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We got a text – and we can’t believe our eyes.<\/p>\n

Just in time for the Tuesday, June 2, premiere of Love Island USA<\/i><\/span><\/a>, Peacock has released the islanders who will be competing in season 8 of the most addictive reality show of the summer.<\/p>\n

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Viewers will watch the new group of sexy single “Islanders” live isolated in a luxury tropical villa. As cameras constantly roll, contestants will begin searching for love as they also try to win the public’s favor.<\/p>\n

At the end of the season, one couple will be named the winner and take home a massive cash prize.<\/p>\n

Last summer, viewers were glued to their screens as couples like Olandria Carthen<\/strong> and Nic Vansteenberghe<\/span><\/a><\/strong>, as well as Clarke Carraway<\/strong> and Taylor Williams<\/strong>, found love.<\/p>\n

In the end, Amaya “Papaya” Espinal<\/span><\/a><\/strong> and Bryan Arenales<\/strong> were crowned the winners of season 7. While they broke up after cameras rolled, the pair continued documenting their life<\/span><\/a> on Peacock’s spinoff show Love Island: Beyond the Villa<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Fans are encouraged to participate in Us Weekly<\/i>‘s first-ever Love Island USA<\/i> fantasy league, powered by Bracketology<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Competing against Us<\/i> editors and fellow Love Island USA<\/i> superfans, participants will have the chane to predict which couples survive and which contestants will say goodbye to the Villa.<\/p>\n

One grand prize winner will receive a $250 gift card to UsNow<\/span><\/a> and a 1-year subscription to Us Weekly,<\/i> with the runner up receiving a subscription and $100 gift card to UsNow.<\/p>\n

In a true Love Island<\/i>-esque twist, everyone who enters will receive a 15 percent coupon code at the new UsNow shop, which features the hottest fashion and beauty items of the season.<\/p>\n

Keep reading to meet the new cast and make sure to watch Love Island USA<\/i> beginning Tuesday, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET with new episodes streaming daily (that’s six days a week!) except for Wednesdays. Sign up for Us Weekly<\/i>‘s Love Island USA<\/i> fantasy league for free now<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hometown: San Diego, California<\/p>\n

Hometown: Miami, Florida<\/p>\n

Hometown: Kennesaw, Georgia<\/p>\n

Hometown: Easton, Pennsylvania<\/p>\n

Hometown: Newport News, Virginia<\/p>\n

Hometown: Birmingham, England<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 Us Weekly. All rights reserved<\/i><\/p>\n

This story was originally published May 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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