Love Island 2022: Start date, cast, host, trailers and what we know so far

25 May 2022, 15:53 | Updated: 10 June 2022, 13:19

Love Island 2022: Meet the new islanders

By Jenny Mensah

The UK's biggest reality dating show is set to take place for another year. Find out when it starts and everything we know so far.

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It's almost summer, which means it's almost time for Love Island to start.

The reality dating show has become a fixture of our TV schedules every year, introducing us to a group of young hopefuls wanting to find love and boost their careers.

But when does Love Island start in 2022 and what can we expect?

Find out everything we know about the reality dating show so far, including its start date, rumoured cast, teaser trailers, host and location.

Laura Whitmore will presents Love Island again — Laura Whitmore will present Love Island again. Picture: Jonathan Hordle/Shutterstock

When does Love Island start on ITV 2?

Love Island kicks off at the earlier date of Monday 6th June at 9pm on ITV2.

Love Island set to return in new promo

Who will host Love Island 2022?

Laura Whitmore returns as host on the show and it has been reported that she's signed a £500,000 deal.

Love Island returns on 6th June 2022. Picture: ITV/Shutterstock

Where will Love Island 2022 take place?

Though the show is still set to take place in Mallorca, it's reported that it will have a brand new villa.

The cast for Love Island 2022 has been revealed. Picture: ITV 2

Who's in the Love Island 2022 cast?

Paige Thorne, 24, Paramedic from Swansea
Dami Hope, 26, Senior Microbiologist from Dublin
Indiyah Polack, 23, Hotel Waitress from London
Liam Llewellyn, 22, Masters Student from Newport, South Wales
Tasha Ghouri, 23, Model and dancer from Thirsk
Davide Sanclimenti, 27, Businessman from Rome, Italy
Gemma Owen,19, International dressage rider and business owner from Chester
Ikenna Ekwonna, 23, Nottingham - working in Pharmaceutical Sales
Andrew Le Page, 27, Real estate agent, from Guernsey (lives in Dubai)
Amber, Beckford, 24, Nanny from London
Luca Bish, 23, Fishmonger from Brighton
Afia Tonkmore, 25, Private members club host from London
Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu, 27, Actress from Essex

See our full line-up of cast mates, their bios and their Instagram handles here.

What can we expect from Love Island 2022?

Apart from a change of villa, it's been reported that applications are being accepted from non-binary contestants this year. Commentator Iain Stirling has teased that it's set to be the "sexiest" Love Island yet.

Speaking about the new series, Iain told OK! Magazine: "I’ve not seen the villa. I like to wait and see it on the first day and meet the Islanders for the first time, so I’m like a viewer seeing it for the first time, too.

"I know it’s got a fire pit because I talked about that in the trailer and I imagine if there’s more working out space it’ll be the sexiest series we’ve ever had."

Will Love Island be on every night?

Love Island usually takes place from Monday-Friday from 9pm, with Love Island: Unseen Bits at 10pm taking place on Saturdays, when the cast are said to have a break from filming. On Sundays, Aftersun takes place which will be mainly hosted by Laura Whitmore.