Love Island bosses have signed up a stunning Criminology graduate for the 2026 series, with ITV insiders said to be ‘excited’ about her arrival in the villa.
The Daily Mail can reveal that Lola Deal, 28, from Kent will be heading into the Mallorca villa when the hit dating show returns next week.
And while the brunette beauty is certain to turn heads among this year’s contestants, it is not just her looks that have caught producers’ attention.
Lola holds a first-class honours degree in Criminology and Forensic Science from the University of Portsmouth and also has experience in business management.
Her LinkedIn bio reads:
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