Love Island is officially back, with the twelfth season kicking off on ITV. Twelve fresh hopefuls have swapped everyday life for the sun-soaked villa in Mallorca, all in pursuit of romance, drama, and the coveted £50,000 prize.
As always, Maya Jama has returned to our screens with her signature glamour and a few jaw-dropping twists already up her sleeve.
Betting markets are already heating up – and Megan Forte Clarke has emerged as the clear frontrunner to be crowned the show’s top female contestant, with odds of 5/2 (28.6%).
Viewers and punters alike are gearing up for another explosive summer in the villa, as Maya Jama returns to host what promises to be another blockbuster season.
Hot on Megan Forte Clarke’s heels is Megan Moore, priced at 4/1 (20%), while Shakira Khan and Helena Ford are both available at 5/1 (16.7%), indicating a highly competitive female line-up.
With early social buzz surrounding Megan Forte Clarke’s confidence and charisma, it’s no surprise she’s attracting the majority of pre-series wagers.
Top Woman
| Name | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Forte Clarke | 5/2 | 28.6% |
| Megan Moore | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Shakira Khan | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Helena Ford | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Emily Moran | 11/2 | 15.4% |
| Alima Gagigo | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Toni Laites | 7/1 | 12.5% |
Top Male
| Name | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Tommy Bradley | 7/2 | 22.2% |
| Dejon Noel Williams | 4/1 | 20.0% |
| Harry Cooksley | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Conor Phillips | 5/1 | 16.7% |
| Blu Chegini | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Ben Holbroough | 6/1 | 14.3% |
| Remell Mullins | 15/2 | 11.8% |
| Shea Mannings | 15/2 | 11.8% |
Dave James, odds analyst at Whataretheodds.co.uk, said:
“Megan Forte Clarke has generated real momentum before the show’s even started – she’s topping the early markets with nearly 30% of the betting interest.But the gap isn’t huge. Megan Moore and Shakira Khan are also drawing strong backing, and one dramatic episode could change everything.”
In the Top Male category, the early race is shaping up between Tommy Bradley (7/2, 22.2%) and Dejon Noel Williams (4/1, 20%), both tipped as potential breakout stars of the season.
Harry Cooksley and Conor Phillips, both at 5/1 (16.7%), round out a field that looks wide open.
The premiere didn’t disappoint, delivering drama straight out the gate as bombshell Antonia made a surprise entrance and wasted no time in stealing Ben from Shakira sending shockwaves through the villa and forcing some of the Islanders to rethink their game plans just hours into the experience.
