We’ve got a text! While the Love Island USA season 8 cast has yet to be revealed, the first official Love Island 2026 Islanders have been announced across the pond—and we’ve got all the details you need to know about them.

The UK reality series is set to return to our screens for its 13th season next week (sorry, how are we already 13 seasons in?) on June 1, as a new group of singles prepare to find love under the Mallorcan sun, all guided by host Maya Jama.

So what are you waiting for? Meet the first Islanders heading into the villa:

Love Island 2026 cast

Ope

Age: 27

Job: West End performer

From: Lincolnshire

Instagram: @ope_sowande

His type on paper: “That’s so hard. I like shorter girls, I’m really big on hair, good teeth and a nice smile. I prefer Northerners because they’ve got better crack. That’s just a fact. I haven’t really got a type, I honestly just go on energy, vibes and if you find my jokes funny.”

Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? “I’m not here for the drama and I want to find love, however the drama could be funny. I love the ‘watching with a telescope, ooh what’s going on, sip the tea’ kind of vibe. I’m not here for the drama…but I’m here for the drama.”

Jasmine

Age: 27

Job: Fashion business owner

From: Dubai (lives in London)

Instagram: @jasminegmuller

Her type on paper: “Objectively hot, really charismatic, and confident.”

What’s your relationship strategy, go straight for the goal or play it safe at the back? “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.”

Aidan

Age: 23

Occupation: Property broker

From: Kent

His type on paper: “I wouldn’t say I have a strict type on paper. Personality is the most important thing for me. 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. I like someone who’s fun, can take a joke and doesn’t take themselves too seriously. If we’re constantly laughing and getting on, that’s what matters most.”

How do you plan to handle the competition? “I don’t really see it as competition. If someone chooses someone else over me, then it just wasn’t meant to be. I think everything happens for a reason, so I just stay in my own lane and let things play out.”

Lola

Age: 28

Job: Detective

From: Kent

Instagram: @loladealx

Her type on paper: “I like tall, Italian looking. Dark hair normally, even though I always end up with blondes! Light eyes but again, I’m not too fussy. I like someone who is quite big as in a good cuddler, good muscles kind of way. In a personality, I like someone funny, I think funny goes such a long way. I like someone who is smart who can teach me things. I like book smart but even if they’re not book smart I like someone who is like actually teaching me stuff. Someone who does everything for me but I can’t take the piss.”

Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? “I’m not overly into drama to be fair, I’m such a chilled person. 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!”

Sam

Age: 25

Job: Electrician

From: Dudley

Instagram: @sam.work

His type on paper: “My type on paper would be someone classy, mature, blonde, fun, and someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously. I like people who can let their hair down and enjoy themselves.”

What’s your relationship strategy, go straight for the goal or play it safe at the back?: “Definitely go straight for the goal. I always go after what I want. Life’s too short for games, and I’m very honest about how I feel. When I like someone, I’m the least nonchalant person ever. There’s no messing around.”

Angelista

Age: 24

Job: Nurse

From: Staffordshire

Her type on paper: “Tall, dark and handsome! A quietly confident man with nice teeth. Someone that is attentive, someone that is a listener and a doer. You can’t just be listening and not doing! Someone that puts actions behind words and is patient.”

How do you plan to handle the competition? “I’ll put myself in the position to be seen by the guys so they know I’m interested, but I’m not gonna beg it. I’ll be in the mix, 100%, I’m not watching in the back.”

Sean

Age: 25

Job: Primary school teacher

From: Galway

Instagram: @fitzy.007

His type on paper: Female!

Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? I’m here for love but also here for drama. I won’t be getting involved in it, I might be mixing it!

Ellie

Age: 24

Job: Real estate videographer

From: West Lothian

Instagram: @ellechadwickk

Her type on paper: Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a classic for a reason. 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.

What’s your relationship strategy, go straight for the goal or play it safe at the back? You can’t go in too keen but you’ve got to make them know you’re interested. But, I also like someone that chases me. They’ve got to come up and meet me at the halfway line. But I will go to the goal if I need to. Offside? Who knows? I guess we’ll see.

Samraj

Age: 25

Occupation: Model

From: Birmingham

Instagram: @samrajtoor

His type on paper: I don’t have a type, if you’re pretty. If you look at my history of dating, all girls have been different! I like the way a woman carries herself, her mannerisms. I like that.

Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal? I like a bit of both! Best case scenario I’m walking out with someone I really connect with. My first girlfriend. But I don’t mind a bit of drama, it’s fun! As long as no one is getting hurt.

Robyn

Age: 21

Job: Quantity surveyor and DJ

From: Liverpool

Instagram: @robynlangton.x

Her type on paper: “Tall, fair, muscles, nice teeth, pretty boy. I’m more into personality though. They’ve got to make me laugh, be charming, and have good manners.”

How does she plan to handle the competition?: “Oh, there’s no competition. Never has been, never will be. I’ll go in there and I’ll definitely get what I want.”

Lorenzo

Age: 28

Job: Business owner

From: Hertfordshire

Instagram: @lorenzoxalessi

His type on paper: “Traditionally blonde, but not always. I quite like a posh girl. One feature I look at is a girl’s arms, I don’t know why. It’s really strange! Imagine like a Jessica Alba or an Angelina Jolie kind of arm and neck, I find that very elegant. Very niche, I know!”

Is he on Love Island for love or drama? “I think drama is fun! As long as no one is crying, all is fair in love and war. It’ll be interesting to see what unfolds…”

Mica

Age: 21

Job: Student

From: Barbados (lives in London)

Instagram: @mica_harris

Her type on paper: “Definitely someone that’s tall, I’m tall myself so I like to feel small. I like a little bit of a buffer, a bigger guy. The most important thing for me is personality. I just want someone that will make me laugh. I want to get along with someone.”

What’s her relationship strategy?: “If I have my eyes set on someone, obviously I’m going to pursue them. But if they’re not reciprocating that then I’m going to take a step back, have a think, and change directions and think about who else I could explore with.”