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Love Island finalists look ecstatic as they get mobbed at the airport as they finally arrive home

Amanda Devlin

Published: 13:30, 3 Aug 2022
Updated: 16:49, 3 Aug 2022

ECSTATIC Love Island finalists were mobbed at the airport as they finally arrived home after two months abroad.

Tasha screamed as she ran towards friends and family with her arms outstretched, while her dad broke down in tears.

Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri arrived at Stansted Airport today — Andrew Le Page and Tasha Ghouri arrived at Stansted Airport todayCredit: PA

Tasha's emotional dad broke down in tears — Tasha's emotional dad broke down in tearsCredit: Goff

Ekin-Su and Davide shared a kiss — Ekin-Su and Davide shared a kissCredit: Goff

Gemma gripped her loved ones — Gemma gripped her loved onesCredit: Goff

The Islanders' loved ones gathered outside Stansted Airport — The Islanders' loved ones gathered outside Stansted AirportCredit: Goff

Gemma and Luca held hands as they beamed with happiness to be home — Gemma and Luca held hands as they beamed with happiness to be homeCredit: Goff

Luca was reunited with his friends and family — Luca was reunited with his friends and familyCredit: Goff

She jumped into her dad's arms - after being unable to hug him in the villa because of strict Covid rules.

He was overcome with emotion as he gripped a bunch of flowers he'd brought to welcome his 23-year-old daughter home.

The smitten winners of this year's series - Ekin-Su and Davide - shared a kiss as they walked out to crowds.

The Islanders looked over the moon as they held hands and headed towards their loved ones.

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Meanwhile Gemma Owen looked emotional as she hugged her younger siblings moments after touching down on the runway.

The special moment was filmed by ITV - with the scenes likely to air on Love Island: The Reunion, which airs on Sunday night.

Stars were updating fans on their travel home by posting videos and pictures on social media.

Turkish beauty, Ekin-Su, 27 and the Italian stallion, also 27, have already been sharing loved up snaps from the plane online.

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After getting their phones back, the lovebirds took to Instagram to share their first selfie together since leaving the villa.

The pair looked happier than ever as they flashed a big smile and cosied up together.

Davide wrapped his arms around Ekin-Su as she pouted at the camera.

The winners jumped for joy as they arrived at Stanstead — The winners jumped for joy as they arrived at StansteadCredit: PA

Ekin-Su and Davide gave each other a snog — Ekin-Su and Davide gave each other a snogCredit: PA

Gemma was given some beautiful flowers upon her return — Gemma was given some beautiful flowers upon her returnCredit: PA

Luca and Gemma had a cheeky kiss at the airport — Luca and Gemma had a cheeky kiss at the airportCredit: Goff

Davide opted for a casual look as he returned home — Davide opted for a casual look as he returned homeCredit: Goff

Luca looked emotional while hugging his loved ones — Luca looked emotional while hugging his loved onesCredit: PA

Tasha jumped towards her dad Tarek and gave him a big hug — Tasha jumped towards her dad Tarek and gave him a big hugCredit: PA

Winners Ekin-Su and Davide were all smiles at the airport — Winners Ekin-Su and Davide were all smiles at the airportCredit: Goff

Gemma and Luca looked over the moon to be back home in the UK — Gemma and Luca looked over the moon to be back home in the UKCredit: PA

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