Love Island is back again with yet another brand-new season, bringing together a group of single people on the Spanish island. This year's version of the show will feature a twist, and with only a few hours to go, here is everything you need to know before tuning in to the first episode.
When and Where to Watch Love Island 2026
The 13th season of Love Island is set to air on ITVX in the UK, TVNZ+ in New Zealand, and 9Now in Australia. The show will also be available for streaming on the OTT platform Hulu. Returning as hosts are the dynamic duo Maya Jama and Iain Stirling, who will guide the singletons through life in the villa. The first episode aired at 9 pm on Monday, June 1, BST.
Cast Members for Love Island 2026
This year's contestant list looks promising and has already raised excitement levels. The cast includes:
- Ope, a 27-year-old West End performer
- Jasmine, a 27-year-old business owner
- Aidan, a 23-year-old property broker
- Lola, a 28-year-old detective
- Samuel, a 25-year-old electrician
- Angelista, a 24-year-old nurse
- Samraj, a 25-year-old model
- Ellie, a 24-year-old real estate videographer
- Sean, a 25-year-old primary school teacher
- Robyn, a 21-year-old quantity surveyor and DJ
- Lorenzo, a 28-year-old business owner
- Mica, a 21-year-old student
The Twist for Love Island 2026
While most of the show's concept has been kept under wraps, teaser photos have hinted at this year's theme. The teasers show a locker room theme, which aligns with the ongoing FIFA craze. According to the Manchester Evening News, the show's creator, Lewis Evans, wants to introduce something new. In a statement, Evans said: "This year, we're hoping that there won't just be gameplay on the pitch, but there will also be some gameplay in the villa. We're going to play into that this year. I can't say too much, but the first step is that we're changing things. We're doing something that we've never done before in the history of Love Island. We're going to take a big risk, and we hope it pays off."
The dating show is set to take the 13 singletons on a journey of a lifetime to find love on the island.
