A fresh group of Islanders will soon be entering the Love Island villa ready to couple up.
The popular ITV dating show is heading back to our screens on 1 June, and the first nine official contestants have already been unveiled.
They’re an electric bunch who all hail from different parts of the UK and Ireland, and include a student, a teacher, a model and a real estate videographer.
Maya Jama will once again return as host, presiding over the Mallorca villa.
So, who’s embarking on a summer of romance? Read on to find out more about this year’s cast of Love Island.
Love Island 2026 cast: Confirmed contestants
The full line-up of confirmed Islanders so far is as follows:
- Samraj
- Ellie
- Sean
- Robyn
- Lorenzo
- Mica
- Lola
- Samuel
- Angelista
Scroll on to learn more about each Islander and why they’re headed to the villa for love.
This page is being updated throughout the day.
Samraj
Age: 25
Job: Model
From: Birmingham
Samraj doesn’t have a type, noting that his dating history is quite the mix.
“I like the way a woman carries herself, her mannerisms. I like that,” he said.
Ellie
Age: 24
Job: Real estate videographer
From: West Lothian
Ellie’s type is simple: tall, dark and handsome.
“If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a classic for a reason,” she said. “Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well. Pretty face. Look like you’re going to break my heart but like, please don’t.”
Sean
Age: 25
Job: Primary school teacher
From: Galway
Sean is in the villa looking for love but wouldn’t mind a spot of drama should it occur.
“I won’t be getting involved in it, I might be mixing it,” he said.
Robyn
Age: 21
Job: Quantity surveyor and DJ
From: Liverpool
Robyn is looking for a “pretty boy” while in the villa but admits she is more into personality.
“They’ve got to make me laugh, be charming, and have good manners,” she said.
She added: “Finding love is my only goal. There may be a little bit of drama but I’m going in there for myself so I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do. But I would like to think I’m a girl’s girl and that I handle situations quite well. I’ve got a mature brain.”
Lorenzo
Age: 28
Job: Business owner
From: Hertfordshire
Lorenzo quite likes a “posh girl” but also someone who resembles Jessica Alba or Angelina Jolie… so nothing too specific.
For Lorenzo, drama can be fun and so long as no one is crying, “all is fair in love and war”.
“It’ll be interesting to see what unfolds,” he said.
Mica
Age: 21
Job: Student
From: Barbados (lives in London)
The most important thing for Mica is personality, and in the villa she is looking for someone who will make her laugh and who she can get along with.
While in the villa, Mica plans to “dabble in both” drama and romance, saying: “Obviously the whole point is finding love and that’s going to be my main goal. I’m not saying I’m going to start drama but if there is drama going on, I would obviously be a little bit nosey and want to know what’s going on.”
Lola
Age: 28
Job: Detective
From: Kent
When it comes to her ‘type on paper’, Lola isn’t “too fussy” looks wise. In a personality, she’s looking for “someone funny” and “smart”.
Speaking about how she’s hoping to avoid drama during her stint on the show, she added: “I do like watching it but I don’t want to be a part of it. I’m really looking for love, I want a boyfriend again. I want to find someone who is actually the love of my life, like obsessed with me kind of thing. I think I’m missing someone who is obsessed with me!”
Samuel
Age: 25
Job: Electrician
From: Dudley
Samuel is looking for “someone classy, mature, blonde, fun, and someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously”.
Speaking about how he plans to handle the competition, he added: “I’ve never really had to compete before, so it’ll be interesting. I know what I bring to the table, and I’m confident in what I have to offer. Like I said, I’ll go after what I want and hopefully score the goal.”
Angelista
Age: 24
Job: Nurse
From: Staffordshire
Angelista’s type is “tall, dark and handsome”.
Talking about her relationship strategy, she said: “Someone will take your man if you’re playing it safe at the back and you’ll watch it happen and that’s not nice. You have to read the room with the guy as well, to see if he’s feeling the same.”
Love Island returns on Monday 1 June at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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