When does Love Island 2026 start? & How long does Love Island last?
11 June 2026, 11:16 | Updated: 11 June 2026, 14:37
Love Island 2026 is returning for the Summer, with a brand new cast featuring George Knight, Lola Deal & Lorenzo Alessi. The lineup is looking to become successes like Chloe Burrows, Millie Court, and Molly-Mae Fury. But what time is Love Island on? & Is Love Island on tonight? & When does Love Island finish? Here are all the details.
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ITV announces that a new season of Love Island is coming soon
Love Island UK is set to be on our screens soon, with host Maya Jama trying to replicate the success of last year, with the new 2026 cast revealed, including George Knight, Simba Kudyiwa & Lola Deal, in the 2026 lineup - but is Love Island on tonight? What time is it on? & When does Love Island finish?
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The much-loved Maya Jama is set to return, as a new batch of Islanders set out to find love on the sunny island of Majorca.
But when does the series drop?
Here are all the details.
When does Love Island UK 2026 start?
Love Island is the staple of Summer TV, locking fans in for the season.
The show is set to air from June 1st at 9 pm on ITVX and ITV2.
The episodes can last anywhere from 60-90 minutes, so it is always worth checking the TV guide to make sure you know how long you are going to be sitting for.
How long does Love Island last? & When does it finish?
Love Island usually lasts for eight weeks.
Because it started on June 1st, fans can predict the final to take place on the week commencing, August 27th.
However, as we know with the show, there are many twists, so this is purely speculative at this stage.
Who is in the cast of Love Island UK 2026?
The cast was announced on May 26th, giving fans just enough time to get to know the cast before they appear on our screens.
After producers were praised for the casting of last year's season, fans are hoping they do a similar job this time around.
Ranging from a DJ to a quantity surveyor the starting lineup seem to have it all.
But with an entire series often featuring over 30 Islanders, there are still a lot more bombshells to come.
You can check out the full 2026 cast here.
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