UNLUCKY for some, the 13th series of Love Island is finally here, with a dozen dazzling daters looking for love in the limelight.
Here we , who says she’s “non-confrontational” but has no intention of playing it safe.
Maya Jama is back on hosting duties Credit: ITV
Angelista says she will make it clear she’s interested but won’t ‘beg it’ Credit: ITV
Who is Angelista from Love Island 2026?
Angelista, 24, is a nurse from whose handle is @angiex .
As well as being “tall, dark and handsome”, she said her perfect partner would have the following attributes: “A quietly confident man with nice teeth.
“Someone that is attentive, someone that is a listener and a doer.
“You can’t just be listening and not doing! Someone that puts actions behind words and is patient.”
At the other end of the spectrum, Angelista would rather avoid men who want to be “in everyone’s face all the time” and the “centre of attention”.
And while she enjoys watching the drama from the sidelines, she says she is “non-confrontational” and that finding love is her goal.
On her game plan, Angelista added: “Someone will take your man if you’re playing it safe at the back and you’ll watch it happen and that’s not nice.
“You have to read the room with the guy as well, to see if he’s feeling the same.
“I’ll put myself in the position to be seen by the guys so they know I’m interested, but I’m not gonna beg it.
“I’ll be in the mix, 100%, I’m not watching in the back.”
Who else is on Love Island 2026?
The other for are as follows:
- , 21, quantity surveyor and DJ from Liverpool – she said: “Finding love is my only goal. There may be a little bit of drama but I’m going in there for myself so I’ve got to do what I’ve got to do.”
- , 21, student from Barbados (lives in London) – she said: “Definitely someone that’s tall, I’m tall myself so I like to feel small. The most important thing for me is personality. I just want someone that will make me laugh.”
- , 28, business owner from Hertfordshire – he said: “It’s a major turn off when someone doesn’t have manners. I like a little bit of high maintenance when it’s done in the right way but if someone is rude with it… I’d find that quite irritating.”
- , 25, primary school teacher from Galway – he said: “I’m here for love but also here for drama. I won’t be getting involved in it, I might be mixing it!”
- , 24, real estate videographer from West Lothian – she said: “There’s nothing else I can do than be me. People love me and if they don’t then they’re clearly not okay. We’re all there for one reason, but I’m going to get my win.”
- , 25, model from Birmingham – he said: “Without sounding arrogant, in the outside world I don’t really chase that much, I’m used to girls coming to me. In the beginning I’m not going to be pushing myself out there, I’m just gonna watch and see who I like.”
- , 28, detective from Kent – she said: “I like tall, Italian looking. Dark hair normally, even though I always end up with blondes! I like someone who is quite big as in a good cuddler.”
- , 25, electrician from Dudley – he said: “I’d say I can be too nice sometimes. In the past, I’ve gone on a few dates with someone, realised I wasn’t feeling it anymore, but avoided saying anything because I didn’t want to hurt them.”
- , 27, West End performer from Lincolnshire – he said: “I like shorter girls, I’m really big on hair, good teeth and a nice smile. I prefer Northerners because they’ve got better crack. I honestly just go on energy, vibes and if you find my jokes funny.”
- , 27, fashion business owner from Dubai (lives in London) – she said: “An insecure man. Honestly, how would he deal with me? I pick up on insecurity straight away, and it just wouldn’t end well.”
- , 23, property broker from Kent – he said: “Personality is the most important thing for me. I like someone who’s fun, can take a joke and doesn’t take themselves too seriously. If we’re constantly laughing and getting on, that’s what matters most.”
When is Love Island 2026 on?
The Sun exclusively revealed that series 13 of Love Island will .
confirmed she will once again be on hosting duties as a dozen stunning singletons move into the Majorcan villa.
A source said: “After an explosive All Stars where the drama just kept on coming, bosses are keen to keep the ball rolling and head into the summer series full throttle.
“They’re talking to some of the most gorgeous and entertaining Islanders yet because it all comes down to the cast.
“Everything looks set for kick off June 1st all being well with plans.
“As proved, you never know what can happen!”
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