Love Island, the popular British dating game show, is making a comeback this summer, along with its U.S. counterpart. Originally a revival of a celebrity series from 2005-2006, Love Island has become a significant part of British popular culture, with 22 international versions produced. Hosted by Maya Jama and narrated by Iain Stirling, the show has a history of being highly successful, especially among viewers aged 16 to 34. Despite its success, it has also faced controversy due to the suicides of four people linked to the show, including former contestants and the original presenter, Caroline Flack.
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The new seasons promise fresh contestants and exciting changes. The U.K. version will feature new Hideaway rules and a revamped villa, while the U.S. edition, set in Fiji, will be hosted for the first time by Ariana Madix from Vanderpump Rules. For fans eager to catch all the drama, both versions will be available to watch this summer.
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Where can I watch the new season of Love Island?
You can watch the new season of Love Island U.S. on Peacock starting June 11. If you’re not keen on spending $5.99 per month on Peacock, the first episode of Love Island U.S. season 6 will also air on Bravo, but with a slight delay. It will be available on Bravo on June 13 at 9:30 p.m. EST.
International fans will have to wait a bit longer, but the new season will eventually be available on ITVX, just like the previous five seasons. This will allow fans in the U.K. to catch up on season 6. Additionally, the U.K. version of Love Island is also getting a new season, so there’s plenty to look forward to on both sides of the Atlantic.
How to Watch Love Island U.K. in the U.S.
For Love Island U.K., you can watch it on ITV from Sundays to Fridays at 9 p.m. GMT if you’re in the U.K. However, in the U.S., accessing the new episodes requires a bit more effort. The only way to watch the 12 singletons is by using a VPN on the ITVX app.
Although ITV2 content is region-locked to the U.K., viewers in the U.S. can bypass this restriction with a VPN of their choice. This means you can still catch up on the first episode and meet all the new contestants and see the new villa starting today at around 4 p.m. ET. The choice of VPN is up to you.
Meanwhile, fans of both Love Island iterations will have plenty to enjoy with both editions airing. Nothing says summer quite like two brand-new seasons of Love Island.
Is Love Island on Netflix?
Love Island U.K. is not available on Netflix. However, if you’re looking to watch Love Island USA, you can find the first two seasons on Netflix. For the most recent seasons of Love Island USA, you’ll need to check out Hulu for Season 3 and Peacock for Season 4.
If you’re specifically interested in the U.K. version, you’ll need to use a VPN to access it through ITVX, which is the streaming platform for ITV content available only in the U.K.
