girl who’s so caring and true. The relationship got rocky and we both started to fear, the problem was we were scared to show we care.
“The thought of being vulnerable was pushing each other apart. But when you find a girl that special, you have to follow your heart.”
And she replies: “Kem, seven weeks ago I walked into the villa having no idea how much this experience was going to change my life. It’s safe to say we’ve had one of the most challenging journeys.
“I say this to you everyday but I wouldn’t change any of those bad days we’ve had because it made me realise I found something in someone that I didn’t know was possible to find.”
And Camilla Thurlow says to Jamie Jewitt: “Jamie, at the time that you arrived in the villa, I thought my romantic journey on Love Island was over. I truly believe there is not a single other person who could have walked in the door to make me change my mind.
“I’m humbled on a daily basis by your ability to bring out the best in others and since you have been in the villa I have been able to show sides of myself to you that I have kept hidden for a very long time. Thank you.”
To which Jamie responds: “There are so many reasons writing something like this is so hard. Yet when you come to my mind it’s so easy to think of the amazing ways in which to describe you.
“This may seem like a contradiction but the most endearing thing about you is you’re exactly that. The amazing contradictions in your character that make you so special.”
Eeeeep. Is this making anybody else feel SERIOUSLY SINGLE?!
Speaking to Gabby Allen, Marcel Sommerville says: “When I look back at our journey together, there are so many small moments that mean so much to me. Because without these smaller moments this massive moment wouldn’t be happening.
“Whether it’s the moments like our first kiss on the steps, or your faith in my return from Casa Amor, and how beautiful you looked when I returned back to the villa. You looked stunning. By that point, I knew I was falling for you.”
And she has a message of her own for our Blazin’ bae, replying: “We go from strength to strength daily which gives me so much excitement and confidence in what the future has to hold for us. It’s been a long time coming but right now I’m especially excited for you to Flip Reverse it. You’re a dream come true, and I love you.”
We told you it was going to be emosh. But which couple will take the Love Island trophy? **Tune in to ITV2 tonight at 9pm to find out! **