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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\u2018Love Island\u2019 is back again with yet another brand-new season, with a couple of single people getting together on the Spanish island. This year\u2019s version of the show is going to come with a twist, and with only a few hours to go, there are some things that you need to know before tuning in to the first episode.<\/p>\n The 13th season of \u2018Love Island\u2019 is all set and ready to air on ITVX in the UK, TVNZ+ in New Zealand, and 9Now in Australia. The show is also going to be available for streaming on the OTT platform Hulu. This year as well, Maya Jama and Iain Stirling will be returning as the dynamic duo hosting the singletons through life in the villa.The first episode aired at 9 pm on Monday, June 1, BST.<\/p>\n This year\u2019s contestant list looks promising and has already raised the excitement levels. It includes Ope, who is a 27-year-old West End performer, Jasmine, a 27-year-old business owner, Aidan, a 23-year-old property broker, Lola, a 28-year-old detective, Samuel, a 25-year-old electrician, Angelista, a 24-year-old Nurse, Samraj, a 25-year-old model, Ellie, a 24-year-old real estate videographer, Sean, a 25-year-old primary school teacher, Robyn, a 21-year-old quantity surveyor and DJ, Lorenzo, a 28-year-old business owner, and Mica, a 21-year-old student.<\/p>\n While most of the show\u2019s concept has been kept under wraps, the teaser photos have given way to what the theme for this year is going to be. The teasers show a locker room theme, which goes hand in hand with the ongoing FIFA craze.Manchester Evening News reported that the show\u2019s creator, Lewis Evans, wants to bring something new this year. She cited in a statement that, \u201cThis year, we\u2019re hoping that there won\u2019t just be gameplay on the pitch, but there will also be some gameplay in the villa\u2026 We\u2019re going to play into that this year. I can\u2019t say too much, but the first step is that we\u2019re changing things. We\u2019re doing something that we\u2019ve never done before in the history of Love Island. We\u2019re going to take a big risk, and we hope it pays off.”The dating show is all set and ready to take the 13 singletons on a journey of a lifetime to find love on the island.<\/div>\nWhen and where to watch \u2018
Who are the cast members for \u2018Love Island 2026\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
What is the twist for this year\u2019s \u2018Love Island 2026\u2019<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n