Spoilers for the Love Island USA season 6 finale ahead. 2024 will go down in history as the year that Love Island USA became the biggest reality show of the summer. (And, you know, for other things.) Dedicated reality TV fans have been tuning in to the U.K. version of Love Island for years; the series is a cultural phenomenon that has left its legacy on the current reality landscape. (See Casa Amor's many descendants and the phrase "fanny flutters.") This summer, though, as the U.S. iteration headed over to Peacock and found a new host in Vanderpump Rules star Ariana Madix, Love Island USA has become a cultural moment of its own and even the No. 1 reality series in the U.S. across all streaming platforms. On Peacock, it's the platform's most-watched series by far.
For the uninitiated, Love Island USA season 6 started on June 11 and aired six days a week for six weeks, giving viewers a near-simultaneous stream of reality dating magic. This year's cast of sexy singles was the most magnetic that the U.S. leg of the franchise has seen, from the wild-yet-self-aware flirting antics to the truly beloved friendships (Serena, Leah, and JaNa forever). The finale for the whirlwind season hit streaming on July 21, with America voting for its favorite couple and Madix bestowing the winners with $100,000.
Millions of viewers may now be reeling from post-Island sadness, but don't worry—the stars of Love Island USA are set to return for a reunion special that will answer fans' lingering questions. Below, read on for everything we know about the Love Island USA season 6 reunion.
What time does the 'Love Island USA' season 6 reunion air?
Love Island USA's season 6 reunion will air on Monday, August 19 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT.
According to Deadline, host Madix announced the special during the season 6 finale, with many of the Islanders set to reunite four weeks after the season's ending. Like the rest of season 6, the reunion episode will only be available on Peacock.
"Viewers will have the opportunity to see their favorite Islanders one last time when they all come together to relive the drama from the season," Deadline reported.
The tea is brewing besties! 🔥 Who will spill what? Find out during #LoveIslandUSA - The Reunion - Monday, Aug. 19 at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT, only on @Peacock! pic.twitter.com/RmpF0cA9YVAugust 17, 2024
For anyone wondering why viewers have had to wait a whole month for the reunion since the season 6 finale, rather than the week or less, customary of most reality shows, the reason likely lies in how Love Island USA is filmed. Each episode of Love Island USA comes out only a few days after the events happen in the Fiji villa, and contestants are sequestered the entire time, with family members usually handling their social media accounts on the outside. The month break between the reunion and the special will give the Islanders time in the real world to reflect and continue their relationships—promising a juicy reunion once they all see each other again.
How can I watch the 'Love Island USA' season 6 reunion?
The Love Island USA will be streaming exclusively on Peacock. The reality show moved over to the streamer this season, which is where it will continue airing going forward.
If you watched all of season 6, you should be all set to watch the reunion with your Peacock log-in. But in the chance you need access to a Peacock account, you can still sign up ahead of time; plans start at $7.99 per month.
Which cast members will attend the 'Love Island USA' season 6 reunion?
While Peacock has yet to confirm the cast members returning for the reunion, almost all Islanders will likely be back. If anything, this season's final six couples are all but guaranteed, including winners Serena Page and Kordell Beckham, Leah Kateb and Miguel Harichi, JaNa Craig and Kenny Rodriguez, Nicole Jacky and Kendall Washington, Kaylor Martin and Aaron Evans, and Kassy Castillo and Rob Rausch.
On August 14, 2023, several Islanders took to social media to share their outfits ahead of the
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Who will not appear in the 'Love Island USA' season 6 reunion?
On August 14, 2024, several members of the Love Island USA season 6 cast were spotted out and about in N.Y.C., where the reunion is set to be filmed. One cast member appears to have made the trip just to find themselves persona non grata on set. Per Deadline, Casa Amor bombshell Caine Bacon posted a TikTok clip sharing that he did not attend the reunion. When a commenter asked if the special had been canceled, Caine replied, "It isn’t I mean, I’ve been cancelled from it lol."
Several outlets have reported that Caine may have been dropped because of a problematic TikTok he posted from a night out with Aaron Evans, in which Caine said derogatory phrases including describing a Korean restaurant as "Gangnam Style." Per Decider, in a follow-up video about his removal from the reunion, Caine said of the show's producers, "They flew me out for the reunion and then they’ve decided to let some mad lefties…" He trailed off before adding, "They’ll let me get all the shit and not give anyone the reason why they’ve left me off the show... Bullshit, honestly, I’m done with it, I’m done with them.”
What have cast members said about the 'Love Island USA' season 6 reunion?
In the days following the finale taping on August 14, rumors have been swirling about the amount of drama viewers can expect. On August 18, runner-up Leah Kateb posted an ominous TikTok where she lip-synced to audio saying, "I just don't have the energy for this. I am unsubscribing from the drama."
Per Deadline, Leah also responded to a content creator who mentioned that drama happened during the reunion. "No ‘blow up’ happened at the reunion. Yall make any n everything up," she wrote in a reply. "I’m exhausted mentally physically and spiritually from this entire experience. I’m tired. I told them I am DONE after reunion."
In a second reply, Leah added, "That’s all they were getting from me. Respectfully. Everything else I just can’t and they don’t even deserve me. Period moving on."
@leah.kateb Enough said
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Will there be a 'Love Island USA' season 7?
It turns out that the Love Island USA team has already booked their return tickets to Fiji. Deadline reported that Peacock greenlit Love Island USA season 7 back in November 2023, when the streamer re-upped the reality hit for two more seasons (before they knew that season 6 would reach cultural phenomenon status). Producers are already casting a new round of Islanders; there's now an official casting page for anyone hoping to be part of the next season.
