Love Island’s Nicole Samuel, who made the final alongside her boyfriend Ciaran Davies, has shared an Instagram post dedicated to her journey on the ITV2 dating show.
The former Islander started her caption by noting why it had taken her a “few days” to upload a photo dump from her time in the villa, saying: “Love Island s11 is one I am not ready to let go of yet, however this is not the end it’s just the beginning…”
Nicole continued: “The love and support me and Ciaran have received has been absolutely breathtaking and we cannot thank you enough for all the amazing, kind and loving support we have received. In and out of Wales we are so so so grateful…”
The first picture in the round-up was one of Nicole and Ciaran kissing on the show, and it was followed by group images of herself with the other girls as well as some cute scenes with Ciaran on the show.
Nicole described Love Island as being “the best” chapter in her life yet, highlighting that she met “best friends for life in every boy and girl that walked through the door” as well as “finding true love that I never thought existed” in Ciaran.
“From beginning to end, it was always him,” she concluded her post.
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Nicole had previously shared some “pre-date night” snaps with her Instagram followers, which featured a selfie with Ciaran. This update had marked her very first grid post since the end of the show.
Meanwhile, Ciaran has also shared a carousel of memories from his own time on Love Island, also leading with a snap of his girlfriend Nicole.
“Coming out of the villa myself and Nicole were very grateful and appreciate all of the people that have been behind us,” part of his caption read.
“This has been the greatest experience of my life. I have made the best of friends, and get to continue my journey back home with the Mrs… I will forever be grateful for what @loveisland has done for me.”
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In his round-up, Ciaran also included some snapshots with some of the other boys – including Ronnie, Ayo and Josh – as well as further pictures with Nicole.
The couple came second in the Love Island final, and were together for much of the duration of this summer season of the ITV2 reality show. Ciaran asked Nicole to officially become his girlfriend during a touching moment at the fire pit.
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TV Editor, Digital Spy Laura has been watching television for over 30 years and professionally writing about entertainment for almost 10 of those. Previously at LOOK and now heading up the TV desk at the UK’s biggest TV and movies site Digital Spy, Laura has helped steer conversations around some of the most popular shows on the box. Laura has appeared on Channel 5 News and radio to talk viewing habits and TV recommendations. As well as putting her nerd-level Buffy knowledge to good use during an IRL meet with Sarah Michelle Gellar, Laura also once had afternoon tea with One Direction, has sat around the fire pit of the Love Island villa, spoken to Sir David Attenborough about the world’s oceans and even interviewed Rylan from inside the Big Brother house (housemate status, forever pending).
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