Love Island winners Toni Laites and Cach Mercer reveal their surprising plans for £50,000 cash prize – and it’s NOT what you’d expect

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The couple were crowned the winners of the twelfth series of Love Island on Monday evening. 

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always intrigued by the unique ways people choose to invest their hard-earned resources. In this instance, Toni Laites and Cacherel ‘Cach’ Mercer, both 24-year-olds, have shared their plans for their £50,000 cash prize – and trust me, it’s not what you’d typically anticipate. Instead of splurging on luxury items or extravagant vacations, they’re opting to make a difference in their lives and the world around them. Their choices are a testament to the fact that wealth can be wielded responsibly and creatively.

Speaking openly about her intentions, Toni, who works as a cabana waitress in Las Vegas, shared that she intends to use the money to settle her outstanding student loans and invest the remaining amount, rather than indulging in an extravagant shopping spree.

While Cach, a dancer from London, agreed with her, adding: ‘Cost of living crisis, I’ll save it!’ 

Toni became historic by being the initial U.S. participant to step foot in the Love Island villa of the UK, and it appears that she and Cach are determined to keep their bond alive amidst the long-distance barrier.

After their encounter at Casa Amor, the relationship between the two got off to a bumpy start, as they quickly became involved in a significant love triangle involving Harrison.

After Harrison chose to depart the villa with Lauren, Toni began pursuing Cach, and their relationship continued to thrive.

Contemplating my path, Toni expressed: “It feels as if I’m embodying an entire nation! I never imagined I would progress beyond the first week.

I imagine we can finally carve out some time to savor each other’s presence without letting other matters dominate.

Cach expressed: “It’s fantastic to emerge victorious! I truly showcased my authentic self, and fortunately, the audience appreciated it, so I’m absolutely thrilled!

I cherish each moment during the program; it’s an extraordinary chance that comes only once in a lifetime, and I wouldn’t have chosen to do it differently.

Toni is additionally known for being included in the beloved trio of fans, often referred to as ‘The Big Three’, consisting of her and fellow contestants Shakira Khan and Yasmin Pettet, who were the second and third runners-up.

For Life, They’re My Friends! That’s a Key Insight. Through the challenging eight-week journey, they stood as my rock.

It seems that Toni and Cach might be appearing on screen more frequently, as it’s rumored that ITV is considering creating a spin-off series focusing on their long-distance relationship, based on reports from The Sun.

According to a source, the publication was informed that ‘Regardless of the victory, the captivating lives of Cach and Toni would make compelling television on their own.’

It’ll give us an opportunity to bring along Shakira and Yasmin during their visit with Toni, allowing us to all reconnect outside.

Daily Mail has contacted ITV for comment. 

After ITV revealed the detailed voting results of the finale, the ensuing interview with the couple confirmed that the outcome was the closest in the show’s entire history.

Together, Toni and Cach garnered approximately 33.5% of the total votes, while Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley collected around 26.2%. This suggests that the election outcome was quite tight.

I was part of the team that ranked third alongside Yasmin Pettet and Jamie Rhodes, earning a 22% share. Meanwhile, Angel Swift and Ty Isherwood followed closely behind in fourth place with 18.3%.

Despite the bookmakers predicting that Harry and Shakira would win, Toni and Cach managed to triumph in the live final, even though they were not initially favored to do so only a few hours before the event.

As a lifestyle enthusiast, I couldn’t help but notice the wave of excitement sweeping across social media platforms, particularly on Twitter, as the news of their union broke. It seems everyone is eager to extend their warmest congratulations to the happy couple on their decision.

They penned: ‘Justice served well done Toni & Cach .. what a gentleman man he is’;

‘Congratulations Toni and cach. First American and she won. Iconic moves’;

‘Cach and Toni’s win on Love Island was nothing short of iconic, especially when you consider the unexpected twist!’ or ‘The surprising victory of Casa Boy Cach in Love Island certainly made an impact!’

1. Toni truly embodied who she is: genuine and sincere.

2. Bravo to the creators behind the scenes, they’ve crafted a fantastic season of #LoveIsland!

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2025-08-06 04:05