Love Island fans have already worked out the winner of the ITV2 series as the Islanders head into the villa this evening22:04, 01 Jun 2026Updated 22:04, 01 Jun 2026Love Island fans have already worked out the winner - as the new ITV series kicks off.‌Maya Jama was in the villa tonight for a dramatic new format, which saw the Islanders have to put themselves into couples. "Are you gonna play it safe, or will you step outside of your comfort zone for the right person?" she asked them.‌"Just remember you are all here to find the one, so don’t be shy." Fans watched on as the first six couples formed, but some viewers have already rumbled who will end up winning the ITV2 show.‌One fan wrote: "Omg I love Jasmine, my winner already #loveisland," whilst a second added: "Ladies and gentlemen my winner has arrived. Jasmineeeeeee #LoveIsland." However, others weren't convinced - with some backing Lola and Angelista.The welfare of the contestants have been a priority for Love Island bosses this year, amid a shocking Panorama documentary, titled The Dark Side of Married at First Sight, released earlier in May.‌Executive producer Lewis Evans exclusively told The Mirror : "We take welfare very seriously. Love Island is a fixed rig show," he said. "It is six weeks long and the Islanders are always being filmed."There are cameras everywhere and they are always monitored. We always make sure they're OK." Ben Webster, ITV's director of programme publicity, added: "Welfare is ever evolving. It's not for us to say if we do a good job, but it's gratifying to hear that Islanders have said good things about our welfare team."Former Islander Gabby Allen has had her say on the Islanders so far - and who she's backing to win.‌"The new villa and hideaway looks unreal as do all of the cast. I think Aidan is going to be a cheeky chap and popular with the ladies. The stand out so far! I can see it already! Mica is unreal and seems very humble, which we love," she told us.Backing Ope, she added: "These two coming inI feel like is already spicing things up. BOTH of them have very good energy. You heard it here first, Ope is going to do well. Player of not. People are going to like him."Jasmine previously dated former Arsenal player Hector Bellerin back in 2021.Article continues below"I'm open to getting to know everyone. If I like you, I like you, so I'm not put off from dating footballers. That relationship was so long ago, I don't think about it anymore. It was a very healthy and lovely relationship and I suppose it did prepare me a little for high profile things but my main preparation has come from my mum and my sister and my friends. I have a huge support network," she said.Like this s tory? F or more of the latest showbiz news and gossip, follow Mirror Celebs on TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads .