The new season of Love Island is set to premiere soon, with Maya Jama returning as host and plenty of explosive drama anticipated. As series 13 officially approaches, it is time to meet this year's glamorous group of Islanders preparing to find love around the pool in their most daring swimwear. Speculation about the 2026 cast has been circulating online for weeks, hinting at the stunning singles who could be heading to Mallorca at any moment.
Love Island 2026 Cast – Meet the Rumoured Series 13 Islanders
ITV has confirmed that series 13 of Love Island will return on Monday, 1st June, at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX, but fans are still awaiting the official announcement of this year's cast members. Social media is buzzing with theories, supported by television sources, revealing the rumoured Islanders for the 2026 summer of love.
Aidan Murphy
The first rumoured contestant is Aidan, a London-based construction worker. A television insider told The Sun: "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 has that boy next door charm that viewers love. Bosses are narrowing down their opening line-up and Aidan is top of the pile."
Charleen Murphy
Northern Irish beauty Charleen Murphy has reportedly signed up for series 13. The influencer, with nearly 400k Instagram followers, is close friends with Love Island icon Lucinda Strafford. She auditioned for the show in 2020 but did not enter the villa. Now, after splitting from her ex-boyfriend, Irish footballer Dano Mandroiu, producers believe 2026 could be her time.
Lorenzo Alessi
Italian hunk Lorenzo Alessi is also lined up to flirt his way through the Spanish summer. A source revealed: "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, and bosses have not yet decided upon their OGs or even bombshells."
Grace Avelli
Glamorous Grace Avelli has been trending on TikTok as the latest Love Island contestant. ITV casting executives have shown interest in the brunette, and her fans' online comments support the rumours.
Seán Fitzgerald
Teacher Seán Fitzgerald, a former Irish Gaelic footballer, is reportedly in the mix for Love Island 2026. He has been 'shortlisted' for the show after expressing interest to ITV producers online. With 94k TikTok followers and 25k on Instagram, his charisma could win over viewers and fellow contestants this summer.
Ella Rae Wise
The Only Way Is Essex star Ella Rae Wise is a wildcard in this year's rumour mill. She has posted photos at Love Island HQ, hinting at a possible trip to Mallorca to find love after splitting from co-star Dan Edgar. It remains to be seen if the reality star will join the summer series, but it is not impossible, recalling when Joey Essex appeared as a celebrity bombshell in series 11.
