Peacock has announced the 12 new islanders who will search for love when Love Island USA Season 8 starts streaming on June 2, 2026. The new group includes a Paralympic medalist, an NBA player’s daughter, and a British contestant whose brother appeared on last year’s show.
The hit reality dating show returns to a villa in Fiji with Ariana Madix back as host for her third season. Narrator Iain Stirling also returns. New episodes will drop daily at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET during premiere week, then continue every day except Wednesdays. The companion show Love Island Aftersun returns on Saturdays starting June 13, now hosted by Ciara Miller and content creator Tefi Pessoa.
Meet the Season 8 Cast
Here is the full lineup of islanders entering the villa on premiere night:
Aniya Harvey – 22 years old from Tyrone, Georgia. She played volleyball at Florida Atlantic University and is the daughter of former NBA player Donnell Harvey, who played for teams including the Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets.
Beatriz Hatz – A Paralympic track and field athlete from San Diego who won bronze in the Women’s Long Jump T64 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. She was born without a fibula in her right leg and had the limb amputated below the knee at ten months old.
Bryce Dettloff – From Los Angeles, works as a handyman during the day and a DJ at night. “I just love music,” he shared in his introduction video.
Gabriel Vasconcelos – From Miami, speaks English, Spanish, and Portuguese. He says he will bring “Brazilian fire” to the villa.
KC Chandler – A nursing assistant from Fresno, California. “Women love men in health care,” he said. “If you’re a man who’s got scrubs, with your muscles showing a little bit, they’re going for that every time.”
Kenzie Annis – From Kennesaw, Georgia, graduated from nursing school just days before entering the villa. She has said she wants a “huge family” with five to ten children.
Melanie Moreno – A bikini store manager from Los Angeles who jokes that a “damaged” bikini would sum up her dating life so far.
Sean Reifel – A police officer from Easton, Pennsylvania, who is also a father. He says he’s looking for someone “thoughtful.”
Sincere Rhea – A track and field athlete and NCAA hurdler from Cape May, New Jersey, who earned All-American honors. He says he loves his unique name and often signs off emails: “Sincerely Sincere.”
Trinity Tatum – From Newport News, Virginia, which she calls a “small town.” She works as a makeup artist and model and says she’s looking for a “fresh start.”
Vasana Montgomery – From Beaverton, Oregon, runs her own beauty business called Vanity Square Studios. She describes herself as “the full package” and lives alone with her dog.
Zach Georgiou – From Birmingham, England. His brother Charlie Georgiou appeared on Love Island USA Season 7 and was dumped from the villa by day 11. “I’m here to see if I can do better,” Zach said.
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Peacock Asks Fans To “Keep It Kind” Before Season 8
Before announcing the cast, the official Love Island USA Instagram account shared a message asking viewers to behave respectfully toward contestants.
The statement read:
“The Villa runs on good vibes, and so does this community. We love seeing your reactions, opinions, and debates, but everyone deserves to feel safe and respected. This is a space for fun, not negativity—so keep it kind, keep it positive, and remember: this is LOVE Island!”
The show shared a similar warning during Season 7 after online harassment targeted some contestants. Season 7 became Peacock’s most-watched original series, accounting for 18.4 billion minutes of watch time over its six-week run.
How To Watch Love Island USA Season 8
Love Island USA Season 8 premieres June 2, 2026 exclusively on Peacock. Viewers can vote for their favorite couples through the Love Island USA app, which helps decide which islanders stay and who gets sent home.
Release schedule:
- USA: June 2 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT on Peacock
- UK: June 3 at 2 a.m. BST on Peacock (available through Amazon Prime Video Channels or direct subscription)
- Canada: June 3 on Crave
- Australia: June 3 on 9Now
- India: June 3 on Peacock (available through JioHotstar or VPN)
New episodes will drop daily during premiere week, then continue every day except Wednesdays. Love Island Aftersun airs Saturdays starting June 13.
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