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Peacock renews Love Island USA for Season 9 with Ariana Madix returning as host
The streaming service also released a teaser for the Season 8 reunion and confirmed 2027 premiere dates for spinoff series.
The short version
- Peacock has renewed the reality dating series Love Island USA for a ninth season set to air in 2027.
- Ariana Madix will return to host Season 9, marking her fourth season leading the franchise.
- Peacock also confirmed 2027 release plans for spinoff series Love Island: Beyond the Villa and Love Island Games, while releasing a teaser for the Season 8 reunion airing Monday.
Key facts
- Peacock officially renewed Love Island USA for Season 9, scheduled to premiere in 2027.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Ariana Madix is returning as host for her fourth consecutive season of Love Island USA.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- The Season 8 reunion episode, co-hosted by Madix and Andy Cohen, was recorded in front of a live audience at Universal Studios Hollywood and will air on Monday.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- NBCUniversal and Peacock first-party data reported that the Season 8 debut drew 3.7 million views, making it Peacock's most-watched TV premiere.[Variety]
- Peacock renewed spinoff shows Love Island: Beyond the Villa and Love Island Games, with both set to release in 2027.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]