Courtesy of ITV2
Courtesy of ITV2
Another season of Love Island UK is here, and American viewers have a few options for keeping up with all the drama from across the pond. If you’re trying to juggle watching the UK and US versions, the release schedules can get a little confusing, but we’re here to help.
Host Maya Jama returns for the latest season of the ITV2 reality dating series, alongside longtime narrator Iain Stirling, who is also lending his voice to Love Island USA Season 8 this summer.
The new season follows a group of singles as they move into a luxury villa in Mallorca, Spain, where they’ll navigate challenges, recouplings and bombshell arrivals in search of a lasting connection. By the end of the season, only one couple will take home the £50,000 cash prize.
ITV announced the Season 13 cast last month, and the contestants include a property broker, nurse, fashion business owner, detective, model and primary school teacher from across the U.K. and beyond. Two bombshells, George, a 28-year-old professional footballer from Winchester, and Yasmin, a 23-year-old recruitment consultant from Broadstairs, Kent, also arrived on Day 1.
Wondering when new episodes will hit the streaming platform? The release schedule can be a bit tricky due to the slight delay between the U.K. and U.S. releases.
When Do New Episodes Of Love Island UK Season 13 Come Out?
Love Island UK Season 13 premiered on ITV2 on Monday, June 1. New episodes air every night except Saturday, meaning viewers can tune in on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
For U.S. viewers, new episodes of Love Island UK begin streaming on Hulu on Thursday, June 4 at 3 a.m. ET. Episodes are released Wednesday through Monday, with no new episode on Tuesdays due to the show’s Saturday-night hiatus in the U.K.
The official aftershow, Love Island: Aftersun, airs after the Sunday-night episode in the U.K. and arrives on Hulu on Wednesdays for U.S. viewers.
What Is The Love Island UK Season 13 Release Schedule?
Here’s the full release schedule.
- Sunday: New episode on Hulu (originally aired Thursday in the UK)
- Monday: New episode on Hulu (originally aired Friday in the UK)
- Tuesday: No new episode on Hulu (no Saturday UK broadcast)
- Wednesday: New episode + Love Island Aftersun on Hulu (originally aired Sunday in the UK)
- Thursday: New episode on Hulu (originally aired Monday in the UK)
- Friday: New episode on Hulu (originally aired Tuesday in the UK)
- Saturday: New episode on Hulu (originally aired Wednesday in the UK)
Is Love Island UK Filmed In Real Time?
Since Love Island UK is filmed almost in real time, U.K. viewers typically see episodes just one or two days after they’re filmed. However, Hulu’s release schedule adds a few extra days for Americans fans, making the overall delay about four to five days.
Fans who want to watch episodes as soon as they air in the U.K., rather than waiting for their release on Hulu, can access ITV’s broadcasts via a VPN. Popular options include VPN providers like NordVPN, Proton VPN and ExpressVPN, many of which offer promotional discounts, free trials or money-back guarantees for new subscribers.
New episodes of Love Island UK are available on ITV2 starting at 4 p.m. ET/ 9 p.m. BST.
Who’s In The Love Island UK Season 13 Cast?
Check out the new O.G. cast of Love Island UK.
- Aidan Murphy, 23, a property broker from Kent
- Angelista Gunda, 24, a nurse from Staffordshire
- Ellie Chadwick, 24, a real estate videographer from West Lothian
- Jasmine Müller, 27, a fashion business owner from Dubai
- Lola Deluca, 28, a detective from Margate
- Lorenzo Alessi, 28, an entrepreneur from Hertfordshire
- Mica Harris, 21, a student from Barbados
- Ope Sowande, 27, a West End performer from Lincolnshire
- Robyn Langton, 21, a quantity surveyor from Liverpool
- Samuel “Sam” Workman, 25, an electrician from Dudley
- Samraj Toor, 25, a model from Birmingham
- Seán Fitzgerald, 25, a primary school teacher from Galway
How To Watch Love Island UK Season 13 In The U.S.
To watch Love Island UK in the U.S., you’ll need to sign up for a Hulu subscription or a bundle that offers Hulu. The basic standalone subscription plan (with ads) starts at $11.99 per month, while the plan without ads is $18.99/month.
Hulu also offers free trials and student discounts for eligible subscribers, though the length of the trial varies by plan. Check Hulu’s website for the latest offers and eligibility requirements to see whether you can watch Love Island UK for free.
Watch the official Love Island UK Season 13 teaser below.
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