How to watch the UK and US versions, where to stream previous seasons, and more

The weather and your television set are about to start warming up. It is not just almost summer time – it’s almost Love Island time! The steamy reality show that started in the UK has become a global phenomenon, with sexy singles from all over the world signing up for a stint in the villa. Love Island in the UKthe show that started it all, is back with Series 11 – or season 11 for US fans – this Monday, June 3rd. Love Island USA will be released the following Tuesday, June 11th. Are you ready to dive into the notoriously prolific reality show? There will be new episodes up to six nights a week this summer, so get ready to stream. Here’s your guide to Love Island in summer 2024.

When will Love Island to start?

Love Island kicks off the summer season with the UK series first, which premieres this Monday June 3rd at 9pm BST (that’s 4pm ET for US viewers if you plan to tune in live with a VPN)

Season 6 of Love Island USA will release its first episodes the following week, on Tuesday, June 11th.

Which channel is it Love Island In the USA?

Unlike its UK counterpart, which is broadcast in the UK on ITV2 and broadcasts live on ITVX (and a delay on Hulu for those in the US) Love Island USA it just streams exclusively on Peacock.

How to watch Love Island (USA) without cable:

(Peacock)

Love Island USA streams exclusively on Peacock, along with all Bravo shows and more. For $5.99/month, an ad-supported Peacock subscription lets you stream live sports and events on NBC, plus access to thousands of hours of shows and movies, including beloved sitcoms like Parks and recreation It is The office, all Bravo shows and Hallmark movies, and movies like Five Nights at Freddy’s It is O Super Mario film. Right now, you can get a year of Peacock Premium for $19.99.

For $12 per month, you can also upgrade to an ad-free Premium Plus subscription, which includes live access to your local NBC affiliate (not just during designated sports and events) and the ability to download select titles to watch offline.

And if you are a student wanting to watch the new season of Love IslandBig 10 basketball games and more, you can take advantage of on Peacock’s discount for students and get an ad-supported subscription for just $1.99/month for 12 months.

$5.99/month on Peacock

How to watch Love Island (UK) in the US:

(ExpressVPN)

Love Island streams live for free on ITVX in the UK. ExpressVPN offers “internet without borders”, meaning you can tune in to anything on ITVX for free, just like a UK resident, rather than waiting for the new season of Love Island in the UK to drop on Hulu. All you need to do is sign up to ExpressVPN, change the server location to the UK, and then find the live streaming show on ITVX.

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$6.67/month at ExpressVPN

(Hulu)

In the US, you’ll eventually be able to stream Love Island in the UK episodes. But the new season of Love Island isn’t scheduled to hit Hulu until a full week after its UK premiere, so you’ll have to find a way to avoid spoilers. Hulu’s most basic, ad-supported tier will give you access to many other great reality shows, including The Kardashians, The Golden Bachelor, Bachelor in Paradise and more.

$8/month on Hulu

What is the difference between Love Island in the UK It is Love Island USA?

Love Island USA is a spinoff of the hugely successful UK reality show. The main difference – besides the hosts, the contestants and the amount of prize money the winning couple receives – is which accents you’d like to hear while the contestants receive their chat around the bonfire in the villa.

Love Island 2024 Host:

Love Island USA is getting a new host for season 6. Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix will take on hosting duties Modern Family Sarah Hyland.

In the United Kingdom, Maya Jama is back for Series 11 of Love Island.

How many weeks has it been Love Island last?

For Love Island USANew episodes will be released six days a week on Peacock starting June 11, 2024. The last season had 37 episodes over a six-week period, and this season is expected to follow the same format.

The UK series normally runs for eight weeks, but ITV is yet to confirm the exact length of the show this season.

Where to watch previous seasons of Love Island in the UK

You can stream all seasons of Love Island UK, Love Island All Stars, Love Island Aftersun, Love Island Games, Love Island Australia and all Love Island reunions for free on ITVX in the UK. If you’re watching from outside the UK, you’ll need the help of a VPN.

Where to watch previous seasons of Love Island USA:

You can also watch Love Island USA in the UK on ITVX. So if you don’t want to pay for Peacock or Hulu and definitely want to watch the UK series anyway, a free VPN + ITVX account might be your best (and cheapest) option.