With Love Island UK season 11 currently airing, many are already thinking about season 12. The unscripted dating show started as a celebrity series in 2005, when it followed 12 celebrities looking for love. Love Island was re-launched in 2015, starring regular people instead of celebrities. The UK show has been popular ever since, becoming an international phenomenon that draws large audiences internationally. There’s a US spin-off that premiered in 2019 and has aired for five seasons.
The series invites young eligible singles to a beautiful villa in Fiji to see if they can meet their match in paradise while engaging in a series of challenges. The Love Island UK season 11 cast included a whopping 37 participants, which have been whittled down to 14 as the season draws to a close. The remaining contestants will not only continue to compete to find love, but they’ll also compete for the chance to win the grand prize of $100,000. Here’s what we know about Love Island UK season 12.
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Love Island UK Season 12 News
While Love Island UK season 11 is airing, Love Island USA season 6 is also airing at the same time. This season of Love Island USA is hosted by reality television superstar Ariana Madix, an alum of Vanderpump Rules and Dancing With The Stars alum, as well as a Broadway star. The show has invited 33 contestants so far, eliminating all but 19.
Is Love Island UK Season 12 Confirmed?
Love Island UK season 12 has now been confirmed by producers. The current season of Love Island UK, which is hosted by Maya Jamma, has been so well-received that it’s hard to imagine the show won’t be back for another season of connections, tears, and trips to Casa Amor. After all, it simply wouldn’t be summer without a new season of Love Island to look forward to.
Love Island UK Season 12’s Premiere Date
This series will premiere on June 12, and fans will be able to watch the series on the Hulu network. The last Love Island franchise iteration was Love Island All-Stars season 2, which aired February 17, 2025. Aside from the UK version, Love Island USA premiered on Peacock on June 3, 2025. The upcoming Love Island UK installment should be charming – this series is the OG, so it’s the jewel in the Love Island crown. It’ll blend familiar elements like Casa Amor with hot new twists that ramp up the action.
It remains to be seen if Love Island UK will be as popular as previous installments. However, the series definitely has a winning formula. By sticking to tried-and-true tactics, producers can ensure that the love games go on. Too much change might disturb the series’ groove, turning off viewers. However, small changes will always add some pepper.
Love Island UK Season 12 Cast
Today, June 5, the Love Island UK season 12 cast was announced. Plenty of interesting people are in the mix, including Ben, who drives a taxi, Tommy, who does landscaping, and Meg, who works as a payroll specialist. Also in the cast is stewardess Helena, marketing maven Shakira, and musical theater actress Megan. Other fledgling reality stars who will appear in the upcoming installment are Alima, who manages clients’ wealth portfolios, and Kyle, who is a “water operative.”
There are more stars in the mix, including Blu, who’s a construction project manager, and personal trainer Dejon. Also cast in the series is Harry, who trades gold when he’s not playing soccer semi-professionally. As well, there’s a motivational speaker named Sophie in the mix.
With all these fascinating cast members onscreen, the action should be riveting. On Love Island, there are lighthearted moments, but occasionally, the scenes get really real. Hearts get broken. In other instances, relationships endure offscreen, at least, for a while.
Love Island UK will stream on Hulu on June 12.
