Love Island is back for 2026. Series 13 launches on ITV2 on June 1st, and the bookmakers have already opened their markets. With a brand new cast of islanders heading into the villa, there is plenty to get stuck into from a betting perspective, and some interesting names are already making waves in the early odds.
Who Are the Early Favourites to Win Love Island 2026?
Aidan and Robyn are leading the winner odds heading into launch night. Aidan is a 23-year-old property broker from Kent. He comes across as relaxed and self-aware, saying he does not really see the other guys as competition. That kind of attitude tends to go down well with the public vote.
Robyn is a 21-year-old quantity surveyor and DJ from Liverpool. She knows what she wants and has said she will observe first before making her move. Fans of the show tend to warm to islanders who do not rush in headfirst, and Robyn fits that mould well.
Together, they are the pairing to watch early on. Whether that lasts once the bombshells arrive is another matter entirely.
The Full Love Island 2026 Cast
Here is a look at the confirmed islanders for this year’s series:
- Aidan – 23, property broker, Kent. Laid-back, values personality over looks, hoping the villa gives his dating life a kickstart.
- Robyn – 21, quantity surveyor and DJ, Liverpool. Knows her type but won’t rush. Likes to observe before committing.
- Lorenzo – 28, business owner, Hertfordshire. Confident, has a very specific idea of what he is looking for.
- Lola – 28, detective, Kent. Looking for someone tall with a strong personality to match her own.
- Ellie – 24, real estate videographer, West Lothian. Not taking any nonsense this time around, after working on herself ahead of entering.
- Jasmine – looking for someone objectively good-looking, charismatic and confident. Put off by insecurity.
- Sean – keeps it simple when asked his type: “Female.” Says he won’t get involved in drama, but might end up in the mix anyway.
Maya Jama returns as host and Iain Stirling is back on narration. Last year’s series pulled in over 1.6 million viewers per episode, one of the strongest runs in years, so expectations are high for 2026.
What Betting Markets Are Available?
The main market is the winning couple, but there is more to bet on than just the outright. Most bookmakers also offer:
- Top male islander – which man gets the most public support. See our full Love Island 2026 top male odds breakdown.
- Top female islander – same format for the women. See our full Love Island 2026 top female odds breakdown.
- Next to be dumped – one of the more fun markets, updated as the series progresses
- First couple to couple up – available at the very start before anyone has set foot in the villa
Bet365 and William Hill tend to have the widest range of Love Island markets, so worth checking both for the best prices across all of the above.
Tips for Betting on Love Island
Jumping in on day one is tempting, but the smarter play is usually to wait two or three weeks. By then you get a proper feel for who is connecting, who the public actually likes, and which couples have staying power.
A few things that tend to work in a couple’s favour with the public vote:
- Staying loyal when Casa Amor comes around
- Being funny and likeable on screen without stirring up unnecessary drama
- Showing a genuine connection rather than a convenient one
The previous series was won by Toni Laites and Cach Mercer, who built their connection slowly and came across as one of the more genuine couples in the villa. The year before that, Ciaran Davies and Samie Elishi took the All Stars crown. Public votes tend to reward authenticity.
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Will the Early Favourites Last?
Aidan and Robyn are worth watching, but pre-show favourites have a mixed record. The villa changes people, and once bombshells arrive, even the strongest-looking couples can wobble. If they hold firm through Casa Amor, the odds will shorten sharply and you will lose your window to get a decent price.
For now, the sensible approach is to keep an eye on the opening episodes, see how the couples form, and look for value in the markets before the public really gets behind one pair.
Love Island 2026 is on ITV2 every night except Saturdays at 9pm, and available to stream on ITVX.
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