'Love Island USA' is back. Premiere date, time, cast, where to watch
Taylor ArdreyThe eighth season of the hottest reality dating series returns this week.
That means "Love Island USA" viewers will have a front row seat to the islanders' love journey inside the Fijian villa this summer.
Will strong relationships form, or will bombshells turn people's heads?
Here's how to tune in to "Love Island USA" Season 8, along with other updates related to the show ahead of the premiere.
How to watch 'Love Island USA' Season 8
"Love Island USA" Season 8 premieres on Tuesday, June 2, at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET on Peacock, with new episodes every day the first week.
Each week afterward, episodes drop Thursday through Tuesday. The show is hosted by Ariana Madix.
Which islander was removed from the villa?
Contestant Vasana Montgomery of Beaveron, Oregon, has been removed from the show ahead of the Season 8 premiere after a video of her appearing to use a racist slur while singing along to a song went viral over the weekend.
Montgomery's departure follows that of two islanders who were pulled from the villa in Season 7 due to past online activity involving racial slurs.
'Love Island USA' Season 8 starting cast
Confirmed islanders:
- Aniya Harvey
- Beatriz Hatz
- Bryce Dettloff
- Gabriel Vasconcelos
- KC Chandler
- Kenzie Annis
- Melanie Moreno
- Sean Reifel
- Sincere Rhea
- Trinity Tatum
- Zach Georgiou
'Love Island USA' issues message to fans before premiere
The show shared a public service announcement to fans ahead of the premiere to encourage good vibes this summer, as underscored in a statement to fans on May 27.
"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," "Love Island USA" said.
"This is a space for fun, not negativity, so keep it kind, keep it positive, and remember: this is 'LOVE' Island."
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].