'Love Island USA' Season 8 casting is now open. Here's how to join the villa

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The hit reality TV show "Love Island USA" – based on the U.K. version of the series of the same name – is looking for singles who want to try to find love in the villa.
"Love Island USA" is now accepting applications for contestants for Season 8, expected to air in summer 2026.
Seasons 6 and 7 brought in a whole new wave of fans, and people have even compared the new season of "Bachelor in Paradise" to the Peacock series.
Even before the "Love Island USA" Season 7 finale on Sunday, July 13, the "Love Island USA" app had already posted a casting announcement for Season 8.
"Want to be the next Love Island USA Islander and turn heads in the upcoming season?" the announcement said. "This is your moment to shine – don't sleep on it!"
"Love Island USA," which airs on Peacock and CBS, follows islanders who couple up to participate in games and challenges throughout their stay at the villa. Temptations and drama break up couples as bombshells arrive and connections are threatened. Contestants may recouple with someone new, and they can be eliminated by viewer votes.
In the end, one winning couple walks away with the cash prize of $100,000 jointly or $50,000 each.
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If you want to be in on the action, here's how to apply to be on "Love Island USA."
Will there be a 'Love Island' Season 8?
Yes. Casting is going on right now.
Who is the host of 'Love Island' Season 8?
It's likely that "Vanderpump Rules" alum Ariana Madix will return as host of "Love Island USA" Season 8, but there has been no confirmation yet from Peacock. Madix has been tapped to return and host the season reunion with Andy Cohen.
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How to apply for 'Love Island USA' 2026
The only way you can apply for Season 8 of "Love Island USA" is through the online application form: loveislandusa.castingcrane.com. You must be 18 years of age or older. You'll be asked for your birth date to access the form.
'Love Island USA' casting questions: Application asks about OnlyFans, cheating
Get ready to share a lot of information about yourself: There are 80 questions on the online application form. Initial questions ask about your height, weight, hometown, education and job. You are also asked for links to your social media accounts.
Here are some of the other questions on the "Love Island" application:
'Love Island' application deadline
There's no clear deadline on the application. It does say you must be at least 18 years old.
'Love Island USA' Season 8 release date
The Season 8 premiere date has not been announced.
The Season 6 application asked prospective cast members if they had any scheduling conflicts between June and August 2024.
Season 6 of "Love Island USA" aired from June 11 to July 21, 2024, and Season 7 was from June 3 to July 13, 2025, so it can be assumed that Season 8 will be released around the same time.
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