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It’s finally summer, which means your favorite dating competition show is back!
“Love Island USA” has returned for Season 7 and, like Season 6, is filmed from a villa in Fiji. In true “Love Island” fashion, viewers will watch the singles form connections, break up and make up, and take on steamy challenges.
As contestants compete to win $100,000, fans can cast their votes for their favorite couples from the comfort of their own homes.
Here’s what to know about the new season of “Love Island USA.”
When does Love Island USA start in 2025? Why was the premiere delayed?
The seventh season of “Love Island USA” was scheduled to kick off Tuesday, June 3 at 8 p.m. CT. However, a minute past the start time, Peacock notified viewers of a delay.
Frustrated fans ultimately waited for nearly 45 minutes, according to People Magazine. At 8:43 p.m. Peacock posted, “Thank you for your patience! The #LoveIslandUSA episode is officially live now. Enjoy the premiere.”
Canadian viewers say they were able to watch the premiere on time, suggesting the delay was due to an issue with Peacock. As of Wednesday morning, it remains unclear what prompted the delay.
New episodes are set to drop every day throughout the premiere week, per Peacock. Starting next week, the show will stream every Tuesday.
“Love Island Aftersun,” the dating program’s aftershow, will air every Saturday.
Where can I watch Love Island? How often do Love Island episodes come out?
“Love Island USA” will air live on Bravo and Peacock every Tuesday. Seasons 4 through 6 are also currently available to stream on Peacock.
WATCH: ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7 trailer
Who is hosting ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7?
The show is hosted by television personality Ariana Madix, who was a mainstay on Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules.” She joined “Love Island USA” last year for its sixth season, which became a social media phenomenon and launched influencer careers for many of its cast members.
During an Access Hollywood interview, Madix said, “summer is here” now that the show will be back on our screens.
Who are the main islanders on ‘Love Island USA’ Season 7? See cast
Women
- Chelley Bissainthe, 27, from Orlando, Florida
- Huda Mustafa, 24, from Raleigh, North Carolina
- Belle-A Walker, 22, from Honolulu, Hawaii
- Orlandria Carthen, 27, from Decatur, Alabama
- Yulissa Escobar, 27, from Miami, Florida
Men
- Ace Greene, 22, from Los Angeles, California
- Taylor Williams, 24, from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Nicolas Vansteenberghe, 24, from Jacksonville, Florida
- Austin Shepard, 26, from Northville, Michigan
- Jeremiah Brown, 25, from Los Angeles, California
— USA TODAY’s Taylor Ardrey contributed to this report.