Love Island is back and here’s everything you need to know, from the confirmed start date and time on ITV2 to full cast line-upAn individual is standing confidently in front of a vibrant pink backdrop, adorned in a striking pink outfit, with various pink garments displayed in the background.

Love Island’s Maya Jama will return as host(Image: ITV)

A fresh series of Love Island is just days away, with a new group of singles jetting off to Mallorca in search of romance.

Returning for its 13th run next week, the popular reality show is back with Maya Jama once again taking up hosting duties, overseeing all the drama unfolding in the Villa.

From a West End performer to a detective, this year’s contestants are all hoping to find their perfect match in what promises to be an action-packed villa.

ITV previously teased: “Heading to sun-drenched Mallorca for the ultimate game of love, a brand-new batch of Islanders must couple up or clear out as they dive headfirst into a summer of twists, turns, and tests – all in pursuit of finding a connection.

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New hopeful singles are headed to the Love Island villa

“With unexpected arrivals, shifting loyalties, and sparks flying, the new series promises even more unforgettable moments, unmissable messiness, and plenty of romance.”

Here’s everything you need to know, including broadcast details and the complete line-up of new contestants, reports OK!.

When does Love Island start and what time?

Love Island Series 13 makes its highly anticipated return to television on Monday, 1 June. Fans can tune in via ITV2 and ITVX from 9pm.

What days does Love Island UK air?

Love Island doesn’t broadcast every single night. Generally, episodes go out from Sunday through to Friday, while Saturday evenings feature ‘Unseen Bits’ with Iain Stirling. Love Island: Unseen Bits has a slightly delayed start compared to the main programme, beginning at 10pm each Saturday.

Love Island 2026 castAn individual stands in a brightly lit, pink-themed room, possibly a studio, with various decorative elements and vibrant lighting in the background.

Aidan is a property broker from Kent headed to the Love Island villa(Image: Joel Anderson/Shutterstock)

For the boys:

Lorenzo, 28, a business owner from HertfordshireSean, 25, a primary school teacher and footballer from GalwaySamraj, 25, a model from BirminghamSamuel, 25, an electrician from DudleyOpe, 27, a West End performer from LincolnshireAidan, 23, a property broker from Kent

For the girls:

Robyn, 21, a DJ from LiverpoolMica, 21, a student from BarbadosEllie, 24, a real estate videographer from West LothianLola, 28, a detective from KentAngelista, 24, a nurse from StaffordshireJasmine, 27, a fashion business owner from DubaiAn image features a smiling individual with braided hair standing in front of a backdrop adorned with pink jerseys. The lighting is pink, adding a vibrant hue to the scene.

Love Island’s Mica is a 21-year-old student originally from Barbados(Image: ITV)

How to watch Love Island abroad?

Love Island is exclusively available to watch on ITV and ITVX, though according to the broadcaster’s website: “Unfortunately you can’t stream live or on demand shows on ITVX when you’re outside of the UK.

“But don’t worry, there is a way round this. If you’re an ITVX Premium subscriber, you can download shows to your Android or iOS device before you leave the country and watch while you’re abroad. Each download will be available to watch anywhere for up to 7 days.”

Love Island returns to ITV2 and ITVX on June 1 at 9pm.