There is just under a week to go before you need to clear your 9pm schedules because Love Island is returning for a new season!
The reality series is back next week (1 June) – as a new batch of Islanders all try their luck at finding a lasting connection – with some twists and turns along the way.
Love Island is no stranger to shaking things up, so things might not be smooth sailing for all the Islanders as they embark on a summer of love.
One Islander ready to dive into the action is Lola Deal, one of this year’s oldest Islanders in the line-up.
Scroll on to learn more about the Love Island 2026 contestant.
Lola Deal – key facts
Age: 28
Job: Detective
From: Kent
Instagram: @loladealx
Who is Lola Deal?
Lola Deal is a detective from Kent who is looking for love while on the show, and is keen to get a boyfriend out of it.
“I want to find someone who is actually the love of my life, like obsessed with me kind of thing,” she said. “I think I’m missing someone who is obsessed with me!”
The vill come with competition, especially if someone has their eye on the same person, and if Lola is interested in someone she will go for it.
She explained: “If people are actually together then I will back off but it’s everyone’s game isn’t it!”
How old is Lola Deal?
Lola Deal is 28 years old, one of the oldest contestants in the line-up so far.
Is Lola from Love Island 2026 on Instagram?
Lola is on Instagram and can be followed via the handle @loladealx.
At the time of reporting, she has a little over 4,300 followers.
What is Lola’s ‘type on paper’?
Lola’s type is always tall, dark and handsome, though in the past she has ended up with blondes.
“I like someone who is quite big as in a good cuddler, good muscles kind of way,” she said. “In a personality, I like someone funny, I think funny goes such a long way. I like someone who is smart who can teach me things.
“I like book smart but even if they’re not book smart I like someone who is like actually teaching me stuff. Someone who does everything for me but I can’t take the piss.”
Love Island returns on Monday 1 June at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
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Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.
