ITV has confirmed the islanders set to grace our screens for Love Island 2026. The hit dating show returns on Monday June 1 with a fresh batch of hopeful singles looking to find their type on paper.
Maya Jama, who is currently filming The Celebrity Traitors, will return to host series 13, and she has promised viewers there will be even more twists this year.
Among the new batch of sexy singletons is Lorenzo Alessi, a 28-year-old business owner from Hertfordshire. The hunk lives a very lavish lifestyle, with luxury getaways, sports cars and parties sprawled across his Instagram. He will join 21-year-old Robyn from Liverpool, who is a Quantity Surveyor and DJ. Also heading in is Mica, 21, a student from Barbados who currently lives in London.
Yesterday we revealed bosses had also signed stunning Criminology graduate Lola Deal, 28, from Kent. Lola holds a first-class honours degree in Criminology and Forensic Science from the University of Portsmouth and also has experience in business management. Her LinkedIn bio reads: 'With a recent Criminology and Forensic Science degree from the University of Portsmouth, I am currently looking for a role within the criminal justice sector.'
It seems Lola also has a playful side, as one Instagram snap shows her dressed up in a sexy devil costume. Elsewhere she has shared a slew of stunning bikini pictures. Unlike many recent contestants who enter the villa with hundreds of thousands of social media followers, Lola appears to be a fresh face, with only 900 followers on Instagram.
One source tells us: 'Love Island producers are really excited about Lola, not only is she beautiful but she's intelligent and fun. She's the full package and is looking to find her dream man.'
Elsewhere, rumoured to be going in is hunky electrician Sam Workman. Sam is said to be hitting the gym to ensure he is in tip-top shape for the ladies. He appears to enjoy a relatively lavish lifestyle and has shared pictures of himself posing by the beach in exotic locations as well as on a jet ski on social media.
Charleen Murphy is also rumoured to enter the villa. The influencer, from Dublin with 360k followers on TikTok, already has a link to the ITV show as she is best friends with ex-islander Lucinda Strafford. Charleen was previously in a four-year relationship with Irish professional footballer Dano Mandroiu, but the pair split in January.
The popular dating show, a summer staple since it launched in 2015, will return on June 1, presented by Maya Jama. Announcing the show's return date earlier this month, ITV said: 'With unexpected arrivals, shifting loyalties, and sparks flying, the new series promises even more unforgettable moments, unmissable messiness, and plenty of romance.'
ITV2 recently released a fun-filled World Cup-themed promo as a brand new batch of Islanders head to Mallorca. This year Love Island coincides with the World Cup, taking place June 11 to July 19. In the teaser trailer, Maya looked incredible as she kickstarted her Love Island looks with a pale pink dress. Maya said: 'We've got a squad of worldies and a bench full of bombshells giving more fire pit drama... Love Island it's all kicking off.'
Love Island 2026 returns to our screens on June 1 on ITV2.
