Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan, champions of Winter Love Island 2023, have shared their engagement news, marking a significant milestone in their relationship, a year after their triumphant victory on the ITV reality show.
Following in the footsteps of the 2016 winners Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey, who tied the knot in 2019, Harrinanan and Fagan announced their engagement with a picturesque social media post. The heartwarming image captures Fagan proposing to Harrinanan while they are adrift in a rowing boat, both clad in pristine white attire, commemorating the occasion with a bottle of champagne.
In a touching tribute on Instagram, Fagan expressed his adoration for Harrinanan, proclaiming, “Introducing the next Mrs. Fagan. Beautiful, Caring, Loving and Smart are just some of the words that describe you. I love loving you, I love you and I can’t wait to spend the rest of my life with you.”
Their announcement elicited an outpouring of joy from fellow Love Island alumni, with stars from various seasons extending their heartfelt congratulations. Tasha Ghouri, Toby Aromolaran, Indiyah Polak, Liam Reardon, and Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu were among those who celebrated the news, with Ghouri expressing, “AHHHH!!!!! this is beautiful, congratulations to two amazing people,” and Reardon chiming in with, “This made me smile today guys. So happy for you both.”
The journey of Harrinanan and Fagan’s romance began amidst the trials of the Casa Amor segment on Love Island, where contestants face challenges and temptations away from their original partners. Fagan’s decision to couple up with Harrinanan, leaving behind his initial partner Olivia Hawkins, sparked a connection that captivated audiences and ultimately secured their victory in the series finale with an overwhelming 44 percent of the vote.
However, their engagement announcement follows revelations from last year, where the couple expressed disappointment over the limited opportunities they encountered post-Love Island. In a candid YouTube video, Fagan expressed confusion over their lack of mainstream exposure, questioning why they didn’t receive the same level of attention as previous winners.
“People have asked us ‘why did you never get daytime TV when you came out the villa?’ Why did you never do photoshoots in the tabloids?’ And the answer is, we don’t know,” Fagan reflected, with Harrinanan emphasizing that their priority has always been each other.
Despite the challenges, Harrinanan and Fagan’s unwavering bond continues to flourish, culminating in a joyous milestone that marks the beginning of their next chapter together.
