Love Island is set to return for its 13th series on June 1st, 2026, with Maya Jama returning as host. A new group of singles will enter the Majorcan villa, hoping to find love and win the £50,000 prize. Last year's winners, Toni Laites and Cach Mercer, took home the cash after a dramatic season. This year, rumours are swirling about which hot singles will make up the cast. Here are all the rumoured girls and boys reportedly in the running.
Charleen Murphy
Charleen Murphy, a close friend of former Islander Lucinda Strafford, is rumoured to be joining the cast. A source told a tabloid: "Charleen split from her boyfriend earlier this year and Lucinda told ITV bosses they should get her on the show. She's really gorgeous and fun and has a lot of Irish charm." Charleen already boasts a massive Instagram following as a full-time influencer.
Aidan Murphy
Twenty-three-year-old builder Aidan Murphy is reportedly high on the producers' list. An insider said: "As always, they're not in the villa until they're in the villa but Aidan is lined up as starting cast or early bombshell. He's brilliant – good looking, great chat, really relatable and got that boy next door charm."
Grace Avelli
Grace Avelli, also 23, is rumoured to be heading into the villa after Heat magazine revealed she is followed by several ITV casting agents. She has become a fan favourite on TikTok, with followers flooding her page to ask about her potential appearance.
Lorenzo Alessi
An insider told tabloids that Lorenzo Alessi is in the mix for the new series. They said: "Lorenzo is in the mix for the new series cast and has had talks with bosses. As always, no Islander is guaranteed a spot until they're walking into that villa."
Ella Rae Wise
TOWIE star Ella Rae Wise is rumoured to follow in Joey Essex's footsteps as a celebrity Islander. A source said: "Ella's team are in talks with Love Island bosses about her going into the villa this summer. Bosses are really keen to make it happen." Ella has fuelled speculation by posing in front of the Love Island sign on Instagram.
Tom Stagg
According to a tabloid source, Tom Stagg is in advanced talks to join the pool of Islanders. An insider said: "Tom makes the perfect Islander – he's in great nick, got great chat, is fun and fit and bosses reckon the girls will love him." Tom is a footballer for Brentford Town and has many former Islander connections.
Kane Patterson
London-based model Kane Patterson is also rumoured for the upcoming series. He is known for his striking looks and social media presence.
Seán Fitzgerald
Twenty-five-year-old Gaelic footballer Seán Fitzgerald, who also works as a school teacher, has already signed to a talent agency. He has a large TikTok following and unofficially applied for the show, saying he would bring his quirky personality and prank fellow Islanders. Tabloids report he is officially shortlisted for the series.
