Love Island USA Season 8 Cast, Premiere Date, Start Time, and Episodes Guide
Love Island USA is officially back for Season 8, bringing a fresh group of Islanders to Fiji for another summer filled with romance, drama, bombshell arrivals, and a chance to win the $100,000 grand prize.
After becoming Peacock's most-watched original reality series last year, the dating show returns with a new cast, daily episodes during premiere week, and plenty of twists already planned for the villa.
What Time Does Love Island USA Season 8 Start Tonight?
Season 8 premieres on:
Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Time: 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT
Streaming Platform: Peacock
The opening episode introduces viewers to the original Islanders as they begin coupling up based on first impressions.
Where Can You Watch Love Island USA Season 8?
Love Island USA Season 8 is available exclusively on Peacock.
To watch new episodes, viewers need:
Peacock Premium subscription
Streaming access through Peacock app or website
Official Love Island USA app for fan voting
The app allows viewers to vote on:
Favorite couples
Eliminations
Recouplings
Special villa twists
Meet the Love Island USA Season 8 Cast
Aniya Harvey
Age: 23
Hometown: Tyrone, Georgia
Profession: Content Creator
Known For: Daughter of former NBA player Donnell Harvey
Beatriz Hatz
Age: 25
Hometown: San Diego, California
Profession: Paralympian
Known For: Team USA Paralympic bronze medalist
Bryce Dettloff
Age: 29
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Profession: DJ
Gabriel Vasconcelos
Age: 26
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Profession: Model and DJ
Sean Reifel
Age: 29
Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania
Profession: Police Officer
KC Chandler
Age: 23
Hometown: Fresno, California
Profession: Nursing Assistant
Kenzie Annis
Age: 24
Hometown: Kennesaw, Georgia
Profession: Nurse and Nanny
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Melanie Moreno
Age: 24
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Profession: Bikini Store Manager
Sincere Rhea
Age: 25
Hometown: Cape May, New Jersey
Profession: Track and Field Athlete
Trinity Tatum
Age: 22
Hometown: Virginia
Profession: Model
Notable Fact: Youngest Islander in the villa
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Zach Georgiou
Age: 26
Hometown: Birmingham, England
Profession: Digital Creator
Known For: Brother of former Islander Charlie Georgiou
Why are there only 11 Islanders at the Start?
Originally, Peacock announced 12 contestants for Season 8.
However, one contestant was removed before entering the villa:
Vasana Montgomery
Age: 25
Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon
Profession: Business Owner
As a result, the season officially begins with 11 Islanders instead of the planned 12.
How Many Episodes Are Released Each Week?
During premiere week:
New episodes every day
After premiere week:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
No regular episode airs on Wednesday.
What Is Love Island: Aftersun?
Love Island: Aftersun returns on Saturdays with:
Exclusive interviews
Villa updates
Behind-the-scenes footage
Reactions from dumped Islanders
Hosts include:
Ciara Miller
Tefi Pessoa
The first Aftersun episode premieres on June 13.
When Will Love Island USA Season 8 End?
Peacock has not officially announced a finale date.
Based on previous seasons:
Season 7 ran about six weeks
Season 6 ran about six weeks
If Season 8 follows the same schedule, the finale will likely air around:
Sunday, July 12, 2026
However, the date remains unconfirmed.
How Many Episodes Will Love Island USA Season 8 Have?
An official episode count has not yet been announced.
Recent seasons featured:
Season 6: 36 episodes
Season 7: 36 episodes
Fans can likely expect:
Around 36 to 37 episodes
Reunion special after the finale
With daily drama, bombshell arrivals, surprise recouplings, and fan voting, Love Island USA Season 8 looks set to deliver another unforgettable summer in Fiji.
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