Get ready for more villa chaos because Love Island Games is officially back for a second season. Hosted by Ariana Madix, the Peacock spinoff will reunite fan-favorite Islanders from across the world for another shot at romance—and a $100,000 cash prize. Season 2 premieres on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET, kicking off with a two-hour special before rolling into a new weekly schedule.

Love Island Games returns with a new cast, format, and host. Keep reading to learn more…
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Global Cast from Every Corner of the Franchise

This season’s cast is a true international mix, bringing together Islanders from the U.S., U.K., France, Malta, Belgium, the Netherlands, and even Australia. The official lineup includes:

  • Andrea Carmona (USA, Season 6)
  • Kendall Washington (USA, Season 6)
  • Andreina Santos (USA, Season 7)
  • Charlie Georgio (USA, Season 7)
  • Christopher Seeley (USA, Season 7)
  • Isaiah Campbell (USA, Season 4)
  • Josh Goldstein (USA, Season 3)
  • Kay Kay Gray (USA, Season 5)
  • Garbi Denteh (Belgium/Netherlands, Season 4)
  • Lucinda Strafford (UK, Season 7 & Australia, Season 5)
  • Mert Okatan (Belgium/Netherlands, Seasons 2–3)
  • Nicola Gauci Borda-Warr (Malta, Season 1)
  • Solène Favreau (France, Season 2)
  • Tyrique Hyde (UK, Season 10)

Format, Schedule & Fan Involvement

Like its U.S. counterpart, Love Island Games will air in real time, meaning fans can influence outcomes directly through the official app. Viewers get the chance to vote on who stays, who recouples, and who gets dumped from the villa. The show’s first week features daily episodes before settling into a Thursday–Tuesday release schedule.

Comedian Iain Stirling returns as narrator, with Maura Higgins hosting the weekly recap show, Love Island Aftersun. Former Islander Cely Vazquez also joins as Social Ambassador, keeping fans engaged across social channels.

 
 
 
 
 
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What’s at Stake?

Of course, the ultimate prize is love—but there’s also a $100,000 cash prize up for grabs. With international rivalries, dramatic bombshell arrivals, and intense couples’ challenges, season 2 promises bigger twists than ever before. Add in the global competition aspect, and the stakes are higher than they’ve ever been for Islanders seeking redemption—or revenge.

Love Island Games season 2 is shaping up to be the most unpredictable yet. With a stacked cast and a live voting twist, fans can expect high drama from the very first episode. Don’t miss the premiere on September 16 on Peacock.

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