Season 12 of “Love Island UK” on ITV2 and ITVX
You might already be invested in the latest season of Love Island USA, but the O.G. British edition of the beloved dating competition is also airing this summer. Whether you want to catch episodes live or wait for them to arrive on Hulu, here’s everything to know about watching Love Island UK Season 12 in the States.
The Maya Jama-hosted series officially returns on Monday, June 9, but it won’t begin streaming on Hulu in the U.S. until a few days later. The U.K. edition typically runs for eight weeks and, like the past three seasons, will be filmed at the Sa Vinyassa villa in the town of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar in Mallorca, Spain. The last couple standing will take home a £50,000 prize.
The main cast of Season 12 was confirmed by ITV last week, consisting of islanders Sophie Lee, Megan ‘Meg’ Moore, Dejon Noel-Williams, Tommy Bradley, Alima Gagigo, Ben Holbrough, Helena Ford, Kyle, Megan Forte Clarke, Blu Chegini, Shakira Khan and Harry Cooksley.
Professional rugby player Connor Phillips replaced contestant Kyle Ashman, who was removed from the cast after it was revealed that he had previously been arrested over a fight at a funeral, according to BBC. (Although Ashman said that he could rejoin the villa as a bombshell later in the season.)
In a surprise twist, the first bombshell for Season 12 has also been revealed. America’s Toni Laites, a cabana server from Connecticut, is traveling overseas to participate in the U.K version and shake things up. According to Cosmo UK, Laites will appear in the premiere episode and will get to steal a boy right away.
Toni Laites “Love Island UK” Season 12
When Is Love Island UK Season 12 Coming Out On Hulu?
Season 12 of Love Island UK will premiere on Hulu on Thursday, June 12.
How To Watch Love Island UK Season 12 In The U.S. (Delayed)
Hulu’s basic subscription plan (with ads) starts at $9.99 per month. The platform also offers free trials for new and eligible returning subscribers; however, the duration of the trial depends on the plan you choose. Visit Hulu’s website to explore all available options to see if you’re able to stream Love Island UK for free.
When Is Love Island UK Season 12 Coming Out In The UK?
Season 12 of Love Island UK debuts in the U.K. on Monday, June 9 at 9 p.m. BST (4 p.m. ET).
How To Watch Love Island UK Season 12 In The U.S. (Live)
Season 12 of Love Island UK airs on Britain’s ITV2 and streams live on ITVX three days before its U.S. release on Hulu. If you want to watch the dating show live or before its released on Hulu, you’ll need to sign up for a VPN service such as NordVPN, Proton VPN and ExpressVPN. Many VPN providers are offering limited-time deals, discounted rates and money-back guarantees.
To start watching Love Island UK Season 12 before episodes are released on Hulu, follow the instructions below.
- Sign up for a VPN service and download the app to your device.
- Change your server location to the U.K.
- Visit the ITVX website or download the ITVX app.
- Create a free ITVX account (you may need to enter a valid UK postcode).
- Start streaming the show live on the Love Island page once it airs at 9 p.m. BST.
