Who is Samraj Toor? Love Island 2026 contestant goes viral as fans call him 'long-lost twin' of former UK PM Rishi Sunak

The original Islander comes from Birmingham, one of England's biggest cities located in the West Midlands. Despite entering one of television's most competitive dating shows, Samraj appears confident heading into the experience and has suggested he rarely has to do much chasing outside the villa.

Away from reality television, Samraj works professionally as a model and has built experience through international campaigns and fashion projects. His modeling career has taken him around the world for shoots, and he has also appeared on runways during Indian Fashion Week - something that already makes him stand out among this year's contestants.


Unlike contestants who arrive with a detailed checklist, Samraj says he keeps things open when it comes to dating preferences. He said: "I don’t have a type, if you're pretty. If you look at my history of dating, all girls have been different! I like the way a woman carries herself, her mannerisms."

Having never experienced a serious relationship before, Samraj is entering the villa with hopes of finding someone he genuinely connects with.

Even before the first coupling, social media has already picked its breakout talking point. Photos of Samraj quickly circulated online, with viewers repeatedly comparing his appearance to former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

The comparisons have become so widespread, espeically on X (formerly Twitter), that some fans jokingly labeled him Sunak's "long-lost twin," instantly pushing the contestant into viral territory.


Whether the comparisons continue or not, one thing is already clear - Samraj's villa journey is starting with plenty of attention. Love Island returns on Monday, June 1 at 9 pm on ITV2 and ITVX.