Love Island fans believe they have uncovered why 2026 contestant Lola Deal seems so familiar: she is the spitting image of former Islander Olivia Bowen. The revelation has drawn reactions like 'finally' on social media.
Lola, a 28-year-old detective, entered the ITV villa on day one and has been coupled up with Sean 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald since the start. Their relationship has thrived, even surviving this year's Casa Amor challenge, where Lola remained completely faithful.
Fans Spot the Resemblance
Viewers were taken aback by Lola's striking similarity to Olivia Bowen, who appeared in Season 2 of the dating show and finished as runner-up with her now-husband Alex Bowen. Despite Olivia's blonde hair and Lola's brunette locks, fans insist they are doppelgängers.
One ITV viewer wrote on Reddit: 'Olivia Bowen and Lola give off a similar vibe to me. Lola is like a brunette Olivia Bowen.' Others agreed, with one commenting: 'Finally I can place why Lola seems so familiar!' Another added: 'When I finally figured it out I sighed in relief.'
More Celebrity Comparisons
The Season 13 cast has sparked numerous comparisons to well-known personalities. Bombshell Yasmin Hadlow has been likened to pop star Sabrina Carpenter, while her villa ex Lorenzo Alessi has been compared to Sex and the City actor Chris Noth. Viewers also spotted that Casa Amor boy Tommy Stag bears a striking resemblance to brothers Aidan and Kavan Murphy.
Lola's Ideal Match
Before entering the villa, Lola revealed she was seeking 'someone who is quite big as in a good cuddler, good muscles kind of way.' She added: 'In a personality, I like someone funny, I think funny goes such a long way. I like someone who is smart who can teach me things. I like book smart but even if they're not book smart I like someone who is like actually teaching me stuff. Someone who does everything for me but I can't take the piss.'
It appears she has found her ideal match in primary school teacher and footballer Sean. Love Island airs Sundays to Fridays at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.
