Love Island 2026 line up: West Lothian real estate videographer to star in new series of Love Island

A real estate videographer from West Lothian has been unveiled as part of this year’s Love Island line up.

The 12 islanders heading to the sun-drenched villa in pursuit of love were revealed on Tuesday ahead of the show’s return on June 1.

Among this year’s fresh faces is 24-year-old Ellie from West Lothian, who works as videographer in the real estate industry.

Ellie (middle) alongside fellow contestants Sean (left) and Samraj (right) | ITV

The Scot will be heading to Mallorca alongside a group of 11 others from across the UK and Ireland.

They are an eclectic bunch, and include a detective, an electrician, a teacher and a quantity surveyor.

Here’s everything we know so far about Ellie.

Name: Ellie

Age: 24

Job: Real Estate Videographer

From: West Lothian

Describe your 'type on paper'.

Simple… tall, dark and handsome. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. It’s a classic for a reason. Nice teeth, nice tattoos, partial to a blonde as well. Pretty face. Look like you’re going to break my heart but like, please don’t.

What kind of person are you hoping doesn’t walk through the Villa door?

I like confidence, but the minute you breach cocky? The door is there. No thank you.

Are you here for the drama, or is finding love your only goal?

I want to find love but if drama comes from that then so be it. I want love and I’m not going to not fight for it.

If VAR reviewed your flirting game, what foul would earn you a red card?

My game is too good! I don’t think I’d get a red card. They would actually be like ‘you know what, fair play, play on’. Still have a VAR check just to be sure but I don’t think the ref is giving me a red.

What’s your relationship strategy, go straight for the goal or play it safe at the back?

You can’t go in too keen but you’ve got to make them know you’re interested. But, I also like someone that chases me. They’ve got to come up and meet me at the halfway line. But I will go to the goal if I need to. Offside? Who knows? I guess we’ll see.

How do you plan to handle the competition?

Just how I always do, with ease…with confidence. There’s nothing else I can do than be me. People love me and if they don’t then they’re clearly not okay. Listen, we’re all there for one reason, but I’m going to get my win.

In your love life to date, have you been a World Cup winner or knocked out in the first round?

Nowhere near qualifying. But just like Scotland, I’ve qualified this year. We’re bringing it home!

Love Island returns on Monday, June 1, on ITV2 and ITVX.