***Warning: Contains spoilers for Love Island 2026***
There is just under two weeks to go before Love Island 2026 concludes, and there is still plenty of drama.
During last night’s episode (15 July), the Islanders took part in a game in which they had to select a statement and assign it to the couple or Islander they believed it best described.
Once a decision was made, and the statement placed in front of the chosen couple, all Islanders then removed their headphones and blindfolds to uncover the result. The couple in question had to guess who assigned them the comment, only finding out the true source if they correctly guessed the right answer.
As the drama continues, read on to find out more the cast of Love Island 2026.
Love Island 2026 cast: Confirmed contestants
The full line-up of confirmed Islanders is as follows:
Scroll on to learn more about each Islander and why they’re headed to the villa for love.
Elicia
Elicia. ITV
Age: 23
Job: Team organiser
From: Rotherham
Instagram: @elicia_baileyy
Describing her ‘type on paper’, Elicia said she’s looking for: “A pretty boy with cheeky chat. I don’t know what it is, they just draw me in. Also someone who is family oriented is a must.”
She added: “I also love a gym boy, because I’m a gym girl, so they need to be able to outlift me because I lift heavy. I’d like someone to go for a run with then go for a fat breakfast afterwards.”
Asked whether she’s here to cause drama, she responded: “Being a bombshell, there’s going to be drama when people are in couples but I am definitely ready to fall in love.
“It’s the whole point of this process for me. I’m not there to go in and upset people. I’ll go in and be completely respectful of people’s feelings, but you’ve got to go for what you want.”
Ethan
Ethan. ITV
Age: 28
Job: Fitness coach
From: Nottingham
Instagram: @ethanelllis
Talking about who he’s got his eye on, Ethan said: “I’m just going to gauge it when I’m there. See where those connections come from. The responsibility of a Bombshell is to speak to everyone and survey the scene.”
Speaking about his reasons for going on the show, he added: “Finding love is the goal but I’m not adverse to drama. The two will go arm in arm if it means finding what I need, but I don’t typically dabble in drama that much. I like good energy. I’m a person of the people.”
Martha
Martha. ITV
Age: 25
Job: Personal shopper
From: London
Instagram: @martharothwelll
Personal shopper Martha has said that she’s here for both the drama and love, saying: “I have the goal of finding love, but also a bit of other people’s drama on the side, just to watch while I’m on my journey.”
As for who she’s planning on chatting to, she likes Lorenzo, brothers Aidan and Kavan but also likes Fitzy. Could she be planning on breaking up Fitzy and Lola’s seemingly solid relationship?
Julia
Julia. ITV
Age: 26
Job: Insurance broker
From: London
Instagram: @juliamayska
Insurance broker Julia admits that she likes to keep her cards close to her chest, only teasing: “There’s three boys in particular plus one more that I’d like to chat to but I think that would be a lost cause.”
When asked how she handles competition, she said simply: “I don’t compete. If others want to compete with me, then good luck, bye.”
Tommy
Tommy Stagg. ITV
Age: 23
Job: Event owner and semi-professional footballer
From: Essex
Instagram: @tomstagg_
Sportsman Tommy has said that he wants bring “spice and flavour” to the villa, saying: “It’s Operation Get in the Villa and Get Who I Want.”
As for who that is, he reveals: “I’ve got my eye on Yasmin and Jasmine. They’re both very attractive women, but I feel like Yasmin and I will vibe very well and bounce off each other. Whereas Jasmine will put me in my place a little bit, but I think I like that.”
Jordon
Jordon. ITV
Age: 28
Job: Video editor
From: Surrey
Instagram: @jordwx
Digital creator Jordon hasn’t named any names when it comes to who he has his eye on but does say that his type changes regularly. “I’d say right now, brunette, tanned, and personality-wise, someone that’s respectful and has a vibe about them. You know when someone just draws you in? That sort of thing,” he says.
In terms of his flirting, he says: “Honestly, I think my main problem is that sometimes it seems like I don’t care. I come across as not interested even though I actually am. I don’t know why, it’s just the way I am. I’m quite chilled.”
Finley
Finley. ITV
Age: 23
Job: Builder
From: Bridgend
Instagram: @finleymaddock
Finley Maddock is a builder from Bridgend who accepts that finding love comes with drama, especially on a show like Love Island.
He explained: “Finding love comes with a lot of drama, especially in that environment when there’s at least six other men trying to do the same thing, there becomes a lot of triangles! Drama will inevitably come with that.”
Simba
Simba. ITV
Age: 24
Job: Neurological rehabilitation assistant
From: Enfield
Simba is a neurological rehabilitation assistant from Enfield in North London who is “definitely” on Love Island looking for love, having been single for four years.
“I definitely want to settle down and find somebody,” he said. “But with love, there’s always going to be some drama. I’m not going to say I’m not here for it, because I feel like you’ve got to be open to the drama if you’re looking for love, so a bit of both for sure! Bring it on.”
Priya
Priya. ITV
Age: 25
Job: Business development manager
From: Surrey
Priya describes herself as “quite sassy and maybe a little high-maintenance” but also “down to earth”.
“I will go for what I want,” she added. “Genuinely, I can’t fake stuff. My face tells a story. If I’m not feeling something, it’s going to be quite obvious.
“If the person I fancy is coupled up, I feel like I would go about it in a respectful way but I’d definitely shoot my shot.”
Kavan
Kavan. ITV
Age: 21
Job: Electrician
From: Kent
If Kavan looks familiar, that’s because he’s the younger brother of fellow Islander Aidan! And he’s acknowledged that it could get awkward if they both like the same girl.
“That’s a tricky one,” he said. “On the outside, you’d probably just leave it, but there you can’t really walk away. You’re all in the same environment, so it would be interesting to see how that plays out.”
Yasmin
Yasmin. ITV
Age: 23
Job: Recruitment consultant
From: Broadstairs, Kent
Yasmin Hadlow is a recruitment consultant from Kent who is in the villa looking for love, and is aware of the drama that’ll come along with it.
“I’ve been from relationship to relationship, so it’s my time to get stuck in,” she said. “I think it would be difficult to go for the same guy as a girl if we were like best friends in the villa. That’s what I’m worried about!
“Then again, if I like her man, I’m gonna have to go for it and have those conversations. It’s a small villa but I’m used to this because I come from a small town where everyone knows everyone.”
When it comes to dating, Yasmin goes “straight for the goal” and falls in love very quickly, saying: “Once I like someone, I’m all in.”
Angelista
Angelista. ITV
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.”
Aidan
Aidan. ITV
Age: 23
Job: Property broker
From: Kent
It’s “personality” that Aidan will be looking for in the villa.
“Obviously, I know if I find someone physically attractive but if we’re not connecting, laughing, and having a good time, it just wouldn’t work for me,” he said.
Asked whether he’s here for the drama, or finding love, he responded: “Finding love is definitely the goal. That said, I do enjoy a bit of drama. I probably wouldn’t get fully involved but I’d definitely be listening, taking it in – maybe stirring the pot a little bit.”
Jasmine
Jasmine. ITV
Age: 27
Job: Fashion business owner
From: Dubai
Jasmine will be looking for someone “objectively hot, really charismatic, and confident”, and she won’t be interested in anyone “insecure”.
“I pick up on insecurity straight away, and it just wouldn’t end well. By the end of it, he’d probably hate me.”
Talking about her approach to relationships, and whether she’ll go straight for the goal or play it safe at the back, she added: “Straight for the goal. Life’s too short to play it safe, that’s boring. You don’t go on Love Island to play it safe.”
Samraj
Samraj. ITV
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
Ellie. ITV
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.”
Lorenzo
Lorenzo. ITV
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
Mica. ITV
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.”
Love Island 2026 former contestantsLola
Lola. ITV
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!”
Sean
Sean. ITV
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.
Charleen
Charleen. ITV
Age: 27
Job: Content creator
From: Dublin
Instagram: @charleenmurphy
Boasting nearly half a million Instagram followers, Charleen has admitted to being “greedy” with who she has her eyes on as she struts into Casa Amor.
She said of her top picks: “Kavan, Aidan, Lorenzo and Sean I’d say. They have bits of my type in each of them but I think I’d need to see that and to actually chat to them properly.
“Kavan I would say out of all of them is my actual type on paper. I’m excited to get to know all of them. I think everyone owes it to themselves to see different connections, and if something isn’t working maybe it’s time to move onto the next or explore something.”
Mara
Mara. ITV
Age: 25
Job: Nursery manager
From: Luton
Instagram: @marapirez
Nursery manager Mara also has quite the social media presence and has said that she has her eyes set firmly on Kavan, Simba and Samraj.
She said of her bombshell strategy: “I’m just going to be flirty and confident, and I am going to pull every single person for a chat. Even the ones that are locked off and saying “I love you”. Even Sean, I will be pulling him for a chat and just going to see how it goes. I love flirting, so it’s really easy for me to do it!”
Will
Will. ITV
Age: 23
Job: Model
From: Barnsley
Instagram: @willbessantt
Model Will says that his mind keeps changing when it comes to who he likes the most in the villa, saying that it’s more about “how we get on and the vibes and chemistry”.
But is love or drama his goal here? “I feel like you can do both – that’s what I’ll be doing! Of course I really want to find love and hopefully find a new lovely girlfriend out of it. At the same time, I would really love to cause some trouble there,” he admits.
Carlos
Carlos. ITV
Age: 22
Job: Tarmac reinstatement
From: New Forest
Instagram: @carlos._borges
Carlos says he’s here for both drama and love, admitting: “I do love a bit of drama, and I’m not afraid to get involved. At the end of the day, it’s Love Island, not friend Island. If I have to step on a few toes to get what I want, I will.”
He continues: “I think I’ll bring drama and chaos. I’m going to bring something the other boys don’t have and show the lads how to treat a woman, I’m not afraid to step on any toes and cause some drama.”
Aaron
Aaron. ITV
Age: 26
Job: Basketball player
From: East London
Instagram: @aaron_kwame12
London Lions basketball player Aaron has his eyes set on Angelista, Mica and “maybe Jasmine” but stands by the fact that he’ll be bringing the goofy energy to the villa.
“Hopefully I’ll bring that out of other people as well. I feel like Angelista has been kind of calm and hopefully I’ll bring a little fun out of her and Mica as well,” he says.
Olivia
Olivia. ITV
Age: 23
Job: Marketing coordinator
From: Doncaster
Instagram: @olivia.grace.sanderson
23-year-old marketing coordinator Olivia is looking for someone who “matches my energy, goofy, fun, loyal and good at communicating” – but will she get what she’s looking for in the villa?
She’s admitted that she has her eyes on Kavan and Lorenzo, with her only goal being to find love but she also admits: “I’m also someone who speaks their mind and says what they think, so I do find myself getting into a bit of drama on the odd occasion.”
Nevaeh
Nevaeh. ITV
Age: 22
Job: Student nurse
From: Gloucester
Instagram: @nevaehmaex
22-year-old student nurse Nevaeh is looking for “someone that’s ambitious, someone that’s loyal, and it sounds generic, but a funny person. Just someone that can make me laugh and, you know, be both a friend and a boyfriend of mine.”
She also plans to just be herself, saying: “I think I usually win in the end. I usually get what I want. So literally, just be myself.”
Gabriel
Gabriel. ITV
Age: 24
Job: Model
From: London
Instagram: @gabriel_garland
24-year-old model Gabriel is no stranger to being in front of the camera and says that Priya and Jasmine are his “typical types” in the outside world.
As for his strategy, he says: “First and foremost, it’s going to be respectful. But I am in it for myself, so I will unfortunately have to step on some toes. I’ll be very respectful with the boys, especially if they’re respectful of me. I’m just going to get in there, get stuck in, see who I’m vibing with off the jump and then explore from there.”
Tina
Tina. ITV
Age: 25
Job: Shot girl
From: Newcastle
Instagram: @tina__rad__
Tina is a shot girl from Newcastle who is in the villa looking to find love, and she’s really excited at the thought.
“I’m not really a drama girl, so I’m not going in there to cause drama or make a massive deal out of things,” she said. “But if someone is disrespectful or nasty, I’m not just going to sit there and accept it. I’ll have a proper conversation with them because stuff like that really irritates me.”
Tommy
Tommy. ITV
Age: 28
Job: Builder
From: Newcastle
Tommy is a builder from Newcastle who is hoping to find love while in the villa. Outside of the villa, Tommy meets people through work but admits he as “a bit of a mental block when it comes to relationships and committing properly”.
“Being in the villa, where you can’t really escape and you’re fully immersed in it, could actually be the perfect environment for me,” he said.
Halle
Halle. ITV
Age: 23
Job: Dancer
From: Cheshire
Instagram: @halleebrown
Halle is a dancer from Cheshire who is definitely in the villa looking for love, and is prepared to stir things up as a bombshell.
“I’m not really a drama type of girl but I’ll stand up for myself if I need to,” she said. “I’ll always stand up for what I think is right. As a bombshell, I’m bound to stir things up, but I’m definitely here to find love.”
Chidi
Chidi. ITV
Age: 27
Job: Civil Engineer
From: Milton Keynes
Instagram: @chidi.0
Chidi is a civil engineer from Milton Keynes who is headed into the Love Island villa for a bit of drama and love.
“Let’s not pretend that drama isn’t part of the experience,” he said. “Everyone enjoys a bit of drama, and it definitely keeps things interesting.”
Samuel
Sam. ITV
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.”
Namibia
Namibia. ITV
Age: 25
Job: Customer service officer
From: Leeds
Namibia has some red lines when it comes to dating. Speaking about her turn-offs, she said: “Someone who’s too cocky, full of themselves, and fancies themselves too much. Bad manners as well, like I hate it when people are rude to waiters.
“I hate it when men wear flip-flops, so no men in flip-flops. I think men should only wear sandals. Oh and someone with bad personal hygiene.”
On the positive side though, she is a fan of “nice teeth” and anyone who is “confident, bubbly, and funny”.
Ope
Ope. ITV
Age: 27
Job: West End performer
From: Lincolnshire
Talking about his “type on paper”, Ope said he’s looking for “energy, vibes and if you find my jokes funny”.
Asked who won’t be turning his head, he responded: “Negative energy, someone not here for a good time. I’m always up for a good time and having a laugh and having fun. There’s people who just love to dwell on the negatives.”
Victoria
Victoria. ITV
Age: 25
Job: Personal assistant
From: Manchester
Victoria has entered the ITV villa looking for someone “tall, handsome and [with] a great smile”.
And while she says that finding love is the main goal, she’s not afraid to mix it up if she has to, adding: “If there’s a little bit of drama along the way, ideally I’d stay on the sidelines. But if I need to get involved, I will.
“I have a really strong belief in myself, and I think what’s meant for me will always be mine. So I don’t really believe in competition.”
Robyn
Robyn. ITV
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.”
George
George. ITV
Age: 28
Job: Professional footballer
From: Winchester
George Knight is a professional footballer from Winchester, who plays for Dorking Wanderers FC, and is open to a bit of friction in the Love Island villa.
“I don’t seek drama but I’m quite naturally competitive but if there’s something in my way, I want to put my best foot forward,” he said.
When it comes to dating and relationships, George doesn’t tend to make any rash decisions and rather, reviews options.
He explained: “You don’t want to get too deep, too early on. I’m open to getting to know everyone but as weeks go by, figure it out. I play midfield so maybe I’d go for that. If someone walked in that was straight away my type obviously I’d jump at it.”
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
Add Love Island to your watchlist on the Radio Times: What to Watch app – download now for daily TV recommendations, features and more.
Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what’s on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.