Julia Majchrzak, the winner of Love Island series 13, confirmed on Wednesday, September 10, 2026, that she and co-winner Lorenzo Alessi have ended their relationship. In an Instagram post featuring a carousel of photos of herself, Majchrzak described the split as a mutual decision, saying some chapters are “special even if they’re not meant to last forever.”
The confirmation came one day after The Sun reported the breakup, citing sources who said the pair had already separated before attending the National Television Awards (NTAs) together at London’s O2 Arena on Tuesday, September 9. The couple had won the series 13 final on July 27, 2026, with 62.4 percent of the public vote, making them the third confirmed split from this season’s cast in less than two weeks, following Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg and Priya Jaswal and Aidan Murphy.
This article covers Julia’s full statement, Lorenzo’s response, the warning signs that preceded the breakup, the NTAs appearance that turned out to be their final public outing as a couple, and where the split fits within this season’s rapidly shifting couples landscape.
What Julia Majchrzak Said in Her Statement
Majchrzak posted her statement on Instagram alongside a carousel of photos of herself. The caption read:
“A little life update. I attended the NTAs alongside Lorenzo, and it felt like the right way to celebrate our journey and the chapter we shared together. I’m incredibly grateful, and it was an honour to be there to support. Since leaving the villa, we’ve come to the decision to go our separate ways. Some chapters are special even if they’re not meant to last forever.”
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The tone was reflective rather than bitter. Majchrzak did not assign blame, reference any specific incidents, or address the controversies that had surrounded their relationship in the weeks since leaving the villa. She framed the NTAs attendance as a deliberate choice to honor what they had shared rather than as a performance that was masking problems.
How Lorenzo Alessi Responded
Alessi did not post a formal statement. Instead, he went live on Instagram after Majchrzak’s post, where he appeared to address the situation in his characteristically casual style.
During the livestream, he read aloud a viewer comment that said: “OK break up announced, and now he’s active what?” He responded: “No, I thought I’d be more nonchalant I guess.”
The word “nonchalant” carried particular weight, because it directly echoed The Sun’s source, who had described Lorenzo’s “approach to dating” as “nonchalant to say the least.” Whether Alessi was referencing the source’s language intentionally or not, fans immediately noted the parallel.
He later posted on TikTok that he was going to start being more “chalant,” a word that does not exist in standard English but which fans interpreted as his way of acknowledging the criticism with humor.
The Warning Signs Before the Breakup
The split did not come as a complete surprise to fans who had been tracking the couple closely. Several issues had surfaced publicly in the weeks since they left the villa.
The Instagram Liking Controversy
Shortly after the series ended, Lorenzo was caught liking photos of models and other women on Instagram, a pattern that fans flagged and that reached Julia. In an exclusive interview with Capital XTRA, Julia said she felt “embarrassed” by the behavior, while Lorenzo described it as a learning experience about understanding boundaries in a public relationship.
The “No Dates” Complaint
In a separate public moment that drew significant attention, Julia called Lorenzo out live on national television for not having taken her on a single date since leaving the villa. The comment landed sharply because the expectation after winning a dating show is that the romance will, at minimum, include actual dates.
The Shakira Khan Comment
The doubts were not limited to post-villa behavior. During the series itself, series 12 contestant Shakira Khan appeared on Love Island: Aftersun and said bluntly: “He doesn’t care about Julia, it’s a convenience couple.” Whether or not Khan’s assessment was fair in the moment, it has been widely recirculated since the split was confirmed.
Fact Box: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Couple | Julia Majchrzak (Casa Amor bombshell) and Lorenzo Alessi (original cast) |
| Won | Love Island series 13, July 27, 2026, with 62.4% of the public vote |
| Prize | £50,000 |
| Split confirmed | September 10, 2026 (Julia’s Instagram statement) |
| Final public appearance together | National Television Awards, O2 Arena, September 9, 2026 |
| Julia’s age | Not publicly confirmed |
| Lorenzo’s age | Not publicly confirmed |
The NTAs Appearance: Their Final Outing as a Couple
One of the more striking details in the timeline is that Julia and Lorenzo attended the NTAs on Tuesday, September 9, as a couple, even though The Sun’s source says they had already separated before the event.
The source told The Sun: “They agreed to do the NTAs together as they still get on, there’s no bad blood, and then would consider how to proceed.” The source added: “It’s the usual thing where life outside the villa proves to be too tough a test. Viewers already saw how Lorenzo’s approach to dating was nonchalant, to say the least, and Julia also had high standards. It proved to be tricky to square that circle on the outside, and things fizzled out last week.”
This means their red carpet appearance, which many fans initially interpreted as proof the relationship was solid, was actually a farewell. Julia’s own statement acknowledged this directly, calling the NTAs attendance “the right way to celebrate our journey and the chapter we shared together.”
Timeline: Julia and Lorenzo’s Relationship
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | Love Island series 13 begins; Lorenzo enters as part of the original cast |
| Mid-June 2026 | Julia enters during Casa Amor; she and Lorenzo connect |
| Late June 2026 | Julia recouples with Lorenzo in the main villa |
| Mid-July 2026 | Pair become “exclusive” days before the final |
| July 27, 2026 | Win the series 13 final with 62.4% of the public vote |
| Late July to August 2026 | Lorenzo caught liking models’ Instagram posts; Julia says she is “embarrassed” |
| August 2026 | Julia publicly calls Lorenzo out for not taking her on a single date |
| Early September 2026 | Relationship “fizzles out,” according to The Sun’s source |
| September 9, 2026 | Attend NTAs together at the O2 Arena despite having already split |
| September 9, 2026 | The Sun reports the breakup |
| September 10, 2026 | Julia confirms the split on Instagram; Lorenzo responds on Instagram Live |
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Series 13 Couples Status: The Updated Picture
With Julia and Lorenzo now confirmed as split, three of the season’s most prominent couples have ended within six weeks of the final.
| Couple | Status | Date Confirmed |
|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Alessi and Julia Majchrzak | Split | September 10, 2026 |
| Yasmin Hadlow and Tommy Stagg | Split | Early September 2026 |
| Priya Jaswal and Aidan Murphy | Split | September 8, 2026 |
| Jasmine Muller and Kavan Murphy | Together | Runners-up; have discussed wanting a spin-off show |
| Simba Kudyiwa and Angelista Gunda | Together | Runners-up; keeping a lower profile |
| Lola Deal and Sean Fitzgerald | Together | Sharing public relationship updates |
| Ellie Chadwick and Finley Maddock | Together | Making long-distance work |
| Mica Harris and Samraj Toor | Together | Confessed love outside the villa |
The fact that the winning couple has split while several non-winning pairs remain together adds to the long running pattern in Love Island history where the winners’ relationship often faces more pressure and scrutiny than those who finished lower.
The Love Island Winners’ Curse
Julia and Lorenzo join a list of Love Island winners whose relationships did not survive long after the show. Of the 13 main series winners (excluding All Stars), only a small number remain together today. Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey (series 2) married in 2019 and have children together, as do Olivia and Alex Bowen (also series 2). But the majority of winners, including Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea (series 5, split after five weeks), Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti (series 8, split and reconciled before splitting again), and others, saw their relationships end within months of the final.
The pattern suggests that winning the show creates a specific set of pressures that do not apply to the same degree to runners-up or other couples. Winners face the most media attention, the most scrutiny, and the highest public expectations, all of which can strain a relationship that is still in its earliest stages.
Winners vs. Non-Winners: A Comparison
| Series | Winners | Still together? | How long it lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 2 (2016) | Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey | Yes (married 2019) | Ongoing |
| Series 2 (2016) | Olivia and Alex Bowen (runners-up) | Yes (married 2018) | Ongoing |
| Series 5 (2019) | Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea | No | Approximately five weeks |
| Series 8 (2022) | Ekin-Su Culculoglu and Davide Sanclimenti | No | Split, reconciled, then split again after 18 months |
| Series 11 (2024) | Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan | No | Split within months |
| Series 13 (2026) | Julia Majchrzak and Lorenzo Alessi | No | Approximately six weeks |
The six-week duration of Julia and Lorenzo’s post-show relationship puts them among the shortest-lived winners’ romances in the show’s history, alongside Amber Gill and Greg O’Shea’s similarly brief five-week run in 2019.
What Comes Next for Julia and Lorenzo
Neither Julia nor Lorenzo has publicly discussed their next steps in detail. Both are likely to continue building individual media and brand careers, which is the standard post-Love Island trajectory for departing islanders, particularly winners.
Julia’s Instagram following grew substantially during and after the show, positioning her for influencer partnerships and brand collaborations. Lorenzo’s casual, humor-driven social media presence, including the “chalant” TikTok response, suggests he may lean into a personality-driven content approach.
It is possible that one or both will discuss the breakup in more detail on a podcast or in an interview, which is how most post-show relationship updates are eventually delivered. For now, Julia’s statement and Lorenzo’s brief livestream are the only direct communications from either party.
The fact that they attended the NTAs together after separating, and that Julia described it as “the right way to celebrate our journey,” suggests the split is genuinely amicable rather than merely being described that way for public consumption. Whether that dynamic holds as both navigate the next phase of public attention remains to be seen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have Julia and Lorenzo from Love Island split?
Yes. Julia Majchrzak confirmed the split in an Instagram post on September 10, 2026, saying they have decided to go their separate ways.
Why did Julia and Lorenzo break up?
Julia did not give a specific reason. A source told The Sun that life outside the villa proved too difficult, citing Lorenzo’s “nonchalant” approach to dating and Julia’s high standards.
Did Julia and Lorenzo attend the NTAs together?
Yes. They appeared as a couple at the National Television Awards on September 9, 2026, even though they had already separated, according to The Sun’s source.
How many Love Island 2026 couples have split?
Three as of September 10, 2026: Julia and Lorenzo, Yasmin and Tommy, and Priya and Aidan. Five other couples remain together.
What did Lorenzo say about the breakup?
He did not post a formal statement. On Instagram Live, he said he was going to start being more “chalant,” referencing the criticism that his approach to dating was “nonchalant.”
Did Julia and Lorenzo win Love Island 2026?
Yes. They won the series 13 final on July 27, 2026, with 62.4 percent of the public vote and the £50,000 prize.
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Last Updated on September 11, 2026 by 247 News Around The World
