Who are the Love Island 2026 bombshells? Every confirmed and rumoured bombshell
5 June 2026, 12:58
Here are all the bombshells set to go into the Love Island villa this summer.
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From shocking entrances to brutal dumping, Love Island bombshells keep both the Islanders and viewers on their toes - and this series will be no different.
Before the show made its spectacular return to our TV screens, ITV bosses revealed that they're trying a "unexpected formula" that they've wanted to do for years, which will focus on 'gameplay' throughout the show.
Playing into the running World Cup football theme, Commissioning Editor Amanda Stavri said: "This year, we’re hoping that there won’t just be gameplay on the pitch but there will also be some gameplay in the villa.”
By the sounds of it, you can expect plenty of twists and turns when it comes to bombshells this year - so here’s everyone who’s entered the villa so far and who’s rumoured to join.
George Knight - Day 2
Not only were George Knight and Yasmin Hadlow the first bombshells of Love Island 2026, but they were also told that the fate of the Islanders was in their hands.
Before the pair made their explosive entrance, they learned that they had just 24 hours to choose one boy and one girl to dump from the villa.
Yasmin Hadlow - Day 2
Recruitment consultant Yasmin Hadlow and George Knight were the first bombshells of series 13.
On their arrival, host Maya Jama gave the pair just 24 hours to choose one boy and one girl to dump from the villa.
Priya Jaswal - Day 4
The first dates of series 13 was made extra exciting when viewers met the newest bombshells, Priya Jaswal and Kavan Murphy.
During Priya's date with Samraj Toor, the pair really connected. At the end, she told him: "I can't wait to get to know you more."
Kavan Murphy - Day 4
Love Island bosses are keeping viewers on their toes. Not only did we meet the latest bombshells, Kavan Murphy and Priya Jaswal, but Kavan is Aidan Murphy's younger brother.
OG Islander Ellie Chadwick was left speechless when she found out the pair were brothers during her date with Kavan.
Luca Smith - Rumoured
Luca Smith, brother of pop sensation Jorja Smith, has been rumoured to be making his Love Island debut, with reports claiming he has already flown out to Mallorca.
A source told tabloids: “As always, no one is in the villa until they’re in the villa but Luca is waiting in the wings ready for if, and when, the storyline allows.
"Bosses are said to be really excited as he’s got the looks and the chat and know the girls will be tempted. Luca is in the mix to star this series as a bombshell.”
Charleen Murphy - Rumoured
Rumours about Charleen joining the cast have been circling for a while since she's besties with Love Island's Lucinda Strafford. A tabloid insider said: "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!"
Charleen already has a huge Instagram following and works full time as an influencer.
Grace Avelli - Rumoured
23-year-old Grace is rumoured to be heading into Love Island this year after Heat revealed that she's is followed by several ITV casting agents.
Grace is a firm favourite rumoured casting on TikTok, with people already flooding her page to ask if she's going into the villa.
Ella Rae Wise - Rumoured
TOWIE's Ella Rae Wise is rumoured to head into the villa this summer, following in Joey Essex's footsteps as a celebrity Islander.
When tabloids asked Ella about the rumours, she replied: “Let’s just not say too much. We’re in the year of the horse so that means new doors are opening. I’m just very excited to see what 2026 brings.”
Ella has also fuelled rumours by posing in front of the Love Island sign on her Instagram.
Tom Stagg - Rumoured
Tom Stagg could be in the villa this summer according to a tabloid source. An insider said: "Tom is in advanced talks to join the pool of Islanders to appear at some point in the series.
"As always, no one is officially on the show til they’re in the villa. But 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 a footballer for Brentford Town, and already has loads of former Islander connections so it looks like he'd fit right in.
Kane Patterson - Rumoured
London-based model Kane is also rumoured for the upcoming series of Love Island. Since he didn't make the OG lineup, fans are expecting him to be a late arrival bombshell!
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