Who is Lorenzo Alessi? Meet Love Island 2026 contestant and business owner

The ultimate game of love is back for another year, as Love Island returns for a 13th season this summer!

Ahead of the series launch next week, ITV revealed the first 12 Islanders heading into the villa, all of whom are looking for love with a dash of drama to keep things entertaining.

One of those Islanders is Lorenzo Alessi who will be diving headfirst into a promised summer of twists, turns and tests.

Want to know more? Read on to find out more about the Love Island 2026 contestant.

Lorenzo Alessi – key facts

Age: 28

Job: Business owner

From: Hertfordshire

Instagram: @lorenzoxalessi

Who is Lorenzo Alessi?

Lorenzo Alessi is a business owner from Hertfordshire who believes “all is fair in love and war” and won’t be shying away from the drama.

He describes himself as a “self deprecating person”, so much so if another Islander wanted to crack on with someone he was also interested in, he would encourage them to go and speak to her.

“Sometimes it ends up working, reverse psychology,” he joked.

How old is Lorenzo Alessi?

Lorenzo is 28 years old, and is one of the eldest Islanders in the line-up so far.

Is Lorenzo from Love Island 2026 on Instagram?

Yes, you can follow Lorenzo on Instagram @lorenzoxalessi where, at the time of reporting, he has just over 4,000 followers.

What is Lorenzo’s ‘type on paper’?

Lorenzo’s type traditionally is a blonde, but he notes that isn’t always the case, with him also having a penchant for “a posh girl”.

Oddly, one feature Lorenzo looks for in a girl is her arms, adding: “It’s really strange! Imagine like a Jessica Alba or an Angelina Jolie kind of arm and neck, I find that very elegant. Very niche, I know!”

Love Island returns on Monday 1 June at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.

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