Love Island 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Watching the UK and US Versions
As the summer of 2025 approaches, fans of the hit reality show Love Island are eagerly anticipating the new season. According to a report by Yahoo Entertainment, the show is set to return with not one, but two versions: Love Island UK and Love Island USA. In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to watch both versions, including the start dates, channels, and streaming options.
When Does Love Island Start?
Love Island USA is set to premiere on June 3, with new episodes airing six nights a week at 9 p.m. ET on Peacock, as reported by Yahoo Entertainment. The UK version, Series 12 of Love Island, will follow on June 9. Fans can expect a whopping six nights of episodes per week, with a total of 36 episodes over a six-week period for the US version.
What Channel is Love Island On in the US?
Unlike its UK counterpart, which airs on ITV2 and streams live on ITVX, Love Island USA is exclusive to Peacock in the US. However, fans in the UK can stream all past seasons of Love Island USA on ITVX, or use a VPN to access the content.
How to Watch Love Island USA
For those in the US, Love Island USA can be streamed exclusively on Peacock. New episodes will drop six nights a week, starting June 3. As Yahoo Entertainment notes, "You can find all past seasons of the US spinoff also streaming on ITVX in the UK (or with the help of a VPN)".
How to Watch Love Island (UK) in the US
For fans in the US who want to watch the UK version, Love Island, they can stream live on ITVX, or on a three-day delay on Hulu. Alternatively, viewers can use a VPN to access ITVX content.
What’s the Difference between Love Island UK and Love Island USA?
While both versions of Love Island follow the same format, the main difference lies in the hosts, contestants, and prize money. Love Island USA is a spinoff of the hit UK reality show, with a different set of contestants and a slightly different twist. As Yahoo Entertainment notes, "The main difference — beyond hosts, contestants and the amount of prize money the winning couple is awarded — is which accents you’d like to hear as contestants get their chat on around the bonfire at the villa".
Love Island Host 2025
This year, Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix will return to host Love Island USA, while Maya Jama will host Series 12 of Love Island in the UK.
How Many Weeks Does Love Island Last?
Love Island USA will run for six weeks, with 36 episodes, while the UK version typically lasts eight weeks. However, ITV has yet to confirm the exact duration of the show this season.
Where to Watch Past Seasons of Love Island UK
Fans can stream every season of Love Island, including Love Island All Stars, Love Island Aftersun, and Love Island Games, for free on ITVX in the UK. For those outside of the UK, a VPN will be required to access the content.
Where to Watch Past Seasons of Love Island USA
In the UK, fans can catch all past seasons of Love Island USA on ITVX. For those in the US, Peacock and Hulu are the best options to watch past seasons.
In conclusion, with two versions of Love Island set to premiere in 2025, fans have plenty of options to watch their favorite reality show. By following this guide, viewers can stay up-to-date with the latest episodes, hosts, and contestants. As Yahoo Entertainment reports, it’s going to be a summer of sizzling romance and drama, so don’t miss out!
