It’s timeee! If I say 9pm everyday (apart from Saturdays!)… you say? LOVE ISLAND BABY! The time has come where we gather as a nation, 9pm sharp all singing from the same hymn sheet *hums to the Love Island theme tune*, let’s go!
If the new season still feels too far away then fear not, the show's ten year special, A Decade of Love, is out on 1 June at 9pm on ITV2. Head of reality at ITV said: 'This special, offers viewers a chance to relive some of the show's most iconic moments with the Islanders who made them so memorable.' We can expect to see more than a few familiar faces...
When does Love Island season 12 start?
Season 12 of Love Island is on the horizon and is starting on Monday 9 June at 9pm on ITV2. We’re all about to have a new set of hotties to follow on IG as the next Love Island cast enter the villa.
Where is the villa this time? We don’t know where in Spain exactly, but it’s certainly won’t be in the Isle of Wight as host Maya Jama revealed in ITV’s latest teaser skit, which got us all pumped! Promising for more twists and more drama, this season marks the shows 10-year anniversary so we’re expecting big things.
Maya and her glam squad are ready after she posted on her IG story a total of six suitcases and three bags with the caption 'On holiday until I start Love Island'. Whilst Maya warms things up, who will be joining her in sunny Spain?
Here’s the latest on the first few rumoured contestants.
Michelle Roscoe
Marking a first for the programme (if the rumours are true), Michelle Roscoe will be the first transgender contestant in the show’s history. Currently working as a recruitment officer in Ibiza, Michelle can quite literally pop to the villa. So, let’s not waste any time. Word on the street is that the ITV big bosses are working on it, so watch this space, we’ll let you know as soon as we do.
Ella Rae Wise, 24
Can Ella Rae Wise go from one reality show to another… to another. Of course she can! Quick get her in before she has time to unpack her suitcase.
Now we know ITV isn’t shy of chucking a TOWIE star in the mix after the riveting arrival of Joey Essex in season 11. So if the rumours that Ella Rae Wise, semi-fresh from the CBB house may be on her way to sunny Mallorca as we speak, we’ll take it. But what we don't want is Chris Hughes doing a sudden a 180 and appearance too – or maybe we do?
Kodie Murphy, 22
You may or may not remember him, but Kodie Murphy was on season 11 of Love Island in 2023. Briefly coupled up with Amber Wise, the 22 year old may be back for another ride this year. This comes after he teased via TikTok that Love Island have been on the phone. And you know what - we hope they have.
Gabriella Bardsley, 23
It wouldn’t be a rumoured LI lineup without a cheeky celeb relation would it? Whispers are floating around saying that the eldest of Tanya and Phil Bardsley’s children, Gabriella, will be the nepo baby of the villa this year. As the daughter of a Housewife of Chesire and a footballer, Gabriella will be no stranger to the spotlight having also already being part of her families reality show, The Bardsley Bunch. She’s also a business woman, running Dream Skin where she offers skin treatments in Manchester. Practically a star already, let’s get her in.
Lucy Quinn, 20
Oh we’re treating you now… we’ve got bombshell goss. Season 12’s very first bombshell is rumoured to be Liverpudlian makeup artist, Lucy Quinn. A source told the MailOnline that Lucy is 'single and ready to mingle' and 'can’t wait to enter the Love Island villa'… need we say anymore. See you on the telly Luce!
Aaron Buckett
According to The Sun, 6'5 London-based personal trainer, Aaron Buckett is a definite cast member landing in the Love Island villa this year. Take a look at his Instagram, and the flurry of topless pictures are making us want to believe it too - phwoar. It seems the fire pit won’t be the only thing making things hot this season.
Afia Kufuor has worked for Bauer Media since January 2025. She writes for Grazia, heat, Closer, Bella and Yours.