TVTV NewsLove IslandLIVEUpdated 1 min agoLove Island is about to bring the heat as Maya Jama introduces us to series 13's hopeful romantics - and show legend Gabby Allen has joined us to give her unique take on events as they go downLove Island's Gabby Allen is giving her verdict on the 2026 cast tonight(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Love Island is back and it's going to be spicier than ever. That's the opinion of All Stars legend Gabby Allen who believes the latest twists will have the drama flowing from the very start.Maya Jama is on hand to welcome the latest group of hopefuls looking for love on the ITV show - and former contestant Gabby is on hand to spill the tea in an exclusive watch-along with the Mirror. The 2017 star and 2025 All Star is bringing her inside knowledge of the show, but fully expects bosses to have upped the ante once again for the latest batch.Twelve hopefuls have travelled to Majorca and will get to work on coupling up. But in a big twist, the contestants will make their own choices! Gone is the public decision and it's every contestant for themselves!Gabby is already expecting Lorenzo Alessi to be in high demand, and believes fellow scouser Robyn Langton will 'bag the man she wants'. Watch along with us and let us know your thoughts...‌View PostToday19:55 BSTIt's almost time...The clock's ticking and the pulse rates are rising. We're now patiently (maybe not) waiting for the latest batch to be introduced to us.When does it start? 9pm.... Tune in and follow along with yours truly and the legendary ex-islander Gabby Allen.Today19:55 BSTGabby Allen joins us!She first appeared in 2017 before returning as an All Star in 2025. Now, Gabby Allen is joining the Mirror for an opening show watch-along.She'll be bringing a unique take on all things villa life from someone who knows it better than most.Who will impress her and who will be an immediate red flag. The Scouse bombshell already has high hopes for her fellow Liverpudlian, Robyn.Let's see how this one goes... it's nearly over to you, Maya!(Image: ITV/REX/Shutterstock)Today19:55 BSTMeet this year's hopefulsSeries 13 of Love Island is here - and that means 12 brand new contestants!Who is going to be your favourite and who is going to bring the drama? This year's Majorcan villa sees a detective, an electrician, a nurse, a quantity surveyor and DJ, and a businessman arrive looking for love.But who will turn heads, and who will be a walking ick?Find out the full line-up.Love Island Series 13 kicks off on June 1(Image: ITV)‌