The Love Island 2026 cast was revealed before the program returns on June 1. The season adopts a football motif to align with the FIFA World Cup taking place in North America. Maya Jama will host the 12 contestants seeking romance in the villa. Two participants of South Asian background are included: Jasmine and Samraj. Jasmine, aged 27, grew up in Dubai and now resides in London. She has Danish, American, Indian and Iranian roots and co-owns a fashion label called Mahlia Intimates. She maintains over 90,000 Instagram followers. She seeks a partner who is attractive, outgoing and self-assured, yet dislikes insecurity. She also enjoys group dynamics and drama. Samraj, 25, is a model from Birmingham. He states he has no fixed preference in partners and values how someone presents themselves. He hopes to form a genuine connection but accepts some conflict provided no one is harmed. The season begins on June 1 on ITV2 and ITVX.
