Plot Synopsis

Based on the UK series of the same name, LOVE ISLAND is a reality series that follows a group of single "Islanders" who come together in a Fijian Villa, ready to embark on a summer of dating, romance, and ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders pair up and those who are not coupled are at risk of being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn't always run smoothly. Challenges abound with intriguing new Islander arrivals and dramatic twists as friendships and relationships form. In addition to choosing their partners wisely, Islanders must also win the hearts of viewers who have the opportunity to shape events on screen and ultimately crown one lucky couple the winner who will then have the chance to walk away with both love and the cash prize. Hosted by Arielle Vandenberg, LOVE ISLAND began with these 11 Islanders: Elizabeth Weber (Age 24; New York City; Advertising Exec); Caroline "Caro" Viehweg (Age 21; Los Angeles; Marketing Student); Mallory Santic (Age 25; Vancouver, WA; Analyst for Nike); Alana Morrison (Age 21; New Haven, CT; College Student); Alexandra Stewart (Age 25; Los Angeles; Publicist); Kyra Green (Age 22; Los Angeles; Musician); Cashel Barnett (Age 27; Sacramento, CA; Model and Musician); Yamen Sanders (Age 24; Los Angeles; Real Estate Agent); Michael Yi (Age 29; Miami; Model); Weston Richey (Age 25; Dallas; Photographer); and Zac Mirabelli (Age 22; Chicago; Grocery Store Cashier).

The sophomore season of LOVE ISLAND premiered on Monday, August 24, 2020 from 8-10pm ET/PT on CBS. Because of COVID-19, Season 2 takes place in the oasis of Las Vegas, where a group of single "Islanders" come together in a stunning villa in Sin City, ready to embark on a summer of dating, romance, and ultimately, relationships. Every few days the Islanders pair up and those who are not coupled are at risk of being dumped from the island. Islanders are on the lookout for romance, but the road to love doesn't always run smoothly. Challenges abound with intriguing new Islander arrivals and dramatic twists as friendships and relationships form. In addition to choosing their partners wisely, Islanders must also win the hearts of viewers who have the opportunity to shape events on screen and ultimately crown one lucky couple the winner who will then have the chance to walk away with both love and the cash prize. Host Arielle Vandenberg and narrator Matthew Hoffman return with even more love and romance this summer when the show introduces more Islanders, more nightly episodes and more drama. After months spent in isolation and virtual dating, Islanders finally have the opportunity to date and get to know each other IRL (in real life) while shooting in Las Vegas sequestered in a "bubble" at a stunning villa on top of Ceasars Entertainment's boutique hotel, The Cromwell. The following 11 Islanders embark on a summer of love (and additional Islanders will be introduced later): Kaitlynn Anderson (Age: 27; Promotions; Lapeer, MI); Mackenzie Dipman (Age: 24; Student; Scottsdale, AZ); Tre Forte (Age: 25; Personal trainer; Boca Raton, FL); James McCool (Age: 27; Personal trainer; Winchester, VA); Johnny Middlebrooks (Age: 22; Student; Chesapeake, VA); Justine Ndiba (Age: 27; Billing coordinator /go-go dancer; Rockaway, NJ); Carrington Rodriguez (Age 22; Sales manager; Salt Lake City, UT); Connor Trott (Age: 23; Auditor; Pittsburgh, PA); Moira Tumas (Age: 28; Shopping channel model; Brielle, NJ); Cely Vazquez (Age: 24; Legal secretary; Sacramento, CA); and Jeremiah White (Age: 22; Store sales associate; De Kalb, MS).

Season 3 of LOVE ISLAND premiered on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 9:30-11pm ET/PT on CBS. Host Arielle Vandenberg and narrator Matthew Hoffman return with even more love and romance this summer as the show escapes the desert and heads back to the beach. Islanders will couple up on the sundrenched Hawaiian Island where they will be ready for more texts, fireside ceremonies, challenges and friendships. It is not all sun and rainbows, though, when the ultimate temptation, Casa Amor, returns. And, as always viewers can vote on the Love Island app all season long, having input on who goes on dates, who's at risk from being dumped from the Island and who are fan favorites. Ultimately, one couple will triumph and be crowned the winners of LOVE ISLAND. The 12 Islanders for the new season are: Olivia Kaiser (Age: 28; Business Owner; Anchorage, AK); Kyra Lizama (Age: 23; Covid Relief Worker; Honolulu, HI); Trina Njoroge (Age: 24; Psychiatric Nurse; Hacienda Heights, CA); Cashay Proudfoot (Age: 25; Waitress; Brooklyn, NY); Shannon St. Clair (Age: 25; Controller at Construction Company; Bucks County, PA); Korey Gandy (Age: 28; Rental Car Agent; Virginia Beach, VA); Josh Goldstein (Age: 24; College Athlete; Haverhill, MA); Jeremy Hershberg (Age: 27; Personal Trainer; New York, NY); Melvin "Cinco" Holland, Jr. (Age: 25; Delivery Driver; Ashburn, VA); Christian Longnecker (Age: 24; Coffee Company Owner; Oahu, HI); Will Moncada (Age: 26; Budtender; Colombia); and Javonny Vega (Age: 26; Real Estate Investor; Boca Raton, FL). Additional Islanders were introduced and announced as the season progressed.

Moving to Peacock for its fourth season, this series -- now titled LOVE ISLAND USA -- debuted on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 9pm ET/6pm PT, with six episodes dropping each week (one episode each day Tuesday through Sunday). Sarah Hyland is the host and UK comedian Iain Stirling serves as narrator for the new season. In Season 4, Islanders couple up in new surroundings to compete in naughtier games and sexier challenges. Throughout their stay, temptations will rise and drama will ensue as Islanders are forced to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or "recouple" with someone new. Islanders will also be at the mercy of viewers at home who will vote to determine who gets another shot at love and who leaves the villa heartbroken and empty-handed. Filmed on the California coast. The first 10 Islanders include: Courtney Boerner (Age: 24; Hometown: Winter Park, FL; Location now: Los Angeles, CA; Job: Stylist); Deborah Chubb (Age: 26; Hometown: Dallas, TX; Location now: Redondo Beach, CA; Job: Personal Assistant); Sereniti Springs (Age: 28; Hometown: Clovis, CA; Location now: New Orleans, LA; Job: Bartender); Sydney Paight (Age: 22; Hometown: Houston, TX; Location now: Los Angeles, CA; Job: Operations Manager for a Tech Startup); Zeta Morrison (Age: 29; Hometown: Suri, England; Location now: Los Angeles, CA; Job: Babysitter and Model); Andy Voyen (Age: 23; Hometown: Minneapolis, MN; Location now: Minneapolis, MN; Job: Realtor); Felipe Gomes (Age: 32; Hometown: Sao Paulo; Location now: Dubai; Job: International Model); Isaiah Campbell (Age: 21; Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD; Location now: Delray, FL; Job: Waiter); Jesse Bray (Age: 27; Hometown: Springfield, OH; Location now: Houston TX; Job: Courier); and Timmy Pandolfi (Age: 29; Hometown: NYC; Location now: Los Angeles, CA; Job: Personal Trainer an d Real Estate Agent). The Season 4 premiere made its linear television debut later the same night (Tuesday, July 19) at 10pm ET/PT on USA Network and 10:30pm ET/PT on Bravo.

Season 5 of LOVE ISLAND USA premiered on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Peacock. Set in Fiji, this season features a new group of sexy singles on a search for love in a beautiful villa. Sarah Hyland returns as host. Throughout their stay in a tropical oasis, Islanders couple up to face brand new heart-racing challenges and bigger twists and turns than ever before. Temptations rise and drama ensues as new "bombshells" arrive throughout the season, forcing Islanders to decide if they want to remain with their current partners or re-couple with someone new. Islanders also be at the mercy of viewers at home who vote to determine who gets another shot at love and who leaves the villa heartbroken and empty-handed.

Season 6 of LOVE ISLAND USA debuted on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 9pm ET/6pm PT on Peacock with a new host: Ariana Madix. Set in Fiji, Season 6 features a brand-new vibrant villa including a spicy Casa Amor and an unforgettable Hideaway. Islanders face more drama than ever before with jaw-dropping revelations, brand new couples challenges and even a few surprise guests. Along the way, viewers are able to vote for their favorite couples via the Love Island USA app to determine which Islanders remain in the villa and who goes home heartbroken and empty-handed. Iain Stirling reprises his role as the iconic narrator. Cast includes: Season 5 alum Robert Rausch; Aaron Evans from Season 1 of THE TRAITORS UK; Kordell Beckham, the younger brother of Odell Beckham Jr.; and more, including Serena, Coye, Hannah, JaNa, Kaylor, Kendall, and Leah
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The Season 6 Reunion special for LOVE ISLAND USA debuts on Monday, August 19, 2024 on Peacock at 9pm ET/6pm PT, as the cast relives the season-long drama from the villa while revealing which couples are together and who have called it quits.

On November 16, 2023, Peacock announced that LOVE ISLAND USA has been renewed for two additional season, taking the series through Season 7.