Love Island series 12: Start date and rumoured contestants as first star 'revealed'

It’s confirmed, will be blessing our TV screens once again for a summer of drama, scandals, and most importantly, love!

The official Love Island page, claiming that it is ‘coming soon’. The teaser displayed a pink printer which printed, "Attention: Love Island is coming soon. Attendance mandatory. Signed, CEO of love, Maya x."

Fans were sent into a frenzy, with many sharing their hopes and dreams for the new series. One fan commented, “Please bring back the 'step forward if you fancy’ at the beginning!!”, while another added, “The population has been waiting for this”.

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As the first islander has been ‘revealed’, fans are keen to know as much information as possible. So, let's dive into what we know so far…

Who are this year's islanders?

Does a personal trainer who is 6 feet and 5 inches tall sound good? Well, that’s how tall Londoner Aaron Buckett is, and he is the first islander who is 'confirmed' to join the 2025 series of the popular dating show. Aaron isn’t short on muscles or followers as he boasts hundreds of thousands of fans on Instagram and TikTok.

A source claimed to : “It’s a fact of life that girls go crazy for a tall lad and Aaron is a man mountain. He’s got great chat too.” They continued, “Aaron is in the mix for this year’s cast but execs are still finalising whether he’ll be in the opening line-up or as a tempting bombshell.”

When will Love Island return?

Unfortunately, all we know is that Love Island series 12 will be starting ‘soon’, so we all have to sit and wait impatiently. Last year's series began on Monday 3 June, so we imagine the date won’t differ too much this year.

This year's Love Island is expected to return to its usual stomping ground in Mallorca, Spain, where islanders will be surrounded by the iconic fire pit, rectangular pool and large kitchen. It is also expected that the terrace and the hideaway will be making a welcome return, as that is where most of the drama goes down.

Who is hosting the series?

It has been confirmed that will be returning, delighting fans. Ever since stepping into the role in 2023, fans have found her to be a perfect fit to host the show.

What channel is Love Island on?

Love Island will be returning to ITV and ITVX.

Who won last year's Love Island?

Mimii Ngulube and Josh Oyinsan stole the hearts of the nation and were subsequently crowned the winners of the 2024 summer series. The sweet couple made history as the first Black couple ever to win the UK's franchise.

Sadly, the couple decided to go their separate ways after a few months and announced their split in an emotional statement.

Mimi said: "I know a lot of you gave been wondering about Josh and I and why we haven't been making appearances. The truth is we have been trying to figure it out since leaving the villa, but unfortunately things aren't going to work between us right now."

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