Originally aired July 9–August 7, 2019, on CBS (hosted by Arielle Vandenberg) with 25 contestants over 32 days. The winners: Elizabeth Weber and Zac Mirabelli, with Dylan Curry & Alexandra Stewart finishing second.
Here’s a breakdown of how the final four couples fared — and what’s become of them:
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🥇 Elizabeth Weber & Zac Mirabelli (Winners)
On‑show: Coupled from day 1, first to say “I love you,” and won the grand prize.
Now: Broke up shortly after the show ended in August 2019. Elizabeth has moved into modeling and co‑hosts the After the Island podcast with fellow islander Alex. Zac continues modeling and spending time with friends and family.
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🥈 Dylan Curry & Alexandra Stewart
On‑show: Joined Day 4, stayed coupled through finale, finishing runners‑up. Declared themselves official on Day 28.
Now: Missed the mark post‑show—they amicably split a few months later (November 2019). Dylan has since played lacrosse for the San Diego Lacrosse Club and works at CrossFit TurnPoint. Alexandra hosts After the Island alongside Elizabeth.
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🥉 Raymond “Ray” Gantt & Caroline “Caro” Viehweg
On‑show: Finished third.
Now: After filming, they had a thrilling stint on The Amazing Race 33—cut short by the pandemic—and appeared on Ex on the Beach. The duo split in mid‑2020. Ray continued in reality TV; Caro is now modeling, married entrepreneur Rene Lacad in 2023, and welcomed daughter Amina on April 13, 2024.
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🏅 Emily Salch & Weston Richey (4th Place)
On‑show: Stayed together till the finale, finishing fourth.
Now: Continued dating briefly but parted ways by February 2020; Emily later mentioned personal growth as part of the reason.
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🔁 Other Notable Islander Updates
Kyra Green (ex‑coupled with Cashel and Jered): went on The Challenge: USA, MTV Match Me If You Can, and Ex on the Beach. She now models, sings, and on June 4, 2024, publicly shared her blossoming same‑sex relationship.
Cashel Barnett: Modeled editorial, appeared on The Challenge: USA, and plays drums in a band.
Cormac Murphy: Featured on Celebs Go Dating (Series 10).
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📊 Snapshot Table
Couple On‑Show Finish Current Status
Elizabeth & Zac 1st Split post-show, modeling/podcasting
Dylan & Alex 2nd Split Nov 2019; lacrosse/podcast host
Ray & Caro 3rd Split 2020; Caro married w/ baby
Emily & Weston 4th Split early 2020
Kyra Green — Reality star, out and proud
Cashel Barnett — Modeling, music, reality TV
Cormac Murphy — On dating shows
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💡 Why This Still Matters
Season 1 set the tone for Love Island USA, proving success extends far beyond the villa. From reality TV resilient careers to modeling, music, podcasting, sports, and even starting families, these contestants have continued shaping media and culture. Though none of those Season 1 couplings lasted, the experience clearly launched meaningful life chapters.
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What’s Next?
Elizabeth & Alex are hosting After the Island — perfect for keeping up with past and present Islanders.
Ray & Caro fans can catch them on Ex on the Beach or rewind to their Amazing Race adventures.
For throwback vibes, revisit Season 1 to appreciate why this cast launched a reality‑TV legacy.
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Final Thought:
While today’s Love Island scenes are chaotic with app‑voting, twist bombs, and social‑media storms, Season 1 offered a purer connection and humanity. Exploring where they are now isn’t just nostalgia—it underscores the transformative power of shared experiences in the villa.
