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Who is Sam Workman? Meet Love Island 2026 contestant and electrician

Sam is looking for love this summer.

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Published: Tuesday, 9 June 2026 at 9:55 am

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The Islanders may have only been in the Love Island villa a week, but there has already been love triangles, arguments and for one Islander, a friendship couple.

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That Islander is Sam Workman, who hasn't had the best luck in the villa so far, but his luck could be changing with new bombshell Namibia Rosa.

Last night (8 June), saw the bombshell and OG Islander go on a date and continued to get to know one another while in the villa. Could Sam's luck be changing?

As we wait to find out, read on to find out more about Love Island 2026 contestant Sam Workman.

Sam Workman – key facts

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Samuel. ITV

Age: 25

Job: Electrician

From: Dudley

Instagram: @sam.work

Who is Sam Workman?

Sam Workman is an electrician from Dudley who is definitely ready to find love after a year of being single and dating.

"I am at a stage now where I want to settle down and find the love of my life," he said.

Reflecting on his dating history, Sam admits that he can be too nice at times and in the past he has gone on a few dates with someone, realised he wasn't feeling it but avoided saying anything because he didn't want to hurt them.

He added: "Then things end up getting deeper, they get attached, and it becomes messy. I’ve definitely learned that being honest earlier is the better thing to do – I'm not going into extra time."

How old is Sam Workman?

Sam Workman is 25 years old.

Is Sam from Love Island 2026 on Instagram?

He is! You can follow Sam on Instagram @sam.work. At the time of reporting, Sam has just under 5,500 followers.

What is Sam's 'type on paper'?

Sam is looking for "someone classy, mature, blonde, fun, and someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously".

"I like people who can let their hair down and enjoy themselves," he added.

Read more on the Love Island 2026 cast:

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

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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