Love Island Games: Release date, cast, how to watch, host and news

There's also a competitive element to the show, with the pairs taking on physical challenges to avoid being dumped from the show.

The contestants representing the UK cohort of Islanders include Megan Barton-Hanson, Curtis Pritchard and Liberty Poole - to name a few.

Peacock isn't available in the UK, and so naturally fans on our shores may be wondering how they can watch the new spin-off.

Well, if you're ready for more lipsing, scrambled heads and 'turkey teeth', read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Love Island Games...

Is Love Island Games available to watch in the UK?

Love Island Games is available to watch exclusively on Peacock in the US.

RadioTimes.com understands that there are currently no plans for the show to air on ITVX. However, some Peacock content is made available on SKY or via a NOW account, but the show's availability on Peacock UK is unconfirmed.

We'll keep you updated right here as soon as we know more.

When does Love Island Games start?

The show began airing on Peacock in the US on 1st November 2023.

The new series airs six days a week, just like its UK counterpart.

2016 Love Islander Kady McDermott, who returned for her second appearance on the show over the summer, previously revealed on the Staying Relevant podcast that filming for the series began in September.

"I got asked to do Love Island Games in September - I've had enough, I'm retired for the year. I’ll leave that one," Kady told hosts Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks.

Who is returning for Love Island Games?

The cast for Love Island Games was announced in October, with former favourites from various Love Island seasons returning to crack on and get grafting - and there's a lot of them.

Those confirmed in the Love Island Games:

• Curtis Pritchard
• Kyra Green
• Megan Barton Hanson
• Jack Fowler
• Johnny Middlebrooks
• Aurelia Lamprecht
• Carrington Rodriguez
• Cely Vazquez
• Callum Hole
• Courtney Boerner
• Lisa Celander
• Ray Gantt
• Jessica Losurdo
• Mitch Hibberd
• Tina Provis
• Georgia Steel
• Liberty Poole
• Deb Chubb
• Mike Boateng
• Eyal Booker
• Steph Blackos
• Imani Wheeler
• Toby Aromolaran
• Justine Ndiba
• Scott Van-der Sluis
• Zeta Morrison

Love Island Games host

Love Island UK host Maya Jama recently confirmed on Instagram that she would be hosting the spin-off. Peacock also announced the news on Instagram, writing the caption: "When Love Island worlds collide, we couldn’t just bring alum back to compete! @mayajama returns as host for the first-everLove Island Games! #LoveIslandGames arrives November 1 on Peacock."

Iain Stirling will be back as commentator, featuring in the first advert for the new series to announce: "This fall, all your favourite Islanders from around the world are back – fighting for love and survival.

"With host Maya Jama, get ready for romance, drama and a whole bunch of hotties that didn’t find love the first time around.

"Love Island Games premieres November 1st, only on Peacock."

How to watch Love Island Games in the UK

Love Island Games will launch on Peacock in the US.

RadioTimes.com understands that there are currently no plans for the show to air on ITVX, however, some Peacock content is made available on SKY or via a NOW account.

We'll keep you updated right here as soon as we know more.

Love Island Games trailer

Peacock has released the trailer for Love Island Games, you can watch it below.

Let the games begin!

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