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Who is Sean Fitzgerald? Meet Love Island 2026 contestant and teacher

Sean won't be shying away from the drama.

A close up of Sean smiling while stood at the Love Island firepit.

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Published: Friday, 12 June 2026 at 11:15 am

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Love Island 2026 has only been back a week and there is one couple who is very smitten with one another.

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Coupled up on day one was Sean and Lola and they are certainly going strong, with Sean saying he'd be happy to leave with Lola already.

However there seems to be some trouble in paradise for the two when a recent challenge revealed that Lola admitted she wouldn't date someone who earned less than her, something Sean described as "shallow".

As we wait to see how the drama unfolds, read on for everything you need to know about the Love Island 2026 contestant.

Sean Fitzgerald - key facts

Lola and Sean stood next to each other smiling ahead as Sean raises a glass in the air.

Sean and Lola. ITV

Age: 25

Job: Primary school teacher

From: Galway

Instagram: @fitzy.007

Who is Sean Fitzgerald?

Sean Fitzgerald is a primary school teacher from Galway, Ireland and he also plays Gaelic football. As per the Irish Independent, Sean joined Galway's senior ranks in 2022 and established himself as a mainstay in the backline of the team.

But when it comes to Love Island, he is in the villa for love but also drama, admitting that while he won't be getting involved he could be stirring the pot.

And Sean isn't all that worried about competition either, explaining: "If I see someone I like, I'm going for it and nothing's gonna stop me."

How old is Sean Fitzgerald?

Sean is 25 years old.

What is Sean from Love Island's job?

Sean is a primary school teacher. He is also a well known Gaelic football player in Ireland, though he withdrew from the Galway senior football panel to appear on Love Island.

Ahead of appearing on the show, Sean told press of his manager's reaction: "He couldn’t believe it. He’s really supportive. I don’t think there’s any other manager out there that’d be as supportive as he was.

"He said ‘I’ll never stop a lad from trying to better his future’ so he said 'You know, even if you get kicked out of the villa in a week or three weeks whatever it is, you have a place back here because you’re family'. So it’s lovely."

Is Sean from Love Island 2026 on Instagram?

Yes, and he already has quite the following! Sean can be followed via the handle @fitzy.007 where, at the time of reporting, he has just under 49,000 followers.

What is Sean's 'type on paper'?

Sean was very straight to the point when asked what his type was, simply stating: "Female!"

Read more on the Love Island 2026 cast:

Love Island airs Sunday to Friday 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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