Love Island USA Season 7: Renewal Status, Airing Dates, Cast, and More

With the islanders and bombshells of Love Island USA season 6 set to exit the villa this week, fans of the reality TV series are looking ahead to season 7. From its potential airing dates and cast to location and how to watch, we take you through everything we know about season 6 of Love Island USA. 

While the premise of most reality TV shows may seem trivial at best, the fact remains that the genre has garnered a devoted audience that spans the globe. And for good reason. 

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Why is reality TV so popular? 

Given its breadth and potential, it makes sense that reality television has easily cemented its appeal amongst audiences of all preferences. Most notably, the genre’s ability to showcase the lives of the rich and famous (read: The KarJenners and the über-wealthy set from the Real Housewives series) has won it adoring fans aspiring to emulate that same success for themselves. 

Beyond that, the current wave of reality TV also spotlights agencies operating within their spheres of iNFLuence, often including the food, fashion, and property sectors.

Often following the daily lives of professionals within these sectors, these reality shows provide fresh perspectives that challenge public views on certain industries. Consider the impact that Owning Manhattan has had on public perceptions of the luxury property industry, as well as that of Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, which has long skewed viewer perceptions of life in a Michelin-starred kitchen. For luxury collectors and aspiring brokers, King of Collectibles: The Goldin Touch provides an in-depth look into the acquisition and auctioning of rare collectibles — certainly a fresh take on an uncommon subject. 

Add onto that the thrilling comPetitive elements of reality Gameshows like Squid Game: The Challenge, MasterChef, Big Brother, Physical 100, and of course, the show of the hour: Love Island. Combined, these elements turn reality TV shows into an endless oasis of Entertainment, spiced with drama and peppered with meme-worthy moments.  

That much is true of Love Island USA, which has produced numerous explosive reality TV moments to remember in season 6. Beyond its outlandish premise of finding love amongst strangers on an island, the series has proven immeasurably popular amongst those who enjoy a little bit of drama seasoned with romance. 

Can’t wait for more Casa Amor? Read on for everything we know about the upcoming season 7 of Love Island USA, from its potential debut date and cast to its filming location. 

Was Love Island USA renewed for season 7? 

With season 6 of Love Island USA slated to end this coming Sunday, July 21, 2024, it makes sense that fans of the much-hyped romantic reality tv show are looking ahead. And if you’re excited for more Casa Amor, you’re in luck: Season 7 of Love Island USA is a go. 

According to Deadline, streaming platform Peacock had renewed the highly popular reality tv show for two seasons at the end of 2023, with season 6 premiering on June 11 2024. This means that fans can look forward to season 7 of Love Island USA, which is likely to have begun production. 

Where will Love Island season 7 be filmed? 

Seasons 5 and 6 of Love Island USA were filmed in the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji. Therefore, it makes sense that season 7 of Love Island USA could also be filmed in the same location. 

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While the debut season of the show was also filmed in Fiji, the showrunners have also explored other romantic locations across the series’ six seasons thus far. Notably, previous filming locations have included Santa Barbara, California (Season 4), Nīnole, Hawaii (Season 3), and Las Vegas, Nevada (Season 2). 

Has it started filming? 

Love Island USA was renewed for season 6 and 7 at the same time last November. Due to the timelines, it is possible that production for the next season of Love Island USA has already begun. 

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Who are the potential cast members for Love Island USA season 7? 

Season 6 of Love Island USA welcomed a brand-new host in the form of television personality, model, and Businesswoman Ariana Madix. Madix, who is also a cast member on Vanderpump Rules, is expected to return to the villa to reprise her role as the series host.

If the tenures of her previous counterparts, Sarah Hyland (Seasons 4 and 5) and Arielle Vandenberg (Seasons 1 to 3) are anything to go by, Madix is likely to remain a part of the Love Island USA family for a little longer yet. 

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Love Island is also known to bring old faces back to new seasons. Case in point: Season 6’s OG islander Robert “Rob” Rausch famously began his Love Island journey in season 5, when he entered the villa as a bombshell on day 16. Considering the showrunners’ propensity for recycling, fans of Love Island season 6 can certainly expect to see some of their favourite (but short-lived) faces returned to the villa for season 7. 

When will Love Island USA season 7 start airing? 

Historically, Love Island USA has aired between the months of June and September, with its inaugural first season debuting on July 9 2019. Since then, new seasons of Love Island USA have dropped every year, with seasons 3 to 6 all receiving June and July premieres. While no official confirmation exists as to when the new season will drop, a good assumption is that we will get it in either June or July of 2025. 

How many episodes will there be in Love Island USA season 7? 

Season 4 of Love Island USA featured 34 cast members and received 38 episodes, while season 5 featured 33 cast members over 37 episodes. Based on numbers derived from previous seasons, it is a safe assumption that season 7 of Love Island USA could feature between 25 — 33 islanders over a total of 22 — 37 episodes. 

Notably, the show’s latter seasons received more episodes; thus, it is likely that season 7 will also feature more islanders and episodes. Assuming the new season follows the retains the release schedule and number of episodes as season 6, the finale is likely to air in either mid-July or mid-August.

Where can I stream Love Island USA season 7? 

Viewers in the United States can stream season 7 of Love Island on Peacock, the streaming platform of NBC Universal when it is released. In the meantime, check out the cast members of Love Island USA season 6 in the video below.

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