When does Love Island 2023 start? Date, cast rumours and what we know so far

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Love Island fans don’t have long to wait for the new summer series, as it is set to kick off in a matter of weeks.

Maya will make her return as host presiding over all of the Villa action, after replacing former host Laura Whitmore during the last season of the show.

The new series will once again be accompanied by its Sunday show Aftersun, as well as the official Love Island podcast.

It comes mere months after Love Island’s winter series came to an end, with Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan crowned winners.

So, as Love Island fans begin counting down to the return to the villa, here is everything we know so far about the summer series.

When does Love Island 2023 start? Everything you need to know as the new series prepares to kick off on ITV2

When does Love Island 2023 start?

A statement released by the show confirmed that Love Island will return to Mallorca on Monday June 5 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

The show will once again air every night from Sundays to Fridays, with an Unseen Bits show broadcast on Saturday nights.

As well as tuning in nightly, viewers will be able to watch, and catch up, on the series so far on ITVX.

Plus, returning to ITV2 and streaming on ITVX is Love Island: Aftersun, with Maya Jama hosting live from London each Sunday evening.

Also set to make its return this summer is the official Love Island podcast, Love Island: The Morning After, hosted by Sam Thomspon and Indiyah Polak.

Who is hosting Love Island 2023?

Bosses have confirmed that Maya Jama will once return to host Love Island, and have released a brand new image of the presenter.

Maya looked incredible in a satin hot pink mini dress which showcased her killer physique as she posed for snaps.

She's back! Bosses have confirmed that Maya Jama will once return to host Love Island

She’s back! Bosses have confirmed that Maya Jama will once return to host Love Island

Gorgeous: It's been reported that theatre star Molly Marsh was in talks with bosses to take part in the show

Gorgeous: It’s been reported that theatre star Molly Marsh was in talks with bosses to take part in the show

Who is in the cast of Love Island 2023?

Love Island bosses are yet to officially unveil the lineup for its 2023 summer series, but rumours are already swirling around who could be taking part.

Among those reported to have been approached is Alison Hammond’s son Aiden, 18, with a source revealing ‘producers know that contestants with a famous parent are a huge hit.’

However, a source close to the mother and son duo though have revealed that while ‘Alison was flattered, Aiden has turned down the offer.’

It was also reported that theatre star Molly Marsh was in talks with bosses to take part in the show, with her mother Janet a previous star of Coronation Street and Still Open All Hours.

MailOnline also previously revealed earlier this month that hunky economics graduate and clothing brand entrepreneur Andre Furtado has been lined up for the upcoming season.

Where is it being filmed? The summer series of Love Island will once again return to a swanky villa in Mallorca, Spain, after the winter series was relocated to South Africa

Where is it being filmed? The summer series of Love Island will once again return to a swanky villa in Mallorca, Spain, after the winter series was relocated to South Africa

Where is Love Island 2023 being filmed? 

The summer series of Love Island will once again return to a swanky villa in Mallorca, Spain, after the winter series was relocated to South Africa.

Are there any changes? 

Bosses have announced that stars of this year’s summer series will be banned from any social media activity as they unveiled their latest duty of care policy.

Bosses trialled the new policy during their winter series earlier this year, with stars banned from having loved ones update their social media profiles while in the villa, in a bid to reduce trolling.

And in their latest policy bosses have confirmed they’ll be keeping this new rule in place.

Stars will also complete video training on topics including mutually respectful behaviour in relationships, controlling and coercive behaviour and language around disability, sexuality, race and ethnicity, and microaggressions.

It comes after the last series was hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints over ‘toxic’ behaviour from the female stars, with exchanges leaving their male co-stars in tears.

Winners: Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan were crowned winners of the winter Love Island series in March

Winners: Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan were crowned winners of the winter Love Island series in March

What happened in the last series of Love Island?

In March, Sanam Harrinanan and Kai Fagan earned the title as the winter series returned for the first time since 2020.

They still remain together while couples including Samie Elishi and Tom Clare and Casey O’Gorman and Rosie Seabrook split shortly after the series ended. 

Last year, Ekin-Su Cülcüloğlu and boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti won the show, beating finalists Gemma Owen and Luca Bish to the £50,000 prize. 

Love Island returns on Monday, June 5 at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX. 

Love Island’s duty of care protocols in full – ahead of the summer series

The full duty of care process is outlined below:

Pre Filming and Filming

– Registered mental health professional engaged throughout the whole series – from pre-filming to aftercare.

– Thorough pre-filming psychological and medical assessments including assessments by an independent doctor, psychological consultant and reports from each Islander’s own GP to check medical history.

– Potential Islanders are required to fully disclose in confidence any medical history that would be relevant to their inclusion in the Villa and the production’s ability to provide a suitable environment for them.

– Managing cast expectations: detailed explanations both verbally and in writing of the implications, both positive and negative, of taking part in the series are given to potential cast members throughout the casting process and reinforced within the contract so it is clear.

– Cast are told they should consider all the potential implications of taking part in the show and work through this decision-making process in consultation with their family and those closest to them, to ensure they feel it is right for them.

– Senior Team on the ground have received training in Mental Health First Aid.

– A welfare team solely dedicated to the Islanders both during the show and after.

Aftercare

– Bespoke training on dealing with social media and advice on finance and adjusting to life back home.

– A minimum of eight therapy sessions will be offered to each Islander when they return home.

– Proactive contact with Islanders for a period of 14 months after the series in which they have appeared has ended, with additional help provided where applicable.

– We encourage Islanders to secure management to represent them after the show and manage them should they choose to take part in other TV shows, advertising campaigns or other public appearance opportunities.

– Bespoke training on dealing with social media and advice on finance and adjusting to life back home.

– A minimum of eight therapy sessions will be offered to each Islander when they return home.

– Proactive contact with Islanders for a period of 14 months after the series in which they have appeared has ended, with additional help provided where applicable.

– We encourage Islanders to secure management to represent them after the show and manage them should they choose to take part in other TV shows, advertising campaigns or other public appearance opportunities.

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