Summer is heating up and you know what that means: it’s time to return to Love Island. The new season of Love Island USA premieres this week, kicking off six weeks of steamy reality romance that you can stream from the comfort of your couch (with the AC blasting next to you). Season 6 sees a group of sexy singles jet off to the villa in Fiji, where they’ll look to couple up and win hearts both on and off the island to compete for $100,000. Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix is stepping in as the host for Season 6 to help guide the audience through what is sure to be plenty of drama, and of course, some dramatically good looks.
Ready to dive right in to one of the steamiest reality shows of the summer? Here’s everything you need to know about Love Island USA, including where to stream, release schedule, who is on Love Island this year and more.
When does Love Island USA come back?
Love Island USA drops this Tuesday, June 11 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT.
What channel is Love Island on in the US?
The American edition of Love Island streams exclusively on Peacock.
Where to stream Love Island in the US:
(Peacock)
Love Island USA streams exclusively on Peacock, alongside all the Bravo shows and more. For $5.99/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events airing on NBC, plus, you’ll get access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms such as Parks and Recreation and The Office, every Bravo show and Hallmark movie, and movies like Five Nights at Freddy’s and the Super Mario movie. Right now, you can get a year of Peacock Premium for $19.99.
For $12 per month, you can also upgrade to an ad-free Premium Plus subscription which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.
And if you’re a student looking to catch the new season of Love Island, Big 10 basketball games and more, you can take advantage of Peacock’s student discount and get an ad-supported subscription for just $1.99/month for 12 months.
When do new Love Island episodes drop?
True to the Love Island franchise’s form, new episodes of Love Island USA will premiere six days a week starting Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT. New episodes will premiere on the platform every day at that time during premiere week, and will then stream Thursdays through Tuesdays thereafter.
Who is hosting Love Island USA this year?
Ariana Madix will be the new host of Love Island USA. The former Vanderpump Rules star is taking over for Modern Family’s Sarah Hyland.
Who is on Love Island USA this season?
The Love Island Season 6 cast includes a snake wrangler, a day trader, a deck hand and a brother of NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr.
How many weeks does Love Island last?
For Love Island USA, new episodes will drop six days a week on Peacock starting June 11, 2024. Last season had 37 episodes over a six-week period, and this season is anticipated to follow the same format.
What’s the difference between Love Island UK and Love Island USA?
Love Island USA is a spinoff of the smash hit UK reality show. The main difference — beyond hosts, contestants and the amount of prize money the winning couple is awarded — is which accents you’d like to hear as contestants get their chat on around the bonfire at the villa.
How to watch Love Island (UK) in the US:
(ExpressVPN)
Love Island streams live free on ITVX in the UK. ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders,” meaning you can tune into anything on ITVX for free, just like a UK resident, as opposed to waiting for the new season of Love Island UK to drop on Hulu. All you’ll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to the UK, and then find the show streaming live on ITVX.
ExpressVPN’s added protection, speed and range of location options makes it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it’s Endgadget’s top pick for the best streaming VPN. New users can save 49% when they sign up for ExpressVPN’s 12-month subscription. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you’re nervous about trying a VPN.
(Hulu)
In the US, you will eventually be able to stream Love Island UK episodes. But the new season of Love Island isn’t set to drop on Hulu until a full week after its UK premiere, so you’ll have to find a way to avoid spoilers. Hulu’s most basic, ad-supported tier will get you access to plenty of other great reality shows, including The Kardashians, The Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise and more.
