There is news from the villa: “Love Island USA,” the reality competition show that was so successful last year that it generated a spinoff, will return to Peacock this summer for Season 7.
Here’s what we know so far.
For the uninitiated, what is ‘Love Island USA?’
The show is a reality dating competition that gathers a group of contestants, called islanders, into a luxury villa and has them couple up, either out of true love or friendship or simply for survival. Single islanders are kicked out of the villa, and every so often viewers can vote out their least favorite couple. The pair voted “most compatible” at the end wins a cash prize.
Who will be on Season 7?
Though the cast not been announced, Ariana Madix, of “Vanderpump Rules” fame, will be returning as the host, and the comedian Iain Stirling will reprise his role as the narrator. Together, the two helped draw a new audience to the competition last year, making it one of the summer’s buzziest shows.
“What’s quite nice is me, as the voice, and Ariana are a lovely juxtaposition,” Mr. Sterling said in an interview last year. “You’ve got me as the voice going, ‘Oh that’s a silly thing we’re all looking at’ and you’ve got Ariana being like, ‘I genuinely really care about these people.’ And I think that sort of encapsulates the two emotions you feel while watching ‘Love Island.’”
What else is there to know?
Like Season 6, this season will also take place in Fiji. According to a news release from Peacock, “Temptations will rise and drama will ensue as Islanders face brand new couples’ challenges, jaw-dropping twists and turns, and even a few surprise guests.”
Voting will, once again, be managed through a “Love Island USA” app.
Peacock released a teaser for the new season yesterday, featuring Ms. Madix and Mr. Sterling gazing into a crystal ball as the drama unfolds before their eyes.
And there is a spinoff?
Yes! Last month, Peacock announced a new series, “Love Island: Beyond the Villa,” that will follow the cast of Season 6 around Los Angeles in more of a straightforward reality show. No release date has been set, but the series is expected to have most of the cast in main roles, with others appearing occasionally.
When will Season 7 premiere?
The show will premiere on Peacock on June 3 at 9 p.m. Eastern time, and new episodes will be released every day except Wednesday.
