Love Island finalists return home Winners Kai and Sanam beam

Love Island finalists return home! Winners Kai and Sanam beam as they land at Heathrow

The Love Island finalists landed at Heathrow Airport on Thursday after capping the series with a grand finale.

Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan were crowned winners of the Winter 2023 series in South Africa on Monday night, lifting the £50,000 cash prize.

And the PE teacher and social worker, both 24, were still flying high after their victory on their return to the UK.

Sanam carried congratulatory balloons and a gift bag, while Kai walked through the terminal with a bouquet of flowers.

The pair were joined by runners-up Lana Jenkins and Ron Hall, as well as Tanya Manhenga, Shaq Muhammad, Samie Elishi and Tom Clare.

Home sweet home: The Love Island finalists landed at Heathrow Airport on Thursday after ending the series with a grand finale

Home sweet home: The Love Island finalists landed at Heathrow Airport on Thursday after ending the series with a grand finale

Back in the UK: The pair were joined by runners-up Lana Jenkins and Ron Hall

Back in the UK: The pair were joined by runners-up Lana Jenkins and Ron Hall

Winner!  Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan were crowned winners of the Winter 2023 series in South Africa on Monday night, lifting the £50,000 cash prize

Winner! Kai Fagan and Sanam Harrinanan were crowned winners of the Winter 2023 series in South Africa on Monday night, lifting the £50,000 cash prize

After eight long weeks at the villa, it’s no wonder Tanya, 23, and Lana, 25, got emotional as they reunited with their families.

Tanya wiped away tears when she first set eyes on her loved one while Lana pulled her sister into a big hug.

Kai and Sanam’s mothers met and seemed to get on well with the couple posing for photos with family members.

The pair cut casual figures after long-distance mode, with Kai still in vacation mode in a black t-shirt and shorts, while Sanam sported an all-grey ensemble.

Lana opted for a bandeau crop top, comfy pants and a bright orange bomber jacket, while Tanya wore a white tracksuit.

Samie seemed delighted to have her phone back while Tom took a call.

All the couples looked very much in the honeymoon phase as they went through terminal packaging on the PDA before greeting their families.

The reunion was caught on camera ahead of Sunday’s show, which will follow the stars as they begin their lives in the outside world.

this is my girl  The PE teacher and social worker, both 24, were still flying high after their win on their return to the UK

this is my girl The PE teacher and social worker, both 24, were still flying high after their win on their return to the UK

Dressed casually: The couple cut casual figures after long-distance mode, with Kai still in holiday mode in a black t-shirt and shorts, while Sanam wore an all-grey ensemble

Dressed casually: The couple cut casual figures after long-distance mode, with Kai still in holiday mode in a black t-shirt and shorts, while Sanam wore an all-grey ensemble

Chic: Lana opted for a bandeau crop top, comfortable trousers and a bright orange bomber jacket

Chic: Lana opted for a bandeau crop top, comfortable trousers and a bright orange bomber jacket

After eight long weeks in the villa, it's no wonder Lana, 25, got emotional as they reunited with their families

After eight long weeks in the villa, it’s no wonder Lana, 25, got emotional as they reunited with their families

Welcome home: She pulled loved ones into a tight hug while boyfriend Ron chatted with his family

Welcome home: She pulled loved ones into a tight hug while boyfriend Ron chatted with his family

Lost: Samie seemed thrilled to have her phone back while Tom took a call

Lost: Samie seemed thrilled to have her phone back while Tom took a call

Thoughtful: Samie and Tom hugged their families and were greeted with banners and balloons

Thoughtful: Samie and Tom hugged their families and were greeted with banners and balloons

Emotional: Tanya wiped away tears upon first setting eyes on her loved ones Restrained look: She cut a casual figure in a white tracksuit

Emotional: Tanya wiped away tears upon first setting eyes on her loved ones

Back together: Tanya was given a big hug as she saw her family members for the first time in eight weeks

Back together: Tanya was given a big hug as she saw her family members for the first time in eight weeks

Moved: Samie held her hand in front of her face, overwhelmed by the warm welcome

Moved: Samie held her hand in front of her face, overwhelmed by the warm welcome

Cute: The lovebirds showed affection as they waited in the terminal

Cute: The lovebirds showed affection as they waited in the terminal

Filming: The reunion was caught on camera ahead of Sunday's show, which will follow the stars as they begin their lives in the outside world

Filming: The reunion was caught on camera ahead of Sunday’s show, which will follow the stars as they begin their lives in the outside world

Technology: The group was happy to have their phones back by the looks of it

Technology: The group was happy to have their phones back by the looks of it

Happy: Shaq and Tanya grinned as they walked alongside Lana

Happy: Shaq and Tanya grinned as they walked alongside Lana

Close Bond: Sanam and her mother laughed when they were reunited

Close Bond: Sanam and her mother laughed when they were reunited

Designer clothes: Tom also rocked a pair of black shorts, while Samie opted for a white tracksuit, sliders and a Gucci handbag

Designer clothes: Tom also rocked a pair of black shorts, while Samie opted for a white tracksuit, sliders and a Gucci handbag

Distracted: Samie was looking at something on her phone while Tom watched

Distracted: Samie was looking at something on her phone while Tom watched

Smitten: All the couples looked very much in the honeymoon phase as they went through the terminal packaging on the PDA before greeting their family

Smitten: All the couples looked very much in the honeymoon phase as they went through the terminal packaging on the PDA before greeting their family

Grins: Kai and Saman couldn't wipe the grin off their faces

Grins: Kai and Saman couldn’t wipe the grin off their faces