Love Island 2026 launched on ITV2 and ITVX on Monday 1 June 2026, with Maya Jama returning as host for the 13th series of the summer dating show. The new series is set in Mallorca and this year features a World Cup crossover theme in the villa design, reflecting the 2026 FIFA World Cup taking place this summer.
The cast was officially announced by ITV on 26 May 2026, generating significant social media reaction in the days before the launch.
Confirmed cast for Love Island 2026
The confirmed cast entering the villa on launch night includes: Ope, 27, a West End performer from Lincolnshire; Jasmine, 27, a fashion business owner based in London who previously lived in Dubai; Robyn, 21, from Liverpool; Angelista, 24, a nurse from Staffordshire; Ellie, 24, a real estate videographer from West Lothian; Mica, 21, a student from Barbados and London; and Samraj, a property professional. Further contestants were confirmed in the days leading up to the launch and additional bombshells are expected to enter throughout the series.
Maya Jama returns as presenter after hosting the previous series. Love Island 2025 was won by Cach Mercer and Toni Laites.
How to watch Love Island 2026
Love Island 2026 airs nightly on ITV2 at 9pm, with the launch and selected episodes simulcast on ITV1. All episodes are available on ITVX for streaming. The companion show Aftersun airs on Sunday evenings. Episodes are also available via ITVX catch-up for viewers who miss the broadcast.
The series runs through June, July and into early August, with the final typically taking place after approximately eight weeks. Viewers can vote for their favourite couples via the official Love Island app.
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This article is for informational purposes only. All facts sourced from publicly available reports at time of publication, 2 June 2026.
Sources: ITV official Love Island press office; Heart FM; Capital FM; freely.co.uk, May-June 2026.
