A new set of bombshells enter the villa in the season premiere of Love Island USA. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Love Island USA, including free streaming options.
Love Island USA returns for a seventh season. The hit reality show, which is inspired by the beloved UK series of the same name, brings 10 singles together in Fiji, where they must couple up for a shot at winning $100,000. Ariana Madix returns to host the latest season after taking over hosting duties last year, and Iain Stirling will also reprise his gig as the narrator.
The 10 new contestants include Ace Greene, Austin Shepard, Belle-A Walker, Chelley Bissainthe, Huda Mustafa, Jeremiah Brown, Nicolas Vansteenberghe, Olandria Carthen, Taylor Williams, and Yulissa Escobar. All cast members hail from the US, with contestants coming from California, Florida, Hawaii, and everything in between. Their fate is largely in the hands of viewers who vote for their favorite contestants and help determine who gets sent home.
Below, we've outlined everything you might need to know about watching the new season of Love Island USA around the world. Plus, you can learn how to use a VPN to watch from anywhere. The new season hits the US and Canada first, but it's expected to premiere in regions like Australia and the UK later in the year (although there's been no official announcement yet).
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Where to watch Love Island USA in the US
Love Island USA will stream on Peacock in the US. New episodes drop daily at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT during the premiere week. After that, they're available daily with the exception of Wednesdays. Peacock subscriptions start at just $7.99/month for the ad-supported tier. You can upgrade to an ad-free experience for $13.99/month. This Premium Plus tier also allows you to live stream your local NBC station. Peacock is one of the best streaming services for reality TV fans since the app hosts Bravo shows and several popular original series, including The Traitors and Love Island All Stars.
Where to watch Love Island USA in Canada
Canada gets new episodes of Love Island USA at the same time as the US, so Canadian fans don't need to worry about missing out on any of the action. New episodes will drop daily (except for Wednesdays starting next week) at 9 p.m. ET on Crave. Crave subscriptions start at $9.99/month. New episodes will also stream for free on CTV in Canada. CTV's on-demand options are completely free. When episodes first drop, users don't typically need to create an account, but accessing older episodes usually requires free account creation.
How to watch Love Island USA from anywhere
Fans outside Canada can still tune into the free CTV option with the help of a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are handy tools that enable people to change their device's virtual location so that they can keep up with their favorite websites from anywhere. They're popular apps among those looking to upgrade their cybersecurity and access their usual services while traveling abroad.
ExpressVPN is one of the top VPNs on the market. It's a user-friendly service (even for beginners) and has an impressive suite of security features, which you can read about in our ExpressVPN review. Plus, the service comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
How to watch Love Island with a VPN
- Sign up for a VPN if you don't already have one.
- Install it on the device you're using to watch.
- Turn it on and set it to the location of your streaming service.
- Go to the streaming website, such as CTV, and enjoy the show.
What happened with the premiere?
There was a bit of a delay in the US with the Season 7 premiere episode on Tuesday, June 3. The first episode, which clocks in at a whopping 103 minutes, didn't hit Peacock at 9 p.m. ET as expected. Shortly after it was supposed to drop, Peacock's official X (formerly Twitter) account posted that the episode would be slightly delayed. About 40 minutes later, the account announced that the episode had finally arrived on the streamer. According to Deadline, the episodes arrived on time in Canada. In the week since the series premiered, there have been no major delays for other episodes.
When does Love Island UK return?
If you can't get enough of the Love Island franchise right now, you're in luck. The original Love Island UK returned for a 12th season on June 9, just one week after the premiere of Love Island USA. Episodes air daily (with the exception of Saturdays). You can learn more about tuning in with our Love Island UK streaming guide since the watch options are a bit different than Love Island USA.
What is Love Island: Beyond the Villa?
A little less than a week after the premiere of Love Island USA Season 7, Peacock announced a new series, Love Island: Beyond the Villa, which is slated to premiere on the app on July 13. Following the July 13 premiere, the series will drop new episodes every Thursday at 9 p.m. ET, starting on July 17. Beyond the Villa will catch up with Season 6 cast members, including JaNa Craig, Aaron Evans, Miguel Harichi, Leah Kateb, Kaylor Martin, Connor Newsum, Serena Page, Kenny Rodriguez, Olivia Walker, and Kendall Washington, among others.
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