The $30 million twist: Kavan's bombshell arrival

Love Island viewers were left stunned during Thursday night's episode as Aidan's younger brother Kavan entered the villa as a bombshell. The 21-year-old electrician made a dramatic entrance alongside fellow newcomer Priya, who later went on a date with Samraj.

Kavan's arrival immediately stirred chaos, as his brother Aidan, a 23-year-old property broker, reacted with disbelief. 'Oh my god, no way my brother's here,' Aidan shouted across the villa.

Aidan's love triangle with Ellie and Kavan

The twist intensified when it was revealed that Ellie, who had been pursuing a connection with Aidan, was not actually dumped from the show.. She and Samraj had been chosen by Yasmin and George to leave, but as the episode ended,the couple learned their journey was far from over.

Instead,they were given romantic dates with the new bombbshells, leading to a surprising date between Kavan and Ellie. During their date, Ellie told Kavan about her budding relationship with Aidan, revealing they had shared a kiss.

Kavan responded with a cheeky comment: 'Aidan's my brother. I'm prettier though!' Ellie screamed in disbelief, 'F*** off, you're lying. That's sibling rivalry right there!'

Fans praise Love Island's producers for the twist

The producers were praised for the savage twist, which added a new layer of drama to the season... Fans took to social media to express their excitement, with many praising the casting team for the unexpected sibling reveal.

Comments included, 'The Love Island producers are coookkiinnn right now,' 'I was thinking omg he looks like Aidan. The producers are MESSY and I'm here for it!' and 'I knewww Aidan and Kavan were brothers wtff, love this twist.'

The full lineup of islanders for Love Island 2026

The episode also introduced the full lineup of islanders for Love Island 2026, including Jasmine, a 27-year-old fashion business owner from Dubai; Aidan; Lorenzo, a 28-year-old business owner; Sam, a 25-year-old electrician; Samraj, a 25-year-old model; Sean, a 25-year-old primary school teacher; George, a 28-year-old professional footballer; Yasmin, a 23-year-old recruitment consultant; Ope, a 27-year-old West-End performer; and Mica, a 21-year-old student.