Love Island 2025 – Your Complete Guide

If you’re wondering what’s happening on Love Island this year, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll break down who’s joining the villa, when the episodes air, and what twists to expect. No fluff, just the facts you need to keep up with the drama.

Who’s Coming to the Villa?

The 2025 roster mixes familiar faces with fresh talent. Returning contestants from the last season are back for a second chance, while a batch of brand‑new singles has been hand‑picked to stir things up. Names like Maya, a fitness influencer from Manchester, and Jamal, a comedy writer from Leeds, have already been confirmed. Expect a mix of ages, backgrounds and personalities – that’s what keeps the show unpredictable.

Fans also get a surprise cameo from a former winner who will mentor the newcomers for one week. The producers say the mentor will hand out challenges that test both physical stamina and social skills. If you’re rooting for a specific group, keep an eye on the early pairings – they set the tone for the whole season.

What to Expect This Season

Love Island 2025 sticks to the classic format: Islanders couple up, compete in games, and the public votes to keep their favorites. The twist this year is a “secret villa” where a few contestants can hide for a day and return with an advantage. It’s designed to shake up alliances and give underdogs a chance to shine.

The show will air twice a week on ITV2, with a live eviction on Thursday and a recap on Sunday. New episodes drop at 9 pm UK time – perfect for a mid‑week binge. If you miss the live feed, you can catch up on the ITV Hub the same night.

Voting will be done through a new app that lets you score couples on chemistry, challenge performance, and how entertaining they are. The app will also push daily polls, so you can influence mini‑tasks like who gets a special date night. This makes the audience feel part of the game, not just a spectator.

One more thing to watch for: the “golden retriever” challenge in episode 5. The producers hinted that the winner gets a cash boost for the couple’s final prize pot. Expect a lot of drama around who gets to hold the golden retriever and how they use the extra cash.

That’s the core of Love Island 2025. Keep checking our page for daily updates, spoiler‑free recaps, and fan theories. We’ll add new info as soon as the show drops a fresh episode, so you never miss a beat.