Love Island Games
| Love Island Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Genre | Reality |
| Presented by | |
| Narrated by | Iain Stirling |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 37 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Peacock |
| Release | November 1, 2023 – present |
| Related | |
| Love Island franchise | |
Love Island Games is a spin-off of the reality dating series Love Island. It features previous Love Island contestants from various countries competing in challenges. The show premiered on November 1, 2023 and was released on Peacock in the United States. It is hosted by Ariana Madix[1] and narrated by Iain Stirling. Season one was hosted by Maya Jama.
Hosts
- Color key
| Hosts | Season | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | ||||||
| Maya Jama | |||||||
| Ariana Madix | |||||||
| Maura Higgins (Aftersun) | |||||||
| Iain Stirling (Narrator) | |||||||
Production
In April 2023, it was reported that Love Island Games, a spin-off of the reality dating franchise Love Island had been commissioned by American streaming service Peacock.[2] In August 2023, Maya Jama, who has presented the British version of the show since its ninth series, was announced as the show's host.[3][4] Iain Stirling who has narrated the British version since its inception and American version since its fourth season, was announced as narrator.[5][6] The series began filming in Fiji in September 2023, and began broadcasting on November 1, 2023.[7][8] Maura Higgins, who was a contestant on the fifth series of the British version, served as the show's social media ambassador.[9]
Following the conclusion of the sixth season of the American version, it was announced in August 2025 that the series had been renewed for a second season.[10]
Format
Love Island Games will see former islanders from across the globe return to the vilia, ready for "another shot at love". They will meet new bombshells, recouple and face elimination, while also facing new twists that will give a competitive spin to their time in the villa - including team challenges, couples challenges, and duels for their spot in the Villa.[11][12]
Location
Fiji
The first season was filmed at the villa used in the fifth season of Love Island USA in Fiji. The second season was filmed at the same villa from the sixth and seventh season of Love Island USA.
Series overview
| Season | Islanders | Days | Location | Host | Episodes | Originally released | Winners | Runners-up | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First released | Last released | Network | |||||||||
| 1 | 26 | 17 | Fiji | Maya Jama | 19 | November 1, 2023 | November 20, 2023 | Peacock | Jack Fowler & Justine Ndiba | Aurelia Lamprecht & Johnny Middlebrooks | |
| 2 | 21 | 15 | Ariana Madix | 18 | September 16, 2025 | October 5, 2025 | Isaiah Campbell & Lucinda Strafford | Justine Ndiba & Tyrique Hyde | |||
References
- ^ "'Love Island Games' Season 2 Sets Ariana Madix As Host & Gets Premiere Date On Peacock". Deadline. July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ^ "'Love Island' Spin Off Series Turns Into A Game Show". Decider. April 18, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Maya Jama Confirmed As Love Island Games Host". Grazia. August 25, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Maya Jama to host Love Island All Stars series". Digital Spy. August 25, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "'Love Island' UK Host Maya Jama To Front Peacock Spinoff Series". Deadline. August 24, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Narrator Iain Stirling teases what to expect from Love Island Games". Goss.ie. August 26, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Love Island Games: Where will the latest spin-off be filmed?". Dexerto. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Love Island Games Line-Up Confirmed Including Megan Barton-Hanson". Capital. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ Boyle, Kelli (October 4, 2023). "Meet 'Love Island Games' Cast of Global Fan-Favorites & Exes". TV Insider. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (August 13, 2024). "'Love Island Games' Renewed For Season 2 At Peacock". Deadline. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
- ^ "'Love Island Games' Reveals Fan Favorites From Across the Globe Returning for New Series Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter. October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
- ^ "Love Island Games: release date, cast, host and everything we know about the series". What to Watch. August 15, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.