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.
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.
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
Age: 23
Hometown: Tyrone, Georgia
Profession: Content Creator
Known For: Daughter of former NBA player Donnell Harvey
Age: 25
Hometown: San Diego, California
Profession: Paralympian
Known For: Team USA Paralympic bronze medalist
Age: 29
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Profession: DJ
Age: 26
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Profession: Model and DJ
Age: 29
Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania
Profession: Police Officer
Age: 23
Hometown: Fresno, California
Profession: Nursing Assistant
Age: 24
Hometown: Kennesaw, Georgia
Profession: Nurse and Nanny
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Age: 24
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Profession: Bikini Store Manager
Age: 25
Hometown: Cape May, New Jersey
Profession: Track and Field Athlete
Age: 22
Hometown: Virginia
Profession: Model
Notable Fact: Youngest Islander in the villa
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Age: 26
Hometown: Birmingham, England
Profession: Digital Creator
Known For: Brother of former Islander Charlie Georgiou
Originally, Peacock announced 12 contestants for Season 8.
However, one contestant was removed before entering the villa:
Age: 25
Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon
Profession: Business Owner
As a result, the season officially begins with 11 Islanders instead of the planned 12.
During premiere week:
New episodes every day
After premiere week:
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
No regular episode airs on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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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Updated January 1, 1970
Updated January 1, 1970
Updated January 1, 1970