LOVE ISLAND TONIGHT: FULL RUNDOWN FOR TONIGHT'S EPISODE, THURSDAY 9th JULY 2026

Love Island continues tonight on ITV2 and ITVX, here's a full rundown of tonight's episode...

JULIA ATTEMPTS TO CLEAR THE AIR WITH THE GIRLS

As the fallout from Couple Goals continues to ripple through the Villa, Julia and Martha gather the girls around the Firepit in an attempt to move forward.

But one Islander is noticeably absent.

Choosing to stay in the Snug with Sean rather than join the rest of the girls, Lola insists, “I’m actually fine to be honest… I’m having a drama-free evening.”

Supporting Lola’s decision, Sean reassures her, “I’ll back you whatever you choose to do.”

Meanwhile at the Firepit, Julia addresses the girls, explaining, “I was just answering the questions as genuinely as I could… It didn’t come from a malicious place.”

Reflecting on the challenge, she continues, “I understand how I articulate my feelings and I apologise if I’ve hurt anyone’s feelings, as it was not my intention.”

As the girls rally around Julia, Yasmin tells her, “It’s making me sad you felt the need to have this conversation.”

While the girls share a hug and agree to move forward, will Lola and Julia come together to settle their differences?

TWO DAZZLING NEW BOMBSHELLS SHAKE UP THE VILLA 

The next morning, the Islanders have barely opened their eyes before Tommy receives a text that takes the Villa by surprise.

He announces: ‘Finley, Lorenzo and Tommy, Jasmine, Martha and Priya, two new Bombshells are waiting to date you. Get ready and head out into the Garden for breakfast.’

As Lorenzo jokes that he “can’t wait,” Sean laughs and tells him, “I’ve never seen you so happy.”

While Bombshells Elicia and Ethan make their way to the Villa, some Islanders express that they’re eager to explore new connections, while others insist they’re happy with where they stand.

After getting to know their chosen Islanders, Elicia and Ethan are surprised with how open they were, teasing, “We’re going to turn heads… the pot is going to be stirred.”

As the new arrivals make their mark, which couples will be tested?

THE BOMBSHELLS WASTE NO TIME TURNING HEADS

Afterwards, the rest of the Islanders gather in the Garden to welcome the Villa’s newest Bombshells.

The boys quickly debrief at the Firepit, with one date leaving a lasting impression. Reflecting on his morning with Priya, Ethan admits, “Out right, Priya was the best… there was something going on,” while Priya confirms to the girls, “It was a good date.”

Meanwhile on the Sundeck, the girls waste no time quizzing Elicia about her dates. When Julia asks how Lorenzo was, she replies, “I’m not going to lie, Lorenzo was probably the most open of all of them.”

After hearing some revealing truths, Julia later confronts Lorenzo, asking, “Is that respectful? Flirting behind my back…”

Elsewhere, Finley admits he’s interested in getting to know Elicia, prompting Ellie to question his intentions. Expressing her thoughts on their situation, she tells him, “You’re going back on your word… don’t say something and go back on it, stand on what you’re saying.”

With tensions already beginning to surface, which Islanders will be left questioning their connections?

Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.