Love Island Games

Love Island Games
Genre	Reality
Presented by	Maya Jama Ariana Madix Maura Higgins
Narrated by	Iain Stirling
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	37
Original release
Network	Peacock
Release	November 1, 2023 (2023-11-01) – present
Related
Love Island franchise

Love Island Games is a spin-off of the reality dating series Love Island . It features previous Love Island contestants from various countries in the franchise competing in challenges. The show premiered on 1 November 2023 and was released on Peacock in the United States. It is hosted by Ariana Madix ^[1] and narrated by Iain Stirling. The show was previously hosted by Maya Jama for its first season.

Hosts

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  Host/Narrator

  Guest/Guest Host

Hosts	Season
	1	2
Maya Jama
Ariana Madix
Maura Higgins (Aftersun)
Iain Stirling (Narrator)

Production

In April 2023, it was reported that Love Island Games, a spin-off of the reality dating franchise Love Island had been commissioned by American streaming service Peacock. ^[2] In August 2023, Maya Jama, who has presented the British version of the show since its ninth series, was announced as the show's host. ^{[3] [4]} Iain Stirling who has narrated the British version since its inception and American version since its fourth season, was announced as narrator. ^{[5] [6]} The series began filming in Fiji in September 2023, and began broadcasting on 1 November 2023. ^{[7] [8]} Maura Higgins, who was a contestant on the fifth series of the British version, served as the show's social media ambassador. ^[9]

Following the conclusion of the sixth season of the American version, it was announced in August 2025 that the series had been renewed for a second season. ^[10]

Format

Love Island Games will see former islanders from across the globe return to the vilia, ready for "another shot at love". They will meet new bombshells, recouple and face elimination, while also facing new twists that will give a competitive spin to their time in the villa - including team challenges, couples challenges, and duels for their spot in the Villa. ^{[11] [12]}

Location

Fiji

The first season was filmed at the villa used in the fifth season of Love Island USA in Fiji. The second season was filmed at the same villa from the sixth and seventh season of Love Island USA.

Series overview

Season	Islanders	Days	Location	Host	Episodes		Originally released			Winners	Runners-up
							First released	Last released	Network
1	26	17	Fiji	Maya Jama	19		November 1, 2023 (2023-11-01)	November 20, 2023 (2023-11-20)	Peacock	Jack Fowler & Justine Ndiba	Aurelia Lamprecht & Johnny Middlebrooks
2	21	15		Ariana Madix	18		September 16, 2025 (2025-09-16)	October 5, 2025 (2025-10-05)		Isaiah Campbell & Lucinda Strafford	Justine Ndiba & Tyrique Hyde

References

1. "'Love Island Games' Season 2 Sets Ariana Madix As Host & Gets Premiere Date On Peacock". Deadline. July 13, 2025. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
2. "'Love Island' Spin Off Series Turns Into A Game Show". Decider. April 18, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
3. "Maya Jama Confirmed As Love Island Games Host". Grazia . August 25, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
4. "Maya Jama to host Love Island All Stars series". Digital Spy . August 25, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
5. "'Love Island' UK Host Maya Jama To Front Peacock Spinoff Series". Deadline. August 24, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
6. "Narrator Iain Stirling teases what to expect from Love Island Games". Goss.ie . August 26, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
7. "Love Island Games: Where will the latest spin-off be filmed?". Dexerto. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
8. "Love Island Games Line-Up Confirmed Including Megan Barton-Hanson". Capital . Retrieved October 5, 2023.
9. Boyle, Kelli (October 4, 2023). "Meet 'Love Island Games' Cast of Global Fan-Favorites & Exes". TV Insider. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
10. White, Peter (August 13, 2024). "'Love Island Games' Renewed For Season 2 At Peacock". Deadline. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
11. "'Love Island Games' Reveals Fan Favorites From Across the Globe Returning for New Series Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter . October 5, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
12. "Love Island Games: release date, cast, host and everything we know about the series". What to Watch. August 15, 2023. Retrieved October 5, 2023.