It’s officially just one month away, and now three people are rumoured for Love Island 2026
Let’s meet some Islanders!
I hope you’re ready to strap into another summer of drama, as our fav villa is fast approaching. The start date for Love Island 2026 has been confirmed as just one month away, and now we have three Islanders rumoured. It’s full speed ahead!
Love Island 2026 will kick off a week earlier than usual, right at the start of June. Already we have a reality star and the friend of a Love Island legend rumoured to be heading to Mallorca for the summer of their lives. Here’s the full rundown.
Charleen Murphy
View this post on Instagram
The first cast member rumoured for the villa is influencer Charleen Murphy. She is currently in talks, and will be very familiar with the show, as she’s best friends with Love Island veteran, Lucinda Strafford.
She’s from Dublin, is newly single, and boasts a huge 368k followers on Instagram. Charleen also knows the ropes a bit personally, having auditioned for Love Island in 2020, before her last relationship.
A source told The Sun: “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 – she’s been friends with Lucinda for years so of course Lucinda would put a word in for her!”
Grace Avelli
View this post on Instagram
The showbiz TikTokers are talking, and they’re saying Grace Avelli is a name we’re going to be seeing soon. They’re pretty trustworthy sources, as they nailed some of the 2025 Islanders ahead of time.
Grace has 3k followers on Instagram, is gorgeous, and is followed by a bunch of the ITV casting agents who are casting for the next season of Love Island. All the hints are there!
Ella Rae Wise
View this post on Instagram
TOWIE star Ella Rae Wise is once again hinting she might be going on the show. She was rumoured for the show last year, with bosses apparently arranging talks for her to be a celeb entry on the show.
At the time, a source close to Ella said: “Ella’s team are in talks with Love Island bosses about her going into the villa this summer… It would have been far too soon for her to do something like Celebs Go Dating, but she’ll be up for a single girl summer in the sunshine. Bosses are really keen to make it happen.”
Now, she’s posted a big hint last year didn’t happen, but she’s going on this year instead. She posted a photo of herself in front of a Love Island logo, with the caption: “Where next?”.
For all the latest Love Island news and gossip, like The Holy Church of Love Island on Facebook.
Latest
Sydney Sweeney explains how they filmed Cassie-zilla NSFW scene in Euphoria and it’s a lot
It apparently took over a year
Steven reveals where he and Rachel stand now, six months after MAFS Australia was filmed
What an explosive end it’s been for them
The Boys actor Laz Alonso has reshared video calling out season five’s focus on Soldier Boy
He wishes there was more MM
It’s time to touch grass: Places to reconnect with nature near Exeter this summer
With sunny weather pulling us on one arm, and deadlines the other, the only reasonable solution is to go touch grass
York students recognised after contributing 90,000 hours to local community projects
From refugee support to food poverty initiatives, students have been recognised for their community work
Nominations for The Lancaster Tab’s BNOC Competition 2026 are now OPEN
If you fancy a seat on the throne or a (metaphorical) crown on your head, you’re gonna want to give this a read…
Someone asked what happens if you press all three pedals in a car, and I’m slightly blown away
I’d never even thought about this before
Birmingham nightclub’s licence suspended following double stabbing at weekend rave
The violence at Luna Springs resulted in two men being rushed to hospital
Birmingham City University faces backlash over plans to close black studies course
More than 100 academics and campaigners have urged the university to reverse its decision
University of Bristol completes ‘landmark’ £500m Temple Quarter Campus
The University of Bristol has completed its £500 million Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus ahead of the September intake, with the new development set to strengthen research, innovation and regional economic growth.
Manchester rapist who attacked three students dies in ‘Monster Mansion’ jail
Akiel Flemming’s death investigation remains ongoing
Manchester graduate, 24, dies after being left in hospital with ‘unconnected’ oxygen mask
Paramedics said she was just ‘overreacting’
GB News’ Sophie Corcoran sues charity creating internships for black grads over ‘inequality’
The lawsuit has created a huge debate
Man arrested in Manchester’s gay village for making explosive device
Police say the incident is not terror related
Leeds University grad attacked in hotel room after ‘faulty locks’ let intruder gain access
23-year-old Ellie Turner was visiting her old uni city to attend a festival
Nottingham student believed he had the worst hangover, then suddenly couldn’t speak
He found out the truth after receiving a diagnosis
TikTok has spotted a genius way you can ‘tell when Gia is lying’ on MAFS Australia 2026
I’m rewatching every episode immediately
Here’s how to see your most-streamed artist ever on Spotify, with new Party of the Year
It’s like Wrapped but for all time
From societies to Skins: What I learnt in first year at Bristol Uni
Advice from a no longer silly little fresher