Ep 1. Episode 1

It's time for the sixth season of Love Island and excitement is definitely in the air for the dating show's fans. This season will take place in a picturesque villa in Cape Town, South Africa. Episode 1 of the season will see a brand-new group of gorgeous singletons from all walks of life enter the villa and test out their chemistry with one another.

The islanders are welcomed with bubbly and soon, the cogs start turning as they survey their surroundings and plan their love strategies. As always, the girls make their way to the bedroom to figure out who they'll be sharing a bed with. Confessions are shared, flirty banter is exchanged, and connections are established.

We learn about the contestants and what they're looking for in a partner. Some are hoping to find love that will last forever while others are excited about the short-term excitement that the show promises. The show's usual disclaimer is made urging the islanders to be respectful towards each other, with any rule-breaking leading to consequences.

The very first pairing of the show is soon established, with first impressions and physical appearances being taken into consideration. Some immediate attractions form as some of the contestants are coupled off. Couples are tested quickly as the girls are tasked with an intense challenge in which they must kiss their partners for over five seconds.

The first challenge is followed by a bombshell of a twist. Another group of contestants enters the villa and the game takes a completely new turn. Among the fresh faces is a young man that some of the female islanders had been anticipating- it’s a person that one of the villa's original members had been hoping to couple up with.

The pressure rises as the new contestants integrate with the original group. We quickly see the couples in the villa's room dwindle, as the transplants stir up drama and shake things up. Allegiances are formed, sparks fly and relationships are tested, all while the bonds between the original islanders gradually dissolve.

The hosts of the show, Caroline Flack and Ian Stirling, make an appearance and dress the contestants up to look their best for the show's first party. Romance is definitely in the air, but the pressure is on as the relationships get put through their paces in a series of compatibility tests.

All in all, Love Island season 6 episode 1 is packed with fresh contestants, new alliances, and an array of romantic sparks flying everywhere. With the competition only just heating up and lots of new challenges on the horizon, the viewer is left excited to find out what the rest of the season has in store.