If you’ve been refreshing your social feeds wondering when your next dose of sun, recoupling, and dramatic texts will arrive, you’re not alone. The 2025 season of Love Island UK—the 12th series—is officially set to premiere on June 9, 2025, with Maya Jama returning as host. This guide covers the confirmed start dates, cast updates, and viewing options for Love Island UK 2025, plus what we know about the upcoming All Stars 2026 and USA Season 8.

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Love Island UK 2025 premiere date: June 9, 2025 ·
Love Island UK 2025 finale date: August 4, 2025 ·
Love Island All Stars 2026 premiere: January 12, 2026 ·
Love Island USA Season 8 premiere: June 2, 2026 ·
UK host: Maya Jama ·
USA host: Ariana Madix

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • Love Island UK 2025 premieres June 9, 2025 on ITV2 and ITVX (ITV Love Island)
  • Maya Jama returns as host for the 12th series (Newsweek)
  • Final airs August 4, 2025 (Radio Times)
2What’s unclear
  • Love Island UK 2026 start date not yet announced
  • Full cast list for 2025 not yet confirmed beyond early reveals
3Timeline signal
  • UK 2025: June 9 – August 4, 2025
  • All Stars 2026: January 12, 2026
  • USA Season 8: June 2, 2026
4What’s next
  • Watch Love Island UK 2025 nightly at 9pm BST on ITV2
  • Stream on ITVX (free with ads, premium £5.99/month)
  • Love Island All Stars 2026 follows in January

Six key dates across three series, each with a different broadcast home. Here’s how they line up.

Label Value
UK 2025 Start Date June 9, 2025 (ITV Love Island)
UK 2025 Final August 4, 2025 (Radio Times)
All Stars 2026 Start January 12, 2026 (Radio Times)
USA S8 Start June 2, 2026 (Peacock)
UK Host Maya Jama (Newsweek)
USA Host Ariana Madix (Peacock)

Is Love Island coming back in 2025?

Yes — Love Island UK returns for its 12th series on Monday, June 9, 2025. ITV confirmed the premiere date, with episodes airing every night at 9pm BST on ITV2 and streaming on ITVX (ITV Love Island). The final is scheduled for August 4, 2025 (Radio Times).

When does Love Island 2025 start?

  • Premiere: June 9, 2025 at 9pm BST on ITV2 (ITV Love Island)
  • Also available on ITVX from 9pm (Newsweek)
  • U.S. viewers can stream on Hulu with a delay (starting June 16, 2025) (ScreenRant)

The 2025 series is the 12th UK season and the first to follow a one-off anniversary special, Love Island: A Decade of Love, which aired before the summer series (Pressparty / ITV press syndication).

What is the cast of Love Island 2025?

Early cast reveals have been made, but the full lineup of contestants is not yet confirmed. ITV typically releases the complete cast just before the premiere. As of now, no official list has been published (Heart).

How many episodes are in Love Island 2025?

Exact episode count has not been announced, but based on previous seasons, viewers can expect around 50–60 episodes including the final and special “Unseen Bits” episodes on Saturdays (Northern Ireland Connected).

Bottom line: Love Island UK 2025 is confirmed to start June 9, 2025. UK viewers can watch live on ITV2 or stream on ITVX. U.S. fans will need to wait about a week for Hulu. The cast is still under wraps.

What date does Love Island 2026 start?

Two Love Island series are confirmed for 2026: All Stars and USA Season 8. The UK 2026 series has not yet been announced.

When does Love Island All Stars 2026 start?

Love Island All Stars 2026 premieres on January 12, 2026 on ITV2 and ITVX, according to Radio Times. It will be the longest season ever, with Maya Jama returning as host.

When does Love Island USA Season 8 start?

Love Island USA Season 8 premiered on June 2, 2026 on Peacock, with Ariana Madix as host (Peacock). Episodes drop at 9pm ET.

When does Love Island UK 2026 start?

ITV has not yet announced a start date for Love Island UK 2026. The series typically returns in early June, so a summer 2026 premiere is likely but not confirmed.

The gap

Viewers who finish Love Island UK 2025 in August will have to wait until January 2026 for All Stars, then June 2026 for USA Season 8. The UK 2026 series is the missing piece in the calendar.

Where can I watch Love Island UK 2026?

All Love Island UK series air on the same channels. Here’s what to expect for 2026.

What channel is Love Island on?

  • Love Island UK airs on ITV2 in the UK (ITV Love Island)
  • Love Island All Stars also airs on ITV2 (Radio Times)
  • Love Island USA streams exclusively on Peacock (Peacock)

Can I watch Love Island on ITVX?

Yes — ITVX streams Love Island UK episodes live and on demand. The service is free with ads, or you can upgrade to premium for £5.99/month (or £59.99/year) for ad-free viewing (Radio Times).

Can I watch Love Island USA on Peacock?

Yes — Love Island USA Season 8 is available exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. Episodes premiere at 9pm ET, and all episodes are available for streaming after they air (Peacock).

Pro tip

If you’re outside the UK, consider a VPN to access ITVX or Hulu for Love Island UK. The official ITV site is geo-blocked, but Hulu offers a delayed stream for U.S. viewers.

Timeline of upcoming Love Island premieres

  • June 9, 2025 – Love Island UK 2025 premieres on ITV2 and ITVX (ITV Love Island)
  • August 4, 2025 – Love Island UK 2025 final (Radio Times)
  • January 12, 2026 – Love Island All Stars 2026 premieres (Radio Times)
  • June 2, 2026 – Love Island USA Season 8 premieres on Peacock (Peacock)

The pattern: winter for All Stars, summer for the main UK and USA series. The 2026 UK series will likely follow the same June timeline, but ITV hasn’t confirmed it yet.

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

Confirmed facts

  • Love Island UK 2025 start date June 9 confirmed by ITV (ITV Love Island)
  • Love Island All Stars 2026 start date January 12 confirmed by Radio Times (Radio Times)
  • Love Island USA Season 8 start date June 2 confirmed by Peacock (Peacock)
  • Maya Jama hosts UK and All Stars (Newsweek)
  • Ariana Madix hosts USA Season 8 (Peacock)

What’s unclear

  • Love Island UK 2026 start date not yet announced
  • Full cast of Love Island 2025 not fully revealed
  • Exact episode count for 2025 season

What the announcement says

“Season twelve of the romance reality TV show is set to air Monday 9 June 2025.”

— ITV announcement via Heart

“Love Island UK returns with a new series on ITV2 and ITVX from 9 June.”

— Newsweek

“The summer series will run on ITV2 and ITVX, with the final on 4 August.”

— Radio Times

For viewers who want to plan their summer viewing, the core dates are locked in. The only missing piece is the UK 2026 series, which ITV will likely announce closer to the time.

Related reading: Sky TV Channel Changes 2026 · Virgin Media 1 TV Guide: Channel Number & Schedule

Additional sources

mefeater.com, usatoday.com, greatlakesdaily.com, stpatricksschoolasansol.in, boxofficehype.com

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes are in Love Island 2025?

Exact count not announced, but based on previous seasons, expect around 50–60 episodes including the final and Saturday “Unseen Bits” episodes.

Who is the host of Love Island 2025?

Maya Jama returns as host for the 12th series (Newsweek).

Is Love Island 2025 on ITV2?

Yes, it airs on ITV2 at 9pm BST (ITV Love Island).

Can I watch Love Island 2025 on ITVX?

Yes, episodes stream live and on demand on ITVX (Radio Times).

What time does Love Island start?

New episodes air at 9pm BST on ITV2 (Newsweek).

How long is each episode?

Episodes typically run 60–90 minutes, with longer episodes on special nights.

Is there a Love Island USA 2026?

Yes, USA Season 8 premieres June 2, 2026 on Peacock (Peacock).

What is Love Island All Stars?

Love Island All Stars brings back former contestants for a second chance at love. The 2026 season starts January 12, 2026 on ITV2 (Radio Times).