Prepare yourself for a season filled with romance, drama, and unexpected arrivals, as Love Island USA makes its grand return on Tuesday, June 2. This summer, a fresh batch of Islanders will set off to the picturesque locale of Fiji for the much-anticipated Season 8.
This American iteration of the cherished U.K. show brings together a group of singles, affectionately dubbed “Islanders,” who embark on a quest for love within a luxurious Fijian villa. The contestants face a series of challenges and navigate romantic surprises, such as the infamous Casa Amor, all while dealing with the disruption of new “bombshells” that could potentially shake up existing relationships.
Audience engagement is a key feature of the show, as fans wield significant influence over events in the villa. Through the Love Island USA app, viewers can cast their votes for favorite couples and individuals, influencing recouplings, determining who remains, and ultimately deciding who gets sent home.
Returning to host after her Season 6 debut is Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix. She is accompanied by the unmistakable voice of Scottish narrator Iain Stirling. Additionally, Summer House star Ciara Miller and influencer Tefi Pessoa will helm Love Island: Aftersun, a weekly recap show airing on Saturdays.
For those eager to tune into the Love Island USA Season 8 premiere, here’s everything you need to know, from airing times and viewing options to cast details and more.
Here’s everything fans need to know about watching the Love Island USA Season 8 premiere, including what time it airs, how to watch, who’s in the cast and more details.
What Time Does Love Island USA Season 8 Premiere On Peacock?
LOVE ISLAND USA — “Reunion Special” Episode — Pictured: (l-r) Olandria Carthen, Nicolas “Nic” Vansteenberghe — (Photo by: Jocelyn Prescod/PEACOCK via Getty Images)
Jocelyn Prescod/PEACOCK via Getty Images
Love Island USA Season 8 premieres on Tuesday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Peacock.
New episodes of Love Island USA will drop six days a week (every day except Wednesday). However, during premiere week, fans will also get a Wednesday episode on June 3. The official after show, Love Island: Aftersun, will air on Saturdays.
How To Watch Love Island USA Season 8
LOVE ISLAND USA — Pictured: Love Island USA Villa — (Photo by: Ben Symons/PEACOCK via Getty Images)
Ben Symons/PEACOCK via Getty Images
Love Island USA is streaming exclusively on Peacock. To watch Season 8, as well as previous seasons and spinoffs in the franchise, you’ll need a Peacock subscription. The Premium Monthly plan starts at $10.99 per month (or $109.99 annually), while Premium Plus (no ads) is $16.99 (or $169.99 annually).
Can You Watch Love Island USA Season 8 For Free?
Unfortunately, Peacock is not offering a free trial at this time, so there’s no way to watch the upcoming season of Love Island USA for free. The platform is currently running a promotion: if you purchase an annual plan, you’ll get 12 months for the price of 10.
Who’s In The Love Island USA Season 8 Cast?
The cast in Love Island USA Season 8.
Courtesy of Peacock
On May 29, Peacock revealed the 12 Islanders set to compete in Season 8 of Love Island USA. However, one cast member has already been dismissed ahead of the premiere.
Peacock confirmed that 25-year-old Vasana Montgomery of Beaverton, Oregon, would no longer be part of the cast. The announcement comes after two resurfaced videos circulated on social media showing her using a racial slur. One video allegedly shows her singing along to a rap song that includes the slur, while another appears to show her using the word at a video arcade.
According to a recent report from The New York Times, a source familiar with the production said the videos were privately held and did not surface publicly until after the Season 8 cast was announced.
Here are the cast members who are still slated to appear in Season 8.
Women:
- 23-year-old Aniya Harvey from Tyrone, Georgia
- 25-year-old Beatriz Hatz from San Diego, California
- 24-year-old Kenzie Annis from Kennesaw, Georgia
- 24-year-old Melanie Moreno from Los Angeles, California
- 22-year-old Trinity Tatum from Newport News, Virginia
Men:
- 20-year-old Bryce Dettloff from Los Angeles, California
- 26-year-old Gabriel Vasconcelo from Miami, Florida
- 23-year-old KC Chandler from Fresno, California
- 29-year-old Sean Reifel from Easton, Pennsylvania
- 25-year-old Sincere Rhea from Cape May, New Jersey
- 26-year-old Zach Georgiou from Birmingham, UK
Watch Peacock’s official cast announcement video, below.
