Love Island USA Season 8 Start Time, Cast and Weekly Episode Schedule

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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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?

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

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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

Related: Kenzie Annis Age, Height, Bio, Career, Net Worth & Love Island USA

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

Related: Who Is Trinity Tatum? Age, Height, Bio & Love Island

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?

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

Related: Who Are the Love Island USA Season 8 Bombshells? Full Cast & Instagram