Love Island UK Prepares First US Contestant, Major Twist June 9

Love Island UK Season 12, hosted by Maya Jama, is set to premiere on June 9, 2025, on ITV2 and ITVX, with streaming available in the U.S. on Hulu starting June 12. Maya Jama, who has been hosting since 2023 and is the first non-white host of the show, made a glamorous entrance for the new season aboard a luxury yacht in a pink patterned swimsuit, generating excitement for the series. The season will feature 12 new contestants, including the show's first-ever American bombshell, Toni Laites, who has ulcerative colitis and is determined to show that invisible illnesses don't have to hold people back. The show celebrates its 10th anniversary with promises of more twists and turns than previous seasons, including potential encounters with contestants' ex-partners. Maya Jama has teased fans with a voice note from the American bombshell, adding to the anticipation for the series. The new season promises the usual mix of romance, drama, and surprises that have made Love Island a global phenomenon.