The first text of “Love Island USA” Season 8 has been sent — and it has the new islanders who are moving into the Fijian villa.
The hit Peacock reality series returns Tuesday, June 2, officially kicking off a summer of love. Fans have been eagerly awaiting the names of the islanders that they’ll watch fall in love, start drama and meet new bombshells over the next couple months. Days before the premiere, host Ariana Madix announced the 12 hopeful singles moving into the Fijian villa in a video.
“A fresh wave of islanders is moving into the villa, with a high chance of charm and flirtation,” she teased in a clip released May 28.
Then, each cast member made their cheeky introduction. Among the islanders are the daughter of a former NBA player, the brother of Season 7 British bombshell Charlie Georgiou and a Paralympian. However one contestant, Vasana Montgomery has already exited the show.
Following the casting news, viewers found social media videos of Montgomery appearing to say a racial slur multiple times. She has since been removed from the cast as of May 29.
Fans will get to see the cast meet for the first time when Season 8 premieres on Peacock Tuesday, June 2, at 6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET. New episodes will then arrive every day except Wednesday at the same time.
Returning this year is host Madix, along with narrator and comedian Iain Stirling. They’ll be joined by “Summer House” star Ciara Miller and media personality Tefi Pessoa, who are taking over as the “Aftersun” hosts. The aftershow, featuring never-before-seen footage and interviews with the dumped islanders, will air every Sunday starting June 13 at 6 p.m. PT/ 9 p.m. ET.
Plus, this season during “Aftersun” episodes Miller and Pessoa will be revealing the identities of the bombshells before they make their dramatic entrances into the villa.
Get to know the OG singles entering the villa, below.
Check back here every episode to find out who is still looking for love on Season 8 of “Love Island USA” and who has been dumped from the villa.
Current city: Tyrone, Georgia
Age: 23
Occupation: Marketing
Instagram: aniyaharvey02
Aniya, the daughter of a retired NBA player, says she is “a bit competitive” but still friendly. “I’m so freaking extra. Please ‘Love Island,’ give me a man!” she shouts.
Current city: San Diego, California
Age: 25
Occupation: Professional athlete
Instagram: bhatz_track
Beatriz was born with a “rare birth defect,” she says. But that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a Paralympian. Her type on paper? “Tall, dark and handsome.”
Current city: Los Angeles, California
Age: 29
Occupation: DJ
Instagram: brycealakai
Bryce says he loves music but he also works as a handyman. “I do electrical work on garbage trucks sometimes. It’s literally so disgusting but it’s like, you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do,” he says.
Current city: Miami, Florida
Age: 26
Occupation: Model
Instagram: gvasconcelosv
Gabriel wants to bring the “Brazilian fire” to Fiji. He speaks three languages: Portuguese, Spanish and English. But, he adds that making out is his love language.
Current city: Fresno, California
Age: 23
Occupation: Nursing assistant
Instagram: kc.thagreat
KC is a nursing assistant who says “women love men in healthcare.” He adds, “If you’re man and you have scrubs, your muscles showing a little bit, they are going for that every time.”
Current city: Kennesaw, Georgia
Age: 24
Occupation: Nursing school graduate
Instagram: kenzieannis
Kenzie received her degree from nursing school two days before heading to the villa. “I want a huge family, five to 10 kids. I know that’s kind of crazy!” she says, adding that she would also like to adopt.
Current city: Los Angeles, California
Age: 24
Occupation: Bikini store manager
Instagram: melanieelisa
Melanie is ready to bring her Dominican flare into the villa. Currently, she says the bikinis in the “damaged bin” of her store describe her love life. Hopefully things turn around this summer.
Current city: Easton, Pennsylvania
Age: 29
Occupation: Police officer
Instagram: parm3_sean
“You could be having the worst day of your life and I’ll just help you sift through that,” Sean says in his introduction package. He wants a woman who is thoughtful.
Current city: Cape May, New Jersey
Age: 25
Occupation: Athlete
Instagram: sincere.rhea
Sincere is a big fan of his name and says it helps him with pickup lines. “I like to be cheesy. I often end my emails, like, ‘Sincerely Sincere.’” He also says he likes the chase.
Current city: Newport News, Virginia
Age: 22
Occupation: Model
Instagram: soootrini
Trinity is from a small town where she says that dating a second cousin could be a possibility. “So, I just want a fresh start,” she shares. “I love a respectful man.”
Current city: Beaverton, Oregon
Age: 25
Occupation: Business owner
Instagram: vanity_by_vasana
Status: Exited the villa
After her casting was announced, videos began circulating online of her appearing to say a racial slur on camera, and she was removed from the cast by May 29. She did not respond to NBC News’ request for comment.
Peacock confirmed to NBC News that Montgomery will no longer be on the show. (Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of TODAY.com.)
Current city: Birmingham, England
Age: 26
Occupation: Digital creator
Instagram: zachgeorgio
Zach is the brother of Charlie Georgiou, who was a bombshell in Season 7. Zach says he is here to see if he “can do better” during his time on the show. He has a cat named Lolo and is looking for someone who is a cat person.
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